What soft washing is
Soft washing uses about the same pressure as a garden hose, combined with professional grade cleaning solutions that are safe after thorough rinsing. The solution does the work — it kills mould, algae and lichen at the root — and then it’s rinsed away.
It’s the right choice for roofs, rendered and painted walls, weatherboards, Colorbond, eaves and anything delicate.
What pressure washing is
Pressure washing uses high-pressure water to physically blast dirt off a surface. It’s great on tough, hard surfaces like concrete driveways, paths, pavers and pool surrounds, where you need that extra force to lift grime and stains.
Why the difference matters
High pressure on the wrong surface causes damage: cracked or dislodged roof tiles, stripped paint and roof coatings, furrowed timber, and water forced behind cladding or under flashings where it can cause leaks.
It also doesn’t last. Blasting removes what you can see, but mould roots survive and it grows back quickly. Soft washing kills it, so the surface stays clean far longer.
Which one does your home need?
Usually both. Most homes need a soft wash for the roof and walls, and pressure cleaning for the driveway and paths. A good cleaner will use the right method on each surface — and tell you which is which.