Soft washing in Interlochen, MI
Redmonds Outdoor Services provides soft washing in Interlochen, MI for siding, roofs and delicate surfaces. Low-pressure water and targeted cleaners lift algae, moss and grime without the blast of high pressure. The method suits vinyl, stucco and roof shingles that high pressure would damage. Call (231) 499-8952 to schedule.
What does soft washing actually do?
Soft washing cleans exterior surfaces with low-pressure water combined with targeted cleaners, rather than the high-pressure blast used on hard ground. The cleaners are aimed at the algae, moss, mold and mildew that grow on siding, roofs and shaded walls. Once the growth is broken down, a low-pressure rinse carries it off the surface. The method reaches the organism causing the stain instead of only blasting away the top layer, so the surface stays clean longer than it would from pressure alone.
A property needs soft washing when green or black streaks appear on the siding or roof, especially on shaded sides and north-facing slopes. The growth is not only a stain, it holds moisture against the surface, which speeds wear on shingles and can leave lasting marks on siding. In northern Michigan, the shade from trees and the humidity near the lakes create the conditions where algae and moss thrive. Soft washing removes the growth before it shortens the life of the material.
The condition soft washing addresses is biological growth on surfaces that cannot take high pressure. Vinyl siding, stucco, brick, wood and asphalt shingles all fall in this range. High pressure can force water behind siding, scar shingles or push grit out of a roof, so those surfaces call for a gentler method. Soft washing is the right choice where the surface needs cleaning but cannot be blasted.
The job starts with a look at the surfaces and the growth, then the cleaners are mixed for the material and the stain. The solution is applied, given time to work, and rinsed at low pressure. Plants and areas below are rinsed and protected as the work moves down the building. The aim is a surface that is clean without the streaks and splintering that high pressure leaves behind.
How the job runs
- 1.Walk the property and note the siding, roof and shaded areas with growth.
- 2.Mix the cleaners for the surface material and the type of stain.
- 3.Apply the solution and let it break down the algae, moss and mold.
- 4.Rinse at low pressure, working from the top down.
- 5.Rinse and protect plants and areas below as the work moves down.
What is included with soft washing?
The deliverables for this service, handled start to finish.
- Low-pressure wash of siding and walls
- Soft wash of roof shingles and slopes
- Cleaners aimed at algae, moss and mold
- Rinse of shaded and streaked areas
- Soft wash of stucco, brick and vinyl
- Clear of green and black streaks
- Gentle wash of gutters and downspouts
Why do customers choose Redmonds Outdoor Services?
Where does Redmonds Outdoor Services offer soft washing?
Across Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties, including the areas below.
Questions about soft washing
Request a quote for soft washing
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