Frequently Asked Pressure Washing Questions - Answered By Imperial Soft Wash & Exterior Cleaning LLC

Both pressure washing and soft washing are methods of exterior cleaning, but oftentimes these methods of cleaning are used on different surfaces. Pressure washing involves highly pressurized blasts of water that forcefully remove contaminants from the surface of your property while soft washing uses a specialized blend of cleaning chemicals and less pressure to clean a surface without causing damage in the process. Soft washing is generally used for roofs, siding, etc., while pressure washing is used mainly for everything else.

For many surfaces around your home, having them pressure washed on an annual basis is often enough, but this is highly dependent on the type of material as well as its overall condition.

While it is possible for you to remove many of the harmful deposits that collect on your roof with a pressure washer, it is very easy to actually do more damage to your roof in the process if you don't know what you're doing. Additionally, it is extremely dangerous to attempt using a pressure washer from a ladder, and isn't something we would recommend to the average homeowner. When you are looking to clean your roof, it is always a more effective and safer option to call in a pro for pressure washing in Daphne who can provide you with an effective roof cleaning service you need to safely remove those contaminants without causing damage to your home in the process.

Gloeocapsa Magma is often the black streaks you'll see on your rooftop, and their cells feed on the limestone used to manufacture asphalt shingles. When black roof stains grow and spread, this is an indication that Gloeocapsa Magma cells are multiplying on your roof, feasting on the core limestone ingredients and destroying the integrity of your roof's shingles. If left unattended, these cells can damage your roof to the point that you will need an expensive roof replacement.

While it's fairly safe to attempt a DIY pressure washing for some of the more durable surfaces around your home, pressure washing in general is often a task that's better left to the pros. With a professional on the job, you won't have to put your safety at risk trying to clean those hard-to-reach areas of your home, and you won't risk damaging more vulnerable surfaces like your roof or your siding in the process.

It actually can. According to the National Association of Realtors, annual pressure washing can increase the value of your home by up to $15,000 over time.