House Washing (Soft Wash)

Black streaks, green algae, and mildew on your siding aren't just cosmetic — they're organic growth slowly working against your home. We remove it the right way, without the risk of damage.

The right pressure isn't always high pressure

House washing isn't pressure washing — and that distinction actually matters. Siding can be damaged by high pressure, so instead we use a low-pressure soft wash method: a cleaning solution applied to the surface, allowed to dwell and break down mold, mildew, and algae, then rinsed away with gentle, controlled pressure.

The result is the same dramatic transformation you'd expect, without the risk of stripping paint, denting siding, or forcing water behind panels — mistakes that are common with a straight high-pressure approach on vertical surfaces.

We also take care of what's around your home before we ever start. Landscaping and plants near the house are pre-wetted with plain water first, which helps protect them from the cleaning solution during application.

Vinyl siding soft wash before and after in Lake Norman, NC

Siding types we clean

Soft washing is gentle enough for the materials homes are actually built with.

Vinyl Siding

Aluminum Siding

Brick

Stucco

House siding before and after soft wash cleaning

What to expect

  • A free, no-obligation estimate — often in person, for an accurate price from the start
  • Low-pressure application, safe for vinyl, aluminum, brick, and stucco
  • Landscaping pre-wetted and protected before any chemical is applied
  • A flat-rate price, agreed on before we start — no surprises after
  • You only pay once you're genuinely happy with the result
Common Questions

House Washing FAQs

Is soft washing safe for vinyl siding?+

Yes. Soft washing is specifically the safer method for vinyl, relying on a cleaning solution and low pressure rather than force, which is why we use it instead of standard pressure washing on siding.

Can you remove black streaks and algae from siding?+

Yes, black algae and the streaking it causes are some of the most common things we treat during a soft wash.

Do you clean older homes differently than newer ones?+

We use the safest method for each surface. Older homes or older paint sometimes need a gentler approach, which we always account for before starting.

How long does the cleaning solution sit on my siding before rinsing?+

The solution is given time to break down mold, mildew, and algae before we rinse it off with controlled, low pressure — the dwell time is part of what makes soft washing effective without needing high pressure.

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