WINSTON-SALEM
Why soft washing beats pressure washing for houses
Most of the dirt on a Triad home isn't dirt. It's living organic growth: algae, mold, mildew and lichen that feed on the dust and pollen stuck to your siding. Blasting it with a high-pressure wand knocks off the surface layer, but it leaves the roots behind and can force water behind vinyl siding, strip paint, etch soft brick and blow out window seals.
Soft washing works the other way around. We apply a professional cleaning solution at low pressure, let it break down and kill the growth at the root, then rinse it away gently. The result is a cleaner house that stays clean much longer than one that was simply blasted, with no damage to the surfaces you're paying to protect.
What's included in a CRC house wash
- Full exterior siding: vinyl, Hardie board, brick, stone, stucco and painted wood
- Soffits, fascia and eaves, where black mildew and spider webs collect
- Exterior window frames, shutters, doors and trim
- Front porch ceiling and posts
- Pre-wetting and rinsing of landscaping before and after we clean
- A final walk-around with you to make sure everything looks right
Surfaces we wash
Vinyl siding is the most common surface we clean around Winston-Salem and Clemmons, and the one that suffers most from green algae on shaded sides. Brick holds red clay staining and black mildew in the mortar lines. Stucco and EIFS are soft and porous, so they should never see high pressure. Painted wood and fiber cement need a gentle touch to protect the paint. We adjust the solution strength and the rinse for each one.
How often should you wash your house in the Triad?
Our humid summers, heavy spring pollen and wooded lots mean most homes here benefit from a house wash every 12 to 18 months. Homes with lots of shade, near creeks or under big hardwoods may need it yearly. Many customers book in spring after the pollen drops, or in fall before the holidays.
House Soft Washing near you
We provide house soft washing throughout Winston-Salem, Clemmons and the Triad, including:
