What equipment is needed for soft washing?

What will you need to start soft washing? The first thing you will need to start soft washing is a soft wash system. At its most rudimentary level, a soft wash system consists of a tank for holding chemical, a pump and hoses for moving chemical, a trigger gun for controlling flow, and a nozzle to guide the spray.

What is considered a soft wash?

A soft wash incorporates special low-pressure nozzles on the end of a pressure washing gun or wand. Soft washing involves using a biodegradable chemical that removes the biological elements (mold, algae, pollen, dirt, moss) and other stains without damaging surfaces on your home or killing your plants.

Is soft wash or pressure wash better?

Pressure washing can dislodge deep-rooted contaminants within the surface, making it ideal for hard and porous surfaces like concrete. Soft washing has lighter pressure, which can reduce the cleaning effectiveness while making it easier for softer surfaces to handle.

What kind of hose do you use for a soft wash system?

Soft wash Hose 1/2″ ID (inside Diameter) chemical resistant hose used in the soft wash industry.

How do you make a soft wash solution?

  1. Take the batch size you are using and divide it by 10. For example, if you are going to have a 50 gallon batch: 50/10 = 5.
  2. Multipy 5×3(%) = 15. That means 15 gallons of you 50-gallon batch is going to be 12.5% bleach.
  3. Subtract 15 from 50. (50 – 15 = 35) This is how many gallons of water you will use, i.e., 35 gallons.

Can you soft wash a brick house?

Soft Washing Brick Homes Since high pressure is not safe for cleaning brick siding, the recommended route is using a soft wash method. Soft washing leans on biodegradable cleansers that cut through surface contaminants.

How often should you soft wash your house?

Some homeowners may need to wash their home every 6 months, though generally it’s recommended to clean the exterior of your home at least once every year.