- Frequently Asked Questions -
Q: What is Soft Washing?
A: When pressure washers or power washers were developed in the last century they were high pressure and designed to BLAST dirt and grime off of a variety of surfaces. This led to surfaces being damaged or destroyed from the high pressure. Since then some things have changed for the better.
Although high pressure machines are still around & very useful when properly used by skilled operators, a variety of Specialized Accessories & Techniques have been developed to create what we are now calling Soft Washing or Soft Wash. The process consists of applying a cleaning solution, letting the solution do its job and then rinsing away the unwanted material while using only LOW PRESSURE to insure the safe cleaning of your property. Lichen, moss, mold, mildew, algae, road grime & dirt don't stand a chance against Soft Washing.
Q: Is Soft Washing safe for my siding & remove the black streaks on my roof?
A: YES!
Soft Washing is similar to the pressure of a garden hose so it is safe for use on roofs (all types of shingles) & all siding materials such as vinyl, dryvit, EIFS, aluminum, stucco, wood, brick, stone, etc...
Q: Are all Power Washing companies alike?
A: NO!
Anyone can purchase a pressure washer or power washer. Simply owning a power washer & advertising a service doesn't mean you can operate it effectively & safely. A pressure washer in the hands of an unskilled operator will do a great deal of harm, this is why Soft Washing was created. Commercial power washing/Soft Washing equipment and accessories are specialized, high quality tools. If someone is offering "the lowest price" they need to be cutting corners someplace, whether its with equipment, insurance or quality of services.
Four questions every home owner should ask BEFORE hiring a pressure washing contractor
1) Is the company licensed & insured?
2) What is the step-by-step process to ensure the property is safely managed during the cleaning process?
3) Will the contractor use Soft Washing Techniques to clean the roof and/or house?
4) Is the Power washer part time or full time? Full time companies take more pride in their work because it is their only form of income and "word of mouth" is the best from of advertising.
"The bitterness of poor quality is remembered long after
the sweetness of low price has faded from memory."
-Aldo Gucci
Q: Why should I have the exterior of my home or business cleaned?
A: It is important to maintain a clean property for the aesthetic value & much-desired curb appeal along with providing lasting protection against building material degradation. When mold, mildew, algae & other airborne contaminants are allowed to remain on the exterior surfaces of a property they will contribute to premature paint failure & can also cause permanent staining on your siding material, concrete & gutters. Their root systems will grow into your siding causing it to split and crack.
Q: What is the dark staining on my siding?
A: Most likely its mold, mildew or algae. All of these like to grow in shady areas with high humidity. In these conditions they will grow on just about everything such as concrete, vinyl siding, stucco,, glass, dryvit, EIFS, stone, bricks, wood, treated wood, vinyl fencing, just to name a few..
Q: Isn't mold a health problem?
A: Yes, Mold and mildew around your home create unhealthy conditions for those with allergies & asthma. Our Soft Washing methods of Cleaning will remove mold, mildew, algae and other environmental contaminants from your home safely.
Do a Google search for "dangers of mold"
Note: If you have children that play on driveways or walks with mildew growing on them, you should have those areas Soft Washed and power washed. Do you want your kids touching their faces after playing on moldy surfaces?
Q: There are small very dark raised dots on my siding, what is this?
A: Most likely they are Artillery Fungus spores if the areas are near or above mulch. This fungus lives in rotting hardwood mulch & shoots its spores in the air (hence the names Artillery or Shotgun Fungus) and these spores land on your siding. They will shoot 20+ feet into the air
Q: Why Don't You List Prices on Your Web Site??
A: Simple, every home is different. Different sizes, shapes, siding material, location (beach front, in the woods, next to busy road, etc...). The only way to be fair to everyone is to actually come out and measure each house and evaluate the work which needs to be done.
Q: How often should I clean my house - roof - trex or composite deck??
A: The time between cleaning depends on the material being cleaned, surrounding vegetation and weather. Ideally once a year to prevent any damage. For more details, please call about your specific situation.
We look forward to serving you 609-412-3033 or email us to set up a FREE home evaluation.
A: When pressure washers or power washers were developed in the last century they were high pressure and designed to BLAST dirt and grime off of a variety of surfaces. This led to surfaces being damaged or destroyed from the high pressure. Since then some things have changed for the better.
Although high pressure machines are still around & very useful when properly used by skilled operators, a variety of Specialized Accessories & Techniques have been developed to create what we are now calling Soft Washing or Soft Wash. The process consists of applying a cleaning solution, letting the solution do its job and then rinsing away the unwanted material while using only LOW PRESSURE to insure the safe cleaning of your property. Lichen, moss, mold, mildew, algae, road grime & dirt don't stand a chance against Soft Washing.
Q: Is Soft Washing safe for my siding & remove the black streaks on my roof?
A: YES!
Soft Washing is similar to the pressure of a garden hose so it is safe for use on roofs (all types of shingles) & all siding materials such as vinyl, dryvit, EIFS, aluminum, stucco, wood, brick, stone, etc...
Q: Are all Power Washing companies alike?
A: NO!
Anyone can purchase a pressure washer or power washer. Simply owning a power washer & advertising a service doesn't mean you can operate it effectively & safely. A pressure washer in the hands of an unskilled operator will do a great deal of harm, this is why Soft Washing was created. Commercial power washing/Soft Washing equipment and accessories are specialized, high quality tools. If someone is offering "the lowest price" they need to be cutting corners someplace, whether its with equipment, insurance or quality of services.
Four questions every home owner should ask BEFORE hiring a pressure washing contractor
1) Is the company licensed & insured?
2) What is the step-by-step process to ensure the property is safely managed during the cleaning process?
3) Will the contractor use Soft Washing Techniques to clean the roof and/or house?
4) Is the Power washer part time or full time? Full time companies take more pride in their work because it is their only form of income and "word of mouth" is the best from of advertising.
"The bitterness of poor quality is remembered long after
the sweetness of low price has faded from memory."
-Aldo Gucci
Q: Why should I have the exterior of my home or business cleaned?
A: It is important to maintain a clean property for the aesthetic value & much-desired curb appeal along with providing lasting protection against building material degradation. When mold, mildew, algae & other airborne contaminants are allowed to remain on the exterior surfaces of a property they will contribute to premature paint failure & can also cause permanent staining on your siding material, concrete & gutters. Their root systems will grow into your siding causing it to split and crack.
Q: What is the dark staining on my siding?
A: Most likely its mold, mildew or algae. All of these like to grow in shady areas with high humidity. In these conditions they will grow on just about everything such as concrete, vinyl siding, stucco,, glass, dryvit, EIFS, stone, bricks, wood, treated wood, vinyl fencing, just to name a few..
Q: Isn't mold a health problem?
A: Yes, Mold and mildew around your home create unhealthy conditions for those with allergies & asthma. Our Soft Washing methods of Cleaning will remove mold, mildew, algae and other environmental contaminants from your home safely.
Do a Google search for "dangers of mold"
Note: If you have children that play on driveways or walks with mildew growing on them, you should have those areas Soft Washed and power washed. Do you want your kids touching their faces after playing on moldy surfaces?
Q: There are small very dark raised dots on my siding, what is this?
A: Most likely they are Artillery Fungus spores if the areas are near or above mulch. This fungus lives in rotting hardwood mulch & shoots its spores in the air (hence the names Artillery or Shotgun Fungus) and these spores land on your siding. They will shoot 20+ feet into the air
Q: Why Don't You List Prices on Your Web Site??
A: Simple, every home is different. Different sizes, shapes, siding material, location (beach front, in the woods, next to busy road, etc...). The only way to be fair to everyone is to actually come out and measure each house and evaluate the work which needs to be done.
Q: How often should I clean my house - roof - trex or composite deck??
A: The time between cleaning depends on the material being cleaned, surrounding vegetation and weather. Ideally once a year to prevent any damage. For more details, please call about your specific situation.
We look forward to serving you 609-412-3033 or email us to set up a FREE home evaluation.
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Roof Washing | House Washing | Concrete Cleaning | Residential & Commercial | Multi-Family Buildings & Communities | Store Fronts | Side Walks | Vinyl | Stucco | EIFS | Dryvit | Brick | Aluminum | Fences | Sheds | Trex decks | Composite Decks | Soft Wash | Asphalt Roof Shingles | Power Washing | Pressure Washing | Roof Wash | Roof Stain removal | Credit Cards Accepted | Black Roof Streak Removal | Mold, Mildew, Algae, Lichen Removal | Uniformed Professionals | Courteous | Experienced, Licensed & Insured
Somers Point | Ocean City | Egg Harbor TWP | EHT | Little Egg Harbor | Smithville | Absecon | Atlantic County, NJ | Cape May County, NJ | Ocean County, NJ | Gloucester County, NJ | Camden County, NJ | Cumberland County, NJ | Burlington County, NJ | Monmouth County, NJ | Mays Landing | Hammonton | Williamstown | Manahawkin | New Jersey | Most South Jersey areas | Princeton | Toms River | Howell | Freehold | Galloway | Marlton | Mt Laurel | Northfield | Pleasantville | Sicklerville | Voorhees | Whiting | Woodbury | Brick | Covering Most of the South Jersey Area
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©2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 JC Power Wash, Soft Wash & Roof Cleaning LLC