Pressure/Soft Washing

PRESSURE WASHING AND SOFT WASHING IN ANNAPOLIS, MD | ADWELL SERVICES

Your home is probably your most valuable possession, so maintaining it properly is a must.

Don’t allow algae, mildew, dirt, & debris to make your home ugly!  Adwell Services can safely rejuvenate the appearance of your property!

Adwell Services has years of experience and thousands of happy clients, so you can rest easy knowing that your home is in experienced hands.  Your home will be gently cleaned using the highest quality professional detergents & equipment designed to restore it’s original beauty.  Whether you need your siding, building, deck, or fence cleaned, you can trust the professionals at Adwell Services to safely make your property look it’s best!

          Adwell Services Offers:

  • Low Pressure House/Building Washing
  • Concrete/Hardscape Cleaning
  • Deck Washing
  • Fence Washing
  • Awning Cleaning

WHAT IS SOFT WASHING?

When you think about pressure washing, you likely have an image of dirt being blasted away with something like a gazillion psi of water.  In reality though, high pressure cleaning is not always the best option because blasting away at your home with high pressure can cause irreversible damage.  Soft Washing (also called Low-Pressure Cleaning) is often a better way.
 
What is Soft Washing?  Professional detergents are applied using a pressure washer with special attachments that lower the pressure to a safe level and mix in detergent at a specific proportion, strong enough to work but not strong enough to do damage.  These detergents help accomplish the cleaning, reducing the need for high pressure.  After a short time, the dirt is simply rinsed away at low pressure, leaving your home looking beautiful!
 
There Are Several Benefits To A Professional Soft Wash:
  • Reduced risk of damage
  • Increased safety for workers
  • More efficient cleaning
  • Better cleaning designed to last longer
 

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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Pressure/Soft Washing Service

Power washing accomplishes cleaning by using water pressure to blast away dirt & debris.  Low pressure cleaning, also called soft washing, uses biodegradable detergents to accomplish the cleaning.  Because the cleaning is done by the detergent, high pressure is not needed for the cleaning.  In many situations this produces a higher quality product with reduced risk of damage.
 

Cleaning siding with low pressure reduces the risk of damage to your home.  Power washing can damage windows & blast away caulking & sealant.  It can also force water underneath the siding & into the soffits, causing issues with mold.  Finally, high pressure can create marks on the siding that permanently damage the appearance of the home

We dilute our professional house wash detergent so that it is safe to use around landscaping with minimal risk.

That is up to personal preference.  Algae & mildew typically return every 2-3 years in our area, though that can vary depending on the setting of your home.  Many of our clients like to have their home washed annually to prevent algae/mildew & to wash away dirt/bugs/debris etc.

We offer applying spray wax as an option with a low pressure house wash.  This is a wax similar to what is used at a car wash & is designed to add a bit of water repellency to the siding.  This may improve the appearance & keep it clean longer.
We include washing the exterior face of the gutters (the part you see when you look up from the ground) with our standard house wash.  This washes away the algae, mildew, dirt, & debris.  However, some gutters develop dark striping over time that does not simply wash away.  Gutter brightening is a process to lighten or remove these dark stripes.
Because most composite decking has a finished surface, power washing can cause permanent damage to the deck.  We use professional detergent & low pressure to safely clean composite decks & railings.
 
The detergents used to professionally clean wood lower the pH level of the wood.  After cleaning & rinsing the wood, applying a mild acid neutralizes the wood, restoring the natural pH level.  This improves the appearance of the wood & prepares it to be stained or sealed.
We don’t currently offer those services.  However, we are able to clean wood surfaces to prepare them for stain or sealant.
Concrete can be cleaned safely using moderate pressure & a professional surface cleaner designed to produce an even appearance.  Applying detergent brightens the appearance of the concrete & destroys algae & mildew, helping the concrete stay clean longer.