Soft Wash vs Pressure Wash
Two methods for two kinds of surfaces, and how to tell which one your house needs.
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Straight Answers About Exterior Cleaning
Plain-language guides to how soft washing and pressure washing work, what's safe for which surface, and what to expect, written for homeowners on the humid Gulf Coast. Each guide links to its sources.
How it works
GPM vs PSI: Why Water Flow Often Matters More
What pressure and flow actually do, why pros care so much about GPM, and why more PSI isn't always better.
Can Pressure Washing Damage Concrete, Wood or Siding?
Etching, gouged wood, water behind siding, and what manufacturers allow.
Roofs and siding
Black Streaks on Your Roof
What roof algae is, whether it hurts shingles, and why roofs should never be pressure washed.
How Often to Wash Your House on the Gulf Coast
Typical intervals for a humid climate, the signs it's time, the best season, and HOA notices.
Soft Wash Chemicals, Plants and Pets
What's in the mix, why labels matter, and how plants, pets and storm drains are protected.
Concrete and wood
Rust, Oil and Red Clay Stains on Concrete
Which stains wash out, which need a treatment, and honest expectations for old stains.
Wood Fence: Weathering vs Mildew
How to tell sun damage from mildew, and how to clean wood without tearing it up.
Before your wash
Getting Your Home Ready for a House Wash
A simple checklist for windows, cars, plants, pets, gates and water access.
These guides are general information. Your siding, roofing and product manufacturers' instructions always come first.