"Marcus came out last year to take down a ton of overgrowth in our yard and he was awesome so when we needed some work recently I gave him a call. He did our lawn, edged, and cleaned our sidewalk. Everything looks great! He even surprised us by cleaning up the side of our house where a vine had previously grown up and left it looking dirty. We will absolutely be using Hardenscapes for future services!" 5 Star Google Review
What is Soft washing? Soft washing uses significantly less pressure when compared to the typical pressure used when cleaning concrete. It is ideal and recommended for vinyl siding and roofs, although shingle roofs receives even less pressure than vinyl siding.
How do we clean vinyl siding?
"Hardenscapes completely restored my home and driveway back to the beauty and condition it was in when the house was first bought. He removed years worth of algae and mold from my sidings and cleared off decades worth of dirt and grime built up on my driveway and sidewalks. He is very detail-oriented and his work illustrates that he settles for nothing less than perfection. I will definitely be using his services again!" 5 star google review.
Soft Washing
A typical house wash DOES NOT include the roof and/or Decks.
What are the benefits of Soft Washing?
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It's Not Pressure Washing.
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No siding damage.
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No roof damage.
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No deck damage.
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Biodegradable.
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Repels Growth.
What will Soft Washing remove?
Softwashing is an alkaline based cleaning process and will remove many things like
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Most Organic material
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Algae
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Moss
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Mildew
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Lichen (some staining may remain)
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Pollen
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Loose Dirt
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Spider Webs
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Bug Droppings
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Bird Droppings
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Bee/Hornet Nests
Pressure Washing (With HIGH Pressure)
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Patios
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Pools & Pool Decks
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Garage Floors
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Steps (Concrete, Block, Brick, Pavers)
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Walls (Concrete, Block, Brick, Pavers)
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Walkways (Concrete, Brick, Stone, Pavers)
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Driveways (Concrete, Paver, Asphalt)
*Stains such as oil, grease, paint, efflorescence etc, aren't typically included in a regular wash. These services are offered as an add on and we DO NOT guarantee any results when dealing with stains.
What wont Soft Washing remove?
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Inorganic material
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Grease Based Stains
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Oil Based Stains
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Tar Splatter
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Concrete Splatter
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Paint drips/Graffiti
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Rust Stains
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Oxidation
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Chalking
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Tree Sap
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"Fallout"
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Artillery Fungus
Soft Washing (With LOW Pressure)
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House (Vinyl, Brick, Stucco, Painted)
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Roofs (Asphalt, Metal, Slate, Tile)
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Fascia Boards
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Soffits
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Gutters
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Windows
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Garage Doors
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Decks
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Barns
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Sheds
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Tennis Courts
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Rock Walls
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Fences (Vinyl, Wood)
What is Fallout? Fallout is an industry term for grease, oil or mineral based airborne matter that is deposited over time onto the siding of homes and buildings. Fallout usually occurs on the side of homes or building close to and facing a busy road. Fallout can occur in areas near industrial parks, factories, etc. Fallout will not be removed with alkaline based cleaner or pressure washing alone. Fallout usually requires a acid based cleaner with manual agitation. Over time if left uncleaned, Fallout can permanently damage vinyl siding.
What is Artillery Fungus? Artillery Fungus, or Shotgun Fungus, is a wood-decay fungus that likes to live on moist landscape mulch. Artillery Fungus, looks like little black spots usually on siding over and within twenty feet of mulched or wood chipped areas. Artillery Fungus is very difficult to remove, usually requiring each black spot to be scrapped.