What Sets Power Washing, Pressure Washing, and Soft Washing Apart?
Understanding the distinction between power and pressure washing will help you decide what you need. Another option for many properties is soft washing. How can you determine which solutions suit your needs?
Power washing: What Is It?
Water at increased pressure is used in power washing to simplify the cleaning process. Concrete and walkways are frequent power washed in commercial and industrial settings. It offers effective cleaning for accumulation on rough surfaces.
How Does Pressure Washing Work?
A typical water temperature and high-pressure machinery are used for pressure washing. This procedure uses gas or electricity to move water from your home through a tank. Pressure applications are controlled by various nozzles, allowing for ranges between 1,300 and 4,400 psi.
The same organic materials can be cleaned using pressure washing and stone or roads. Between pressure washing and power washing, there aren’t many differences.
How Does Soft Washing Work?
The amount of pressure used determines the fundamental distinction between power and soft washing. The soft washing technique cleans or rinses with low-pressure cleaners or soap.
Using the appropriate nozzle will provide soft washing. The applied pressure can be reduced to 500 psi with a broader pressure washer tip, and the pressure can be further decreased by modifying the machine’s pound-force per square inch. The mild washing method destroys organisms and surface debris. This green technique utilizes no hot water and less energy. Because soft washing doesn’t remove protective coatings, it is the best method for cleaning surfaces like wood or vinyl.
When Should Each Washing Method Be Used?
The primary distinctions between power washing, pressure washing, and soft washing are pressure and heat. If the exterior of your home or property appears unclean, if your roof appears streaked or discolored, or if your gutters need to be cleaned, you’ll need to wash them. Determine which kind you require:
- Power washing: Choose this method to deep clean and sanitize driveways, stone walls, and rough concrete.
- Pressure washing: This option cleans walking surfaces, decks, stone pathways, and patio furniture.
- Soft washing: Select this technique for surfaces like stucco and coquina, vinyl siding, cedar shake siding, wood panel siding, outdoor wood furniture, outdoor rooted plants, screens, enclosures and lanais.
Finding The Right Equipment
Now that you know more about the different types of washing methods, it’s time to choose the proper equipment for the job. Call 951-509-9269 and speak to a Geyser Equipment team member today. We look forward to helping you choose the perfect equipment for you.
