Peak Window and Pressure Washing
Soft Washing in Northwest Arkansas
Low pressure cleaning with a solution that lifts algae and grime off siding, trim and roofing without damaging it.
Siding, painted trim, and roof shingles are not built to take the same pressure as a concrete driveway. Soft washing does the work with a cleaning solution rather than force, applying it at low pressure so it has time to break down algae, mildew, and dirt before a gentle rinse carries it away.
The process starts by identifying the surface material, since vinyl, wood, stucco, and fiber cement all react differently to certain cleaners. The solution is mixed to match, applied evenly, and given time to sit and work before rinsing. Plants and landscaping nearby get wetted down first and rinsed after, since some cleaning agents can burn foliage if left on too long.
The failure mode with siding and roofs is almost always someone using pressure washing equipment where it does not belong. High pressure aimed at siding forces water behind panels and into seams, which leads to rot and hidden mold that does not show up until a wall starts to feel soft or a musty smell shows up inside. On a roof, high pressure strips the protective granules off asphalt shingles, which shortens the life of the roof even though it looks clean for a while.
How it runs
- Identify material Siding and roofing type determines the cleaning solution and dwell time used.
- Protect landscaping Nearby plants are wetted down and covered where needed before any chemical goes on.
- Apply solution The cleaning agent is applied at low pressure and left to break down algae and grime.
- Rinse A gentle rinse clears the solution and loosened dirt without forcing water behind panels or seams.
- Final check Surfaces are walked and checked for missed spots, especially shaded north facing walls where algae is heaviest.