Soft Wash Auckland

Soft washing uses low water pressure and a cleaning solution to kill mould, algae and lichen, rather than relying on force to blast it off. The solution is mixed with water before it goes on, and we swap nozzles to suit the surface. Because it kills the growth instead of just stripping the top layer, the house stays cleaner for longer.

Water blasting uses high pressure to strip grime off hard surfaces like concrete and brick. Soft washing uses low pressure and lets the solution do the work, so it's safe on paint, plaster, timber, glass and vinyl. On most jobs we use both, matched to each surface.

Painted weatherboards, plaster and Linea-type cladding, timber, windows, joinery and outdoor furniture. Concrete less than three years old should only be soft washed too, because high pressure can damage it. If you're not sure what you've got, we'll tell you when we look at the job.

We use a biodegradable solution, and it's watered down before it's sprayed. Plants close to the house get covered or protected before we start, and we rinse down when we're finished.

Yes. We spray the deck with the right solution and leave it to kill the algae, so it can be cleaned off without gouging the timber the way a water blaster can. Auckland decks under trees go green fast over autumn and winter, so it's worth getting done before summer.

It depends on how much sun your place gets. Auckland's humidity turns south walls, fences and shady decks green quickly, so some homes want a wash every year while sunny ones can go a couple of years. We'll give you an honest call on what yours needs.