What Makes Our Cleaning Process Different

Our multi-step process begins with pre-wetting all surfaces to be cleaned. This step not only protects sensitive materials like landscape features and siding, but also helps the cleaning solution to work more effectively by reducing the surface temperatures to prevent flash drying, saturate porus surfaces, and aid in the rinsing process. The first cleaning solution we use is sodium hypochlorite based and works to break down the Mold, Mildew and Algae on the exterior surfaces of your home. Once this solution has had time to work, we use low pressure to remove it. The second step in our process is applying a heavy waxing neutralizing soap. This soap nullifies the effects of any sodium used in our initial cleaning solution, while also enhancing the shine on exterior windows, trim, and metals.

Why is Sodium Hypochlorite for soft washing recommended? 

Sodium hypochlorite is commonly used as a disinfectant/algaecide because it is highly effective at cleaning organic growth. When used in conjunction with professional specially designed surfactants and water, the solution is an excellent soft wash cleaning agent. Sodium hypochlorite will eliminate algae, bacteria, mold, and other impurities, while the surfactants lift the organic material from the surface, and water rinses it away with no need for harmful high pressure washing against the delicate materials on your home. We work with a specific surfactant product that actually enhances the cleaning effects of Sodium Hypochlorite on organic growth so that it can be used at a lower concentrate. This product also contains a pleasant Fresh scent and also has Rinse Aids that helps remove the organic matter safely and efficently. Sodium hypochlorite is completely water-soluble, and will revert back to the basic element of salt within a very short time frame. It is the primary solution also used to disinfect and maintain swimming pools.
 

It is crucial to comprehend the appropriate quantity of sodium hypochlorite solution for soft washing. We only work with certain percentages for particular surfaces and grasp the concept of dwell time by permitting the solutions to do their job. Other businesses may not be formally trained or certified when utilising these solutions and may even use a solution that is too concentrated in order to hurry through your job and move on to the next one, risking your home, landscaping, and property to overapplication. This is what we refer to as “Splash and Dash”. Pre-Rinsing All surfaces to be cleaned assists in ensuring that everything is completely soaked prior to applying our cleaning solutions so that it can function on the organic growth at the surface more efficiently.
 

Why Neutralizing Matters

We often hear complaints about other companies who may not have rinsed the house thoroughly, which may have left soap streaks on windows or siding. There are many areas on a house that need to be rinsed out thoroughly to ensure all cleaning solution is removed. Too often we hear about cases where cleaning solutions were used at full strength, causing damage to plants and landscaping. As Sodium Hypochlorite is effective for soft washing organic staining, when it dries, it reverts back to Salt. These salts can have negative effects on landscaping and metals on your property, so it is important that these solutions are rinsed completely. We have included the extra step of using a Neutralizing Finishing Soap for all the surfaces we work on to negate any possible effects.
 
After an initial cleaning with our sodium hypochlorite cleaning solution, we apply this heavy waxing neutralizing soap to all cleaned surfaces to get rid of any remaining sodium content from our cleaning solution. This breaks down any leftover salts that may be present on cleaned surfaces, as well as neutralizing any salts that may have dried on landscaping, metals and trim. The heavy waxing provides a hydrophobic effect that makes rinsing very easy, as well as adding a glossy shine to most surfaces and preventing hard water spots on windows. This also creates a protective barrier for metals and trim, prolonging the quality of our services. It is very effective for cleaning exterior windows and leaves a nice shine, all included in our exterior house washing price.
 

This added value feature is included with most of our exterior cleaning services to give you one of the best possible house washing experiences. The extra step provides extra peace of mind that a thorough and careful process is being performed on your property. We also take extra measures to protect your landscape and property, and make sure our clients are aware of any potential hazards we may come across. We combine our knowledge, experience and commitment to excellence for every single one of our customers.