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has anyone had their house cleaned by using a soft wash company?

Posted on 2/21/19 at 10:40 am
Posted by LSUvegasbombed
Red Stick
Member since Sep 2013
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Posted on 2/21/19 at 10:40 am
I am thinking about pulling the trigger on a company that just recently quoted me. They are going to do roof, exterior of house and driveway.

Were you satisfied with the results?
This post was edited on 2/21/19 at 10:41 am
Posted by djangochained
Gardere
Member since Jul 2013
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Posted on 2/21/19 at 10:41 am to
yep, house is soooooooooo clean
Posted by lnomm34
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Posted on 2/21/19 at 10:42 am to
How much is that running you?

IB4”bout 350”
Posted by soccerfüt
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Posted on 2/21/19 at 10:43 am to
quote:

I am thinking about pulling the trigger on a company...
Posted by LSUvegasbombed
Red Stick
Member since Sep 2013
15464 posts
Posted on 2/21/19 at 10:44 am to
i got the quote broken down into 3 parts... roof, exterior, and driveway

For some reason the roof is twice as much as the exterior

600 for roof
300 for exterior of house
250 for driveway
Posted by btr08ex
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2014
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Posted on 2/21/19 at 10:48 am to
With soft washing they are applying a commercial version of bleach diluted with water on the house that gets rid of the mold, dirt. For the roof, they don't dilute the bleach. Also, the run off will kill grass and plants, so there is a second person who is constantly rinsing the plant life with water.
Posted by udtiger
Over your left shoulder
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Posted on 2/21/19 at 10:49 am to
Preaux Wash did mine. Great job. House/concrete and sidewalk looked brand new.
Posted by TheRange
Member since Aug 2017
149 posts
Posted on 2/21/19 at 10:53 am to
HydroWash came highly recommended to me, and the fella operating the company did a great job.
Posted by GolfingTiger
Gonzales
Member since Oct 2004
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Posted on 2/21/19 at 11:04 am to
Cajun Soft Wash did my roof and driveway. Did a great job.
Posted by LSUvegasbombed
Red Stick
Member since Sep 2013
15464 posts
Posted on 2/21/19 at 11:08 am to
how much was everyone's bill?
Posted by CaptainsWafer
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Posted on 2/21/19 at 11:08 am to
How do they soft wash a driveway?
Posted by Chad504boy
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Member since Feb 2005
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Posted on 2/21/19 at 11:09 am to
quote:

600 for roof


algae does not harm the life of your roof. anything you have done to your roof will only shorten the lifespan of your shingles. Its common sense.
Posted by Chad504boy
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Posted on 2/21/19 at 11:10 am to
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How do they soft wash a driveway?




i'm guessing if they apply a chemical treatment, they can pressure clean it faster needing less pressure to clean.
Posted by CaptainsWafer
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Posted on 2/21/19 at 11:24 am to
That’s what I would’ve guessed as well, but had no idea. Maybe with the round attachments?
Posted by momentoftruth87
Member since Oct 2013
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Posted on 2/21/19 at 11:33 am to
Go buy a pressure washer for $200 and have it pay for itself while getting some sun.
Posted by achenator
Member since Oct 2014
2945 posts
Posted on 2/21/19 at 11:42 am to
quote:

Go buy a pressure washer for $200 and have it pay for itself while getting some sun.
And ruin my roof in the process, naw Baw, i'm good.
Posted by HighRoller
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Member since Nov 2011
4092 posts
Posted on 2/21/19 at 11:48 am to
quote:

With soft washing they are applying a commercial version of bleach diluted with water on the house that gets rid of the mold, dirt. For the roof, they don't dilute the bleach. Also, the run off will kill grass and plants, so there is a second person who is constantly rinsing the plant life with water.


Not anymore. Current stuff is safe for animals and plants.
Posted by btr08ex
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2014
453 posts
Posted on 2/21/19 at 12:14 pm to
Not true. Any real pressure washer will sodium hypochlorite (bleach) mixed with a surfactant to help it stick and block the bleach smell. Applied correctly and rinsing the surroundings with water, it won't harm plants and animals, but you won't see anyone spraying their dog with it.

For the driveway, they will apply the SH mixture, let it sit, and then use a surface cleaner which does use pressure. Then they will post treat if they are good.

I've been doing this on the side for some time now.
Posted by lsu13lsu
Member since Jan 2008
11481 posts
Posted on 2/21/19 at 12:21 pm to
quote:

algae does not harm the life of your roof. anything you have done to your roof will only shorten the lifespan of your shingles.


They specifically advertise this. Is it true?
Posted by Chad504boy
4 posts
Member since Feb 2005
166249 posts
Posted on 2/21/19 at 12:29 pm to
They advertise what?
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