Exterior cleaning across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & North London

Low-pressure exterior softwashing on a rendered property

Low pressure. Targeted treatment.

Softwashing in Hertfordshire

Treat algae, mildew, moss, lichen and other organic growth on surfaces where high pressure would be unsuitable or unnecessarily aggressive.

Serving homes & businesses

Based in Stevenage and covering Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and North London.

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Professional softwashing

A proper process for a lasting improvement.

Softwashing combines low-pressure application with a treatment selected for the surface and contamination. Instead of relying on force alone, the process targets the organic growth responsible for red, green and black staining.

It is often used on render, painted façades, cladding, roofs and other exterior materials that may be marked or damaged by conventional pressure washing.

Every surface is assessed before treatment. Dilution, dwell time, plant protection and rinsing are planned around the property rather than applying one standard mix to every job.

What the service can include

Render and painted-façade softwashing
Cladding and exterior wall treatment
Algae, mildew, moss and lichen treatment
Low-pressure application
Surface test areas
Residential and commercial softwashing

Common problems we assess

The exact result depends on the material, age, condition and type of contamination. Typical enquiries include:

Red algae staining
Green organic growth
Black mildew marks
Moss and lichen
Shaded damp elevations
Surfaces unsuitable for high pressure

How it works

From enquiry to completed clean.

A clear four-step process helps set expectations and ensures the cleaning method is appropriate for the surface.

1

Identify

The surface and type of contamination are identified.

2

Protect

Plants, metals and adjoining materials are considered before treatment.

3

Apply

A suitable treatment is applied at low pressure and given the required contact time.

4

Rinse or weather

The surface is rinsed where appropriate, or allowed to continue lightening naturally after treatment.

Softwashing FAQs

Questions customers commonly ask.

Need advice about a specific surface? Send photographs and the property postcode for a more useful answer.

What is the difference between softwashing and pressure washing?
Pressure washing mainly uses water force. Softwashing uses low-pressure application and an appropriate treatment to break down organic growth.
Is softwashing suitable for render?
It is commonly used for render because it avoids the aggressive pressure that can mark or damage vulnerable finishes.
Are plants protected?
Planting and nearby materials are considered as part of preparation, and protective wetting or covering is used where appropriate.
Does the result improve over time?
Some treated organic staining continues to lighten after the visit as the remaining growth breaks down and is weathered away.

Local service area

Softwashing across Hertfordshire.

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Ready to improve your exterior?

Send over the postcode and a few photos.

Most residential jobs can be quoted remotely, with free site surveys available where needed.

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