Why Soft Washing Is a Great Way to Maintain Your Roofing

You take pride in your home, which is the whole reason you plant flowers and keep your lawn tidy. Just like well-kept landscaping shows that you care about your house, stains and algae on your roof can make it seem like you don’t care about maintaining your investment. Soft washing is a safe and effective way to clean your roof without damaging it. Why should you schedule professional soft washing from Shine Select for your roofing?

 

What Is Soft Washing?

Soft washing uses low pressure such as a garden hose and specialized cleaning solutions to get rid of grime and debris, while avoiding any damage to surfaces. Unlike pressure washing, soft washing does not use any pressurized water. Because roofing is more fragile than surfaces like concrete, soft washing is a more appropriate choice for keeping your roof clean and well-maintained.

When you have your home soft washed, one of Shine Select’s experienced cleaning professionals will use a safe cleaning solution and water to gently clean your roofing. Soft washing can remove a variety of materials, including dirt, algae, mildew, and other yard debris. Because it uses low pressure and safe cleaners, this process can get you great results without damage to your roofing materials.

Why Is Soft Washing a Better Choice for Roofing?

Roof shingles are durable and designed to hold up to years of wind, rain, and ice. However, high-pressure cleaning can lead damage them because of how concentrated the pressure is. Soft washing will help you prevent damage from the accumulation of debris on the surface without potentially causing granular loss or shingle damage. Soft washing can safely be used to clean traditional shingles, metal roofing, and more.
 

When Should You Soft Wash Your Roof?

Just like you get your gutters cleaned a couple of times a year to avoid water damage to your home, you should also get soft washing regularly. Because of all of the weather that your roof endures, it will naturally accumulate moss, algae, dirt, and other organic debris. These substances can all do permanent damage to the material of your roof, so it’s important to clean them off.




What are some of the most common signs that it’s time to schedule soft washing from Shine Select?

• If you see black stains or streaks on your roof, this is probably algae growth. Asphalt shingles contain limestone as a filler, and this algae will feed on the filler and do permanent damage to your shingles.
• When you look at your roof, do you see any patches of green? This might be moss. Moss is particularly common on roofs that are partially covered by shade. Over time, moss can do damage to your roofing material and the roof itself.
• Is there visible dirt or debris on your roof? This is particularly common after severe weather or seasons with numerous smaller storms that involve rain and wind. This discoloration takes away from the curb appeal of your home.

Get Your Roof Clean With Shine Select

Shine Select offers soft washing, pressure washing, and other home maintenance services to keep your house looking great. We work with homeowners throughout Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland. We’re proud of our deep roots in the area, and we’ve earned our reputation for exceptional results. We have the experience, tools, and equipment to get the job done right the first time. We back our work with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. To learn more and schedule your summer soft washing services today, call us now at (703) 888-8551.

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