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House Soft Washing in Central and Baton Rouge

Green on the siding and black streaks on the brick come off at low pressure. Your siding, your plants and your outlets are protected the whole way.

Siding · gable end, after the wash

What a soft wash is

A soft wash cleans your house with low pressure and a cleaning mix made for the surface. The mix does the work, killing the algae and mildew instead of blasting them off. That's why it's the right method for vinyl and wood siding, brick, stucco and painted trim.

Surfaces we soft wash

  • Vinyl siding
  • Wood and board-and-batten siding
  • Brick
  • Stucco and EIFS
  • Painted trim, soffits and porches

Signs your house needs a soft wash.

  1. Green or black film on the shady side of the house

  2. Streaks under gutters and windows

  3. Dull, chalky paint that looks like it needs repainting

  4. Mildew on porch ceilings and soffits

Before.After.

Two-story board-and-batten house before and after a soft wash (after)
Two-story board-and-batten house before and after a soft wash (before)
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Board-and-batten siding

Same house, both photos. Drag the handle, or use the arrow keys, to compare each job.

Green siding gable before and after a soft wash (after)
Green siding gable before and after a soft wash (before)
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Siding · gable end

Soft washing is what most people mean by pressure washing a house

When people search for someone to pressure wash their house, a soft wash is usually the right job. High pressure can etch siding and push water behind the panels. The vinyl siding trade group warns against aiming a power washer upward for that reason, and some siding makers don't recommend power washing at all.

A soft wash cleans the same house at low pressure. Our guide to soft washing vs pressure washing explains when each one fits.

Why siding turns green around Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge averages 61.94 inches of rain a year. Siding on the shady side of the house stays damp, and algae and mildew grow there first. Read more in why siding turns green.

What house washing costs

Every house is different, so we quote each one. The price depends on the size of the house, how many stories it is, the surfaces and how much growth there is. The quote is free, and once you approve it, that's the price. See how our quotes work.

Homes first, businesses welcome

Most of our work is houses. Storefronts, offices and churches are welcome too: siding, stucco, porticos and metal roofs all get the same low-pressure approach. Call to talk about your building.

Six steps on every house.

Swipe through the steps.

  1. Step 1: Look at the job

    We walk the house whenever we can, and always if you ask, so you can point out what bothers you.

  2. Step 2: Protect plants and outlets

    Plants get covered and outdoor outlets get sealed before any water goes on.

  3. Step 3: Clear the concrete

    Anything sitting on the driveway, walk or patio gets moved out of the way.

  4. Step 4: Mix for your home

    The wash is mixed for your surfaces: siding, brick, stucco, roof or concrete.

  5. Step 5: Wash

    Low pressure for siding and roofs. Pressure only where it belongs, on concrete.

  6. Step 6: Put everything back

    Your things go back where they were, plants get watered and outlet covers come off.

Soft washing or pressure washing?

Power washing the wrong one is how siding gets etched and shingles lose their granules.

Low-pressure spray on the roof of a brick house
01 · For siding, brick, stucco and roofs

Soft wash

Low pressure and a cleaning mix that kills the algae and mildew, so it stays clean longer.

Driveway, after the wash
02 · For driveways, walks, patios and pool decks

Pressure wash

High pressure and water to lift dirt, tire marks and grime out of concrete.

Soft washing questions, answered.

What homeowners around Baton Rouge ask before a house wash.

Something else? Call (225) 503-5675.

What's the difference between soft washing and pressure washing?

Soft washing uses low pressure and a cleaning mix to kill algae and mildew on siding and roofs. Pressure washing uses high pressure on hard surfaces like concrete. We use the right one for each surface.

What about my plants and outlets?

We cover your plants and seal outdoor outlets before we start, then water the plants and take the covers off when we're done.

Do I need to be home?

No. If you'd like to walk the job with us first, just ask. You don't have to be there while we wash.

How much does it cost to wash a house?

Every house is different, so we give you a free quote first. Once you approve the quote, that's the final price. No surprises.

What if I'm not happy with something?

Call within 7 days and Jaylan will come back to talk it through and make it right.

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