Softwash NI

The Whitehouse services team provide Softwashing solution to cleaning of the exterior of buildings.

Softwashing uses non damaging techniques to clean :

• Pebble dash
• Render
• K Rend
• Concrete
• Sandstone
• Granite
• Kingspan Cladding
• Decking
• Roof tiles
• Slate and slate tiles
• Brick
• Tarmac / Asphalt

Softwashing uses professional use only HSE approved treatments that kill and remove :

• Red algae
• Green algae
• Lichen
• Moss
• Mildew
• Bacteria

Why Softwash? Why not just power wash? Power washing takes away the immediate layer, that which is visibly on the surface, however the root or spores of the moss or algae are not dead and quickly return. It is now widely recognised that Power washing damages the substrate and causes pitting in the surface allowing better areas for algae, moss regrowth and other organic growth. In many cases power washing can cause a quicker and more dense regrowth for the for mentioned reasons.

The Softwash approach works differently. We apply HSE approved solutions in a professional manner, these solutions kill the moss to the roots and algae to the core. The solution works in such a way that some results can be seen instantly but most take up to 7 days to start to clear. The solution continues to work long after application and remains active in some cases for up to 2 years although we would recommend a maintenance application on an annual basis to prevent any future colonization.

In many cases, customers have spent a lot of money on a patio, be it sandstone or granite etc. Power washing can have a damaging effect and Softwashing is the sensible approach to cleaning such an expensive surface. Moss and algae can be a permanent pest or menace on some properties, our Softwash techniques can prevent this from being a problem. Our team will also be able to give advice on where the moss, algae etc. is coming from and how to deal with it going forward.

This service is available to domestic, commercial and industrial customers. We only use cleaning solutions that have a low environmental footprint.

• Non damaging
• Professional use only
• Longer lasting
• Biofilm killed to the roots
• Can be used on many surfaces
• Better finish
• Low environmental footprint
• Available for domestic, commercial and industrial properties