Soft Washing in Austin
Soft washing is what you use when pressure would do harm. Render, painted siding, stucco and soft stone in Austin all fall into that category.
What soft washing is
Low pressure and a cleaning solution that does the work chemically rather than by force. The solution is applied, left to dwell, then rinsed. Nothing is blasted, so nothing is eroded or driven behind the cladding.
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What's included
- Driveways, sidewalks and steps
- Patios, courtyards and pool decks
- Exterior walls and entryways
- Even, stripe-free cleaning of flat concrete
- Rinsing of nearby surfaces
When it is the right choice
Painted or rendered walls, stucco, soft limestone, older mortar and anything with a coating you do not want stripped. If a surface would be marked by pressure, this is the method.
What Austin glass is up against
Central Austin homes tend to have older timber sashes with many small panes, which are slow to do properly. West Austin and the Four Points side lean towards large modern openings, where the only thing that matters is a finish with no streaks in low sun.
- Oak pollen in spring
- Live oak pollen settles in a thick yellow film across central Austin every spring, then streaks the moment it rains.
- Divided-light sashes
- Older Tarrytown and Clarksville windows have dozens of small panes per window. They need hand detailing, not a quick squeegee.
What it is good at
Organic growth. Algae, mildew and the green film on a shaded wall come off cleanly and stay off longer than with pressure, because the treatment kills the growth rather than knocking the top off it.
Working in Austin
Austin glass is not all the same job. The older streets around Tarrytown and Clarksville are full of divided-light sashes that have to be detailed by hand, pane by pane. Out towards Four Points and Steiner Ranch the houses are newer and taller, with big single sheets that show every streak. We price the two differently because they take different amounts of time, and we will tell you which one you have when we look at the house.
What it costs
Exterior work in Austin is priced by surface area and access rather than by the hour. Combining walls, paving and glass in one visit costs less than booking them separately, because the setup is only paid for once.
Austin neighborhoods we work in
- Zilker
- Travis Heights
- Barton Creek
- Rob Roy
- Davenport Ranch
- Lost Creek
- River Place
- Four Points
- Steiner Ranch
Soft Washing in Austin — common questions
What is the difference between soft washing and pressure washing?
Pressure washing uses force, soft washing uses a cleaning solution at low pressure. Soft washing is for surfaces that force would damage.
Which does my house need?
Painted, rendered or stucco walls need soft washing. Concrete drives and stone paving take pressure.
Is the solution safe around plants?
We wet down and rinse planting around the work area. Tell us about anything delicate and we will cover it.
Does it last longer than pressure washing?
For algae and mildew, yes, because the growth is treated rather than just removed.
Can you soft wash a roof?
We do not work on roofs. Ask us and we will tell you plainly rather than take the job.
Do you cover my street in Austin?
We work across Austin regularly, including Zilker, Travis Heights, Barton Creek and the surrounding streets. Call or text (512) 200-2160 with your address and we will confirm straight away.
Who provides soft washing in Austin, TX?
Squeaky Clean Window Washing, locally owned and operated by Kyle Taylor and based in the Lake Travis area. Fully insured, with free written estimates.
Get a free estimate in Austin
Tell us a little about your home and we will be in touch to arrange a free, no-obligation estimate.
- Call or text us!(512) 200-2160
- Emailkyle@squeakycleanatx.com