3 Additional Benefits of Soft Washing Your Property
We all know that a good house wash will increase curb appeal and prolong their lives. But there are some benefits that are a little more obscure. These 3 additional benefits are usually not talked about when discussing the pros and cons of having your property soft washed.
Benefit 1 of Soft Washing
Having the exterior of your property washed isn’t often associated with healthy living, but soft washing and pressure cleaning can help fight allergies and illness. Mold and pollen are two of the most common allergies in the world. Siding and roofs are notorious for catching pollen and developing mold. A thorough house wash will eliminate pollen, mold, algae, and mildew. It is important that this mold, algae, and mildew is killed with the soft washing process and not “power washed” and just spread around.
While pollen is annoying, especially for people with allergies, mold can be dangerous. According to the CDC “For some people, mold can cause a stuffy nose, sore throat, coughing or wheezing, burning eyes, or skin rash. People with asthma or who are allergic to mold may have severe reactions. Immune-compromised people and people with chronic lung disease may get infections in their lungs from mold.”
https://www.cdc.gov/mold/default.htm
Benefit 2 of Soft Washing
A favorite spot for algae, lichens, and moss to develop is your roof. Most homeowners don’t think of roof maintenance until it’s too late. When a roof begins to become a problem with a leak, only then do homeowners truly begin to pay attention. The three organisms that were mentioned earlier, mold, mildew, and algae can actually damage your shingles if left untreated. The limestone in the shingles is a great source of food for these organisms and once they start grubbing they don’t stop. A soft wash with the proper cleaning solution will kill these nasty villains and will help keep them away. Learn more about why you should hire a professional roof washing in one of our previous blog posts, titled “3 Reasons Why You Should Soft Wash Your Roof”.
Benefit 3 of Soft Washing
Most homeowners hire pressure washers because they don’t like the way their house or concrete looks. But a great side effect is that clean concrete and wood will reduce the likelihood of slip-and-fall situations. Mold, mildew, and algae can quickly grow on sidewalks, patios, decks, and especially around shaded and wet areas such as pools and under trees can become extremely slippery creating a slip-and-fall situation. If a member of your family is elderly and/or lives alone, please consider pressure washing any of these areas. Not only can regular soft washing and pressure cleaning greatly increase the curb appeal, but it also increases the longevity of your home, and also keeps your family safe. Exterior cleaning your property is as much protection and maintenance as it is aesthetic.
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