The salt air and tree cover around Cape Elizabeth are tough on siding. You see the green and black creeping up shaded walls fast, especially on homes near the water. We soft wash a lot of houses out here and know the exposure well.
Here’s why we don’t just blast it. A pressure washer throws 3,000 PSI or more at the wall, and on siding that force cracks material, strips paint, and pushes water up behind the panels. Soft washing flips that: we lay down a cleaning solution at low pressure, gentler than your garden hose, and let it do the work. The solution kills the algae, mold, and mildew at the root while a surfactant helps it cling and soak in, and then we rinse it away. Because the growth is dead and not just knocked loose, it stays clean far longer.
Ocean humidity feeds algae growth, and north-facing walls near the shore get it worst. Soft washing clears it, and because we kill it at the root, it stays gone longer.
FAQ
The ocean side of my house is always greenest. Why? Salt air and humidity feed algae, and shaded walls hold moisture. We kill it at the root so it comes back slower.
Is soft washing safe for my cedar or shingle siding? Yes. Low pressure is safe on wood and shingle. We test first and protect your plantings.
Get your free Cape Elizabeth house washing quote today, call (207) 579-8441.