Is Soft Washing Safe for Render?
Soft washing is a gentle, low-pressure way to clean render and K Rend. Here's what it is, how it works and why it beats a high-pressure blast.
What is soft washing?
Soft washing cleans with a treatment applied at low pressure, not a powerful jet of water. The treatment goes to work on algae, mould and dirt at the surface, and it's then rinsed away gently.
That makes it ideal for render, where high pressure can mark, roughen or damage the finish.
Why render needs a gentle approach
Render is a delicate finish. Blasting it can damage the surface, particularly on older or coloured render, and can force water into areas it shouldn't reach. Soft washing avoids that, because the treatment does the work instead of raw pressure.
What soft washing treats
Green algae and mould, dark streaks below windows, sills and gutters, and the general grime that dulls a rendered wall over the years. It works on K Rend, painted and coloured render and other rendered walls.
What you'll see
Cleaner, brighter walls with a fresh, even finish, and a house that looks properly cared for. Our render cleaning page has the full detail.
Is it right for every wall?
We look at your render, its finish and its condition before choosing the treatment, so the method suits your walls. Tell us what you have and send a photo, and we'll tell you what we'd do.
Quick Questions
Is soft washing safe for render?
Soft washing is a gentle, low-pressure method, chosen to suit your finish, so it's designed to clean render without harming it.
Can you soft wash K Rend?
Yes. K Rend, painted render and coloured render are all part of what we clean.
How is it different from pressure washing?
Pressure washing relies on a powerful jet. Soft washing relies on a low-pressure treatment. Read more in our guide to pressure washing vs soft washing.
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