How to soft wash painted render.
A beautiful property at Crosthwaite in the Lyth Valley softwashed and steam cleaned.
The walls of this property are painted and in very good order, but to maintain them we were asked to softwash and clean them to keep algae and biofilm under control.
One of the main advantages of a soft wash or as it’s known softwashing is that it is applied at low pressure, which ensures that even delicate surfaces aren’t damaged. This makes it the perfect cleaning method for those who want to maintain the look of their property without causing any harm to surface.
It’s different to Pressure Washing or Jetwashing in that it utilises low pressure to apply chemicals and rinse with hot water.
Softwashing kills the living spores of algae, mould, bacteria and organic biofilm that cold water pressure washing cannot remove.
Painting over the living biofilm of algae and mould will result in it striking through the paint after a short period of time.
Crosthwaite is a village located in the Lyth Valley in Cumbria, England. The village is known for its picturesque setting and historic St. Mary’s Church, which dates back to the 12th century.
The Lyth Valley is a rural area located in the southern part of the Lake District National Park, known for its scenic landscapes, rolling hills, and valleys. The area is also known for its orchards of damson trees, which produce a small, tart fruit that is used in local dishes and drinks.
The Lyth Valley is a rural area located in the English county of Cumbria, in the Lake District National Park. It is known for its beautiful scenery, including rolling hills, lush green fields, and meandering streams. The valley is dotted with charming villages, such as Crosthwaite, which has a beautiful church that dates back to the 12th century.
The Lyth Valley is also famous for its damson trees, which bloom in the spring and produce a fruit known as the damson plum. The fruit is used in many traditional Cumbrian dishes, such as damson jam, damson gin, and damson crumble.
Damson trees are a type of small deciduous fruit tree that are native to Western Asia and Europe. They are most commonly found in the United Kingdom, where they have been cultivated for centuries.
The fruit produced by damson trees is a small, oval-shaped plum with a tart flavor. The fruit is typically used in cooking and baking, and is often made into jams, jellies, and chutneys. Damson plums are also used to make a type of fruit wine and are a popular ingredient in traditional British dishes such as damson crumble and damson gin.
In addition to their culinary uses, damson trees are also valued for their ornamental qualities. They have beautiful spring blossoms and their leaves turn brilliant shades of yellow and orange in the fall.
Watch this satisfying video of softwashing the render on this beautiful property at Crosthwaite in the Lake District.
Softwashing is a cleaning method used to remove dirt, grime, algae, and other organic growth from exterior surfaces of buildings and other structures. Unlike traditional power washing or pressure washing, softwashing uses a low-pressure water stream and specialised cleaning solutions to gently clean the surface without causing damage.
Softwashing typically involves applying a cleaning solution to the surface being cleaned, allowing it to dwell for a short period of time, and then rinsing it off with a low-pressure hot water. The cleaning solution is specifically designed to break down and remove organic growth, such as algae, moss, and lichen, without harming the surface being cleaned.
A satisfying render cleaning video showing us softwashing a property in the Lake District
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