Mr Softwash®
The Original Soft Washing Company
"K Rend & Soft Washing Specialist"
Mr Softwash®
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Softwashing.
Soft washing in Christchurch, Dorset.
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Soft Washing Specialist.
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Soft Washing in Christchurch
Professional Soft Washing Services in Christchurch
Looking for professional soft washing in Christchurch? Mr Softwash provides specialist exterior cleaning services for homes, landlords and businesses throughout Christchurch and the surrounding Dorset area.
Exterior surfaces are constantly exposed to rain, moisture, dirt and changing weather conditions. Over time, this can lead to the build-up of moss, algae, lichen, mould, grime and organic staining, leaving your property looking tired and weathered.
Our soft washing service combines specialist cleaning treatments with controlled, low-pressure rinsing to tackle these contaminants effectively while providing a gentler alternative to aggressive pressure washing where appropriate.
Whether your roof is covered in moss, your render has developed green algae staining or your outdoor surfaces need refreshing, Mr Softwash can help restore a cleaner appearance to your property.
What Is Soft Washing?
Soft washing is a specialist exterior cleaning method that combines professional cleaning treatments with low-pressure water.
Unlike conventional pressure washing, which relies heavily on water pressure to remove dirt, soft washing is designed to treat organic contamination before gently rinsing the surface.
This approach can be particularly useful for surfaces where excessive pressure may be unsuitable.
Soft washing can help tackle common exterior contaminants including:
- Moss
- Algae
- Lichen
- Mould
- Dirt and grime
- Organic staining
- Weather-related discolouration
The correct cleaning method will depend on the material, condition and type of contamination present.
Roof Soft Washing in Christchurch
Roofs are exposed to rain, moisture and changing coastal weather throughout the year. These conditions can encourage moss, algae and lichen to develop on roof tiles.
As organic growth spreads, it can leave your roof looking green, stained and neglected.
Mr Softwash provides professional roof soft washing in Christchurch, using suitable cleaning techniques based on the type and condition of your roof.
Our low-pressure approach avoids unnecessarily blasting roof tiles with high-pressure water, while specialist treatments are used to help tackle organic contamination.
A professionally cleaned roof can make a significant difference to the overall appearance of your home or business.
Render Soft Washing in Christchurch
Render can become discoloured over time due to algae, mould, dirt and exposure to the elements.
Green staining and dark marks can make an otherwise attractive property look tired and poorly maintained.
Our render soft washing service in Christchurch uses specialist cleaning treatments and controlled low-pressure rinsing to clean suitable rendered surfaces.
Soft washing provides a gentler alternative to aggressive pressure washing, helping clean exterior walls while reducing the risks associated with excessive pressure.
Soft Washing for Exterior Walls
Exterior walls can accumulate dirt, algae, moss and other organic contaminants over the years.
Whether you own a family home, rental property or commercial building, keeping exterior walls clean can significantly improve the appearance of the property.
Mr Softwash can assess the surface and recommend an appropriate cleaning method. Where suitable, soft washing can be used to treat organic contamination and restore a cleaner, fresher appearance.
Why Choose Mr Softwash?
At Mr Softwash, we understand that effective exterior cleaning starts with choosing the right method for the surface.
Low-Pressure Cleaning
Soft washing uses controlled pressure rather than aggressive water pressure, helping reduce the risk of damage to suitable surfaces.
Specialist Cleaning Treatments
Professional treatments help tackle organic growth including moss, algae, lichen and mould.
Surface-Specific Cleaning
Different materials require different cleaning methods. We consider the surface, its condition and the type of contamination before choosing an appropriate approach.
Improve Kerb Appeal
Removing built-up dirt and organic staining can make a noticeable difference to the appearance of your home or business.
Soft Washing vs Pressure Washing
Pressure washing can be an effective solution for robust surfaces, but it isn't suitable for every exterior material.
Excessive pressure can potentially damage certain surfaces, finishes and coatings. Soft washing takes a different approach by using cleaning treatments to help break down organic contamination before rinsing the surface with controlled pressure.
The right cleaning method depends on the individual surface and its condition.
Mr Softwash can assess your property and recommend an appropriate cleaning solution rather than automatically relying on high pressure.
Soft Washing for Homes and Businesses in Christchurch
Mr Softwash provides professional soft washing and exterior cleaning services for a wide variety of properties throughout Christchurch.
Our services can be suitable for:
- Houses and flats
- Apartments
- Rental properties
- Holiday homes
- Period properties
- Commercial buildings
- Offices and shops
- Guest houses
- Property developments
- Communal areas
- Patios and outdoor spaces
Whether you're maintaining your home, preparing a property for sale or keeping a commercial premises looking presentable, professional soft washing can make a noticeable difference.
More Exterior Cleaning Services in Christchurch
Soft washing can form part of a wider exterior cleaning service for your property.
Depending on the surface and its condition, Mr Softwash can assess areas such as:
- Roofs
- Render
- External walls
- Fascias and soffits
- Patios
- Driveways
- Paving
- Paths
- Garden walls
- Other exterior surfaces
Every property is different, which is why we select cleaning methods based on the individual surface and type of contamination.
Local Soft Washing in Christchurch
Christchurch and the surrounding area experience plenty of moisture and changing coastal weather throughout the year. These conditions can encourage moss, algae, lichen and other organic growth to develop on exterior surfaces.
Professional exterior cleaning can help keep these contaminants under control while improving the appearance of your property.
Mr Softwash provides professional soft washing in Christchurch and surrounding areas of Dorset, helping homeowners, landlords and businesses maintain clean and attractive properties.
Get a Soft Washing Quote in Christchurch
If your property is looking dirty, stained or covered in moss and algae, Mr Softwash can help.
Contact us today to discuss your requirements for soft washing in Christchurch. We can assess the surfaces that need attention, recommend the most suitable cleaning method and provide a quotation.
Whether you need roof soft washing, render cleaning, moss removal or general exterior cleaning, Mr Softwash is ready to help.
For professional soft washing in Christchurch and the surrounding Dorset area, contact Mr Softwash today.
What can be softwashed?
Because of its gentle approach, softwashing is suitable for a wide range of surfaces that could be damaged by high-pressure cleaning. These include:
- Roofs: Shingles, tiles, and slate.
- Walls: Render, stucco, painted wood, and brick.
- Cladding: Vinyl, composite, and wood.
- Patios and decks: Wood, composite, and natural stone.
- Fascias and gutters: uPVC and other materials.
- Other surfaces: fences, brickwork, driveways, artificial grass, and windows.
5 Star Review
Steve at Mr Softwash did a brilliant job bio-cleaning the render on the exterior of our house. It took about 4-6 weeks to see the full results, and the house now looks like new again. In fact, when our neighbor commented on how good our house looked, so we recommended Steve to him, and Steve did an equally great job on his house. When our house needs another clean, we will be using Steve again without hesitation.
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Mr Softwash®
is one of the most experienced
Soft washing companies in Christchurch, Dorset.
Mr Softwash® is an award winning company based in Christchurch, Dorset & run by Steve Taylor. I have over 30 years experience in the pressure washing, soft washing & exterior cleaning industry and specialise in transforming render, Cladding, driveways and patios with professional soft washing, ensuring your property remains beautiful and long-lasting. Providing expert soft washing with top of the range low pressure soft washing equipment, fully Insured with full back up and on-going support. long term maintanance available to keep your property looking beautiful all year round.
Benefits of Soft Washing
The modern, technologically advanced, process of soft washing reduces, and even eliminates, the need for jet – or pressure/power – washing in most situations.
Soft washing is the process of using eco-friendly chemicals and low-pressure water to clean the surfaces of buildings and driveways.
Soft washing will not damage your property. It's effectiveness depends upon the cleaning contractor having the skilled knowledge of how to use the correct cleaning product at the correct concentration ratio, using the correct equipment.
Soft washing provides long-term exterior cleaning by using low pressure and specialized chemicals (like sodium hypochlorite) to kill mold, algae, and moss, preventing regrowth for years (often 3-5) and keeping surfaces cleaner longer than pressure washing. It's a safer, deeper clean for delicate surfaces (roofs, render, wood) because the biocides sanitize, sanitizing the source of the organic growth and offering a residual effect against future build-up. Annual or biannual treatments maintain results effectively and cost-effectively.
Softwash Long Term Protection for 3-5 Years
Soft washing with biocides provide long-term protection by
killing organic organisms—such as algae, moss, fungi, and lichen—at their root and leaving a residual film that prevents regrowth.
How Biocide Protection Works
- Residual Action: Unlike bleach (sodium hypochlorite), which provides an instant clean but no lasting protection, biocides like DDAC (Didecyldimethylammonium chloride)penetrate porous surfaces. They continue to kill spores that land on the surface for months or even years after application.
- Self-Cleansing Process: Many professional biocides are "spray and leave" products. They work with natural weathering (rain and wind) to break down and wash away dead organic matter over several weeks or months.
Is Soft washing with biocide
the best method for cleaning render?
Yes, bleach can damage render if used incorrectly, primarily through discolouration and surface degradation. While sodium hypochlorite (the active ingredient in bleach) is a standard professional tool for "soft washing," bleach is often too strong or if used at improper dilutions for delicate surfaces like Krend and Monocouche renders.
How Bleach Can Damage Render
- Permanent Discolouration: Using bleach straight from the bottle or in high concentrations can cause patchy, white, or streaked finishes due to a pH imbalance.
- Surface Etching: As a corrosive alkaline solution, concentrated bleach can break down the surface chemistry, stripping away the water-repellent silicone layer that protects modern renders.
- Salt Residue: If not thoroughly rinsed, bleach leaves behind salt deposits (efflorescence). These salts attract moisture, which can actually encourage faster regrowth of algae and moss.
- Warranties: Using unapproved chemicals or high concentrations can void manufacturer warranties for products like K Rend or Monocouche.
Steam cleaning render
Steam cleaning ( Doff/Torc ) render is highly effective for removing heavy carbon staining or paint, but lacks the long term residual protection against algae that biocides provide.
soft washing with a biocide is widely considered the best and safest method for cleaning modern exterior renders like K-Rend and Monocouche.
High pressure jet washing
- Is a way to get immediate results that look good – but only for a short time.
- Can be damaging to the protective surface layer of the material being cleaned, even concrete.
- Can be damaging to wall render, because render is a relatively soft material.
- Can be damaging to certain more delicate building materials often used for patios and paths, such as Indian Sandstone.
Soft washing
- Is the best solution for cleaning exterior wall render, natural and artificial slate roofs, concrete slate roofs, paths & patios, tarmac driveways, wood decking, sheds and fences, and children's wet-pour play areas.
- Is a cleaning method that produces fast, predictable results without harming your property. Results that can last for years.
- Is a cost-effective way to bring drives, paths and patios back to their former glory. Once clean, a light annual soft wash treatment will keep your drives and paths looking great all year round.
Soft washing has many other advantages over jet washing
- Longer lasting results
- Uses less water
- Is more cost-effective
- Is safe for all known building materials
- Does not damage the surface being cleaned or exaggerate the weathering affect
- Kills the spores left behind by jet washing
For long-term maintenance of the exterior surfaces of your property – ensuring it looks great all year round – annual or biannual treatment with "Mr Softwash®Miracle Wash"
is by far the safest and most cost-effective option.
"The safer way to wash your home
& the results can last up to 3-4 times longer"
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✅ Reasonably Priced - I've always believed in delivering a top-tier service at a genuinely fair price, and I'm really proud to say that over 80% of people accept my quotes.
✅ Reliability - We've heard the stories, most people simply don't turn up. Reliability is a big thing for me, so you can expect me to arrive exactly when promised (as it should be!)
✅ Happy & Approachable – I'm here to make your experience as pleasant and enjoyable as your newly cleaned render, driveway or patio, so expect professionalism with a smile 😊
✅ Zero Mess - I promise to treat your home with complete respect, and ensure that the only thing I leave behind is a sparkling clean!
✅ No Hidden Costs, Ever. - I believe in upfront, honest pricing. This means the price I quote is the price you pay. No hidden or unexpected charges, ever
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Hiring a professional should come with confidence, not feel like a gamble. That's why I have my 100% satisfaction guarantee, for your complete peace of mind that you have come to the right place.
I stand by my service so much that you pay nothing until your 100% happy with the results.
It's my way of ensuring you get precisely what you're looking for, and more. 100%, completely risk-free.
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What my customers say
Steve at Mr Softwash did a brilliant job bio-cleaning the render on the exterior of our house. It took about 4-6 weeks to see the full results, and the house now looks like new again. In fact, when our neighbor commented on how good our house looked, so we recommended Steve to him, and Steve did an equally great job on his house. When our house needs another clean, we will be using Steve again without hesitation.
Steve provided outstanding service. The quality of his workmanship is very high and he uses the best materials. I would strongly recommend Steve's services which is really good value
I cannot recommend Steve at Mr Softwash Ltd highly enough. A very professional job done on our patio - paving slabs which hadn’t been cleaned for 4-5 years! They now look amazing and no mess left. My request for a quote was responded to quickly and he turned up at the date and time he said he would. Very happy customer 😊
Steve has soft washed my house and it was an excellent job. He's just come back and jet washed the driveway and resanded it and has done yet another excellent job. I highly recommend his work.
I can totally recommend Steve. We had our blocked drive and patio cleaned.Both came up as new.
Steve is prompt , efficient and takes pride in his work. Steve keeps you informed on everything he is doing and why.
It’s lovely to get such good service.
Excellent workmanship, highly recommend. Did front drive and large patio at rear, totally satisfied with all that was done. Thankyou Margaret
5 star service!
We got in touch with Steve after an accident with a large pot of green fence paint that exploded all over our block paved driveway! Steve was brilliant from start to finish, he cleaned our driveway, path at the front of our property and our Indian sandstone patio in the garden and has done a top job! All 3 areas look brand new, the paint has completely gone and its transformed the outside of our little house. Can’t rate Steve’s service highly enough. Professional, friendly and he’s done a brilliant job. Thank you!
I've just had my block paved Driveway cleaned and resanded by Steve at Mr Softwash Ltd...and I am chuffed to bits with it! It was in a right sorry state after a Massive Water leak restoration by Insurance builders, it had mould,Moss, water stains, builders rubble, tile grout, concrete you name it, it was on there!..and Now after he worked his magic, looks like it was laid yesterday. Pristine and all the colours are back and refreshed.
Steve was prompt, his work was clean and efficient, and he told me at every stage from estimate, to end of job why and how he was going to do job. I am extremely Happy with the Work carried out and would recommend this company to anyone!!
Thank you Mr Softwash Ltd!
Steve came this morning to clean my patio,he has done an amazing job. My patio has never looked so clean. Absolute professional and very reasonable prices.
Thank you Steve fantastic job.
Steve was friendly and efficient, doing a great job for us. He was also kind enough to look at some extra bits for me while he was here. Would recommend!
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Responsiveness, Quality, Professionalism
Mr Softwash Ltd have recently pressure washed a patio, fascias and soffits for me, and the results are excellent.
Thank you Steve for the superb work you've just completed on our expansive block paving driveway. It's a number of years since we saw the true colour of the bricks, now completely transformed and looking great. For anyone considering this type of work, we chose Steve because of the excellent reviews we'd read, and we like to support local business. We are delighted that we did. From Steve's prompt responses to our initial enquiry to his steady hard work on the cleaning, and completion today with the sanding, we could not be more pleased to give Steve a 5 star recommendation.
Darrell Merrell
Steve has done a wonderful job cleaning the algae from the render on our chimney and corners of the house so that it looks like new again. Clear and easy communication, very nice to deal with. Here are some before and after photos
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