Mr Softwash®
"Voted Soft Washing Company of the year 2024/25 & 25/26"
Mr Softwash®
The Best Way To Clean Render
in Poole, Bournemouth, Dorset,
Hants, Wilts & UK.
Mr Softwash is one of the most experienced
Soft washing companies in the UK.
The Best way to Clean Render
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.
The best way to clean render is with
a gentle "soft washing" method using a mild cleaning solution and low-pressure water. High-pressure jet washing should be avoided, as it can easily damage or erode the surface of your render.
Step 1: Identify your render type
Before starting, know your render type to choose the right products and tools.
- Monocouche and K-Rend: These through-colored renders are durable but still need gentle cleaning.
- Silicone: A hydrophobic (water-repellent) finish that requires soft brushes and mild, soap-free cleaners to protect its surface.
- Lime: A highly breathable material used on older buildings that is very susceptible to damage. Use only pH-neutral solutions and soft brushes.
- Painted: High pressure will strip away paint. Use a soft wash method to avoid damage.
How to Clean Your Walls Without Damaging Your Render
How to Clean Your Walls Without Damaging Your Render * What can make your rendered façade dirty? * Weather conditions.
How To Clean Exterior Rendered Walls
Soft Wash Cleaning Process. A soft wash cleaning system simply uses a water, biocide and bleach solution to gently remove contamination.
Step 2: Prepare the area
- Gather your tools: You will need a soft-bristled brush, a garden hose with a spray nozzle, a pump sprayer for applying solutions, a bucket, and a render-safe cleaning solution.
- Protect landscaping: Cover nearby plants, lawns, and delicate surfaces with sheeting to prevent damage from cleaning solution runoff.
- Perform a test patch: Always test your cleaning solution on a small, inconspicuous area to check for compatibility and prevent staining or discoloration.
Step 3: Clean the render
- Brush away loose dirt: Use a soft-bristled brush or broom to remove dust, cobwebs, and loose debris. This prevents a muddy mess later.
- Apply the cleaning solution: Mix your render-safe cleaner, biocide, or fungicidal wash according to the manufacturer's instructions. Use a pump sprayer to apply the solution evenly to the affected area.
- For light green algae and grime: A diluted bleach and water mixture (1:1 ratio) can be effective. A mild household detergent and water may also work for general dirt.
- For stubborn algae, mould, or black stains: Use a professional specialist biocide or algae remover that will kill the organic growth at its root. Look for products recommended by render manufacturers.
- Let it dwell: Allow the cleaning solution to sit on the surface for the recommended time, which helps it break down the grime and kill organic spores. Do not let the solution dry on the surface.
- Gentle scrubbing (optional): For tough, persistent stains, you can use a soft-bristled brush to gently agitate the surface.
- Rinse with low pressure: Use a garden hose, avoid using a pressure washer. Thoroughly rinse the wall from top to bottom, making sure to wash away all the cleaning solution and loosened dirt.
- Assess and repeat: After the render dries, check for any missed spots. Re-treat targeted areas with the cleaning solution and rinse as needed.
Step 4: Prevent future growth
- Apply an annual biocide wash: To keep render free of mould and algae, apply a biocide wash every year or two. Some biocides, such as algoclear pro, can be applied and left to dry without rinsing.
Render Soft Washing
Benefits of Softwashing for Render
Protects delicate render:
Modern render surfaces are porous and can be easily damaged by the force of high-pressure cleaning. Softwashing uses gentle chemicals and low pressure to prevent surface damage.
Effective biological control:
The chemical solutions kill algae, moss, and other organic growth at their root, preventing them from returning.
Restores original colour:
Softwashing cleans the render, restoring its natural colour and preventing future staining.
"The safer way to wash your home
& the results can last up to 3-4 times longer"
Soft Washing was developed in the USA about 20 years ago and was a way of washing property without the risks associated with using high pressure as in pressure washing. Soft washing is a cleaning process that safely removes organic stains, mildew, and algae from render using a low-pressure washing technique and a mixture of biocides or sodium hypochlorite, surfactants, and water. High pressure damages render, roofs and other surfaces, so Low pressure is used to prevent any damage.
Soft washing or low pressure is used on surfaces that are difficult to clean with pressure washing or might be damaged by high pressure. It's gentle on surfaces, making it ideal for delicate materials.
Soft washing is different from power washing, which uses higher water pressure. Power washing can void a warranty, cause granule loss, and compromise the integrity of roof tiles, damage rendering, patios and other surfaces.
What is the distinction between
Soft Washing and Pressure Washing?
Although the procedures, equipment, pressure, and chemicals used in soft washing, power washing, and pressure washing appear to be identical, they are not. Power washing and pressure washing require much higher water pressure than soft washing, and power washing is usually done with high pressure. To kill mould, mildew, bacteria, algae, fungus, moss, and other bacteria, the Soft Washing method is paired with a biodegradable sanitizing cleaning solution.
This biowash will continue to prevent further organic growth for about 3-5 years.
If your looking for professional soft washing in Poole and the wider Dorset, Hants, Wilts area please contact me for a free no obligation quote.
Covering all BH, DT & SO postcodes including Wimborne, Broadstone, Corfe Mullen, Sandford, Wareham, Swanage, Weymouth, Bridport, Dorchester, Blandford, Spetisbury, Sturminster Marshall, Lytchett Matravers, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Ringwood, Verwood, Ferndown, West Moors, New Forest, Highcliffe, New Milton, Lymington, Burley, Brockenhurst, Lyndhurst, Fordingbridge, Downton, Salisbury, Totten, Romsey, Southampton.
"Soft washing is the future of Property cleaning"
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, driveways, and windows.
A maintenance programme of soft washing is the safer and cheaper way to maintain your property's appearance.
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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!)
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✅ Zero Mess - I promise to treat your home with complete respect, and ensure that the only thing I leave behind is a sparkling clean!
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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.
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Why Choose Me?
✅ Professional
✅ Full back up & ongoing support
✅ Good communication
✅ Trained to use high pressure & soft washing equipment
✅ Trained to use chemicals
✅ Highly experienced
✅ £5 million liability insurance
✅ Full written quotes
✅ Trusted & reliable company
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Areas Covered
All BH, DT, SO, SP Postcodes - Dorset -
West Hampshire - South Wiltshire and UK.
What my customers say
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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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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