Power Washing a Wood Deck Deck wood is a prime location to collect dirt, moss, algae, etc. The horizontal walking surface allows water to sit stagnant instead of run off like a fence, and therefore makes it easy for grime to take root and accumulate. People also tend to want shade or furniture on the deck which encourages moss and other organisms to grow. Over time the wood will become gray, green, or even black, and the surface will become extremely slippery when wet. Power washing is … [Read more...]
Serving the Servants of Lackey Clinic
Serving the Servants of Lackey Clinic When Tim and I started this power washing business, we promised that we would use it to serve others and be good stewards of our finances. However this blog is about an organization that has dedicated its entire existence to others. We live just a short distance from Lackey Clinic (a free and charitable healthcare center), and have had connections to them for several reasons over the years. The practice was started by Jim and Cooka Shaw in 1995, with the … [Read more...]
Preparing Your House for Power Washing
Preparing Your House For Power Washing Congratulations on hiring a power washing service! Or maybe you’re still thinking about it. Either way, there are a few things you can do to prepare your home and surfaces for the company to arrive. We will assume in this article that you are using a soft wash on the exterior of your home instead of a pressure washer which can cause damage. Some of the following is necessary for the power washing company to do their job effectively. Some of the … [Read more...]
Choosing A Power Washing Company
Choosing A Power Washing Company: Why Soft Works Power Washing Might Be Right For You It can be overwhelming to choose a company online to do work for you that you can 100% trust. Sure, reviews are important, but what about when all the reviews say practically the same thing? How do you know which one to go with? We understand that the decision can be daunting. We want to take a minute to talk about why Soft Works might be the right choice for you. And if we aren’t, maybe we can give you some … [Read more...]