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...]
How To Remove Ivy Roots From A Brick Wall
How to Remove Ivy Roots from a Brick Wall We were recently asked by a home owner to remove the residual ivy marks and roots from their brick home. While ivy can be a welcome addition to the look of a home, there are downsides to consider. Ivy is extremely invasive and hard to keep under control. It can also dig into the mortar or other surface and cause long term damage to the structure. Vine removal in itself is a difficult process that requires a lot of time and labor. Even when you have … [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...]
Driveway Before and After
Dramatic Driveway Before and After Everyone loves a good before and after photo. Whether it’s weight loss, hair and makeup, or in our case a good clean. Most of the jobs we do are pretty routine maintenance, with a few outliers here and there. But somehow one of the very first jobs Tim arrived at when we started has become our best before and after transformation. Picture this... To set the stage a bit… Tim pulls into a suburban cul-de-sac with your typical cute, one story, well … [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...]
Why Does Moss Grow on My House and How to Remove It
Why Does Moss Grow on My House and How to Remove It Moss. It makes sense in the forest. When you see it on trees it’s normal and expected, fitting in with the surrounding nature. Moss can even be beautiful and add to a scenic view. But it just doesn’t have the same effect on your personal property! A moss covered house, roof, or walkway is unattractive and can even cause damage. The goal of this blog post is to help us understand how moss grows on your house, why it’s unavoidable, and how it … [Read more...]