What is house pressure washing?
Cleaning a house with high-pressure water.The force of the water does the cleaning, and that force is what manufacturers warn about on siding. 501 Soft Washing washes houses at low pressure instead.
House Washing in Fairfield Bay, AR
501 Soft Washing in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, washes vinyl, fiber cement, wood, brick, and stone houses around Greers Ferry Lake.
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Siding and window manufacturers warn against power washing a house
House washing is cleaning the outside walls of a house. Most people around Fairfield Bay call it pressure washing, but high pressure is the one thing siding manufacturers warn about.
501 Soft Washing washes houses with a soft wash, the low-pressure way to do it.
A bad wash is easy to find in the reviews. Of 30 one- to three-star Google reviews of Arkansas pressure washing companies, 8 name damage, and 7 say the work was unfinished or the house looked no different.
We do not recommend power washing vinyl or polymer siding as it can cause moisture intrusion, damage, and/or discoloration.
“Pressure washing is also not advised because it may cause damage to parts of the window.”
“When it comes to cleaning frames, avoid power washing.”
High pressure “can damage finishes, loosen panels, or force water through vents and joints.”
What people ask about house washing
Is 3000 PSI too much for a house?
Yes, for vinyl and brick.The Brick Industry Association says not to go past 400 psi on brick unless the brick’s manufacturer permits it. 501 Soft Washing soft washes houses, so high psi isn’t part of the job.
Can pressure washing get water behind my siding?
Yes.Water forced up under the laps can sit behind the panels, then drain out the weep holes and drag dirt streaks down a clean wall. 501 Soft Washing’s soft wash is low pressure.
How often should I get my house washed?
Some customers book it every year.Reviews on 501 Pressure Washing, our sister company, mention a yearly wash. James Hardie says to hose its siding every 6-12 months. Ask 501 Soft Washing about your house.
Is power washing your house worth it?
Yes, when algae or mildew is on the walls.A wash takes that growth off. 501 Soft Washing gives you a free remote estimate first, so you can see the price before you decide.
Have a different question?
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How each kind of siding, brick, and trim takes a wash
Siding cleaning around the lake covers vinyl, aluminum, fiber cement, engineered wood, cedar, brick, stone, and stucco, and 501 Soft Washing cleans them all.
Vinyl siding
Alside and CertainTeed both say to avoid prolonged or high pressure rinsing of open, ventilated areas. A wash takes the algae and mildew off the panels.
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Brick and stone
The Brick Industry Association says pressurized water done wrong can cause irreparable damage to any brick type. ProVia says not to pressure wash its stone.
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Shutters and painted trim
Pressure can bend shutter louvers and force water into wood. Exterior painting goes on the same call when trim needs more than a wash.
See paintingFiber cement and engineered wood
James Hardie says, “Don’t use a high-pressure power washer.” LP says high pressure on LP SmartSide can cause moisture intrusion, discoloration, and damage to the paint.
Call about your sidingCedar and other wood siding
Too much pressure tears wood fibers apart and leaves the boards looking furry. The same goes for decks and fences.
See deck and fence cleaningAluminum siding
Gentek says to use a soft rag or soft brush and not to rub vigorously, because rubbing leaves shiny spots.
Call about aluminum sidingHow a house wash goes
1. Call (501) 550-8465
Tell us what you need done and where it is.
2. Get your free estimate
Remote estimates are free everywhere. In-person estimates are free in the Fairfield Bay, Clinton, and Shirley area.
3. The owner shows up and does the job
501 Soft Washing’s owner comes to your home or business and does the work.
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What customers say on Google
“Hands down best pressure washer in Fairfield Bay. I’ve tried other companies in the area and they don’t even come close!”
“We call them every year to soft wash our home. They always do very good work and are cheaper than the rest of the companies in the area.”
“I am really pleased with the job they did power washing my home. The crew has attention to detail and are very polite. We will be calling back next year.”
“Amazing to work with. House came out immaculate as advertised. Will definitely be calling you back for a yearly treatment. Thank you once again for blowing us away! Ok”
“My house looks amazing thank you”
What’s guaranteed and what an estimate costs
501 Soft Washing is insured. The work is guaranteed.
Some things get talked through before the work starts, so you know what to expect. Oxidized siding needs a restoration process, and that isn’t guaranteed. Removing non-organic stains isn’t guaranteed either, though the success rate is high.
Free remote estimates
Everywhere we work. We need pictures of the job: email them to info@501softwashing.com with the address, what you want cleaned, and a note on any vegetation or surfaces a cleaner could damage. It gets you a faster, more accurate quote.
Free in-person estimates
In the Fairfield Bay, Clinton, and Shirley area.
Farther out
We prefer remote, or you can pay $100 for an in-person estimate, deducted from your quote if you accept the job.
“We needed our office in Heber Springs washed before a meeting on Monday. They were able to quote remotely and come out on a moments notice. Thank you so much for the accommodation. We really should have done this in advance but thank you!”
What else the same call covers
Where 501 Soft Washing works
- ClintonFree remote and in-person estimates
- Fairfield BayFree remote and in-person estimates
- Greers FerryFree remote estimates
- Heber SpringsFree remote estimates
- Mountain ViewFree remote estimates
- ShirleyFree remote and in-person estimates
The work also covers Van Buren, Stone, Searcy, Cleburne, and Faulkner counties.
More house washing questions
How much does it cost to wash a house?
It’s priced per house.501 Soft Washing gives you a number after a free remote estimate. In the Fairfield Bay, Clinton, and Shirley area, an in-person estimate is free too.
Why is my siding green on one side of the house?
It’s most often algae.Algae is especially common on north-facing walls, which get less sun and stay damp longer. Long black streaks under the roofline are often roof runoff, so 501 Soft Washing can do roof cleaning on the same call.
When does mildew grow on a house?
Anywhere from 32 to 105 F.The University of Arkansas says mildew thrives at 75-90 F in damp, sheltered spots. Gray or black spotting on siding is often mildew, and 501 Soft Washing washes it off.
Why does my siding look chalky?
It’s usually oxidation.Sun and weather leave a dull, powdery film, which CertainTeed calls “a common occurrence for all pigmented materials.” Bleach left to dry on vinyl can mark it too. 501 Soft Washing talks oxidized siding through before work starts.
Will a house wash take the black stripes off my gutters?
Not on its own.Those tiger stripes are oxidation marks on the gutter finish, so pressure washing doesn’t lift them. Tell 501 Soft Washing about them when you call, and they’ll get talked through before the work starts.
Do you wash cabins, condos, and business buildings?
Yes.501 Soft Washing cleans homes and businesses, and one Heber Springs office was quoted remotely and washed before a Monday meeting. On a condo, ask your association who owns the wall.
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