# 501 Soft Washing — Full Content > Soft washing, pressure washing and exterior cleaning for homes and businesses in Fairfield Bay and around Greers Ferry Lake, Arkansas. --- # Pressure & Soft Washing in Fairfield Bay, AR 501 Soft Washing cleans everything outside your home or business around Greers Ferry Lake, plus staining, painting, home repairs, and handyman work. [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) Free remote estimates Insured. The work is guaranteed. [5.0 on Google](#reviews) ## We clean everything outside, homes and businesses 501 Soft Washing is a full-service exterior cleaning company for homes and businesses around Greers Ferry Lake. Siding, roofs, decks, fences, driveways, concrete, and storefronts all go on the same call. [### Pressure Washing Pressure for concrete, patios, walks, and other hard surfaces. See pressure washing](https://501softwashing.com/pressure-washing/) [### Soft Washing Low pressure and cleaning solution for siding and roofs. See soft washing](https://501softwashing.com/soft-washing/) [### House Washing Green streaks, mildew, and dirt come off the siding and trim. See house washing](https://501softwashing.com/house-washing/) [### Driveway & Concrete Cleaning Driveways, sidewalks, and walkways washed back to clean concrete. See driveway and concrete cleaning](https://501softwashing.com/driveway-concrete-cleaning/) [### Roof Cleaning Black streaks and algae washed off shingle and metal roofs. See roof cleaning](https://501softwashing.com/roof-cleaning/) [### Deck & Fence Cleaning Gray boards and green algae washed off decks and fences. See deck and fence cleaning](https://501softwashing.com/deck-fence-cleaning/) ### Homes and businesses both Residential and commercial are the same call. We clean houses, rentals, offices, and storefronts. ### The same call also covers - [Deck and fence staining and sealing](https://501softwashing.com/deck-fence-staining-sealing/) - [Window cleaning](https://501softwashing.com/window-cleaning/) - [Painting](https://501softwashing.com/painting/) - [Home repairs](https://501softwashing.com/handyman-services/) - [Handyman work](https://501softwashing.com/handyman-services/) Driveway mid-wash at a brick house, foam and brown runoff on the concrete. ## The owner shows up and does the job The owner of 501 Soft Washing shows up and does the job. That’s how the work gets done here, on houses, roofs, decks, driveways, and storefronts around Greers Ferry Lake. Customers on Google say the same thing in their own words. On-time and did what I asked. Many thanks! Alex Saucedo, on 501 Soft Washing “These wonderful young men did a great job power washing my driveway yesterday. 501 Soft Washing’s crew is very respectful and punctual. We highly recommend them.” Isabel RyanDriveway, on 501 Soft Washing “Friendly company and quick to respond to calls.” Ramakant PsndeyOn 501 Soft Washing “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.” Anna Lois PlazaHouse, on 501 Pressure Washing, our sister company ## Before and after on real jobs Drag across any photo, or use the arrow keys. After Before Concrete driveway with a stone border and a drain grate, washed from dark gray to light tan. [Driveway and concrete cleaning](https://501softwashing.com/driveway-concrete-cleaning/) After Before White metal roof, streaked gray before and bright after, red building behind it. [Roof cleaning](https://501softwashing.com/roof-cleaning/) After Before Flagstone entry walk and concrete strip, algae gone and the stone colors back. [Pressure washing](https://501softwashing.com/pressure-washing/) ## What customers say on Google [5.0 on Google](https://search.google.com/local/reviews?placeid=ChIJG2hyYxML0ocRSrQf_cboJ6s) “My deck was damaged by another so called reputable company in the area. They fixed it. What an expensive lesson. At least my deck looks almost new now!” Steven JamindarDeck, on 501 Soft Washing “Hands down best pressure washer in Fairfield Bay. I’ve tried other companies in the area and they don’t even come close!” Elma WillardFairfield Bay, on 501 Soft Washing “Christian did a great job. Place looks so much better. Years of build up on stairs gone. 5 stars job!” Ron SullivanStairs, on 501 Pressure Washing, our sister company “We have a rental home in Quitman that was in such bad shape we thought about getting it painted. They got it cleaned so well we actually are going to hold of on painting for a couple more years. Turns out they do painting too!” Orion QQQRental home, on 501 Pressure Washing, our sister company “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.” Rolyn JalandoniSoft wash, on 501 Pressure Washing, our sister company “If you are looking for the best roof soft washing around the Greers Ferry Lake Area, call 501 Pressure Washing!” Reza ChuaRoof, on 501 Pressure Washing, our sister company “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” Ramon JorgeHouse, on 501 Pressure Washing, our sister company “I call them every year before our family reunion. They do such great work.” aiza chuaOn 501 Pressure Washing, our sister company “Great job!” Marti LeonOn 501 Soft Washing “Awesome!” Nichols PulaOn 501 Pressure Washing, our sister company “We appreciate it!” Jiselle ChuaOn 501 Pressure Washing, our sister company “My house looks amazing thank you” Reynan ErmeoHouse, on 501 Pressure Washing, our sister company ## Insured, guaranteed, and the estimate is free 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. Front porch with brick steps and clean aggregate concrete. - ### 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!” Merry PopeOffice in Heber Springs, on 501 Soft Washing [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) ## Towns we work in around Greers Ferry Lake - [ClintonFree remote and in-person estimates](https://501softwashing.com/clinton-ar/) - [Fairfield BayFree remote and in-person estimates](#estimates) - [Greers FerryFree remote estimates](https://501softwashing.com/greers-ferry-ar/) - [Heber SpringsFree remote estimates](https://501softwashing.com/heber-springs-ar/) - [Mountain ViewFree remote estimates](https://501softwashing.com/mountain-view-ar/) - [ShirleyFree remote and in-person estimates](#estimates) We also work across Van Buren, Stone, Searcy, Cleburne, and Faulkner counties. NOAA’s normals put 53.38 inches of rain a year at Greers Ferry Dam, and siding under big trees stays damp longer. ## Questions people ask before they call ### How does a free estimate work? Call and we estimate it remotely for free. 501 Soft Washing gives free remote estimates everywhere. Free in-person estimates cover 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. ### Do you clean homes and businesses? Yes, both. 501 Soft Washing cleans everything, residential and commercial, from houses, roofs, decks, fences, and driveways to offices and storefronts. ### What’s the difference between soft washing and pressure washing? Soft washing is low pressure with cleaning solution. 501 Soft Washing uses low pressure and cleaning solution on roofs and siding, and pressure on concrete. The [Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association](https://www.asphaltroofing.org/algae-discoloration-of-roofs/) says not to use a power washer on roof algae. ### Are you insured, and is the work guaranteed? Yes to both. 501 Soft Washing is insured and guarantees the work, with 5.0 stars on Google. ### What towns do you serve? Towns around Greers Ferry Lake. 501 Soft Washing works in Clinton, Fairfield Bay, Greers Ferry, Heber Springs, Mountain View, and Shirley, plus Van Buren, Stone, Searcy, Cleburne, and Faulkner counties. ### Can you do other work on the same call? Yes, one call covers it. Along with exterior cleaning, 501 Soft Washing does deck and fence staining and sealing, window cleaning, painting, home repairs, and handyman work. ## [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) Free remote estimates everywhere, and free in-person estimates in the Fairfield Bay, Clinton, and Shirley area. [Call 501 Soft Washing](tel:+15015508465) --- # Soft Washing in Fairfield Bay, AR 501 Soft Washing, in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, soft washes siding, roofs, brick, stone, and wood for homes and businesses around Greers Ferry Lake. The owner shows up and does the job. [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) Free remote estimates Insured. The work is guaranteed. [5.0 on Google](#reviews) Tan vinyl siding at a house corner, green algae running down the panels. ## Green siding, black roof streaks, and the damage high pressure can do Exteriors around Greers Ferry Lake stay wet. NOAA’s 1991-2020 normals give Greers Ferry Dam 53.38 inches of rain a year, on about 100 days. The University of Arkansas at Monticello counts Cleburne County as 76% forest. Shade and damp are what algae, mildew, and moss need. On a roof, the black streaks are most often an algae called Gloeocapsa magma, and growth starts on the shaded north and west faces. Moss and lichen take hold on roofs and on shaded wood and stone. High pressure can knock that growth loose and hurt what’s under it. Soft washing uses low pressure and a cleaning solution, so the solution does the cleaning. The companies that make and insure these surfaces warn about pressure in plain words. DO NOT use a power washer or any type of brush or broom to clean algae from the roof surface Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, [on roof algae](https://www.asphaltroofing.org/algae-discoloration-of-roofs/) “Using a pressure washer can damage the surface of Hardie siding.” James Hardie[On fiber cement siding](https://www.jameshardie.com/faq/) “It’s possible water could get under the siding and damage insulation, and start mold growth.” State Farm[On pressure washing siding](https://www.statefarm.com/simple-insights/residence/pressure-washing-101) “The pressure may wash away the granules that are there to protect your roof.” State Farm[On pressure washing shingles](https://www.statefarm.com/simple-insights/residence/pressure-washing-101) ## What people ask about soft washing ### What is soft washing? Cleaning with low pressure and a cleaning solution. 501 Soft Washing uses it on siding, roofs, brick, stone, and wood. The solution does the cleaning, not the force of the water. ### What’s the difference between a pressure washer and a soft washer? The pressure. A pressure washer cleans with force. A soft wash cleans with a solution at low pressure. 501 Soft Washing soft washes roofs and siding and uses pressure on concrete. ### What psi is a soft wash? There’s no official number. Companies publish figures from under 500 psi up to 2,000 psi. A cleaning solution doing the work at low pressure is what makes it a soft wash. That’s how 501 Soft Washing cleans siding and roofs. ### When should you not power wash your house? When the surface can’t take the pressure. State Farm warns pressure can get water under siding and break windows, and Consumer Reports says it can damage paint. 501 Soft Washing soft washes those surfaces at low pressure. ### Can you power wash a brick house? Yes, at low pressure. High pressure can take out the mortar between bricks, so 501 Soft Washing soft washes brick and saves pressure for concrete. ### Have a different question? Call [(501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) and ask. ## What soft washing cleans, surface by surface Low pressure and cleaning solution go on siding, roofs, brick, stone, and wood. Concrete and other hard surfaces get [pressure washing](https://501softwashing.com/pressure-washing/). [### Vinyl, painted, and fiber cement siding The green film and gray spotting wash off the panels, trim, and soffits. See house washing](https://501softwashing.com/house-washing/) [### Shingle and metal roofs Asphalt shingles and metal panels, washed at low pressure. See roof cleaning](https://501softwashing.com/roof-cleaning/) [### Brick and stone Brick walls and stone foundations with moss or algae on them. See house washing](https://501softwashing.com/house-washing/) [### Wood decks, fences, and cabins Decks, fences, and wood siding with gray boards and green algae. See deck and fence cleaning](https://501softwashing.com/deck-fence-cleaning/) [### Storefronts and offices Commercial buildings go on the same call as your house. Call about your building](tel:+15015508465) [### Driveways and concrete Concrete takes pressure, so driveways and sidewalks get a pressure wash. See driveway and concrete cleaning](https://501softwashing.com/driveway-concrete-cleaning/) ## How a soft 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. Cream vinyl siding corner, clean on the left and dirty on the right. ## Soft washing before and after Drag across any photo, or use the arrow keys. After Before Stone foundation wall, covered in moss and algae before, tan and gray stone after. After Before Yellow vinyl siding on an outbuilding, green algae staining before and a clean wall after. [House washing](https://501softwashing.com/house-washing/) After Before Cream vinyl siding with dark green shutters, dirty streaks before and clean panels after. ## What customers say about the washing [5.0 on Google](https://search.google.com/local/reviews?placeid=ChIJG2hyYxML0ocRSrQf_cboJ6s) “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.” Rolyn JalandoniSoft wash, on 501 Pressure Washing, our sister company “If you are looking for the best roof soft washing around the Greers Ferry Lake Area, call 501 Pressure Washing!” Reza ChuaRoof, on 501 Pressure Washing, our sister company “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.” Anna Lois PlazaHouse, on 501 Pressure Washing, our sister company “My deck was damaged by another so called reputable company in the area. They fixed it. What an expensive lesson. At least my deck looks almost new now!” Steven JamindarDeck, on 501 Soft Washing “We have a rental home in Quitman that was in such bad shape we thought about getting it painted. They got it cleaned so well we actually are going to hold of on painting for a couple more years. Turns out they do painting too!” Orion QQQRental home, on 501 Pressure Washing, our sister company “These wonderful young men did a great job power washing my driveway yesterday. 501 Soft Washing’s crew is very respectful and punctual. We highly recommend them.” Isabel RyanDriveway, on 501 Soft Washing “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” Ramon JorgeHouse, on 501 Pressure Washing, our sister company ## 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. Front porch with rocking chairs, brick steps, and clean aggregate concrete. - ### 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!” Merry PopeOffice in Heber Springs, on 501 Soft Washing [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) ## What else the same call covers - [Deck & Fence CleaningWood decks and fences](https://501softwashing.com/deck-fence-cleaning/) - [Driveway & Concrete CleaningDriveways, sidewalks, and walkways](https://501softwashing.com/driveway-concrete-cleaning/) - [House WashingSiding, trim, and brick](https://501softwashing.com/house-washing/) - [Pressure WashingConcrete, patios, and walks](https://501softwashing.com/pressure-washing/) - [Roof CleaningShingle and metal roofs](https://501softwashing.com/roof-cleaning/) - [Soft WashingSiding, roofs, brick, stone, and wood](https://501softwashing.com/soft-washing/) ### Staining, windows, painting, and repairs - [Deck and fence staining and sealing](https://501softwashing.com/deck-fence-staining-sealing/) - [Window cleaning for homes and businesses](https://501softwashing.com/window-cleaning/) - [Interior and exterior painting](https://501softwashing.com/painting/) - [Home repairs and handyman work, drywall and deck repairs included](https://501softwashing.com/handyman-services/) ## Where 501 Soft Washing works - [ClintonFree remote and in-person estimates](https://501softwashing.com/clinton-ar/) - [Fairfield BayFree remote and in-person estimates](#estimates) - [Greers FerryFree remote estimates](https://501softwashing.com/greers-ferry-ar/) - [Heber SpringsFree remote estimates](https://501softwashing.com/heber-springs-ar/) - [Mountain ViewFree remote estimates](https://501softwashing.com/mountain-view-ar/) - [ShirleyFree remote and in-person estimates](#estimates) The work also covers Van Buren, Stone, Searcy, Cleburne, and Faulkner counties. [Contact 501 Soft Washing](https://501softwashing.com/contact/) ## More soft washing questions ### How much does soft washing cost? It’s quoted per job. 501 Soft Washing doesn’t publish a price list. You get a price after a free estimate, remote everywhere and in person in the Fairfield Bay, Clinton, and Shirley area. ### What are the green and black stains on my siding? Usually algae and mildew. Green is usually algae, gray or black spotting is often mildew, and long black streaks under the roofline are commonly roof runoff. 501 Soft Washing cleans siding and roofs on the same call. ### Can you soft wash wood siding and cabins? Yes. 501 Soft Washing soft washes wood. Consumer Reports says pressure can nick or etch wood and that softwoods like Southern yellow pine need a low-pressure nozzle. ### Do you soft wash businesses too? Yes, homes and businesses both. 501 Soft Washing washes offices and storefronts too. One Heber Springs office was quoted remotely and washed before a Monday meeting. ### How often should a house be soft washed? There’s no fixed schedule. Some customers of 501 Pressure Washing, our sister company, book a soft wash every year. Ask 501 Soft Washing about your house when you call. ### Who actually shows up to do the job? The owner. 501 Soft Washing is based at 3011 Summer Hill Pl in Fairfield Bay, and its owner shows up and does the job. ## [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) Free remote estimates everywhere, and free in-person estimates in the Fairfield Bay, Clinton, and Shirley area. [Call 501 Soft Washing](tel:+15015508465) --- # 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. [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) Free remote estimates Insured. The work is guaranteed. [5.0 on Google](#reviews) Cream vinyl siding corner, clean on the left and dirty on the right. ## 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](https://501softwashing.com/soft-washing/), 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. CertainTeed, [on cleaning vinyl siding](https://www.certainteed.com/inspiration/how-tos/how-clean-vinyl-siding) “Pressure washing is also not advised because it may cause damage to parts of the window.” Andersen[On windows](https://www.andersenwindows.com) “When it comes to cleaning frames, avoid power washing.” Pella[On window frames](https://www.pella.com/ideas/windows/how-to-clean-windows/) High pressure “can damage finishes, loosen panels, or force water through vents and joints.” Heights Aluminum[On soffits and fascia](https://www.heightsaluminum.com/how-to-clean-soffits-can-you-use-a-pressure-washer) ## What people ask about house washing ### 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. ### 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? Call [(501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) and ask. ## 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. See soft washing](https://501softwashing.com/soft-washing/) [### 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. Call about brick or stone](tel:+15015508465) [### 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 painting](https://501softwashing.com/painting/) [### Fiber 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 siding](tel:+15015508465) [### Cedar 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 cleaning](https://501softwashing.com/deck-fence-cleaning/) [### Aluminum siding Gentek says to use a soft rag or soft brush and not to rub vigorously, because rubbing leaves shiny spots. Call about aluminum siding](tel:+15015508465) ## How 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. Light blue house front with white trim and a glass door. ## House washing before and after Drag across any photo, or use the arrow keys. After Before Tan vinyl siding corner, green algae before and clean panels after. After Before Cream vinyl siding with dark green shutters, dirty streaks before and clean panels after. After Before Turquoise house with pink trim, soffit and window trim before and the clean front after. ## What customers say on Google [5.0 on Google](https://search.google.com/local/reviews?placeid=ChIJG2hyYxML0ocRSrQf_cboJ6s) “Hands down best pressure washer in Fairfield Bay. I’ve tried other companies in the area and they don’t even come close!” Elma WillardFairfield Bay, on 501 Soft Washing “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.” Rolyn JalandoniSoft wash, on 501 Pressure Washing, our sister company “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.” Anna Lois PlazaHouse, on 501 Pressure Washing, our sister company “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” Ramon JorgeHouse, on 501 Pressure Washing, our sister company “My house looks amazing thank you” Reynan ErmeoHouse, on 501 Pressure Washing, our sister company ## 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!” Merry PopeOffice in Heber Springs, on 501 Soft Washing [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) ## What else the same call covers - [Deck & Fence CleaningWood decks and fences](https://501softwashing.com/deck-fence-cleaning/) - [Driveway & Concrete CleaningDriveways, sidewalks, and walkways](https://501softwashing.com/driveway-concrete-cleaning/) - [House WashingSiding, trim, and brick](https://501softwashing.com/house-washing/) - [Pressure WashingConcrete, patios, and walks](https://501softwashing.com/pressure-washing/) - [Roof CleaningShingle and metal roofs](https://501softwashing.com/roof-cleaning/) - [Soft WashingSiding, roofs, brick, stone, and wood](https://501softwashing.com/soft-washing/) ### Staining, windows, painting, and repairs - [Deck and fence staining and sealing](https://501softwashing.com/deck-fence-staining-sealing/) - [Window cleaning for homes and businesses](https://501softwashing.com/window-cleaning/) - [Interior and exterior painting](https://501softwashing.com/painting/) - [Home repairs and handyman work, drywall and deck repairs included](https://501softwashing.com/handyman-services/) ## Where 501 Soft Washing works - [ClintonFree remote and in-person estimates](https://501softwashing.com/clinton-ar/) - [Fairfield BayFree remote and in-person estimates](#estimates) - [Greers FerryFree remote estimates](https://501softwashing.com/greers-ferry-ar/) - [Heber SpringsFree remote estimates](https://501softwashing.com/heber-springs-ar/) - [Mountain ViewFree remote estimates](https://501softwashing.com/mountain-view-ar/) - [ShirleyFree remote and in-person estimates](#estimates) The work also covers Van Buren, Stone, Searcy, Cleburne, and Faulkner counties. [Contact 501 Soft Washing](https://501softwashing.com/contact/) ## 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](https://501softwashing.com/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. ## [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) Free remote estimates everywhere, and free in-person estimates in the Fairfield Bay, Clinton, and Shirley area. [Call 501 Soft Washing](tel:+15015508465) --- # Roof Cleaning in Fairfield Bay, AR 501 Soft Washing, in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, cleans asphalt shingle and metal roofs at low pressure for homes and businesses around Greers Ferry Lake. The owner comes out and washes the roof. [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) Free remote estimates Insured. The work is guaranteed. [5.0 on Google](#reviews) Gray-brown shingle roof over a brick garage wing, dull and streaked. ## Black roof streaks, moss, and what high pressure does to shingles The dark streaks on a shingle roof are most often algae, mainly a kind called Gloeocapsa magma, says the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA). It travels through the air and grows on the roof. Warm, humid weather and shaded, north-facing slopes suit it, and those are common around Greers Ferry Lake. Moss does more harm. ARMA says there’s no scientific evidence that algae damages asphalt shingles, but moss can lift or curl their leading edges. In severe cases, it can move water sideways and cause a leak. A pressure washer can do worse than either one. It can strip granules, the gritty top layer of a shingle. It can also break shingle seals and force water underneath. 501 Soft Washing soft washes roofs instead, with low pressure and a cleaning solution. DO NOT use a power washer or any type of brush or broom to clean algae from the roof surface Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, [on roof algae](https://www.asphaltroofing.org/algae-discoloration-of-roofs/) Pressure washing “will cause granule loss and very likely premature failure of the roof system.” Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association[On pressure washing shingles](https://www.asphaltroofing.org/algae-moss-prevention-cleaning-asphalt-roofing-systems/) ## What people ask about roof cleaning ### Is roof cleaning necessary? It is for moss. For algae, it’s mostly about looks. ARMA says moss can lift shingle edges and cause leaks, while algae mainly hurts how a standard shingle roof looks. 501 Soft Washing cleans roofs with either one. ### What chemical is used to soft wash a roof? ARMA recommends diluted household bleach. Household bleach is sodium hypochlorite. ARMA says to leave it on 15 to 20 minutes, rinse gently, and skip the scrubbing. Ask 501 Soft Washing what goes on your roof when you call. ### Will cleaning my roof void the shingle warranty? Your shingle manufacturer can answer that for your roof. ARMA sends questions about a manufacturer’s requirements to that manufacturer. [GAF’s bulletin TAB-R-102](https://documents.gaf.com/technical-bulletins-&-notes/r-102-algae-staining-on-shingled-roof-surfaces.pdf) advises against pressure washing shingles, and 501 Soft Washing washes them at low pressure. ### How long does a roof cleaning last? There’s no set number of years. ARMA says the stain may return, and algae and moss like damp shade. It points to pruning trees for sun and keeping gutters clear. 501 Soft Washing can clean the roof again if it does. ### How much does roof cleaning cost? Each roof is quoted on its own. 501 Soft Washing has no published roof price. Remote estimates are free, and so are in-person estimates around Fairfield Bay, Clinton, and Shirley. ### Have a different question? Call [(501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) and ask. ## The roofs we clean, and the house below them Shingles and metal panels both get a [soft wash](https://501softwashing.com/soft-washing/). Their makers publish different cleaning limits, so the roof you have matters. [### Asphalt shingle roofs Black streaks on asphalt shingles get a low-pressure wash. ARMA says algae also cuts into how well a reflective cool roof works over time. See soft washing](https://501softwashing.com/soft-washing/) [### Metal roofs A pressure washer can force water under standing seams and lap joints, so panels get low pressure too. Call about your metal roof](tel:+15015508465) [### Pavilions Gray streaks wash off the metal roof of an open pavilion the same way. Call about your pavilion](tel:+15015508465) [### Siding, trim, and brick below the roof House washing cleans the walls on the same call. See house washing](https://501softwashing.com/house-washing/) ## How a roof cleaning 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. Dull tan metal roof with a small gray shed and a ladder. ## Roof cleaning before and after Drag across any photo, or use the arrow keys. After Before White metal roof with a red cupola, streaked before and clean after. After Before Shingle roof on a brick and stone house, dark streaks before and an even brown after. After Before Red open pavilion, a dull metal roof before and a bright white one after. ## What a customer says about roof soft washing [5.0 on Google](https://search.google.com/local/reviews?placeid=ChIJG2hyYxML0ocRSrQf_cboJ6s) “If you are looking for the best roof soft washing around the Greers Ferry Lake Area, call 501 Pressure Washing!” Reza ChuaRoof, on 501 Pressure Washing, our sister company ## 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. Close view of clean, smooth beige ribbed metal roof panels. - ### 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!” Merry PopeOffice in Heber Springs, on 501 Soft Washing [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) ## What else the same call covers - [Deck & Fence CleaningWood decks and fences](https://501softwashing.com/deck-fence-cleaning/) - [Driveway & Concrete CleaningDriveways, sidewalks, and walkways](https://501softwashing.com/driveway-concrete-cleaning/) - [House WashingSiding, trim, and brick](https://501softwashing.com/house-washing/) - [Pressure WashingConcrete, patios, and walks](https://501softwashing.com/pressure-washing/) - [Roof CleaningShingle and metal roofs](https://501softwashing.com/roof-cleaning/) - [Soft WashingSiding, roofs, brick, stone, and wood](https://501softwashing.com/soft-washing/) ### Staining, windows, painting, and repairs - [Deck and fence staining and sealing](https://501softwashing.com/deck-fence-staining-sealing/) - [Window cleaning for homes and businesses](https://501softwashing.com/window-cleaning/) - [Interior and exterior painting](https://501softwashing.com/painting/) - [Home repairs and handyman work, drywall and deck repairs included](https://501softwashing.com/handyman-services/) ## Where 501 Soft Washing works - [ClintonFree remote and in-person estimates](https://501softwashing.com/clinton-ar/) - [Fairfield BayFree remote and in-person estimates](#estimates) - [Greers FerryFree remote estimates](https://501softwashing.com/greers-ferry-ar/) - [Heber SpringsFree remote estimates](https://501softwashing.com/heber-springs-ar/) - [Mountain ViewFree remote estimates](https://501softwashing.com/mountain-view-ar/) - [ShirleyFree remote and in-person estimates](#estimates) The work also covers Van Buren, Stone, Searcy, Cleburne, and Faulkner counties. [Contact 501 Soft Washing](https://501softwashing.com/contact/) ## More roof cleaning questions ### Can you clean a metal roof? Yes, metal roofs get a low-pressure wash. 501 Soft Washing cleans them. For its stone-coated metal roofs, [DECRA](https://www.decra.com/blog/3-tips-to-clean-a-decra-metal-roof-from-algae-lichen-and-mold) sets a 500 PSI limit and warns against copper- and iron-based cleaners. Your panel maker’s guide may differ. ### Can I clean my roof myself? You can, but ARMA recommends a professional. Cleaning makes a roof slippery, ARMA says. 501 Soft Washing is insured, and the owner shows up and does the job. ### Do zinc or copper strips keep algae off a roof? ARMA doesn’t recommend adding them to an existing roof. Installing them leaves nails exposed or breaks the sealant bond. Algae-resistant shingles are an option at replacement, and 501 Soft Washing can wash the roof you have now. ## [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) Free remote estimates everywhere, and free in-person estimates in the Fairfield Bay, Clinton, and Shirley area. [Call 501 Soft Washing](tel:+15015508465) --- # Pressure Washing in Fairfield Bay, AR 501 Soft Washing, in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, pressure washes driveways, sidewalks, patios, and storefronts for homes and businesses in Van Buren, Stone, Searcy, Cleburne, and Faulkner counties. The owner shows up and does the job. [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) Free remote estimates Insured. The work is guaranteed. [5.0 on Google](#reviews) Flagstone walk and concrete strip covered in algae, before washing. ## Green walks, oily pads, and what too much pressure does to concrete Heber Springs gets 53.38 inches of rain on 100 days a year, and that keeps shaded concrete walks, steps, and patios green. Pressure washing takes that growth and years of buildup off hard surfaces. The same machine can do lasting harm. Too much pressure or too narrow a tip strips the cement surface, and that etching is permanent. On one contractor forum, a five-month-old driveway washed at 4000 psi with the thinnest nozzle ended up with “scribble-like marks.” The replies said the only real fix was to grind or replace it. [Bob Vila](https://www.bobvila.com/exterior/how-to-pressure-wash-a-driveway/) advises no higher than 3,000 psi on a concrete driveway. Too much pressure also leaves wood looking furry, so [deck and fence cleaning](https://501softwashing.com/deck-fence-cleaning/) is a job of its own. “Hands down best pressure washer in Fairfield Bay. I’ve tried other companies in the area and they don’t even come close!” Elma Willard, on 501 Soft Washing ## What people ask about pressure washing ### Will pressure washing damage concrete or brick? It can, if the pressure’s too high. Etching on concrete is permanent, and brick takes far less pressure than concrete. 501 Soft Washing is insured, and the work is guaranteed. ### What’s the difference between pressure washing and soft washing? The pressure, and what does the cleaning. One [trade guide](https://anvilfield.com/field-guides/landscaping/pressure-washing-soft-washing-services/) puts pressure washing at 2,500 to 4,000 psi and [soft washing](https://501softwashing.com/soft-washing/) at 60 to 100 psi with a cleaning solution. Water forced behind siding can cause rot or mold, so 501 Soft Washing soft washes siding. ### Is pressure washing the same as power washing? Yes. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pressure_washing) treats the two names as the same thing, though some trade pages use power washing to mean hot water. Call 501 Soft Washing for either one. ### Why does concrete get stripes after pressure washing? Usually from a wand on a big slab. Trade guides call them zebra stripes. A surface cleaner, a shrouded spinning bar, keeps an even distance from the slab, and the wand is for edges and detail. Ask 501 Soft Washing about your slab at your free estimate. ### How often should concrete be pressure washed? About once a year. Most trade pages say that, and more often where algae grows. 501 Soft Washing can look at your concrete on a free remote estimate. ### Have a different question? Call [(501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) and ask. ## What each hard surface needs from a pressure wash 501 Soft Washing pressure washes homes and businesses, and the surface decides how hard the water can hit it. [### Driveways, sidewalks, and patios Cured concrete takes the most pressure of any surface here, and new concrete needs to cure before it’s washed. See driveway and concrete cleaning](https://501softwashing.com/driveway-concrete-cleaning/) [### Brick walls Many Fairfield Bay and Heber Springs homes are brick, and brick takes far less pressure than concrete. Call about your brick](tel:+15015508465) [### Flagstone, natural stone, and pavers Stone takes much less pressure than concrete. On pavers, pressure can strip the joint sand, so ask about re-sanding when you call. Call about your stone](tel:+15015508465) [### Equipment, vehicle pads, and oil stains Oil and grease need a degreaser first. One trade guide says cold water on a greasy pad “mostly relocates the film.” Call about your equipment or pad](tel:+15015508465) [### Stairs, steps, and edges Steps and edges are wand work, and on concrete a narrow tip can etch the surface. Call about your steps](tel:+15015508465) [### Business sidewalks and entryways A shop’s concrete sidewalk can take the same pressure as your driveway. See storefronts, offices, and rentals](#commercial) ## How a pressure 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. Concrete with a clean tan stripe beside dark, dirty concrete. ## Pressure washing before and after Drag across any photo, or use the arrow keys. After Before Concrete driveway with a stone border and drain grate, dark and dirty before, light tan after. After Before Aggregate path across a sloped lawn, mossy before and clean tan after. After Before Aggregate walkway through a lawn, dark and dirty before and reddish-tan after. Yellow storefront with green trim and glass double doors. ## Pressure washing for storefronts, offices, and rentals Merry Pope’s office in Heber Springs was quoted remotely and washed in time for a Monday meeting. Storefronts, offices, and rental properties go on the same call as a house. Dumpster pads, drive-throughs, and loading docks collect grease and oil, so tell us about them up front. It helps to list the exact surfaces: the pad, the gates, and the approach lanes. Give us your trash pickup day too, so a washed pad has time to dry, and let neighboring tenants know the day of the wash. ## What customers say about the pressure washing [5.0 on Google](https://search.google.com/local/reviews?placeid=ChIJG2hyYxML0ocRSrQf_cboJ6s) “These wonderful young men did a great job power washing my driveway yesterday. 501 Soft Washing’s crew is very respectful and punctual. We highly recommend them.” Isabel RyanDriveway, on 501 Soft Washing “Christian did a great job. Place looks so much better. Years of build up on stairs gone. 5 stars job!” Ron SullivanStairs, on 501 Pressure Washing, our sister company “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.” Anna Lois PlazaHouse, on 501 Pressure Washing, our sister company “My house looks amazing thank you” Reynan ErmeoHouse, on 501 Pressure Washing, our sister company ## 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!” Merry PopeOffice in Heber Springs, on 501 Soft Washing [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) ## What else the same call covers - [Deck & Fence CleaningWood decks and fences](https://501softwashing.com/deck-fence-cleaning/) - [Driveway & Concrete CleaningDriveways, sidewalks, and walkways](https://501softwashing.com/driveway-concrete-cleaning/) - [House WashingSiding, trim, and brick](https://501softwashing.com/house-washing/) - [Pressure WashingConcrete, patios, and walks](https://501softwashing.com/pressure-washing/) - [Roof CleaningShingle and metal roofs](https://501softwashing.com/roof-cleaning/) - [Soft WashingSiding, roofs, brick, stone, and wood](https://501softwashing.com/soft-washing/) ### Staining, windows, painting, and repairs - [Deck and fence staining and sealing](https://501softwashing.com/deck-fence-staining-sealing/) - [Window cleaning for homes and businesses](https://501softwashing.com/window-cleaning/) - [Interior and exterior painting](https://501softwashing.com/painting/) - [Home repairs and handyman work, drywall and deck repairs included](https://501softwashing.com/handyman-services/) ## Where 501 Soft Washing works - [ClintonFree remote and in-person estimates](https://501softwashing.com/clinton-ar/) - [Fairfield BayFree remote and in-person estimates](#estimates) - [Greers FerryFree remote estimates](https://501softwashing.com/greers-ferry-ar/) - [Heber SpringsFree remote estimates](https://501softwashing.com/heber-springs-ar/) - [Mountain ViewFree remote estimates](https://501softwashing.com/mountain-view-ar/) - [ShirleyFree remote and in-person estimates](#estimates) The work also covers Van Buren, Stone, Searcy, Cleburne, and Faulkner counties. [Contact 501 Soft Washing](https://501softwashing.com/contact/) ## More pressure washing questions ### How much does pressure washing cost? It’s quoted per job. 501 Soft Washing prices each driveway, walk, or building after a free estimate. Remote estimates are free everywhere we work. ### Do you need hot water to clean concrete? Usually not, unless there’s grease. Wikipedia says cold water is the usual choice for residential work and hot water suits grease and oil. Tell 501 Soft Washing about any oil stains when you call. ### Can you pressure wash new concrete? Not until it’s cured. Sources disagree on how long that takes, so tell 501 Soft Washing how old your driveway or slab is when you call. ### Do I need to seal my driveway after pressure washing? Several trade pages suggest it. They say a sealer can help, and no one rule fits every driveway. Ask 501 Soft Washing about yours at your free estimate. ### Should I rent a pressure washer and do it myself? You can, with care. Trade pages warn that rental washers often lack proper pressure control. 501 Soft Washing gives free remote estimates, so you can compare the cost before you rent. ### What happens if something gets damaged? 501 Soft Washing is insured. The work is guaranteed too, and anything that needs addressing gets raised with you before the job starts. ## [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) Free remote estimates everywhere, and free in-person estimates in the Fairfield Bay, Clinton, and Shirley area. [Call 501 Soft Washing](tel:+15015508465) --- # Driveway & Concrete Cleaning, Fairfield Bay 501 Soft Washing, in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, washes driveways, sidewalks, walkways, and concrete patios for homes and businesses around Greers Ferry Lake. [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) Free remote estimates Insured. The work is guaranteed. [5.0 on Google](#reviews) Concrete close up, a clean tan stripe beside the dark, dirty surface. ## Why concrete turns green and black, and how too much pressure damages it Concrete is porous, so it holds moisture, dirt, and organic matter. Cleburne County is 76% forest, and a driveway in tree shade stays wet while leaves, pollen, and sap feed the growth. Algae, mold, and lichen turn it green. Black streaks are usually Gloeocapsa magma, a hardy cyanobacterium. Too much pressure can strip the cement paste off the top and expose the stone. Wand passes can leave lighter marks, called etching or tiger stripes, that often show once the concrete dries. Those stripes are a change in the texture, so more cleaning won’t take them out. The usual tool for flat concrete is a surface cleaner. It’s a set of spinning bars under a housing that holds one height, so it cleans evenly and helps prevent striping. It still takes the right settings for the concrete, and a wand handles the edges, joints, and steps it can’t reach. It appears that I blasted away a top layer of the concrete in some areas and left lines etched in some spots. A homeowner, [on the Pressure Washing Resource forum](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/did-i-ruin-my-driveway-how-do-i-fix-this/25550) ## What people ask about driveway and concrete cleaning ### How much does it cost to clean a driveway? It’s priced per job. 501 Soft Washing prices each driveway after a free estimate and doesn’t publish a price list. Remote estimates are free everywhere we work. ### How often should you pressure wash your concrete? Every year or two is the common advice. Concrete under trees regrows first, so it can need a wash sooner. Tell 501 Soft Washing how much shade your driveway gets. ### What PSI do you need to clean a concrete driveway? One guide says 2,500 to 3,000 psi for most homes. The same guide says 1,800 psi moves loose dirt, pollen, and early mildew. Tip, distance, and technique matter too. Ask 501 Soft Washing about your driveway when you call. ### How soon can you pressure wash new concrete? After about 28 days. New concrete needs that long to cure. Give 501 Soft Washing the pour date when you call. ### Do I need to seal concrete after pressure washing? If you seal it, wait until it’s dry. The American Society of Concrete Contractors says to clean, rinse, and dry it thoroughly first. Contractors’ guides put the wait at 24 to 72 hours. Tell 501 Soft Washing if you plan to seal. ### Have a different question? Call [(501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) and ask. ## Driveways, walkways, aggregate, and stone edging we clean Concrete, aggregate, brick, and stone don’t all take the same pressure. 501 Soft Washing cleans them at homes and businesses, along with the rest of its [pressure washing](https://501softwashing.com/pressure-washing/) work. [### Concrete driveways Broom-finish concrete takes a pressure wash. Stamped or colored concrete needs lower pressure, because the color can wash away. Sealed or decorative concrete should get a small test area first. See pressure washing](https://501softwashing.com/pressure-washing/) [### Sidewalks and walkways Front walks, side paths, and the sidewalks outside storefronts and offices. Call about your walkway](tel:+15015508465) [### Exposed aggregate paths and porches Exposed aggregate needs extra care under pressure. Concrete Network says a thorough cleaning and fresh sealer can bring dull aggregate back. Call about your path or porch](tel:+15015508465) [### Brick edging, stone borders, and flagstone Mortar joints are softer than brick, and high pressure erodes them. A narrow nozzle can pit flagstone and blow out the joint sand. Flagstone calls for a wide fan tip and lower pressure or a soft wash. White crust on brick is efflorescence, a mineral salt that needs a mild acid wash. See soft washing](https://501softwashing.com/soft-washing/) ## How driveway cleaning 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. Surface cleaner mid-job on a concrete pad, a clean stripe behind it. ## Driveways and walkways before and after Drag across any photo, or use the arrow keys. After Before Concrete driveway with a stone border and drain grate, dark before and light tan after. After Before Aggregate path across a sloped lawn, mossy before and clean tan after. After Before Aggregate walkway through a lawn to a garage, dark before and reddish-tan after. ## What Isabel Ryan said about her driveway [5.0 on Google](https://search.google.com/local/reviews?placeid=ChIJG2hyYxML0ocRSrQf_cboJ6s) “These wonderful young men did a great job power washing my driveway yesterday. 501 Soft Washing’s crew is very respectful and punctual. We highly recommend them.” Isabel RyanDriveway, on 501 Soft Washing ## 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. Concrete walk, clean on the right and dirty on the left. - ### 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!” Merry PopeOffice in Heber Springs, on 501 Soft Washing [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) ## What else the same call covers - [Deck & Fence CleaningWood decks and fences](https://501softwashing.com/deck-fence-cleaning/) - [Driveway & Concrete CleaningDriveways, sidewalks, and walkways](https://501softwashing.com/driveway-concrete-cleaning/) - [House WashingSiding, trim, and brick](https://501softwashing.com/house-washing/) - [Pressure WashingConcrete, patios, and walks](https://501softwashing.com/pressure-washing/) - [Roof CleaningShingle and metal roofs](https://501softwashing.com/roof-cleaning/) - [Soft WashingSiding, roofs, brick, stone, and wood](https://501softwashing.com/soft-washing/) ### Staining, windows, painting, and repairs - [Deck and fence staining and sealing](https://501softwashing.com/deck-fence-staining-sealing/) - [Window cleaning for homes and businesses](https://501softwashing.com/window-cleaning/) - [Interior and exterior painting](https://501softwashing.com/painting/) - [Home repairs and handyman work, drywall and deck repairs included](https://501softwashing.com/handyman-services/) ## Where 501 Soft Washing works - [ClintonFree remote and in-person estimates](https://501softwashing.com/clinton-ar/) - [Fairfield BayFree remote and in-person estimates](#estimates) - [Greers FerryFree remote estimates](https://501softwashing.com/greers-ferry-ar/) - [Heber SpringsFree remote estimates](https://501softwashing.com/heber-springs-ar/) - [Mountain ViewFree remote estimates](https://501softwashing.com/mountain-view-ar/) - [ShirleyFree remote and in-person estimates](#estimates) The work also covers Van Buren, Stone, Searcy, Cleburne, and Faulkner counties. [Contact 501 Soft Washing](https://501softwashing.com/contact/) ## More driveway and concrete questions ### Does 501 Soft Washing pressure wash driveways? Yes. Soft washing is in the name, and 501 Soft Washing pressure washes concrete too. Isabel Ryan’s Google review is about her driveway. ### What about oil stains, rust, and tire marks? Point them out when you call. Customers ask 501 Soft Washing about all three, so tell us where they are. Remote estimates are free everywhere we work. ### Do you clean sidewalks and concrete at businesses? Yes, residential and commercial. 501 Soft Washing cleans both across Van Buren, Stone, Searcy, Cleburne, and Faulkner counties. ## [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) Free remote estimates everywhere, and free in-person estimates in the Fairfield Bay, Clinton, and Shirley area. [Call 501 Soft Washing](tel:+15015508465) --- # Deck & Fence Cleaning in Fairfield Bay, AR 501 Soft Washing, in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, cleans decks and fences for homes and businesses, and we fixed a deck another company damaged. [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) Free remote estimates Insured. The work is guaranteed. [5.0 on Google](#reviews) Two-level gray deck with stairs and railings. ## Why decks turn gray, green, and black, and how high pressure hurts the wood Decks and fences around Greers Ferry Lake stay damp. Heber Springs gets about 53 inches of rain a year, and forest covers 55 to 76 percent of the nearby counties. Algae grows on damp, shaded boards, and pine pollen and leaf litter feed mildew. Sunlight causes the gray. UV breaks down lignin, the natural binder in wood fibers, so the surface fades and takes on water more easily. Black spots on a deck are usually mold or mildew from trapped moisture. High pressure can leave a deck worse off than the weather did. [Restore-A-Deck](https://www.restore-a-deck.com/what-to-do-if-stripper-or-cleaner-raises-the-grain-of-the-wood), a deck-care maker, warns that pressure washing can raise the grain into fuzz. [Wash Mastery’s contractor guide](https://washmastery.com/surfaces/wood) says green, yellow, and red tips can gouge or groove wood. One owner on Reddit’s r/Decks had several boards rot through 3 years after the grain was damaged. applied way too much pressure that caused the wood to have a furry look... They refused to fix it. Cabin owner, in a 2023 Google review of another Arkansas washing company ## What people ask before washing a deck or fence ### Should you power wash a deck? Yes, at low pressure with a wide fan tip. The USDA Wood Handbook accepts power washing, “particularly if low pressure is used.” 501 Soft Washing cleans wood decks for homes and businesses, and the work is guaranteed. ### Should you pressure wash a fence? Yes, if the pressure suits the fence. Trex says more than 1,500 psi, or a tip closer than 12 inches, could damage a Trex fence and void the warranty. Tell 501 Soft Washing what your fence is made of when you call. ### How long should a deck dry after cleaning before you stain it? Usually 2 to 3 dry days. Wash Mastery says 48 to 72 hours, and 72 or more for cedar. Deck-care sites say 3 to 5 days in humid or cool weather, and rain resets the clock. 501 Soft Washing also does deck and fence staining and sealing. ### What happens if you stain a pressure-treated deck too soon? The stain won’t soak in. New treated wood has to dry first. Sprinkle water on the boards: if it beads, they’re not ready, and if it soaks in within a minute or two, they are. Ask 501 Soft Washing about staining when you call. ### Can you pressure wash a Trex deck? Yes on Transcend, Enhance, and Select. Trex says no more than 3,100 psi and a fan tip no closer than 8 inches. It doesn’t recommend pressure washers on Accents, Origins, Contours, Profiles, or Brasilia. Tell 501 Soft Washing which line you have. ### Have a different question? Call [(501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) and ask. ## Deck and fence cleaning, material by material 501 Soft Washing is a full-service exterior cleaning company, so decks, stairs, and fences of any material go on one call. Once the wood’s clean, that call also covers [deck and fence staining and sealing](https://501softwashing.com/deck-fence-staining-sealing/). [### Pressure-treated pine decks Too much pressure lifts pine into fuzz, and the fix is drying the boards and sanding them. Call about your deck](tel:+15015508465) [### Cedar and redwood decks Wash Mastery gives these woods a lower pressure limit than pine. Both weather to silver, and galvanized or rusty nails can leave black marks in them. Call about cedar or redwood](tel:+15015508465) [### Composite decks and ramps Trex says mold on composite grows on a film of pollen and debris. Its advice for owners is a hose, warm soapy water, and a soft brush every spring and fall. Call about composite](tel:+15015508465) [### Deck stairs, steps, and railings Algae makes damp, shaded boards extremely slippery. That’s a fall risk on stairs, and we clean them with the deck. Call about your stairs](tel:+15015508465) [### Wood fences Fence boards gray and fuzz the way deck boards do. Wash Mastery’s wood guide says to work with the grain and keep the nozzle 6 to 12 inches away. Call about your wood fence](tel:+15015508465) [### Vinyl and composite fences Fence installers warn against spraying into vinyl joints and the gap under the bottom rail. On a Trex fence, trimming the plants that shade it helps hold mold back. Call about your fence](tel:+15015508465) ## How deck and fence cleaning 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. Stained wood deck and steps beside cream siding. ## What customers say about their decks and stairs [5.0 on Google](https://search.google.com/local/reviews?placeid=ChIJG2hyYxML0ocRSrQf_cboJ6s) “My deck was damaged by another so called reputable company in the area. They fixed it. What an expensive lesson. At least my deck looks almost new now!” Steven JamindarDeck, on 501 Soft Washing “Christian did a great job. Place looks so much better. Years of build up on stairs gone. 5 stars job!” Ron SullivanStairs, on 501 Pressure Washing, our sister company ## 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. Stained deck boards in sun and shade, with a lake beyond. - ### 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!” Merry PopeOffice in Heber Springs, on 501 Soft Washing [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) ## What else the same call covers - [Deck & Fence CleaningWood decks and fences](https://501softwashing.com/deck-fence-cleaning/) - [Driveway & Concrete CleaningDriveways, sidewalks, and walkways](https://501softwashing.com/driveway-concrete-cleaning/) - [House WashingSiding, trim, and brick](https://501softwashing.com/house-washing/) - [Pressure WashingConcrete, patios, and walks](https://501softwashing.com/pressure-washing/) - [Roof CleaningShingle and metal roofs](https://501softwashing.com/roof-cleaning/) - [Soft WashingSiding, roofs, brick, stone, and wood](https://501softwashing.com/soft-washing/) ### Staining, windows, painting, and repairs - [Deck and fence staining and sealing](https://501softwashing.com/deck-fence-staining-sealing/) - [Window cleaning for homes and businesses](https://501softwashing.com/window-cleaning/) - [Interior and exterior painting](https://501softwashing.com/painting/) - [Home repairs and handyman work, drywall and deck repairs included](https://501softwashing.com/handyman-services/) ## Where 501 Soft Washing works - [ClintonFree remote and in-person estimates](https://501softwashing.com/clinton-ar/) - [Fairfield BayFree remote and in-person estimates](#estimates) - [Greers FerryFree remote estimates](https://501softwashing.com/greers-ferry-ar/) - [Heber SpringsFree remote estimates](https://501softwashing.com/heber-springs-ar/) - [Mountain ViewFree remote estimates](https://501softwashing.com/mountain-view-ar/) - [ShirleyFree remote and in-person estimates](#estimates) The work also covers Van Buren, Stone, Searcy, Cleburne, and Faulkner counties. [Contact 501 Soft Washing](https://501softwashing.com/contact/) ## More deck and fence cleaning questions ### How much does deck or fence cleaning cost? It’s quoted per job. 501 Soft Washing doesn’t publish deck or fence prices. You get a price for your job after a free estimate, remote everywhere and in person in the Fairfield Bay, Clinton, and Shirley area. ### What if my deck boards are soft or rotten? We repair decks too. A reply on a HomeOwnersHub deck forum says to press a screwdriver into the board, and if it sinks in, the board may need replacing. 501 Soft Washing does deck repairs. ### Do you clean decks and fences at businesses? Yes, homes and businesses both. 501 Soft Washing takes residential and commercial jobs across Van Buren, Stone, Searcy, Cleburne, and Faulkner counties, and the owner shows up and does the job. ## [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) Free remote estimates everywhere, and free in-person estimates in the Fairfield Bay, Clinton, and Shirley area. [Call 501 Soft Washing](tel:+15015508465) --- # Deck Staining & Sealing in Fairfield Bay, AR 501 Soft Washing, in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, stains and seals wood decks and fences around Greers Ferry Lake. The finish goes on only after the wood is clean and dry. [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) Free remote estimates Insured. The work is guaranteed. [5.0 on Google](#reviews) Stained deck boards in sun and shade, a lake beyond. ## Why deck stain peels, and why the wood has to be clean and dry first Decks around Greers Ferry Lake can stay damp under oak, hickory, and pine shade, and leaves and needles sit on the boards. Building Advisor calls too much shade and wet, plus needles left to sit, a “[mold and mildew farm](https://buildingadvisor.com/materials/decks-porches/finishing-decking/).” Bare wood doesn’t hold up to that for long. The USDA Forest Products Laboratory says unfinished decks develop checks and cracks (splits in the boards), raised grain, and mildew, and that raises the risk of decay and insect attack. Redwood and red cedar also weather to gray, Sherwin-Williams says. Prep is where a stain job goes bad. Stain won’t bond over a peeling old finish, and staining right after a pressure wash is a common mistake. The wash can do harm too: the Forest Products Laboratory says power washing can take wood off the surface, particularly soft wood like western red cedar. That’s why [deck and fence cleaning](https://501softwashing.com/deck-fence-cleaning/) comes first. Stain that’s applied to damp surfaces won’t adhere well and can crack or peel. Cabot, [on staining exterior decks](https://www.cabotstain.com/en/how-to/stain/staining-exterior-decks) “Most decks are retired because of cracks and checks that mostly could have been avoided by timely finishing.” USDA Forest Products Laboratory[Finishes for Wood Decks](https://research.fs.usda.gov/download/treesearch/32439.pdf) “…the wood kept peeling away in layers and took the solid stain with it.” A deck owner on the AnandTech forum[On solid stain over old wood](https://forums.anandtech.com/threads/deck-stain-again.2473989/post-38255213) Water repellent with no mildewcide “often leads to blotchy staining of the wood.” USDA Forest Products Laboratory[Finishes for Wood Decks](https://research.fs.usda.gov/download/treesearch/32439.pdf) ## What people ask about deck staining ### Is it better to seal or stain a deck? Stain lasts longer in the sun. Pigment in stain shields the wood and its mildewcide from sunlight, the USDA Forest Products Laboratory says, and that’s what extends its life. 501 Soft Washing does both. ### How long should you wait to stain pressure treated wood? Up to a year, and sources differ. Sherwin-Williams says new pressure-treated wood won’t let coatings adhere well. The Forest Products Laboratory says two months to a year, and Angi says a year. Tell 501 Soft Washing when your deck was built. ### What is the best stain for a wooden deck? A penetrating semi-transparent stain. The USDA Forest Products Laboratory says a semi-transparent oil stain won’t blister or peel even if moisture gets into the wood. Ask 501 Soft Washing which finish suits your boards. ### Can you apply stain over stain on a deck? Yes, if the old finish isn’t peeling. Consumer Reports says solid stain can go over any stain, but semi-transparent can’t go over solid. Tell 501 Soft Washing what’s on your deck now. ### What is the best time of year to stain a deck? A dry stretch between 50 and 90 degrees. Cabot says air and wood should both be 50 to 90 degrees, out of direct sun, with no rain expected for 12 to 24 hours. Call 501 Soft Washing to talk through your deck. ### Have a different question? Call [(501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) and ask. ## Stain, sealer, or paint: what goes on your deck or fence Pick the color on your own wood. Guides suggest a test patch viewed in daylight, and color disputes come up when the contract doesn’t record the color, so get yours in writing. [### Deck stain Semi-transparent stain shows the grain. Solid stain hides the grain and uneven wear on aged wood, and the texture still shows. Transparent stain shows the full grain but gives little sun protection. Call about staining your deck](tel:+15015508465) [### Paint on decks and railings Paint and solid stain can trap moisture and peel on deck boards, but they can do well on railings, the Forest Products Laboratory says. See painting](https://501softwashing.com/painting/) [### Sealer Sealer is a clear water-repellent preservative: a water repellent with a mildewcide added. It’s the easiest finish to reapply, and the Forest Products Laboratory gives it about a year on exposed surfaces. Call about sealing](tel:+15015508465) [### Fence stain Fence guides name semi-transparent oil-based stain most for cedar and newer pine, and solid stain for older, weathered boards. They give semi-transparent 2 to 3 years, less in full sun or wet climates. See deck and fence cleaning](https://501softwashing.com/deck-fence-cleaning/) ## How a deck or fence staining job 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. Orange-brown stained deck with a stone fire pit and a bench. ## What a deck customer says [5.0 on Google](https://search.google.com/local/reviews?placeid=ChIJG2hyYxML0ocRSrQf_cboJ6s) “My deck was damaged by another so called reputable company in the area. They fixed it. What an expensive lesson. At least my deck looks almost new now!” Steven JamindarDeck, on 501 Soft Washing ## 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!” Merry PopeOffice in Heber Springs, on 501 Soft Washing [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) ## What else the same call covers - [Deck & Fence CleaningWood decks and fences](https://501softwashing.com/deck-fence-cleaning/) - [Driveway & Concrete CleaningDriveways, sidewalks, and walkways](https://501softwashing.com/driveway-concrete-cleaning/) - [House WashingSiding, trim, and brick](https://501softwashing.com/house-washing/) - [Pressure WashingConcrete, patios, and walks](https://501softwashing.com/pressure-washing/) - [Roof CleaningShingle and metal roofs](https://501softwashing.com/roof-cleaning/) - [Soft WashingSiding, roofs, brick, stone, and wood](https://501softwashing.com/soft-washing/) ### Staining, windows, painting, and repairs - [Deck and fence staining and sealing](https://501softwashing.com/deck-fence-staining-sealing/) - [Window cleaning for homes and businesses](https://501softwashing.com/window-cleaning/) - [Interior and exterior painting](https://501softwashing.com/painting/) - [Home repairs and handyman work, drywall and deck repairs included](https://501softwashing.com/handyman-services/) ## Where 501 Soft Washing works - [ClintonFree remote and in-person estimates](https://501softwashing.com/clinton-ar/) - [Fairfield BayFree remote and in-person estimates](#estimates) - [Greers FerryFree remote estimates](https://501softwashing.com/greers-ferry-ar/) - [Heber SpringsFree remote estimates](https://501softwashing.com/heber-springs-ar/) - [Mountain ViewFree remote estimates](https://501softwashing.com/mountain-view-ar/) - [ShirleyFree remote and in-person estimates](#estimates) The work also covers Van Buren, Stone, Searcy, Cleburne, and Faulkner counties. [Contact 501 Soft Washing](https://501softwashing.com/contact/) ## More deck and fence staining questions ### How much does deck staining cost? You get a price after a free estimate. 501 Soft Washing doesn’t publish a price list. Remote estimates are free everywhere, and in-person estimates are free in the Fairfield Bay, Clinton, and Shirley area. ### How long does deck stain last? About two to three years for semi-transparent. That’s Consumer Reports’ estimate for a deck. Deck-stain guides give one to two years for transparent and three to seven for solid. They’re outside figures, not a promise from 501 Soft Washing. ### How long should a deck dry before staining? At least one to three days, longer in damp weather. Sherwin-Williams says one or two days and Cabot says two to three. If a drop of water soaks in, the wood’s ready; if it beads, it needs longer. 501 Soft Washing stains dry wood only. ### How many coats of stain does a deck need? One coat of oil-based stain on a new deck, Cabot says. Cabot also says “more stain is not better,” because extra can peel, crack, or stay sticky. 501 Soft Washing talks through the finish before the work starts. ### Do you stain fences too? Yes, wood fences as well as decks. 501 Soft Washing stains and seals fences. Fence-company guides say kiln-dried cedar can take stain in a week or two, and treated pine in 4 to 8 weeks. ### Can you repair my deck before staining it? Yes. 501 Soft Washing does [deck repairs](https://501softwashing.com/handyman-services/) as part of its home repair and handyman work, so a repair and a stain can go on the same call. ## [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) Free remote estimates everywhere, and free in-person estimates in the Fairfield Bay, Clinton, and Shirley area. [Call 501 Soft Washing](tel:+15015508465) --- # Window Cleaning in Fairfield Bay, AR 501 Soft Washing, in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, cleans windows for homes and businesses around Greers Ferry Lake. The owner shows up and does the job. [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) Free remote estimates Insured. The work is guaranteed. [5.0 on Google](#reviews) ## Streaks, scratches, and failed seals on window glass Streaks and water spots can stay hidden until the glass dries and the cleaner has gone. The glass industry’s standard, [FB01-00](https://www.glass.org/sites/default/files/2023-12/FB01-00_2023_Proper_Procedures_Cleaning_Architectural_Glass_Products.pdf), says to soak the glass with clean water and a mild, non-abrasive cleaner, then take it off at once with a squeegee. Scratches start arguments, because a mark can come from the cleaner or from debris left when the glass was made. FB01-00 says razor blades and metal scrapers shouldn’t be part of routine cleaning. Cardinal Glass, which makes insulated glass, goes further. Insulated windows depend on a seal, and window makers write pressure and runoff into their warranties. Milgard, West Window, and Power each warn about it. Ask about seals, screens, and ladders when you call [(501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465). Cardinal recommends metal blades never be used Cardinal Glass, [on scraping window glass](https://www.cardinalcorp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IG12_1-2026.pdf) “Use of power washers and/or harmful detergents will void the insulated glass warranty.” West Window[Window warranty](https://cdn.cocodoc.com/cocodoc-form-pdf/pdf/116595478--View-Warranty-PDF-West-Window-Corporation-.pdf) “Don’t use a high-pressure spray nozzle when rinsing your glass after washing.” Milgard[Window warranty](https://www.milgard.com/sites/default/files/new-series/Other/Warranties/flw_0818_full_lifetime_warranty.pdf) Cleaner running into the channels can cause “premature aging and seal failure of the insulated glass.” Power[Window warranty](https://www.powerhrg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Power-Window-Warranties-2025-1.pdf) ## What people ask about window cleaning ### Should the siding get washed before the windows? Most window cleaners say yes. On the WindowCleaner.com forum, most replies wash siding first, because runoff streaks clean glass. 501 Soft Washing does both house washing and window cleaning. ### Why do water spots keep coming back on my windows? Usually a sprinkler. Pilkington says glass stains when run-down water dries on it and stays there. Window cleaners on Reddit point to sprinklers as the typical cause. Mention any sprinklers when you call 501 Soft Washing. ### How can I tell a window seal has failed? Fog or dust between the panes. A window warranty guide on Lowe’s site describes a failed unit as a moisture film or dust between the panes. Tell 501 Soft Washing about any window like that when you call. ### How often should house windows be washed? There’s no fixed schedule. One Washington window cleaner says tree-covered homes need three to four cleanings a year instead of two. Ask 501 Soft Washing about your house on a free remote estimate. ### Can I clean my windows with dish soap? Yes, a mild one. Milgard’s warranty says to clean glass with mild dish soap and water and to avoid direct sunlight. 501 Soft Washing cleans windows for homes and businesses if you’d rather not. ### Have a different question? Call [(501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) and ask. Yellow storefront with green trim and glass double doors. ## Window cleaning for lake houses and businesses Lake house windows collect more than dust. Window cleaners who work lake homes in Washington and Michigan report algae, mildew, spider webs, and insect casings around frames and corners. They also report pollen film that rain turns into streaks. Spider webs in the same corner season after season almost always point to algae or mildew on the surface, one Michigan company says. A California window company warns that waterfowl droppings can etch glass if they bake on. These reports come from other states, and the same kinds of grime are worth checking for on shaded lots here. Algae and mildew on siding is a job for [house washing](https://501softwashing.com/house-washing/). Businesses get window cleaning from 501 Soft Washing too. A free remote estimate gets a business a price without anyone having to meet at the door. ## How to book window cleaning - ### 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. ## What customers say about 501 Soft Washing [5.0 on Google](https://search.google.com/local/reviews?placeid=ChIJG2hyYxML0ocRSrQf_cboJ6s) “Hands down best pressure washer in Fairfield Bay. I’ve tried other companies in the area and they don’t even come close!” Elma WillardFairfield Bay, on 501 Soft Washing “These wonderful young men did a great job power washing my driveway yesterday. 501 Soft Washing’s crew is very respectful and punctual. We highly recommend them.” Isabel RyanDriveway, on 501 Soft Washing “My deck was damaged by another so called reputable company in the area. They fixed it. What an expensive lesson. At least my deck looks almost new now!” Steven JamindarDeck, on 501 Soft Washing ## 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!” Merry PopeOffice in Heber Springs, on 501 Soft Washing [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) ## What else the same call covers - [Deck & Fence CleaningWood decks and fences](https://501softwashing.com/deck-fence-cleaning/) - [Driveway & Concrete CleaningDriveways, sidewalks, and walkways](https://501softwashing.com/driveway-concrete-cleaning/) - [House WashingSiding, trim, and brick](https://501softwashing.com/house-washing/) - [Pressure WashingConcrete, patios, and walks](https://501softwashing.com/pressure-washing/) - [Roof CleaningShingle and metal roofs](https://501softwashing.com/roof-cleaning/) - [Soft WashingSiding, roofs, brick, stone, and wood](https://501softwashing.com/soft-washing/) ### Staining, windows, painting, and repairs - [Deck and fence staining and sealing](https://501softwashing.com/deck-fence-staining-sealing/) - [Window cleaning for homes and businesses](https://501softwashing.com/window-cleaning/) - [Interior and exterior painting](https://501softwashing.com/painting/) - [Home repairs and handyman work, drywall and deck repairs included](https://501softwashing.com/handyman-services/) ## Where 501 Soft Washing works - [ClintonFree remote and in-person estimates](https://501softwashing.com/clinton-ar/) - [Fairfield BayFree remote and in-person estimates](#estimates) - [Greers FerryFree remote estimates](https://501softwashing.com/greers-ferry-ar/) - [Heber SpringsFree remote estimates](https://501softwashing.com/heber-springs-ar/) - [Mountain ViewFree remote estimates](https://501softwashing.com/mountain-view-ar/) - [ShirleyFree remote and in-person estimates](#estimates) The work also covers Van Buren, Stone, Searcy, Cleburne, and Faulkner counties. [Contact 501 Soft Washing](https://501softwashing.com/contact/) ## More window cleaning questions ### How much does window cleaning cost? It’s quoted per job. Call (501) 550-8465, describe the windows, and 501 Soft Washing gives you a price after a free remote estimate. No price list is published. ### Where does 501 Soft Washing clean windows? Across five Arkansas counties. 501 Soft Washing works out of 3011 Summer Hill Pl in Fairfield Bay and covers Van Buren, Stone, Searcy, Cleburne, and Faulkner counties. ### Can I add house washing or deck cleaning to a window cleaning call? Yes, ask for all of it. 501 Soft Washing also does deck and fence cleaning and roof cleaning, so one call to (501) 550-8465 can cover the whole list. ## [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) Free remote estimates everywhere, and free in-person estimates in the Fairfield Bay, Clinton, and Shirley area. [Call 501 Soft Washing](tel:+15015508465) --- # Interior & Exterior Painting, Fairfield Bay 501 Soft Washing, in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, does interior and exterior painting, drywall repairs, and deck repairs. The owner shows up and does the painting. [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) Free remote estimates Insured. The work is guaranteed. [5.0 on Google](#reviews) ## Why exterior paint peels early, and what good prep looks like In ten Reddit threads about house painters, peeling or early failure came up in five, and skipped prep in nearly all. One homeowner’s new paint was [“literally peeling off”](https://www.reddit.com/r/FortCollins/comments/16lztq6/house_painters_exterior/) within a week. Good exterior prep means washing the house, scraping and sanding loose paint, and letting the surface dry. Sherwin-Williams lists painting over a surface containing mildew as a cause of mildew. Shaded and north-facing siding around Greers Ferry Lake stays damp, so drying time counts here. Rot gets covered up too. [One homeowner found caulk](https://www.reddit.com/r/paint/comments/1jqs59a/very_disappointed_with_exterior_house/) over knot holes and rot where wood putty belonged. Painting over a damp patch without fixing the source is [“a temporary fix at best,”](https://apappainting.com/how-to-tell-if-your-home-needs-repainting-early-warning-signs/) as one painting contractor puts it. Messy window lines and overspray are the other common complaint. One painter couldn’t [“make a straight line ANYWHERE.”](https://www.reddit.com/r/Housepainting101/comments/1g877rg/house_painting_gone_wrong/) Before painting, remove mildew by washing the surface Sherwin-Williams, [on mildew and paint](https://www.sherwin-williams.com/painting-contractors/products/resources/SW-ARTICLE-PRO-MILDEW) 501 Soft Washing does [house washing](https://501softwashing.com/house-washing/) and exterior painting, so you can get the wash and the paint from one company. ## What people ask before painting a house ### Should I power wash before painting? Yes, then let it dry. Sherwin-Williams says to wash off dirt, mildew, and loose paint, then give the surface 24 to 48 hours to dry. Ask 501 Soft Washing about washing yours. ### Can I just paint over old exterior paint? Only if it’s sound. Chalk, mildew, and loose paint have to come off first. New paint bonds to chalk dust instead of the house, HousePaintingGuide.org says. Call 501 Soft Washing about yours. ### When should you not paint a house exterior? Right after rain, in fog, or below 50 F. Those limits come from Sherwin-Williams, unless the product allows otherwise. Ask 501 Soft Washing about timing for your house when you call. ### Which type of paint is best for the outside? 100% acrylic latex, for most siding. [Angi](https://www.angi.com/articles/best-types-exterior-paint.htm) and contractor guides call it the usual pick in humid climates, with oil or alkyd for doors, trim, and metal. Ask 501 Soft Washing what suits your house. ### Do I really need primer before painting? On bare wood, patches, and stains, yes. Family Handyman calls for it, and an unprimed patch can show flat or shiny through the paint. 501 Soft Washing does the drywall repairs and the painting. ### Have a different question? Call [(501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) and ask. Illustration of a patched and painted drywall wall with a taping knife, mud pan, sanding block, and paint roller on a drop cloth. ## Interior painting: patch, sand, and prime before the color goes on 501 Soft Washing does interior painting and [drywall repairs](https://501softwashing.com/handyman-services/), so a damaged wall and a new color can go on one call. Good interior prep clears and covers the room, washes dust and grease off the walls, and fills holes and cracks. Patches get sanded, trim gaps get caulked, and water marks and smoke stains get a stain-blocking primer. New drywall needs a drywall primer or sealer, or the color can go blotchy. In a home built before the 1980s, test for asbestos before anyone sands the walls. ## How a painting job 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. ## Painting a deck: railings, floors, and repairs Paint suits railings, posts, and balusters better than deck floors. The wood has to be clean and dry, and [one painting contractor](https://www.hopewellpainting.org/articles/paint-vs-stain-decks-fences) says stain to paint means strip, clean, and prime. [### Deck floors: paint or solid-color stain DeckStainHelp.com suggests solid-color deck stain for floor boards, since paint on them can peel in one or two seasons. Bob Vila says paint can last 10 years, so sources disagree. See deck staining and sealing](https://501softwashing.com/deck-fence-staining-sealing/) [### Deck repairs 501 Soft Washing does deck repairs as well as painting. See handyman services](https://501softwashing.com/handyman-services/) ## Wash or repaint: how to tell which your house needs If mildew is the only problem, Sherwin-Williams says painting may not be needed after cleaning. Sound and failed paint can also sit side by side on one house. ### A wash is probably enough You see green, black, or gray streaks in the shade on sound paint, or the house looks dull from dirt. Your palm comes away with no chalk, and nothing’s flaking. [House washing](https://501softwashing.com/house-washing/) is the place to start. ### It’s time to repaint Paint is peeling, bubbling, or flaking, which can mean the bond failed or moisture got under the film. Heavy chalking leaves a white film on your hand. Mildew that returns fast after cleaning points the same way. ## Customers on cleaning, painting, and a deck repair [5.0 on Google](https://search.google.com/local/reviews?placeid=ChIJG2hyYxML0ocRSrQf_cboJ6s) “We have a rental home in Quitman that was in such bad shape we thought about getting it painted. They got it cleaned so well we actually are going to hold of on painting for a couple more years. Turns out they do painting too!” Orion QQQRental home in Quitman, on 501 Pressure Washing, our sister company “My deck was damaged by another so called reputable company in the area. They fixed it. What an expensive lesson. At least my deck looks almost new now!” Steven JamindarDeck, on 501 Soft Washing ## 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!” Merry PopeOffice in Heber Springs, on 501 Soft Washing [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) ## What else the same call covers - [Deck & Fence CleaningWood decks and fences](https://501softwashing.com/deck-fence-cleaning/) - [Driveway & Concrete CleaningDriveways, sidewalks, and walkways](https://501softwashing.com/driveway-concrete-cleaning/) - [House WashingSiding, trim, and brick](https://501softwashing.com/house-washing/) - [Pressure WashingConcrete, patios, and walks](https://501softwashing.com/pressure-washing/) - [Roof CleaningShingle and metal roofs](https://501softwashing.com/roof-cleaning/) - [Soft WashingSiding, roofs, brick, stone, and wood](https://501softwashing.com/soft-washing/) ### Staining, windows, painting, and repairs - [Deck and fence staining and sealing](https://501softwashing.com/deck-fence-staining-sealing/) - [Window cleaning for homes and businesses](https://501softwashing.com/window-cleaning/) - [Interior and exterior painting](https://501softwashing.com/painting/) - [Home repairs and handyman work, drywall and deck repairs included](https://501softwashing.com/handyman-services/) ## Where 501 Soft Washing works - [ClintonFree remote and in-person estimates](https://501softwashing.com/clinton-ar/) - [Fairfield BayFree remote and in-person estimates](#estimates) - [Greers FerryFree remote estimates](https://501softwashing.com/greers-ferry-ar/) - [Heber SpringsFree remote estimates](https://501softwashing.com/heber-springs-ar/) - [Mountain ViewFree remote estimates](https://501softwashing.com/mountain-view-ar/) - [ShirleyFree remote and in-person estimates](#estimates) The work also covers Van Buren, Stone, Searcy, Cleburne, and Faulkner counties. [Contact 501 Soft Washing](https://501softwashing.com/contact/) ## More painting questions ### How much does it cost to paint a house? It’s quoted per job. 501 Soft Washing prices each paint job after a free estimate, remote everywhere and in person around Fairfield Bay, Clinton, and Shirley. ### Do I need approval to change my house color in Fairfield Bay? It can take written approval. Fairfield Bay’s covenants call for Architectural Control Committee approval of exterior changes in writing, and 30 days of silence counts as approved. Settle that before 501 Soft Washing or any painter starts. ### Who does the painting? The owner. One Reddit homeowner’s crew never came back for touch-ups. 501 Soft Washing’s owner shows up and does the job, the company’s insured, and the work is guaranteed. ## [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) Free remote estimates everywhere, and free in-person estimates in the Fairfield Bay, Clinton, and Shirley area. [Call 501 Soft Washing](tel:+15015508465) --- # Handyman Services in Fairfield Bay, AR 501 Soft Washing, in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, does drywall repairs, deck repairs, interior and exterior painting, and more around Greers Ferry Lake. [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) Free remote estimates Insured. The work is guaranteed. [5.0 on Google](#reviews) ## What can go wrong with a handyman Homeowners’ complaints about handymen include no-shows, half-finished work after money up front, and rushed jobs nobody comes back to fix. At 501 Soft Washing, the owner shows up and does the job, and the work is guaranteed. Ask what the job includes, what it costs and when it starts, and get it on paper before anyone picks up a tool. Your free estimate with 501 Soft Washing covers all three. The Arkansas Attorney General advises getting a contract signed by both parties before work starts, and warns against anyone who demands full payment before the work is finished. ## What people ask about handyman work and home repairs ### How much does a handyman charge? It depends on the job. 501 Soft Washing doesn’t publish repair prices. You get a quote for your job after a free remote estimate. ### What are some red flags when hiring a handyman? No written contract, or a demand for full payment up front. The Arkansas Attorney General warns against anyone who demands full payment before the work is finished, and says to get a contract signed by both parties first. Ask 501 Soft Washing about any of this during your free estimate. ### How long does a drywall repair take? It depends on the size of the hole. Drywall repair guides put small holes at 1 to 2 hours. Bigger repairs need several coats of joint compound with drying time between, so a job can span days. Tell 501 Soft Washing the size of yours when you call. ### Why does a drywall patch show through paint? The texture or paint doesn’t match. HomeGuide names that as the usual failure on do-it-yourself patches. Ask about a patch that’s showing during 501 Soft Washing’s free estimate. ### Is it cheaper to repair or replace a deck? Usually repair, while the frame is sound. Deck contractors’ guides say to replace once repairs pass about half the price of a new deck, or when rot reaches the joists, ledger, or posts. 501 Soft Washing does deck repairs and gives free remote estimates. ### Have a different question? Call [(501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) and ask. ## Drywall repairs, deck repairs, and painting from one company The median Fairfield Bay home was built in 1983, and 33% date from the 1970s, so plenty of walls and decks here have decades behind them. About 16% of Fairfield Bay homes and 44% of Greers Ferry homes are seasonal, and remote estimates are free everywhere, so you can get a quote from wherever you are. [### Drywall repairs A drywall patch needs paint to finish it, and 501 Soft Washing does both. Call about your wall](tel:+15015508465) [### Deck repairs The company that repairs your deck also cleans, stains, and seals decks. See deck staining and sealing](https://501softwashing.com/deck-fence-staining-sealing/) [### Interior and exterior painting Repairs and painting go on the same call, inside the house or out. See painting](https://501softwashing.com/painting/) ## How a home repair gets started - ### 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. ## What a customer said about their damaged deck [5.0 on Google](https://search.google.com/local/reviews?placeid=ChIJG2hyYxML0ocRSrQf_cboJ6s) “My deck was damaged by another so called reputable company in the area. They fixed it. What an expensive lesson. At least my deck looks almost new now!” Steven JamindarDeck, on 501 Soft Washing ## 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!” Merry PopeOffice in Heber Springs, on 501 Soft Washing [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) ## What else the same call covers - [Deck & Fence CleaningWood decks and fences](https://501softwashing.com/deck-fence-cleaning/) - [Driveway & Concrete CleaningDriveways, sidewalks, and walkways](https://501softwashing.com/driveway-concrete-cleaning/) - [House WashingSiding, trim, and brick](https://501softwashing.com/house-washing/) - [Pressure WashingConcrete, patios, and walks](https://501softwashing.com/pressure-washing/) - [Roof CleaningShingle and metal roofs](https://501softwashing.com/roof-cleaning/) - [Soft WashingSiding, roofs, brick, stone, and wood](https://501softwashing.com/soft-washing/) ### Staining, windows, painting, and repairs - [Deck and fence staining and sealing](https://501softwashing.com/deck-fence-staining-sealing/) - [Window cleaning for homes and businesses](https://501softwashing.com/window-cleaning/) - [Interior and exterior painting](https://501softwashing.com/painting/) - [Home repairs and handyman work, drywall and deck repairs included](https://501softwashing.com/handyman-services/) ## Where 501 Soft Washing works - [ClintonFree remote and in-person estimates](https://501softwashing.com/clinton-ar/) - [Fairfield BayFree remote and in-person estimates](#estimates) - [Greers FerryFree remote estimates](https://501softwashing.com/greers-ferry-ar/) - [Heber SpringsFree remote estimates](https://501softwashing.com/heber-springs-ar/) - [Mountain ViewFree remote estimates](https://501softwashing.com/mountain-view-ar/) - [ShirleyFree remote and in-person estimates](#estimates) The work also covers Van Buren, Stone, Searcy, Cleburne, and Faulkner counties. [Contact 501 Soft Washing](https://501softwashing.com/contact/) ## More questions about home repairs ### Does 501 Soft Washing do other home repairs? Yes. 501 Soft Washing’s home repairs go beyond drywall, decks, and painting. Call (501) 550-8465 and tell us what’s on your list. ### Should you patch drywall over water damage? No, and the same goes for mold. Repair guides say not to patch over either one. Tell 501 Soft Washing about any stains on the wall when you call. ### How can a deck look fine and still need repair? Rot can hide under the boards. Moisture damage can sit in the joists, posts, and ledger board that ties a deck to the house. Greers Ferry Dam averages 53.38 inches of rain a year, which speeds rot. Ask 501 Soft Washing about your deck when you call. ## [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) Free remote estimates everywhere, and free in-person estimates in the Fairfield Bay, Clinton, and Shirley area. [Call 501 Soft Washing](tel:+15015508465) --- # Pressure & Soft Washing in Greers Ferry, AR 501 Soft Washing washes lake cabins, rentals, homes, and businesses in Greers Ferry, from the siding and metal roof to the deck and driveway. [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) Free remote estimates Insured. The work is guaranteed. [5.0 on Google](#reviews) ## What we clean in Greers Ferry 501 Soft Washing, based in Fairfield Bay, washes houses, roofs, decks, driveways, and storefronts for homes and businesses in Greers Ferry and around Greers Ferry Lake. Remote estimates are free. Greers Ferry is 10.9 miles from Fairfield Bay, about 24 minutes by Woodlawn Drive and AR 16. [### Deck & Fence Cleaning Gray boards and green algae come off lakeside decks, stairs, and fences. See deck and fence cleaning](https://501softwashing.com/deck-fence-cleaning/) [### Soft Washing Low pressure and cleaning solution for cabin siding and roofs. See soft washing](https://501softwashing.com/soft-washing/) [### Roof Cleaning Dark streaks and algae come off metal and shingle roofs. See roof cleaning](https://501softwashing.com/roof-cleaning/) [### House Washing Green streaks and mildew come off lake homes, rentals, and mobile homes. See house washing](https://501softwashing.com/house-washing/) [### Driveway & Concrete Cleaning Moss and dark stains wash off the driveways and walks under the trees. See driveway and concrete cleaning](https://501softwashing.com/driveway-concrete-cleaning/) [### Pressure Washing Pressure goes on concrete, patios, and other hard surfaces at your cabin or shop. See pressure washing](https://501softwashing.com/pressure-washing/) ### Homes and businesses both Cabins, rentals, shops, and offices in Greers Ferry all go on the same call. ### The same call also covers - [Deck and fence staining and sealing](https://501softwashing.com/deck-fence-staining-sealing/) - [Window cleaning](https://501softwashing.com/window-cleaning/) - [Interior and exterior painting](https://501softwashing.com/painting/) - [Home repairs and handyman work, deck repairs included](https://501softwashing.com/handyman-services/) ## Questions Greers Ferry owners ask before they call ### Can you wash wood cabin siding? Yes, with low pressure. 501 Soft Washing uses low pressure and cleaning solution on siding, wood cabin siding included. Too much pressure leaves wood with a furry surface. ### What’s the difference between soft washing and pressure washing? Soft washing uses low pressure and cleaning solution. Pressure washing uses more force. 501 Soft Washing soft washes roofs and siding, and pressure washes concrete like driveways and walks. ### Can pressure washing damage a roof? Yes, and shingle manufacturers warn against it. The [Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association](https://www.asphaltroofing.org/algae-discoloration-of-roofs/) says not to use a power washer or any brush or broom on roof algae. 501 Soft Washing cleans roofs with low pressure and cleaning solution. ### How often should a lake rental be washed? Once or twice a year for decks and driveways. That’s what [Lodgify’s vacation rental maintenance guide](https://www.lodgify.com/blog/vacation-rental-maintenance/) says. 501 Soft Washing washes rentals, cabins, and lake homes around Greers Ferry Lake. ### Do I have to be at the lake to get an estimate? No. Remote estimates are free. 501 Soft Washing gives free remote estimates everywhere it works, so you can call from wherever you live. The number is (501) 550-8465. ### Do you wash marinas, churches, and other commercial buildings? Yes, commercial work is the same call. 501 Soft Washing cleans everything, residential and commercial, around Greers Ferry Lake, from storefronts and offices to pavilions and metal roofs. Two-level gray deck with stairs and railings on the back of a house. ## Lake cabins in Greers Ferry get dirty while nobody’s home The Census Bureau estimates that 44% of Greers Ferry’s homes are seasonal or recreational, double Cleburne County’s 22%. A cabin closed up between visits keeps growing algae and mildew with nobody there to see it. Rain and shade keep that growth going. Greers Ferry Dam logs 53.38 inches of rain a year on about 100 days. Cleburne County is 76% forest, and siding under big trees stays damp longer. Homes here run from 1970s houses to new lake homes: 25% date from the 1970s, 41% were built since 2000, and 20% are mobile homes. 501 Soft Washing washes all of them, from the Edgemont Bridge to the Narrows Bridge and from Devil’s Fork down to Shiloh. - ### Wood siding and decks Wood is the worry on a lake cabin, because too much pressure leaves it with a furry surface. One cabin listing near Devil’s Fork shows cypress siding under a metal roof. We use low pressure and cleaning solution on roofs and siding. - ### Lake rentals Cabins and lake houses near Shiloh Marina, The Narrows, and Devil’s Fork are listed on Airbnb and VRBO. A guest’s first look is the driveway, the deck, and the siding, and all three go on one call. - ### Marinas, churches, and schools Commercial buildings here include Shiloh Marina, Lacey’s Narrows Marina, Devil’s Fork Resort & Dock, churches like Holiday Hills United Methodist and West Side First Baptist, and the West Side schools. Commercial work goes on the same call as a house. ## Before and after on a metal pavilion roof Drag across the photo, or use the arrow keys. After Before Open pavilion with red fascia and picnic tables, its metal roof gray-streaked before and bright white after. [Roof cleaning](https://501softwashing.com/roof-cleaning/) ### Metal roofs get low pressure and cleaning solution We wash a metal roof the same way whether it’s over picnic tables, a shop, or a cabin. Red open pavilion with a clean white metal roof and a red cupola, wooded hills behind it. ## What customers say about decks, roofs, and rentals [5.0 on Google](https://search.google.com/local/reviews?placeid=ChIJG2hyYxML0ocRSrQf_cboJ6s) The owner shows up and does the job. “My deck was damaged by another so called reputable company in the area. They fixed it. What an expensive lesson. At least my deck looks almost new now!” Steven JamindarDeck, on 501 Soft Washing “If you are looking for the best roof soft washing around the Greers Ferry Lake Area, call 501 Pressure Washing!” Reza ChuaRoof, on 501 Pressure Washing, our sister company “We have a rental home in Quitman that was in such bad shape we thought about getting it painted. They got it cleaned so well we actually are going to hold of on painting for a couple more years. Turns out they do painting too!” Orion QQQRental home, on 501 Pressure Washing, our sister company “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.” Rolyn JalandoniSoft wash, on 501 Pressure Washing, our sister company ## Insured, guaranteed, and free remote estimates 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. Clean wood deck with a railing, blue chairs, and glass doors. - ### 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!” Merry PopeOffice in Heber Springs, on 501 Soft Washing [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) ## Towns near Greers Ferry we work in - [ClintonVan Buren County seat](https://501softwashing.com/clinton-ar/) - [Fairfield BayOur home base](https://501softwashing.com/) - [Heber SpringsCleburne County seat](https://501softwashing.com/heber-springs-ar/) - [Mountain ViewStone County seat](https://501softwashing.com/mountain-view-ar/) - [ShirleyVan Buren County](https://501softwashing.com/#towns) 501 Soft Washing also works in Clinton, Fairfield Bay, Heber Springs, Mountain View, and Shirley, and across Van Buren, Stone, Searcy, Cleburne, and Faulkner counties. That takes in the lake shore around Greers Ferry, from Higden across The Narrows to Edgemont. ## [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) Free remote estimates everywhere, and free in-person estimates in the Fairfield Bay, Clinton, and Shirley area. [Call 501 Soft Washing](tel:+15015508465) --- # Pressure & Soft Washing in Clinton, AR 501 Soft Washing cleans homes, storefronts, and churches in Clinton, and Clinton is inside the area where in-person estimates are free. [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) Free remote estimates Insured. The work is guaranteed. [5.0 on Google](https://501softwashing.com/#reviews) ## What we clean in Clinton 501 Soft Washing, based in Fairfield Bay, washes houses, roofs, decks, driveways, and storefronts for homes and businesses in Clinton and around Greers Ferry Lake. Estimates are free, and Clinton is 19.1 miles from Fairfield Bay by road. [### Soft Washing Low pressure and cleaning solution on siding and roofs, for the green that builds up on shaded walls. See soft washing](https://501softwashing.com/soft-washing/) [### Pressure Washing Pressure on concrete: shop entries, sidewalks, patios, and steps. See pressure washing](https://501softwashing.com/pressure-washing/) [### House Washing Mildew, green streaks, and dirt come off the siding and trim, on older homes and new ones. See house washing](https://501softwashing.com/house-washing/) [### Roof Cleaning Black streaks and algae washed off shingle and metal roofs at low pressure. See roof cleaning](https://501softwashing.com/roof-cleaning/) [### Deck & Fence Cleaning Decks and fences cleaned of algae and gray weathering, ready to stain if you want it. See deck and fence cleaning](https://501softwashing.com/deck-fence-cleaning/) [### Driveway & Concrete Cleaning Driveways, walks, and parking areas washed back to clean concrete. See driveway and concrete cleaning](https://501softwashing.com/driveway-concrete-cleaning/) ### One number for homes and businesses Call the same number for a house, a rental, a storefront, an office, a church, or a school. The owner shows up and does the job. ### The same call also covers - [Deck and fence staining and sealing](https://501softwashing.com/deck-fence-staining-sealing/) - [Window cleaning for homes and businesses](https://501softwashing.com/window-cleaning/) - [Interior and exterior painting](https://501softwashing.com/painting/) - [Home repairs and handyman work](https://501softwashing.com/handyman-services/) ## Questions about washing in Clinton ### Do you give free estimates in Clinton? Yes, remote or in person. Clinton is inside the area where 501 Soft Washing gives free in-person estimates, along with Fairfield Bay and Shirley. Remote estimates are free everywhere. ### Do you clean businesses on Highway 65? Yes, and downtown too. 501 Soft Washing cleans everything, residential and commercial, so a shop, restaurant, or office in Clinton goes on the same call as a house. The number is (501) 550-8465. ### How far is Clinton from 501 Soft Washing? 19.1 miles by road. 501 Soft Washing is based in Fairfield Bay, and the drive to Clinton runs along AR 16, AR 9, and US 65. ### How does a soft wash system work? Low pressure and cleaning solution do the work. 501 Soft Washing uses that method on roofs and siding, and uses pressure on concrete. ### Do I need to soft wash my roof? If it has black streaks, soft wash it. Those streaks are usually algae, and the [Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association](https://www.asphaltroofing.org/algae-discoloration-of-roofs/) says not to use a power washer on roof algae. 501 Soft Washing cleans roofs with low pressure and cleaning solution. ### Is your work in Clinton insured and guaranteed? Yes to both. 501 Soft Washing is insured, the work is guaranteed, and the listing holds 5.0 on Google. Tan vinyl siding corner with green algae, before washing. ## What Clinton’s rain and shade do to homes and storefronts Clinton sits in the Little Red River valley, and NOAA’s 1991-2020 normals give it 53.77 inches of rain a year, on 95 days. Algae does best in warm, humid summers on shaded or north-facing sides. Siding under big trees stays damp longer, and clogged gutters and overhanging limbs add to it. - ### The courthouse square and downtown The Van Buren County Courthouse went up in 1934 and 1935 in reddish sandstone quarried near Dennard. Downtown’s storefronts sit in the Clinton Commercial Historic District, mostly from the first half of the 20th century. A building owner can have an older front looked at up close for free before any work starts. - ### Retail and restaurants along Highway 65 Stores moved from the square to US 65 after the highway’s upgrade in the 1980s, and much of Clinton’s retail sits there now. Shops and restaurants along 65 can put building fronts, entries, walks, and window glass on one call. - ### Churches, schools, and offices These buildings take the same rain as every other one in town. 501 Soft Washing cleans their siding, roofs, walks, and entries, and the same call covers window cleaning and painting. - ### Older homes and new ones Census estimates put Clinton’s median year built at 1979, with 23% of homes from before 1970 and 23% from 2000 on. An older driveway or deck has had more years of weather, and a new house still grows algae on its shaded side. ## Stone and siding, before and after Drag across the stone wall, or use the arrow keys. After Before Stone foundation wall covered in moss and algae, then clean tan and gray stone. [Soft washing](https://501softwashing.com/soft-washing/) Cream vinyl siding corner, clean on the left and dirty on the right. [House washing](https://501softwashing.com/house-washing/) ## Free estimates in Clinton, and the work is guaranteed 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. Front porch with rocking chairs, brick steps, and clean aggregate concrete. - ### 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, so a Clinton home or business gets one at no charge. - ### Farther out We prefer remote, or you can pay $100 for an in-person estimate, deducted from your quote if you accept the job. “On-time and did what I asked. Many thanks!” Alex SaucedoOn 501 Soft Washing “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!” Merry PopeOffice in Heber Springs, on 501 Soft Washing [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) ## Other towns we work in near Clinton - [Fairfield BayHome base for 501 Soft Washing](https://501softwashing.com/) - [Greers FerryCleburne County](https://501softwashing.com/greers-ferry-ar/) - [Heber SpringsCleburne County seat](https://501softwashing.com/heber-springs-ar/) - [Mountain ViewStone County seat](https://501softwashing.com/mountain-view-ar/) - [ShirleyAbout 11 miles northeast of Clinton](#estimates) Clinton is the Van Buren County seat. We also work across Van Buren, Stone, Searcy, Cleburne, and Faulkner counties. [See everything 501 Soft Washing does](https://501softwashing.com/) ## [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) Your estimate in Clinton is free, in person or remote. [Call 501 Soft Washing](tel:+15015508465) --- # Pressure & Soft Washing in Heber Springs, AR 501 Soft Washing cleans the outside of shops, offices, and homes in Heber Springs, and the same call covers staining, painting, and home repairs. [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) Free remote estimates Insured. The work is guaranteed. [5.0 on Google](#reviews) ## What we clean in Heber Springs 501 Soft Washing, based in Fairfield Bay, washes houses, roofs, decks, driveways, and storefronts for homes and businesses in Heber Springs and around Greers Ferry Lake. Remote estimates are free. Heber Springs is about 35 miles from Fairfield Bay by road, and the owner shows up and does the job. [### Soft Washing Low pressure and cleaning solution for storefront siding, house siding, and roofs. See soft washing](https://501softwashing.com/soft-washing/) [### Pressure Washing Pressure for sidewalks, entries, patios, and other concrete at shops and homes. See pressure washing](https://501softwashing.com/pressure-washing/) [### Roof Cleaning Low pressure and cleaning solution take black streaks off shingle and metal roofs. See roof cleaning](https://501softwashing.com/roof-cleaning/) [### House Washing Green algae, mildew, and dirt washed off siding and trim, on brick and vinyl homes alike. See house washing](https://501softwashing.com/house-washing/) [### Driveway & Concrete Cleaning Dark, dirty driveways and walks at the house or the shop, washed back to clean concrete. See driveway and concrete cleaning](https://501softwashing.com/driveway-concrete-cleaning/) [### Deck & Fence Cleaning Gray boards and green algae washed off decks and fences at lake homes and cabins. See deck and fence cleaning](https://501softwashing.com/deck-fence-cleaning/) ### Shops, offices, and homes on one call Residential and commercial go on the same call, so your shop and your house can be done with one phone call. ### The same call also covers - [Deck and fence staining and sealing](https://501softwashing.com/deck-fence-staining-sealing/) - [Window cleaning](https://501softwashing.com/window-cleaning/) - [Painting](https://501softwashing.com/painting/) - [Home repairs and handyman work](https://501softwashing.com/handyman-services/) ## Questions about washing in Heber Springs ### Can you quote a job in Heber Springs without coming out? Yes, remotely and for free. 501 Soft Washing quoted Merry Pope’s office in Heber Springs remotely, and free remote estimates cover every town we work in. ### Do you clean homes and businesses in Heber Springs? Yes, both. 501 Soft Washing cleans everything, residential and commercial, from houses, roofs, decks, and driveways to offices, storefronts, churches, and schools. ### Is it bad to pressure wash siding? Siding gets low pressure. 501 Soft Washing uses low pressure and cleaning solution on siding and roofs, and pressure on concrete. ### How do you clean a roof without hurting it? With low pressure and cleaning solution. 501 Soft Washing washes shingle and metal roofs that way. The [Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association](https://www.asphaltroofing.org/algae-discoloration-of-roofs/) says not to use a power washer on roof algae. ### What are the green and black stains on my siding? Usually algae and mildew. Green is usually algae, and gray or black spotting is often mildew. Long black streaks under the roofline are commonly roof runoff, so 501 Soft Washing can clean the roof and wash the siding on one call. ### Can the same call cover painting or repairs? Yes, one call covers it. 501 Soft Washing also does deck and fence staining and sealing, window cleaning, interior and exterior painting, and home repairs like drywall and deck repairs. Front porch with rocking chairs, brick steps, and clean aggregate concrete. ## Main Street brick, Highway 25B businesses, and lake homes Heber Springs is the Cleburne County seat, home to 6,969 people at the 2020 census, so shops and offices here need washing as much as houses. NOAA’s normals put 53.33 inches of rain a year just northeast of town, and Cleburne County is 76% forest. Siding under big trees stays damp longer, and that’s where algae and mildew grow. - ### Main Street shops and offices The Heber Springs Commercial Historic District runs along Main Street from Broadway to 6th Street, in brick buildings as old as the 1895 Morton Building and the 1914 Cleburne County Courthouse. If your shop or office is in one, we’ll wash the storefront, the entry, and the sidewalk. - ### Churches, schools, and Highway 25B businesses Strip centers, clinics, churches, and schools all go on the same call. We use pressure on concrete walks and entries, and low pressure with cleaning solution on siding, from Highway 25B to West Pine Street. - ### Lake homes, rentals, and cabins Eden Isle has homes, condos, and townhomes, and cabins sit along the Little Red River. The census counts 8% of Heber Springs housing as seasonal, so a remote estimate helps when you’re out of town. - ### Houses in town Half the homes in Heber Springs date from 1979 or earlier, and many are brick or brick and vinyl. We wash the siding and trim, clean the roof, and wash the driveway on one call. ## Before and after: a concrete walk and vinyl siding Drag across the walk photo, or use the arrow keys. After Before Aggregate concrete walk to a house, dark with moss before and clean reddish-tan after. [Driveway and concrete cleaning](https://501softwashing.com/driveway-concrete-cleaning/) Cream vinyl siding corner, clean on the left and dirty on the right. [House washing](https://501softwashing.com/house-washing/) ## An office in Heber Springs, washed before a Monday meeting [5.0 on Google](https://search.google.com/local/reviews?placeid=ChIJG2hyYxML0ocRSrQf_cboJ6s) “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!” Merry PopeOffice in Heber Springs, on 501 Soft Washing, October 2023 The owner replied: “We’re glad we were able to get your place shined up in time! Thank you for the review!” “We have a rental home in Quitman that was in such bad shape we thought about getting it painted. They got it cleaned so well we actually are going to hold of on painting for a couple more years. Turns out they do painting too!” Orion QQQRental home in Quitman, on 501 Pressure Washing, our sister company “My deck was damaged by another so called reputable company in the area. They fixed it. What an expensive lesson. At least my deck looks almost new now!” Steven JamindarDeck, on 501 Soft Washing “Friendly company and quick to respond to calls.” Ramakant PsndeyOn 501 Soft Washing “On-time and did what I asked. Many thanks!” Alex SaucedoOn 501 Soft Washing [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) ## Free remote estimates in Heber Springs, and the work is guaranteed 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. [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) ## Nearby towns we work in - [ClintonVan Buren County seat](https://501softwashing.com/clinton-ar/) - [Fairfield BayWhere we’re based](https://501softwashing.com/) - [Greers FerryCleburne County](https://501softwashing.com/greers-ferry-ar/) - [Mountain ViewStone County seat](https://501softwashing.com/mountain-view-ar/) - [ShirleyVan Buren County](#estimates) We also work across Van Buren, Stone, Searcy, Cleburne, and Faulkner counties. ## [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) Call for a free remote estimate on your Heber Springs shop, office, or home. [Call 501 Soft Washing](tel:+15015508465) --- # Pressure & Soft Washing in Mountain View, AR 501 Soft Washing cleans cabins, rentals, homes, shops, and churches in Mountain View, and the same call covers staining, painting, and home repairs. [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) Free remote estimates Insured. The work is guaranteed. [5.0 on Google](https://search.google.com/local/reviews?placeid=ChIJG2hyYxML0ocRSrQf_cboJ6s) ## What we clean in Mountain View 501 Soft Washing, based in Fairfield Bay, washes houses, roofs, decks, driveways, and storefronts for homes and businesses in Mountain View and around Greers Ferry Lake. Estimates are free, and Mountain View is 32.4 miles by road from Fairfield Bay. [### Soft Washing Low pressure and cleaning solution for the siding and roofs that stay damp under the trees. See soft washing](https://501softwashing.com/soft-washing/) [### House Washing Green streaks, mildew, and dirt come off homes in the hills, rentals, and mobile homes. See house washing](https://501softwashing.com/house-washing/) [### Roof Cleaning Black streaks and algae cleaned off shingle and metal roofs under shade trees. See roof cleaning](https://501softwashing.com/roof-cleaning/) [### Deck & Fence Cleaning Gray boards and green algae washed off cabin decks, steps, and fences. See deck and fence cleaning](https://501softwashing.com/deck-fence-cleaning/) [### Pressure Washing Pressure for walks, patios, and other hard surfaces at shops, churches, and homes. See pressure washing](https://501softwashing.com/pressure-washing/) [### Driveway & Concrete Cleaning Driveways, sidewalks, and cabin walkways washed back to clean concrete. See driveway and concrete cleaning](https://501softwashing.com/driveway-concrete-cleaning/) ### Homes and businesses both Residential and commercial are the same call, from a cabin on a hillside to a shop near the square. ### The same call also covers - [Deck and fence staining and sealing](https://501softwashing.com/deck-fence-staining-sealing/) - [Window cleaning](https://501softwashing.com/window-cleaning/) - [Interior and exterior painting](https://501softwashing.com/painting/) - [Home repairs and handyman work](https://501softwashing.com/handyman-services/) ## Mountain View questions ### Do you come to Mountain View, and what does an estimate cost? Yes, and remote estimates are free. 501 Soft Washing works in Mountain View and across Stone County from Fairfield Bay, 32.4 miles by road. Farther out, we prefer remote, or you can pay $100 for an in-person estimate, deducted from your quote if you accept the job. ### What is considered a soft wash? Low pressure with cleaning solution. 501 Soft Washing soft washes siding and roofs, and uses pressure on concrete and other hard surfaces. ### When should you not power wash your house? Don’t power wash roof shingles or go hard on wood. The [Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association](https://www.asphaltroofing.org/algae-discoloration-of-roofs/) says not to use a power washer on roof algae, and too much pressure can etch wood. 501 Soft Washing uses low pressure and cleaning solution on roofs and siding. ### How often does a house or cabin need washing? Some customers call every year. Reviews on 501 Pressure Washing, our sister company, mention a yearly wash. Shaded lots stay damp longer, so ask 501 Soft Washing about your place on a free remote estimate. ### Do you wash rental cabins, shops, and churches? Yes, all of them. 501 Soft Washing cleans everything, residential and commercial, and it’s insured, with the work guaranteed. A cabin, a storefront, and a church all start with a free remote estimate. ### Can you clean stone and cedar buildings? Yes. 501 Soft Washing cleans everything outside, and a stone foundation wall covered in moss and algae is among its job photos. Tell us what your walls are made of when you call for your free remote estimate. Moss and algae on a stone foundation wall, before washing. ## What shade and rain do to stone, cedar, and siding in Mountain View Mountain View gets 51.88 inches of rain a year, on about 92 days, by NOAA’s 1991-2020 normals. [This Old House](https://www.thisoldhouse.com/roofing/how-to-get-algae-off-roof) says siding under big trees stays damp longer, and algae does best on shaded or north-facing slopes in warm, humid summers. A [University of Arkansas publication](https://digitalcollections.uark.edu/digital/api/collection/p17212coll4/id/457/download) says mildew thrives at 75 to 90 degrees in damp places sheltered from sun and moving air. On a wooded lot, that means the walls, roofs, and decks that never get full sun. Native stone and cedar are the local building materials. The Ozark Folk Center alone has nearly 50 buildings of them, and cabin listings here describe local rock, cedar logs, and native stone. Stone walls grow moss in that shade. Too much pressure can etch wood, so cedar siding doesn’t get washed like a concrete walk. 501 Soft Washing uses low pressure and cleaning solution on siding and roofs, and pressure on concrete. “My deck was damaged by another so called reputable company in the area. They fixed it. What an expensive lesson. At least my deck looks almost new now!” Steven JamindarDeck, on 501 Soft Washing ## Cabins, rentals, shops, and churches in Mountain View Vrbo lists over a hundred cabin rentals in Mountain View, and rental listings show self check-in and an 11 AM checkout. A cabin’s walls, roof, deck, and walkway are the first things a guest sees. Washing the outside needs nobody inside, so tell us your booking dates when you call. “We have a rental home in Quitman that was in such bad shape we thought about getting it painted. They got it cleaned so well we actually are going to hold of on painting for a couple more years. Turns out they do painting too!” Orion QQQRental home in Quitman, on 501 Pressure Washing, our sister company ### Shops and restaurants on the square Arkansas Heritage describes the square as a “unified streetscape of stone vernacular structures.” 501 Soft Washing cleans storefronts and the concrete in front of them. ### Churches Church buildings get the same washing as any other: siding, roofs, walks, and steps. A pastor or trustee can call for a free remote estimate. ### Homes in the hills The median home in Mountain View was built in 1984, by census figures, and about one in ten is a mobile home. Across Stone County, it’s about one in four. We wash all of them. ## Real jobs on siding, roofs, and decks Drag across the photo, or use the arrow keys. After Before Tan vinyl siding corner, green algae before, clean after. [House washing](https://501softwashing.com/house-washing/) Deck boards after washing, clean golden wood. [Deck and fence cleaning](https://501softwashing.com/deck-fence-cleaning/) Tan metal roof after cleaning, in dappled shade. [Roof cleaning](https://501softwashing.com/roof-cleaning/) ## Estimates and the guarantee Mountain View is a long drive from Fairfield Bay, so a remote estimate is the natural first step. Call, and we’ll estimate it remotely for free. Insured. The work is guaranteed. The owner of 501 Soft Washing shows up and does the job. 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. Two-level gray deck with stairs and railings on the back of a house. - ### 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 estimates, 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!” Merry PopeOffice in Heber Springs, on 501 Soft Washing “On-time and did what I asked. Many thanks!” Alex SaucedoOn 501 Soft Washing [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) ## Nearby towns we work in - [ClintonFree remote and in-person estimates](https://501softwashing.com/clinton-ar/) - [Fairfield BayFree remote and in-person estimates](https://501softwashing.com/) - [Greers FerryFree remote estimates](https://501softwashing.com/greers-ferry-ar/) - [Heber SpringsFree remote estimates](https://501softwashing.com/heber-springs-ar/) - [ShirleyFree remote and in-person estimates](#estimates) We also work across Van Buren, Stone, Searcy, Cleburne, and Faulkner counties. Everything 501 Soft Washing does is on the [home page](https://501softwashing.com/). ## [Call (501) 550-8465](tel:+15015508465) Free remote estimates for Mountain View homes and businesses. [Call 501 Soft Washing](tel:+15015508465) ---