Soft-Washing,
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Before
AfterPressure Washing Blasts Water. We Dissolve The Problem.
Most cleaning companies arrive with a wand and 3,000 PSI and hope the water does the work. It does not. Water peels paint, etches caulking, and drives the mildew you came to remove deeper into the substrate — where it returns in ninety days, greener than before.
Soft-washing is a different discipline entirely. A low-pressure, manufacturer-aligned chemistry — built around EPA Safer Choice-certified cleaning chemistry wherever the application allows — dissolves organic growth at the root, draws the stain out of the pores of your siding, and rinses cleanly away. The surface is not bruised. The landscaping is not scorched. The paint is not lifted.
Done right, the result holds two to three times longer than any pressure wash. Done here, it is the only way we touch a luxury home.
See Our Process →Three Approaches, One Right Answer.
The commodity market sells cleaning by the pound of water pressure. We sell it by the result that still looks correct two summers from now.
Pressure Wash
High-pressure water — 2,500 to 3,500 PSI — blasted at the surface. Removes what is visible, pushes the rest deeper, and lifts paint, caulking, and screens along the way.
Soft Wash
Low-pressure application of a biocide blend that kills algae and mildew on contact. Better — but only as good as the chemistry, the dwell time, and the rinse that follow.
FCPE Soft-Wash
Manufacturer-aligned chemistry, calibrated to the substrate of your specific home. Landscape masking, controlled dwell, and a directional low-volume rinse. The stain leaves. The finish stays.
Five Steps. Nothing Skipped.
The difference between a good wash and a Gold Standard wash is the discipline of the steps that happen before the chemistry ever touches the wall.
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Property Walk
Your lead technician walks the home with you. We identify substrate types — Hardie, vinyl, stucco, painted wood — mark caulking in need of attention, and photograph the high-growth zones. Nothing begins until you and our lead agree on what is being cleaned and what is being protected.
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Landscape & Screen Masking
Plant beds are pre-saturated with fresh water. Screen enclosures and pool cages are draped. Ornamental plantings near the foundation are tarped or pre-hydrated. The home is readied for chemistry before chemistry is mixed — not after.
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Chemistry Application
Our manufacturer-aligned blend — sodium hypochlorite balanced to the substrate, buffered with a biodegradable surfactant — is applied through a soft-wash pump at less than 60 PSI. Less pressure than a garden hose. More dwell than any pressure rinse can deliver.
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Controlled Dwell
The chemistry works in place for eight to twelve minutes — the window during which mold, mildew, algae, and lichen are killed at the cellular level. We watch the wall, not the clock. When the stain releases, we rinse. Not before.
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Directional Low-Volume Rinse
A high-volume, low-pressure rinse from top to bottom carries the dissolved growth cleanly off the surface and away from the foundation. No scarring. No paint lift. No overspray on glass or stone. The home is walked with you one last time before the trucks roll.
Calibrated To Every Substrate On Your Envelope.
The chemistry changes. The approach changes. The pressure changes. What does not change is the standard. Below are the surfaces our exterior lead walks with you on every estimate.
A Day Handled, Not A Day Endured.
We arrive uniformed, insured, and briefed on your home. A typical 3,000 square-foot residence takes two to four hours, start to walk-through. Your landscaping is covered. Your drive is blocked to protect arriving guests. Your home is left quieter than we found it.
- Arrival Uniformed crew, marked vehicle, lead technician introduces the team and walks the property with you.
- Setup Landscape pre-hydration, screen draping, drive coned to block delivery or guest traffic during work.
- Window 2–4 hours for a typical 3,000 sqft home. Larger estates scheduled as half-day or full-day engagements.
- Walk-Through Final walk with you before departure. If a surface reads anything less than correct, we stay until it does.
Recent Envelopes, Restored.
Begin Your Wash Proposal.
Tell us about your home. We will walk the property, calibrate the chemistry, and bracket the cost transparently.
Request Your Wash Quote →Real Work · Real Photo
LOW-PRESSURE. CHEMISTRY-LED. NEVER A REPAINT.
Every softwash job is photographed mid-process and after — what you see here is what your home will look like.
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Questions & Answers
Is soft washing safe for painted siding and shingles? +
Yes. Soft washing uses low pressure — typically under 500 PSI — paired with a shingle-safe chemistry mix. It kills mildew and algae at the root without stripping paint, loosening caulk, or lifting shingles the way high-pressure washing does.
How often should I soft wash my Northeast Florida home? +
Most homes in Northeast Florida benefit from a full soft wash every 12 to 18 months. Coastal properties, homes under heavy tree cover, and shaded north-facing walls often need it annually to stay ahead of algae and mildew.
What is the difference between soft washing and pressure washing? +
Pressure washing uses high water pressure to blast surfaces clean, which is right for concrete and pavers. Soft washing uses low pressure plus specialized cleaning solutions, which is right for siding, stucco, shingles, and painted surfaces. Using the wrong one can cause real damage.
Will soft washing kill the algae, mold, and mildew permanently? +
Soft washing kills the organisms at the root, not just the surface stain. You get a clean exterior that stays clean far longer than a simple rinse, though regrowth timing depends on sun exposure, tree cover, and humidity.
Is soft washing safe for my plants, pets, and lawn? +
Yes, when performed correctly. We pre-wet landscaping, rinse continuously during application, and use biodegradable detergents neutralized on contact. Our crew is trained on plant and pet safety protocols on every job.
Do you soft wash commercial buildings? +
Yes. We soft wash HOA clubhouses, office exteriors, medical buildings, retail storefronts, and multi-family properties across St. Johns, Duval, and Nassau counties. Ask about our commercial maintenance plans.
What does FCPE soft washing cost? +
Pricing depends on home size, stories, siding type, and level of organic growth. Call (904) 466-1622 or email info@firstcoastpropertyexperts.com with your address for a fast quote.