Soft Washing

We provide professional commercial soft washing in Peterborough and surrounding areas for offices, retail premises, industrial units and managed commercial properties.

Soft washing is a specialist exterior cleaning method used to safely remove algae, mould, lichen and organic staining from sensitive building surfaces without the use of high pressure.

Unlike traditional pressure washing, soft washing treats contamination at its source using professional-grade cleaning solutions applied at controlled low pressure. This approach allows surfaces to be cleaned thoroughly while helping protect coatings, sealants and structural materials.

Commercial soft washing is particularly suited to render, cladding and other exterior finishes where maintaining surface integrity is essential.

Specialist Biological Treatment

Soft washing targets algae, mould and lichen at source using controlled treatment solutions rather than relying on water pressure alone.

Low-Pressure Application

Designed for sensitive commercial surfaces where high-pressure cleaning may be unsuitable, helping reduce the risk of surface damage.

Suitable Across Multiple Exterior Surfaces

Soft washing can be used on render, cladding, masonry and coated panels where biological growth is present.

Controlled Chemical Application

Treatment solutions are applied at appropriate dilution rates following surface assessment to ensure effective cleaning without unnecessary oversaturation.

Reduced Risk to Coatings & Finishes

By avoiding aggressive pressure, soft washing helps protect protective coatings, sealants and surface integrity.

Fully Insured & VAT Registered

Fully insured and VAT registered, with VAT invoices provided for all commercial soft washing works.

What is commercial soft washing?

Commercial soft washing is a low-pressure exterior cleaning method that uses specialist treatment solutions to remove algae, mould, lichen and biological staining from building surfaces without relying on high water pressure.

How is soft washing different from pressure washing?

Pressure washing uses high water pressure to remove dirt from hard surfaces. Soft washing uses controlled low pressure combined with targeted treatment solutions, making it more suitable for sensitive finishes such as render, cladding and coated panels.

Are the chemicals used in soft washing safe?

We use professional-grade cleaning solutions designed specifically for exterior surface treatment. Products are applied at controlled dilution rates following a surface assessment to ensure effective cleaning while protecting surrounding areas.

Where required, we take steps to protect nearby landscaping, glazing and drainage points during application. Safety data information can be provided upon request for commercial compliance purposes.

When should soft washing be used?

Soft washing is recommended where biological growth is present or where surfaces are delicate and unsuitable for high-pressure cleaning. It is commonly used on commercial render, cladding and masonry.

Is soft washing safe for commercial buildings?

Yes. When carried out correctly, soft washing is designed for sensitive exterior surfaces and helps reduce the risk of surface damage compared to high-pressure methods.

Does soft washing stop algae from coming back?

Soft washing treatments target biological growth at source, which can help slow regrowth compared to water-only cleaning. Ongoing maintenance may still be required depending on environmental conditions.

Do you provide commercial soft washing in Peterborough?

Yes. We provide commercial soft washing in Peterborough and surrounding areas for offices, retail premises, industrial units and managed commercial properties.