Soft Washing Boston

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House in Dorchester pictured after a soft wash

Clean your siding without damage using mold-killing soft wash.

Not all surfaces can handle pressure washing. For delicate siding, painted wood, or older masonry, soft washing offers a safe and effective clean without stripping or damage.

Ryan Painting provides soft washing for houses, garages, fences, and trim across Jamaica Plain, Brookline, and Roxbury. We use eco-safe detergents to remove mildew, mold, and grime.

Wet surrounding landscape
Apply mold-killing detergent
Rinse with low-pressure stream
Optionally prep surface for painting

Soft Washing vs. Pressure Washing

Pressure washing uses high-force water (2,000-3,000 PSI) to blast away buildup - effective on concrete, brick, and stone, but too aggressive for painted siding, wood shingles, and stucco.

Soft washing uses low pressure (under 500 PSI) combined with biodegradable cleaning solutions that kill mold, mildew, and algae at the root. The result lasts longer because the organisms are killed rather than just knocked off the surface.
When to choose soft washing:
Painted wood or vinyl siding
Cedar shingles
Stucco and EIFS
Older homes with fragile surfaces
Pre-paint prep (we often soft wash before exterior painting)
When to choose pressure washing:
Concrete driveways and walkways
Brick and stone patios
Composite decking (with appropriate PSI)
Not sure which your home needs? We'll assess during the free estimate and recommend the right approach.