Soft washing cleans the outside of your home using low-pressure water and a biodegradable cleaning solution, instead of blasting the surface with high-pressure water. It’s the safer option for render, weatherboard, painted walls and Colorbond cladding, and it works well against the mould and algae that build up on Melbourne homes over winter.
What Is Soft Washing?
Soft washing isn’t just pressure washing turned down low. A few things set it apart:
- The cleaning solution does most of the work, breaking down mould, algae and grime at the surface
- A gentle rinse then washes the residue away, with no risk of stripping paint or cracking render
- It kills the spores that cause regrowth, so the surface stays cleaner for longer than a straight pressure rinse
Why Melbourne Homes Need It?
Melbourne’s weather is tough on exterior walls. Cool, damp winters and shaded, tree-lined streets give mould and algae exactly what they need to spread, especially on the south side of a house or anywhere that doesn’t get much direct sun. Render homes in particular can pick up green and black staining within a year or two if they’re never cleaned.
It’s not just cosmetic either. Left long enough, that buildup can hold moisture against the surface and start to affect the paint or render underneath. A soft wash brings the house back to its original colour and helps protect the surface going forward, which matters whether you’re maintaining your home or getting it ready to sell.
Surfaces We Soft Wash
We soft wash:
- Render
- Weatherboard
- Brick
- Painted surfaces
- Fascias and eaves
- Colorbond cladding
If your roof tiles have moss or lichen on them, that’s handled separately under our Roof Cleaning service, since it’s a different surface and needs a different method. We’ll always assess which one your job needs before starting.
Our Soft Washing Process
- Inspect — check the surface type and how bad the buildup is.
- Apply solution — apply a soft wash solution and let it sit for a few minutes to break down mould, algae and grime.
- Rinse — rinse the whole surface at low pressure, working section by section.
- Protective treatment (optional) — for heavy growth, apply a treatment that slows regrowth, so the clean lasts longer between visits.
Soft Washing vs Pressure Washing
Soft Washing | Pressure Washing | |
Method | Low pressure + cleaning solution | High-pressure water only |
Best for | Render, weatherboard, painted walls, Colorbond | Concrete driveways, paving, hard surfaces |
Risk to surface | Low | Can crack, chip or force water behind cladding |
How long the clean lasts | Longer, since it kills mould/algae spores | Shorter, since spores aren’t killed |
We use both methods depending on what the job needs, and we’ll tell you which one applies before we start.
House Soft Washing - Benefits
- Leaves your home’s exterior clean without putting the surface at risk
- Kills mould and algae at the root, so the clean holds up longer than a quick pressure rinse
- Safe for older homes, heritage properties, and delicate render or original paintwork
- One of the simplest ways to lift street appeal, whether for everyday enjoyment or ahead of a sale or rental inspection
Areas We Service
We provide house soft washing across Melbourne, including Glen Waverley and Boronia. If you’re in one of these areas, check out our dedicated pages for Pressure Washing Glen Waverley and Pressure Cleaning Boronia for more on what we offer locally.
Ready for a Cleaner Exterior?
Get a free quote for house soft washing anywhere in Melbourne. Call +61 401142510 or request a quote online and we’ll get back to you fast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most Melbourne homes benefit from a soft wash every 1–2 years, though shaded or heavily treed properties may need it more often.
Yes. It’s actually the recommended method for painted weatherboard, since high pressure can strip or damage the paint.
Cost depends on the size of your home, the surface type, and how much buildup there is. Get in touch for a free, no-obligation quote.
Soft washing removes existing mould and kills the spores causing it, which slows down regrowth significantly. Mould can return over time, especially in shaded areas, so periodic cleaning keeps it under control.
Roof tiles are cleaned using our dedicated roof cleaning service, which uses a method suited to tile and Colorbond roofing specifically.