Guide
Soft wash vs pressure wash: which does your house need?
Render and paint need soft wash. Brick, concrete and driveways take pressure.
When you need soft wash
Render, acrylic-coated walls, painted weatherboard and older paint need a gentler low-pressure clean.
Coastal homes in Merewether, Bar Beach and Belmont build salt film and green mould on sheltered south-facing walls.
If tide marks are already showing, a gentler clean is usually the fix.
When pressure washing is right
Brick, concrete, driveways, paths and steel surfaces handle higher pressure.
Commercial shopfronts, car parks and bin areas suit pressure washing.
Many jobs use both: gentle on painted walls, stronger on driveways and paths.
How to decide before you book
Send photos of the walls, driveway or problem spots. We will tell you which clean suits.
Paint age matters. Tell us about recent repaints or fragile areas.
See our soft washing and house washing service pages for what is included and typical pricing, or book a quote online.
Common questions
- Can pressure washing damage render?
- Yes, if the pressure is too high. That is why render gets soft wash, not a standard pressure washer on full bore.
- How is soft washing priced?
- It depends on wall area, height and staining. It takes more care than a hard-surface rinse, and we confirm the price before booking.
- How long does soft wash last compared to pressure rinse?
- A treated gentle clean keeps mould off longer than a plain rinse because it deals with the growth, not just surface dirt. Coastal homes may still need a wash every 12–18 months.