Soft washing is a professional exterior cleaning method designed to safely remove unwanted growths such as algae, lichen, moss, and mould from exterior surfaces. Instead of relying on the brute force of high-pressure jet washing. Soft washing uses a gentle, low-pressure approach combined with specialist cleaning solutions.
SC Gardening offers professional Soft Washing services for homes and businesses throughout Belfast, Lisburn and surrounding areas. Soft washing offers a safe, long-lasting solution to restore your property’s kerb appeal and protect your investment. This process not only cleans but also treats the surface, breaking down organic buildup at its root to prevent regrowth and keep your property looking fresher for longer.
What is the SC Gardening Soft Washing Process?
We’ll come out and assess your property and what you want done – To be blunt this means we’ll talk about dirt!
What most of us think of as “dirt” on our walls and paving etc is really a mix of organic growth – algae, lichen, moss, and mould. These lead to black, red, green or yellow staining. We’ll assess just how ingrained the dirt is and also its primary cause.
Once we know the state & composition of the “dirt”, we will either recommend a Long Action Treatment or an Instant Action Treatment.
Long Action Treatments work throughout the year to bring back your property to its former glory.
However, if your property has not been cleaned for several years “or” you want immediate results, then an Instant Action Treatment is recommended. We do also recommend following this up with an application of our Long Action Treatment to keep your surfaces good for a full 12 months and more.
The team will arrive and carry out the clean to the agreed quote price. We’ll also rinse of your paths, return any garden furniture and pots to their original positions and leave your property looking neat as well as clean.
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Soft Washing Near Me
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We provide power washing services in Lisburn & Castlereagh, Belfast, Co. Antrim and Co. Down.
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Soft Washing FAQ’s
Soft washing is a versatile and highly effective cleaning method suitable for almost all exterior surfaces around Belfast, Lisburn, and the surrounding areas. It’s ideal for both modern and traditional wall finishes, including K Rend, Weber, Monocouche, and STO renders.
The process can also safely restore tiled and slate roofs, tarmac driveways, patios, garden paths, tennis courts, UPVC cladding, wet-pour safety surfaces, concrete paving, and cobble-loc areas.
Even wooden fences, sheds, timber and composite decking can be treated with care using the soft washing technique — providing a thorough clean without damage to delicate materials.
We use several different chemicals depending on your requirements. However, these mainly boil down to 2 options – chemicals that act quickly (these are bleach based) and chemicals that work on the surface over time – these are biodegradable and less aggressive to the environment.
Instant Action Treatment – On the day results, clean walls, as if they were power washed.
Long Action Treatment – The time to see results is variable. Render cleaning can be apparent after a couple of hours, but it can take 4 months to see a big difference. That may seem like a long wait, but the key point is that the effect is a lasting one.
Most residential exterior cleaning jobs in Belfast, Lisburn, and nearby areas are completed within a few hours. Larger properties or heavily soiled exterior surfaces may take longer, but the majority of properties can be cleaned in one day.
You don’t have to be at home, but we will need access of course.
This depends on the size of your property and the level of exterior cleaning required. A full quote will be provided and your price and our assessment will be confirmed by email.
Power or jet washing relies on high pressure to blast away surface grime. This is fine for ground work but it can sometimes damage render, brickwork, or roofs if used directly on houses. Soft washing, on the other hand, uses low pressure and specialist treatments to clean and kill the organic growth at its roots — giving a deeper, longer-lasting exterior clean.
Yes. Soft washing uses low pressure and specialist cleaning solutions that are safe for your home, garden, pets, and plants when applied correctly.
Currently we are only offering spray on chemical roof cleaning services for single story properties. This means we are unable to scrape off moss etc. If you wish your roof chemically cleaned, we can advise about this at your quote.
Any time is suitable but winter is actually one of the best times to carry out soft washing in Northern Ireland. During the colder, damper months, algae, moss, and lichen thrive on roofs, walls, and patios. Treating these surfaces in winter helps stop growth before it becomes deeply rooted, making cleaning more effective and long-lasting. Soft washing doesn’t rely on high temperatures or strong sunlight, so it works brilliantly even on cool, overcast days. Plus, by tackling the problem now, your property will be looking clean, bright, and ready to impress come spring — without the seasonal rush for exterior cleaning services.
Results can last up-to 3 years, depending on surface type, weather exposure, and surrounding vegetation. Because soft washing treats the biological growth, it lasts much longer than a standard pressure wash. That said, a yearly “maintenance” treatment will keep your property looking at its best
Yes. The treatment kills spores and growth at their source, meaning surfaces stay cleaner for longer. Regular maintenance soft washes can also extend the life of your render, or roof.