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Soft Washing VS Pressure Washing 

Knowing the difference between soft washing vs pressure washing is fundamental to using the  right service to complete the project you are trying to achieve. 

What is pressure washing? 

Pressure washing, as its name implies is the channeling of a water supply through a high-pressure pump to force water out of a hose and nozzle at extremely high speed. It is most often used to forcibly clean hard surfaces of debris and stains when other cleaning methods fall short. 

What is soft washing? 

Soft washing is the process of using a particularly blended chemical mixture of sodium  hypochlorite (bleach), water, and a surfactant pumped with low-pressure water through a hose and nozzle. Soft washing is more often used in cleaning shingle roofs and glass windows that may be treated because damages to those surfaces are far less likely to occur than by pressure or power washing. 

When trying to determine whether soft washing vs pressure washing is the right approach to  completing your project, speaking to us at Ecolink will help you make an informed decision. 

Generally, pressure washing does not use chemicals to aid in the cleaning process whereas  soft washing uses the benefits of chemicals to apply the power to effectively clean surfaces. 

  • Bulk Supply –  Ecolink offers bulk sizing for all our chemical products. This includes 5- gallon buckets and 55-gallon drums to accommodate facilities of differing sizes and encourage price saving for ordering in bulk quantities
  • Knowledge and Experience – What is the difference between soft washing vs pressure washing? What chemical should you be using in your soft washing applications? Let the experts help! Ecolink has been a trusted name in industrial chemical supply for over 30 years and our knowledgeable team of chemists are more than capable of answering all your questions and providing you with the best chemical solutions for your needs.   
  • High Quality –  You can trust that the chemicals you receive from Ecolink are high quality, stable, and safe to handle with proper use.
  • Eco-Friendly – In addition to being a reliable bulk supplier of traditional industrial chemicals, Ecolink also offers a wide variety of green chemicals alternatives, in an effort to reduce the carbon footprint of the chemical industry. If you are interested in making your practice more gree, Ecolink can help. 

Want To Learn More About Soft Washing VS Pressure Washing?

If you are in need of soft wash solutions or need help finding the best industrial chemicals for your applications, Contact Ecolink here and learn about the right chemicals for your needs.

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