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A heavily contaminated property in the village of St Bees on the West Coast of Cumbria transformed by softwashing.
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How to clean roughcast rendered wall contaminated with Trentepohlia algae, mould, bacteria and organic biofilm by softwashing.
One of the main advantages of a soft wash or as it's known softwashing is that it is applied at low pressure, which ensures that even delicate surfaces aren't damaged. This makes it the perfect cleaning method for those who want to maintain the look of their property without causing any harm to surface.
It's different to Pressure Washing or Jetwashing in that it utilises low pressure to apply chemicals and rinse with hot water.
Softwashing kills the living spores of algae, mould, bacteria and organic biofilm that cold water pressure washing cannot remove.
St. Bees is a coastal village located on the western coast of Cumbria, England. It sits near the Irish Sea and is part of the picturesque area known as the Cumbrian Coast. Here are some key points about St. Bees:
Location: St. Bees is situated about 5 miles south of Whitehaven and 4 miles north of Egremont.
St. Bees Head: One of the most prominent landmarks in the area is St. Bees Head, a dramatic red sandstone headland that forms part of the beautiful Cumbrian coastline. It is a popular spot for walking and birdwatching, offering stunning views across the sea.
St. Bees Priory: The village is home to St. Bees Priory, an ancient parish church with a rich history dating back to Norman times. The priory's architecture and stained glass windows are particularly noteworthy.
St. Bees School: St. Bees is known for its private school, St. Bees School, which was founded in 1583. The school has a long tradition and once only admitted boys, but it has undergone changes in recent years.
Coast to Coast Walk: St. Bees is the starting point of the famous Coast to Coast Walk, a long-distance hiking trail that crosses northern England and ends at Robin Hood's Bay on the east coast.
Softwashing is a cleaning method used to remove dirt, grime, algae, and other organic growth from exterior surfaces of buildings and other structures. Unlike traditional power washing or pressure washing, softwashing uses a low-pressure water stream and specialised cleaning solutions to gently clean the surface without causing damage.
Softwashing typically involves applying a cleaning solution to the surface being cleaned, allowing it to dwell for a short period of time, and then rinsing it off with a low-pressure water stream. The cleaning solution is specifically designed to break down and remove organic growth, such as algae, moss, and lichen, without harming the surface being cleaned.
Softwashing is often used on surfaces such as roofs, siding, decks, fences, and sidewalks. It is a more gentle and effective cleaning method than traditional power washing or pressure washing, and can help to extend the life of exterior surfaces by removing harmful organic growth that can cause damage over time.
Trentepohlia is a genus of filamentous algae that can grow on a variety of building exteriors. It is characterised by its reddish-orange colour, which is due to the presence of pigments called carotenoids.
Trentepohlia is commonly found in humid and shaded environments, and its growth can be influenced by factors such as temperature, moisture, and nutrient availability.
Trentepohlia is known to cause aesthetic damage to buildings by staining them with its characteristic orange colour.
Soft washing house render
Removing algae from exterior facades
Render cleaning

[@SoftWashGuy]

View the short's version here:
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[@destinationom]

WOW I could easily watch a LONGER VERSION of this!

[@jypexnettoyage]

Wow, amazing result

[@SoftWashGuy]

Thank you!

[@JC-jw2kw]

What a great video. Informative, straight to it with results 👌🏻
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[@SoftWashGuy]

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[@joerussuk]

Looked a tough job but what a fantastic transformation! Keep up the great work

[@SoftWashGuy]

Thank you!

[@jeremyminns5627]

Amazing,results would love to bolt on this service to my existing ones.

[@britishfish4133]

cracking job mate well impressed

[@SoftWashGuy]

Thanks

[@naebadyersel]

great job! what chemical did you use?

[@garypickersgill5677]

Fantastic result top job

[@SoftWashGuy]

Thanks 👌

[@grondheise]

Brilliant, can you tell me we’re did you get your breathing masks from please

[@SoftWashGuy]

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[@jtate333]

Hi great job, could you tell us how long this will stay clean for eg when will this have to be repeated and how long did it take to do? If possible would appreciate an approximate price, alas we don’t live anywhere near you but to have a rough idea would be great.

[@spitfiresoftwash8127]

👌 excellent results bud

[@SoftWashGuy]

Thanks 👍

[@spitfiresoftwash8127]

@@SoftWashGuy where’s your face mask from bud?

[@SoftWashGuy]

@@spitfiresoftwash8127it's a 3M Versaflo Powered Air Turbo TR-600

[@spitfiresoftwash8127]

@@SoftWashGuy thanks will take a look 👍🏻

[@Mrrantsalot]

How many liters of product did you use on this I'm new to.this doing a friend's house it's.detached house decent size really bad with red algae did test patch came up well but he only has 20ltrs of product 5ltrs to 20ltrs of water applying it by waterfed pole brush system unsure if 20ltrs will do whole house says 5ltrs does 150m²

[@garyohare4764]

what product did you use?

[@michaeltait6470]

What a transformation. What chemical did you use on this?

[@lahoucine]

Looks like bleacs (sodium hypochlorite)

[@johnclaveau]

I live in the states and I've never seen anyone soft wash a house like that I would love to know what products you are using

[@SoftWashGuy]

www.benzsoftwash.com

[@user-pv3ru6uv4g]

What do you apply as the treatment apart from water. Wednesday 22nd Nov 2023

[@purplerainsoftwash]

Sodium hypochlorite is the what he is using mixed with water

[@spotlesspressurecleaning1]

Hi where did you get your breathing set up from please

[@SoftWashGuy]

www.thesafetysupplycompany.co.uk/p/9536880/3m-versaflo-powered-air-turbo-tr-300-heavy-industry-ready-kit-3m-tr-300e-hik.html

[@jetreadyuk]

Please could you put up a link for the filters. ABEK?

[@chrism2966]

I wonder how long the whole process took ?

[@SoftWashGuy]

To do the whole house and garden walls was about 10 hours.

[@chrism2966]

WOW ! I would have thought a lot more, looking at the scale of things.
Well done.

[@SoftWashGuy]

Thanks

[@kreh1100]

Your process takes years off of a home ❤

[@SoftWashGuy]

Thank you

[@charlenaricks]

Wish your videos was longer and had no music Is love to see you do the entire job not sped up

[@SoftWashGuy]

Thanks, I'll try that on the next one.
I've recently filmed 5 jobs but once I started editing I decided the footage wasn't great so haven't published🙄