Common Softwash Questions – How will you protect my plants?
When it comes to cleaning the exterior of your home or business, soft washing is a great option. It uses low-pressure water and specialized cleaning solutions to effectively remove dirt, grime, and other organic materials from surfaces without causing damage. However, it’s important to take extra precautions when cleaning around plants and landscaping to ensure their health and longevity. At Skyline Softwash we utilize the Three D’s – Divert, Dilute, and Decontaminate. They are the key techniques used to protect your plants during a soft washing job. Let’s take a closer look at each of them.
Divert
- To protect your plants, we use various tools and materials to divert any cleaning solution or runoff away from them. Tyvek, plastic bags, tape, buckets, and downspout extenders are just a few examples of what we might use. By using these tools, we can keep the cleaning solution from coming into contact with your delicate plants and landscaping.
Dilute
- Even with proper diversion techniques, some cleaning solution may still come into contact with your plants. That’s why we heavily hydrate them with water during the cleaning process. By doing this, we dilute any cleaning solution that may have come into contact with the plants, minimizing any potential damage.
Decontaminate
- After we finish cleaning, we do a final rinse of all your plants and vegetation around the areas that we cleaned. Our Plant Wash solution is specifically designed to neutralize any cleaning agents that may have come into contact with your plants during the cleaning process. This step ensures that your plants are not only protected during the cleaning process, but also after the job is complete.
Conclusion
It’s important to note that not all soft washing companies take the same precautions to protect your plants. It’s important to choose a company that has experience and expertise in soft washing, and that takes the necessary steps to protect your plants and landscaping. Skyline Softwash is part of Softwash Systems, the worlds leading training and equipment source in the softwash industry. Learn more here. In conclusion, soft washing is a great way to clean the exterior of your home or business without causing damage. However, it’s important to take extra precautions when cleaning around plants and landscaping. The Three D’s – Divert, Dilute, and Decontaminate – are the key techniques used to protect your plants during a soft washing job. By choosing a company that takes these steps, you can have peace of mind knowing that your plants and landscaping are protected.
