Olson Landscaping & Pro Wash LLC
The soft wash process

How soft washing safely cleans your roof

No blasting. No damage. Just a proven, low-pressure method that kills moss and algae at the root — and keeps your roof cleaner, longer.

If you've ever seen someone blast a roof with a pressure washer, you've seen the wrong way to clean it. High pressure tears the protective granules off your shingles, forces water under them, and can take years off your roof's life. Soft washing is the opposite — and it's what roofing manufacturers actually recommend.

Soft washing = low pressure + a professional cleaning solution. Instead of blasting the surface, we apply a solution that kills the moss, algae, and black-streak organisms at the root. The growth dies, releases its grip, and washes away — no force needed.

Our process, step by step

Here's exactly what happens when we clean your roof.

1. Inspect & protect

We look over your roof and surroundings first, then pre-soak nearby plants, beds, and landscaping with fresh water so they're protected before we begin.

2. Apply the soft-wash solution

Using low pressure — no blasting — we evenly apply a professional cleaning solution that targets moss, algae, mildew, and the black-streak organism (gloeocapsa) that stains Northwest roofs.

3. Let the solution do the work

The solution kills the growth at the root. This is the part that matters — because it's killed, not just rinsed off the surface, it doesn't grow right back like it does with a quick pressure rinse.

4. Neutralize, rinse & clean up

We apply a plant-safe neutralizer to protect your landscaping, rinse the surrounding areas, flush gutters and downspouts, and rinse your plants again so nothing is left behind. We treat your property like it's our own.

5. Your roof keeps clearing

Over the following days and weeks, rain and sun weather away the dead moss and algae — so your roof actually keeps looking better after we leave.

Soft wash vs. pressure washing your roof

Why we never blast a roof with high pressure.

Soft Washing

  • Low pressure — safe for shingles
  • Kills moss & algae at the root
  • Stays cleaner far longer
  • Recommended by roofing manufacturers

High-Pressure Washing

  • Strips protective granules
  • Forces water under shingles
  • Only rinses the surface — regrows fast
  • Can shorten your roof's life & void warranties

Common questions

Will it damage my roof?

No. Soft washing uses low pressure — nothing like a pressure washer. It's gentle on your shingles and is the method roofing manufacturers recommend for cleaning.

Is it safe for my plants and landscaping?

Yes. We pre-soak your plants and beds with fresh water before we start, apply a plant-safe neutralizer to protect them, rinse them again after, and flush your gutters and downspouts — so your landscaping is protected throughout.

How long do the results last?

Much longer than a surface rinse. Because we kill the moss and algae at the root instead of just washing it off, your roof stays clean far longer before anything grows back.

Do you clean more than roofs?

Yes — we also do house washing and driveway & patio cleaning. One local crew for your whole exterior.

Ready to see your roof cleaned the right way?

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