What Does “Soft Washing” Mean?

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Alright, alright. So there’s pressure washing and power washing, and now you’re finding out there’s another term—soft washing. How do you keep all of these straight? And what does “soft washing” even mean? Well, let’s clear up the confusion right now.

Seriously. What’s the difference?

You probably already understand the difference between pressure washing and power washing. So where does soft washing fit in? To review, pressure washing and power washing are pretty similar. Pressure washing uses a lot of pressure, and power washing does the same, but uses really, really hot water. Soft washing is basically just another variation. Soft washing typically only requires cold water, but soft hot pressure washing can also be requested. 

While pressure washing and power washing work great for a lot of surfaces, they don’t work great for all surfaces. Some surfaces just can’t take all the pressure and need a little more TLC. So, soft washing still uses water to clean these surfaces, but with less pressure. 

Does soft washing still clean my home?

The selling point of pressure washing and power washing is that the high pressure helps get all the dirt off of your building, driveway, etc. So what happens if you take away some of that pressure? Does it still get the job done?

Even with less pressure, soft washing still gives surfaces a great clean. It can get rid of anything on the exterior of your home or business, including algae and mildew. The process is ideal for protecting surfaces that can’t handle the pressure.

Can I soft wash it myself?

Technically, you can soft wash on your own. You can find all kinds of articles and videos online about it. But, we don’t like to deal with technicalities. We like to deal with safety.

Oftentimes when we talk about surfaces suitable for this service, we’re referring to the exterior of some buildings and roofs. Cleaning these surfaces often involves a ladder. Plus, even though you’re dealing with less pressure, you’re still dealing with pressurized water. If you’re not a trained professional, it’s not necessarily the safest situation to put yourself in. Just one slip and you could be in a lot of danger.

But isn’t it dangerous for you, too?

All of these services can all be dangerous. They often usually involve equipment and ladders. But, when you’re working with trained professionals, it’s less dangerous. We undergo the training necessary to perform these services safely, and we have access to better tools for the process than you can get at the big box store.

But accidents still happen. That’s why at ASF Clean Team, we have insurance for all of our employees. If an accident happens while we’re providing your service, we have it covered.
If you need residential soft washing or commercial soft washing services, let us know. We can even help you figure out which of these services is best for your surfaces. Contact us today.

How We Remove (And Prevent!) Graffiti from Storefronts

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We’ve all been there. You get to work early in the morning, ready to start your day, and there is graffiti all over your windows. Whether they’re obscenities or nice messages, graffiti is not the look you want for your business. But, you don’t have time to clean it before it’s time for your store to open, so you just have to leave it for the day and try to deal with it later. What if you could have kept the graffiti from damaging your actual building in the first place? Here’s how we remove (and prevent!) graffiti from storefronts.

Removing the Graffiti Quickly

If you’ve ever dealt with graffiti before, you know the key to removing it is to remove it quickly. Not only does it not look good for your business, but in the absolute worst case scenario, you could have to replace your windows due to the damage. We don’t want that to happen. When you call ASF Clean Team for graffiti removal, we will do our best to be there within 48 hours. This way, you don’t have to deal with it too long, and it shouldn’t cause irreversible damage to your storefront.

We will remove the graffiti by power washing your storefront. Power washing uses very hot water to clean the graffiti; there will be no chemicals used. This ensures that it’s safe for your windows, because chemicals really aren’t necessary, anyway. Power washing is an efficient way to remove the graffiti, so the job will be done much faster than if you try to do it yourself. Plus, we can help you prevent this issue in the future.

Stop the Damage Before It Happens

Okay, so we can’t stop people from actually spraying graffiti on your storefront. As much as we would love to, it’s just not possible. But, we can help stop the damage before it happens. In order to prevent graffiti, we install Avery Dennison® Universal Anti Graffiti Films. This is a clear film that goes on your windows to protect them from the paint; you won’t even notice it. If you unfortunately arrive to graffiti on your storefront, you can just easily clean it yourself with whatever cleaning supplies you have on hand. If you find scratches on the film, let us know, and we can replace it. This is much easier than power washing, or even replacing, your windows, and you can clean them a lot faster.

Get Ready to Prevent Graffiti Today

Now that you know how we remove (and prevent!) graffiti from storefronts, don’t wait to call ASF Clean Team for help. The longer you wait, the more likely you’ll find the dreaded graffiti on your store in the morning. Get ahead of it now and get in a bid to install anti-graffiti film on your storefront. That way, the next time you find graffiti, it’s not nearly as much of a pain. But if you do need help removing graffiti, give us a call, and we’ll be there as soon as we can.

Get a High-Quality Clean for your High Rise View

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Everything is starting to get back to normal and that includes returning to the office, if you haven’t already. After being stuck at home for what seems like forever, you just cannot wait to get back to office life and your amazing view. But, then you remember … no one has cleaned the office windows in who knows how long. And you’re in a high rise, so you can’t clean the outside yourself. You pay for that view and you deserve to enjoy it. We can help you get a high-quality clean for your high rise view.

Get a State of the Art Clean

At ASF Clean Team, we only use state of the art equipment to clean surfaces, including your windows. And, this may surprise you, but we only use very hot water to clean — no chemicals. We’ve found that 99% of the time very hot water is all that we need to truly clean, so why add harsh chemicals to the mix? 

How many times have you cleaned your windows with a rag or even a squeegee but still have residue left? Not anymore. Our equipment filters the water so when it gets to your windows, there is nothing left in the water to leave residue. It’ll leave your windows clean and sparkling, inside and out.

Whether you have something stuck to your window or just need the dust cleaned off, our team can handle the job. When we leave, your windows will look as good as new.

Get a Company You Can Trust

ASF Clean Team has been cleaning in the San Francisco area for nearly a decade now. Our expert clean team knows how to get the job done — and how to do it safely. We have insurance and an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, so you know you can trust our team.

In fact, our clients trust our team so much that they are not always present when we are cleaning! For commercial clients, we ask that you are present for the first cleaning to make sure everything is up to your standards. We’ll even take before and after photos so you can see the difference. Once we know what the best clean looks like for you, any cleanings after that you don’t have to be present, unless you need to let us into the office. We will just get the job done. And even if you’re not there, we’ll still take the pictures and send you reminders when we’re on the way, so you’re never surprised.

Get a Sparkling Finish

You’ll never look out a smudgy window again when you get a high-quality clean for your high rise view from ASF Clean Team. Contact us today for more information on commercial window cleaning, a service length estimate, and a free quote. We offer other cleaning, disinfection, and sanitizing services as well. We hope to hear from you soon so we can make your whole office look brand new for your fresh start!