Softwash Machines for Sale in Shannon, MS

Softwashing vs Power Washing vs Pressure Washing Explained

Soft washing is distinct from pressure washing because of the pressure of the water used for washing.

Soft washing is a low-pressure form of washing using a high GPM to PSI ratio. Soft washing is typically done on surfaces that could be damaged by high PSI, such as wood, shingles, siding, and more.

Pressure washing utilizes high PSI, sometimes as high as 4000+ PSI. Pressure washing uses the mechanical energy of high-pressure water to remove dirt and grime from hard surfaces, such as concrete, sidewalks, and more.

Power washing is pressure washing that uses hot water to aid in the cleaning process. Certain situations require hot water to adequately clean the surface, such as oil, grease, and food residue.

 

Benefits of Soft Washing

Soft washing is a great method for cleaning more delicate surfaces. It relies on the use of bio-friendly chemicals to break down and kill algae, mold, and grime. While pressure washing can mechanically remove dirt, grime, mold, and algae, it doesn't stop the mold or algae from growing.  The chemicals used in soft washing will kill off mold and algae to prevent them from quickly growing back.

Cleaning Job	Soft Washing	Pressure/Power Washing
Asphalt Roofing	Ideal	Not Recommended
Decks	Ideal	Sometimes helpful, especially with composite
Siding	Ideal	Depends on siding material
Paint Prep	Often doesn't remove enough loose paint and chemicals can leave a residue	Ideal, unless the material is particularly delicate
Garage Floors	Limited effectiveness	Ideal
Sidewalks	Limited effectiveness	Ideal
Driveways	Limited effectiveness	Ideal
Food, Oil, Grease Removal	Limited effectiveness	Power Washing

 

Understanding GPM and PSI

GPM stands for gallons per minute and PSI stands for pounds per square inch.

GPM measures the amount of water flow. A higher GPM means more water, which allows for faster cleaning and rinsing.

PSI measures the pressure of the water stream. Higher PSI means higher pressure and more mechanical energy to assist with hard-to-remove dirt and grime.

 

Supplying Contractors with Custom Softwash Skids & Trailers

Call The Power Wash Store if your soft washing business needs machines, trailers, skids, equipment, or detergents to stay in the game. We supply commercial pressure washers for commercial and industrial businesses. Keep your shop clean and your customers happy with the best equipment in the business. Increase profitability with:

• More efficient soft wash equipment
• More effective biodegradable detergents/soaps
• Custom-built soft wash machines, skids, trailers

Custom Builds and Special-Order Softwash Rigs

Need a soft wash drop-in skid because your drivers can’t legally pull a full-size trailer? Need a trailer to hold bigger tanks, more machines or more hoses because you regularly wash apartment complexes or large businesses? Need a way to keep your chemicals perfectly proportioned? We can build whatever it is you need to keep your business profitable. We can even make it stainless steel or powder-coated so it lasts longer.

 

If we don’t have what you need on the website, chances are we have it in the store, can special order it for you, or can build it specific to your needs.