In simple terms, soft washing is less likely to damage property. Homeowners are becoming more aware of the damage pressure washers and untrained operators can do to there home, damaging render, roofs, brick and stonework as well as damaging pointing on patios to give a few examples. Using soft washing equipment, chemicals are applied using no more pressure than a garden hose. These chemicals are then brushed in to the target surface and then washed off using once again no more pressure than a garden hose.

 The skill is having the soft washing training to know how to use the correct chemicals in the correct ratios on the correct surface. That's why it is important to use a trained soft washing operator and not someone who happens to have a pressure washer.