Today there is a wide range of building materials, textures and finishes available to choose from and many of these require a more delicate approach when it comes to cleaning. A popular cleaning method when it comes to the removal of mould, dirt and grime from exterior surfaces, such as roofs, walls, fences, paths and driveways, is pressure washing. Pressure washing can be an effective method in many situations, however, it can cause serious damage to certain materials and surfaces. For example, it can remove paint and chip tiles. This is where soft washing comes in.

Soft washing is a ‘low pressure,’ alternative cleaning method that involves the application of a specially formulated cleaning solution which is later washed off with a regular hose after having time to activate and effectively attack the grime and mould on your outdoor surfaces. Our soft wash solution is also effective in the removal of algae, droppings, tannins, dirt and lichen.

We recommend soft washing for the following areas:

• Metal, tile and terracotta roof systems,
• Canvas awnings and shade sails,
• Timber weatherboard, siding and older fragile paint systems,
• Modern architectural moulding and facades, and
• Areas affected by mould and algae.

Our technicians are trained and experienced in soft washing and make sure to consider things like foliage protection, pets, water containment and run-off.

If you’d like to know more please feel free to email us at cairns@guttervac.com.au or call us on 0424 624 461.

Do you have a problem with mould, dirt and grime covering your surfaces such as your roof, driveway, walls or paths? This can not only look awful but be dangerous, with surfaces becoming slippery to walk on and mould having negative effects on your health. Mould is a huge issue in far North Queensland due to the humidity and surfaces remaining damp for long periods of time.

Here at Gutter-Vac Cairns we can rectify this problem and have your home looking lovely and clean again by pressure washing the grime away. We can also use our soft washing chemicals to remove mould and slow its return.

If using chemicals or if the surface was covered in other contaminants such as oil, then we can also use our Gutter-Vac machine to capture the contaminated water and take it away for safe disposal. This prevents any harmful substances from flowing into natural water systems and harming the environment.

Did you know we don’t just service the Cairns city area. We go right down the coast to Tully Heads, and up to Cape Tribulation. We also go inland to places like Minnamoolka, Ravenshoe, Malanda, Herberton, Mareeba, Dimbulah and much more.

Did you know we provide a full roof and gutter report upon the completion of the work we carry out. This means that you can have complete peace of mind that we’re completing the work to the best possible standards. Whilst on your roof carrying out the requested work, we also conduct a complimentary roof and gutter inspection so that we can make you aware of any issues such as rusting gutters, cracked tiles or damaged solar panels.

All of our roof and gutter reports include before and after pictures of the work we have completed, along with pictures of any other issues we find and suggestions on how those issues may be rectified. We can then provide a free quote if these are issues that we can take care of for you.