Soft house washing is the first and best method to ensure that the existing coating of paint will last longer. It is also the best way to prepare for refinishing or painting. If you soft house wash annually, you will extend the life of your paint by at least 3 years, and often a paint job can last 10 years. It is much less expensive to soft wash than to paint. Dirt, grime, mold and mildew can severely damage your buildings exterior and cause wood rot and premature fading. Regular soft house washing is the remedy. (Never high pressure clean painted surfaces)