Course · 16 lessons · 13 min
Soft Washing Mastery: Safe Exterior Cleaning
After this course you can mix and apply soft wash chemicals safely and legally, clean roofs and surfaces without damage, and win more cleaning work.
By the end, you'll be able to
- What Is Softwashing? How It Works and Why It Lasts
- Why Pressure Washing Roofs Is a Costly Mistake
- What is Sodium Hypochlorite
- What Is Surfactant
Curriculum
16 lessons- 01What Is Softwashing? How It Works and Why It LastsAn introduction to softwashing: low-pressure cleaning, specialised solutions, key benefits, and where it’s used on homes and commercial buildings.4 min
- 02Why Pressure Washing Roofs Is a Costly MistakeLearn why high-pressure roof cleaning can drive water under tiles, damage concrete, clay, and slate, and create serious safety hazards at height. The episode also walks through a safer softwashing workflow, from roof surveys and manual moss removal to low-pressure biocidal treatment and long-term maintenance.5 min
- 03What is Sodium HypochloriteWhat is Sodium Hypochlorite
- 04What Is SurfactantWhat Is Surfactant
- 05How Surfactants Really WorkHow Surfactants Really Work
- 06Bleach Bandit Myth: UK Law, COSHH and Safe Soft WashingMark Cave busts the fear around sodium hypochlorite in UK exterior cleaning, explaining why using diluted bleach is not a criminal offense and how legality really depends on product marketing and biocide claims.He also covers COSHH, customized safety data sheets for working dilutions, and the environmental controls needed to keep wash water out of surface drains and protect commercial clients.4 min
- 07Understanding the Legal Use of Sodium Hypochlorite in SoftwashingUnderstanding the Legal Use of Sodium Hypochlorite in Softwashing
- 08How do you make a soft wash mixHow do you make a soft wash mix
- 09Are Your Softwash Ratios WrongAre Your Softwash Ratios Wrong
- 10Softwash Dwell Time ExplainedSoftwash Dwell Time Explained
- 11Should I Rinse When Soft WashingShould I Rinse When Soft Washing
- 12Soft Washing Kills Plants!Soft Washing Kills Plants!
- 13Can I Remove Rust StainsCan I Remove Rust Stains
- 14Best equipment for SoftwashingBest equipment for Softwashing
- 15How Adding Softwashing Can Transform Your Exterior Cleaning BusinessHow Adding Softwashing Can Transform Your Exterior Cleaning Business
- 16How to Find Work When Starting or Growing an Exterior Cleaning BusinessHow to Find Work When Starting or Growing an Exterior Cleaning Business
Your instructor
The Mark Cave Soft Washing Podcast SoftWash UK
Your Guide to Softwashing
Hello, I'm Mark Cave, founder of SoftWash UK Ltd and Mr Clever Clean Franchise Ltd.
Welcome to Your Guide to Soft Washing, the podcast dedicated to professional exterior cleaning, softwashing, roof cleaning, render cleaning, chemical application, business growth, industry compliance, and the latest developments shaping our sector.
Drawing on over a decade of experience in the UK softwashing industry, I'll be sharing practical advice, real-world insights, industry news, equipment reviews, training guidance, and proven methods that help cleaning professionals achieve better results safely and efficiently.
Whether you're just starting out or already running an established exterior cleaning business, this podcast is designed to help you stay informed, improve your knowledge, and grow your expertise.
At SoftWash UK, we also provide professional softwash training and CPD-certified softwashing courses designed to help contractors build their knowledge, improve safety, understand compliance requirements, and develop profitable exterior cleaning businesses. If you're looking to get started in softwashing or take your existing business to the next level, I encourage you to visit our training website and explore the courses, resources and support available.
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Thank you for listening and for supporting independent UK softwashing education.
Mark Cave
Your support helps us continue creating free, UK-focused softwashing and exterior cleaning education for contractors, business owners, and industry professionals.
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