Rumson NJ Soft Wash Restoration: The Safe Way to Clean Old Brick, Bluestone, and Vinyl

Rumson homes face a special challenge, the humidity from the Navesink & Shrewsbury rivers lead to green algae and black mold if you do not address it correctly. I recently completed a soft wash restoration project in Rumson, NJ for a homeowner who was worried about very old brick and a large amount of landscaping. The property needed careful work, not a quick blast of pressure that would cause long term damage.

At Above & Beyond Softwash we do soft wash restoration, not pressure washing. Most people think cleaning means blasting, but high pressure will etch stone, remove mortar, and kill plantings. For this job we relied on science and patience, letting biodegradable chemistry do the heavy lifting while we protected the property's surfaces and plants.

The vinyl fence and driveway pillars were a major focus. White vinyl attracts green algae and if left untreated the surface degrades. We soft washed the entire fence line, the mailbox, and the driveway pillars using eco-friendly solutions that dissolve grime without high pressure. The result was an immediate curb appeal boost and a cleaner surface that will last longer because we did not damage the material.

The heart of the job was the very old brick and bluestone walkways. Old brick is fragile, and a standard pressure washer strips the face of the brick and blows sand from the joints. We used a dedicated soft wash to kill moss and organic growth at the root, and we treated the bluestone and the pergola as part of the same process. By letting the chemistry work, the walkways looked refreshed and brand new without shifting a single stone or scarring the brick.

Protecting plants was an essential part of the process. The homeowner commented on how thoughtful we were with the extensive landscaping, and that attention takes time. We saturated the soil and rinsed foliage before, during, and after the wash to prevent any harm. That extra care is part of doing the job right, and it kept shrubs, boxwoods, and other plantings healthy throughout the restoration.

This project reflects owner-operated, expert-executed service. When I am on site you are not getting a crew of rookies. You get professional results you can see from the curb, no excuses, and a clean finish every time. The biggest value of soft washing versus pressure washing is the kill, not just a surface haircut. The biocide we use kills spores in the pores of brick so growth does not return quickly, which keeps the home cleaner longer and reduces how often you need service.

If your Rumson home is losing its shine and you want a safe, lasting clean, call or text me at 732-272-6013 to discuss soft wash restoration from Above & Beyond Softwash in Rumson, NJ.

Location: Rumson, NJ