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Restore Your Home’s render with Safe Soft Washing
Does your property have unsightly red streaks, green algae, or black mould growing on the walls? Over time, the UK’s damp climate takes a toll on exterior render. What starts as a small patch can quickly spread, dulling your home’s appearance and potentially causing long-term damage to the surface.
At The Drive Cleaner, we provide specialist render cleaning services throughout Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent, and the surrounding Staffordshire areas. We don't just "blast" the dirt away; we treat the root cause of the problem using industry-leading soft wash technology..
Benefits of Choosing The Drive Cleaner
- Specialists in All Render Types: Whether you have K-Rend, Monocouche, Weber, Acrylic, or Sand & Cement, we have the expertise to clean it safely.
- Long-Lasting Results: Our biocide treatments don't just clean; they sanitize the surface, meaning your home stays cleaner for significantly longer than it would with a standard wash.
- Enhanced Curb Appeal: Instantly transform the look of your property and potentially increase its market value.
- Cost-Effective: Professional cleaning is a fraction of the cost of repainting or re-rendering your home.
Local Experts You Can Trust
Based in Newcastle-under-Lyme, we are proud to serve our local community, including: Clayton | Wolstanton | Keele | Talke | Silverdale | The Westlands | Trentham
We are fully insured, highly experienced, and committed to "The Drive Cleaner Promise"—honest, local service with exceptional results every time.
Get Your Free, No-Obligation Quote Today
Ready to see your home sparkle again? Contact The Drive Cleaner for a free site survey and a competitive quote for your render cleaning project.
Call us: 07588 749003
Why is My Render Turning Red, Green, or Black?
Why is My Render Turning Red, Green, or Black?
The discolouration you see on your walls isn't just "dirt"—it’s actually a living biological growth.
- Green Algae: Usually found on shaded or north-facing walls where moisture lingers.
- Red Algae (Trentepohlia): A hardy organism that creates stubborn orange or red vertical streaks.
- Black Lichen & Mould: Often mistaken for dirt or pollution, these organisms can root themselves into the porous surface of the render.
If left untreated, these growths can trap moisture against your home, leading to cracks and the premature degradation of your render.
Professional Soft washing For Rendered Surfaces
What is "Soft Washing" and is it safe?
Soft washing is a cleaning method that uses eco-friendly, biodegradable biocides and detergents applied at low pressure (similar to a garden hose). It doesn't just wash away the surface dirt; it sanitizes the render by killing the spores, which keeps your home cleaner for significantly longer than a standard jet wash.
How long will my render stay clean after treatment?
While environment plays a role (e.g., proximity to trees or high humidity), a professional soft wash treatment typically keeps render clean for 2 to 5 years. Because we treat the biological cause of the staining, the regrowth process is much slower than traditional cleaning methods.
Do I need to repaint my render instead of cleaning it?
In 90% of cases, no. Many homeowners think their render is "failing" when it’s actually just dirty. Professional cleaning can restore the original color of your Monocouche or Silicone render for a fraction of the cost of painting. Additionally, painting render can often trap moisture, leading to more problems down the line.
Our specialized four-stage process ensures a deep clean without the risk
- Site Assessment: We identify your specific render type—whether it’s K-Rend, Weber, or Monocouche—to calibrate the correct cleaning solution strength.
- Surface Preparation: We protect your windows, doors, and surrounding foliage to ensure the treatment only goes where it’s needed.
- Soft Wash Application: We apply a professional-grade, HSE-approved biocide at low pressure. This solution penetrates the porous surface of the render, killing the biological spores at the root.
- Gentle Rinse & Post-Treatment: After the solution has dwelled and neutralized the organic growth, we perform a low-pressure rinse. In many cases, we apply a residual protector to keep the algae from returning, ensuring your home stays brighter for years, not months.
By choosing our soft washing method, you are preserving the structural integrity of your home’s exterior while restoring that "just-built" curb appeal.
Remember we also specialise in Driveway Cleaning too.