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That's exactly why we use soft washing on surfaces like this. Blasting a deck with straight high pressure can damage wood fibers and painted trim. Soft washing uses lower pressure paired with the right cleaning solution to break down the biological stuff - mold, mildew, algae - without beating up the surface. It's a cleaner result that actually lasts.
We worked through the whole structure top to bottom. The deck boards, the pergola overhead, the painted railings, the balusters, the support columns, even the underside of the upper deck. No shortcuts. If it was part of the structure, we cleaned it. That's what it takes to do this kind of job right.
The homeowner was thrilled with the result, and honestly, we get it. A deck this size with this many details - when it's clean, it shows. The difference between a neglected outdoor space and one that looks taken care of is huge, especially when you're heading into the time of year when you actually want to use it.
If you've got a deck, pergola, or covered patio that's been sitting through the winters and collecting everything the trees and weather throw at it, this is what we do. We treat every surface on the job, not just the obvious ones.