
May 25, 2026
Soft Washing: Clean Your Driveway Legally in 2026
Most water restrictions ban aesthetic hosing but allow algae removal. See how soft washing keeps driveway cleaning compliant and low-water in 2026.

Industry & Regulatory Editor
Dana Whitfield covers the rules, regulations, and industry shifts that affect how homeowners maintain their property. With a background in local-government and utilities reporting, she tracks water-management district orders, HOA enforcement changes, and drought policy across the Sun Belt — then explains what they actually mean for a homeowner standing in their driveway. For Concrete Patio Cleaning she writes the News desk, prioritizing accuracy and plain explanation over hype, and always pointing readers to verify current rules with their own water district. Her focus is helping people stay compliant and make informed decisions as the regulatory picture changes.
Background: local-government and utilities reporting; covers Sun Belt water & HOA regulation.
Articles by Dana Whitfield

May 25, 2026
Most water restrictions ban aesthetic hosing but allow algae removal. See how soft washing keeps driveway cleaning compliant and low-water in 2026.

May 22, 2026
Georgia is in a Level 1 drought in 2026. See whether you can pressure wash a driveway, what Level 2 bans, and low-water cleaning options.

May 20, 2026
A 2026 state-by-state guide to where pressure washing driveways and patios is restricted, the common exemptions, and how to stay compliant.

May 18, 2026
Colorado drought rules in 2026 limit power washing driveways and patios. See what Denver Water and mountain towns allow, plus compliant cleaning options.

May 16, 2026
Texas water restrictions in 2026 limit hosing driveways with potable water. See what Dallas, Fort Worth, and San Antonio allow, plus compliant cleaning.

May 14, 2026
Arizona drought rules in 2026 limit hosing driveways with potable water. Here is what Phoenix, Mesa, and Tucson allow, plus compliant ways to clean.

May 12, 2026
California's permanent rules bar hosing driveways with potable water. See what's allowed in 2026, the HOA protections, and low-water cleaning.

April 25, 2026
How soft washing removes driveway algae and mold during Tampa Bay's 2026 water restriction while using less water and lasting far longer than blasting it.

April 21, 2026
Tampa Bay water-shortage orders now freeze HOA fines for skipping driveway pressure washing through July 2026. Here is what is covered and what is not.

April 17, 2026
Florida's 2026 water shortage order limits driveway pressure washing. Learn what cleaning is allowed, the algae and mildew exemption, and the new fines.