This guy is knows his stuff just remember an Xjet will at best for a 4 gpm 4k psi machine give you 2.5 - 3% mix. Now to increase that what he's doing, which is brilliant given this video is 2 yrs old, is lowering the gpm and psi by idling down his machine. This allows the x-jet or any other down stream injector to pull more mix increasing the percentage. To what percent depends on the variable of how much suction you can get from your down stream injector. To put this in perspective another example of down streaming that is different from just applying a mix but works exactly the same way is the sludge sucker. It's crazy the volumes you can from down streaming if the variables are changed. A Sludge Sucker attachment using a 4 gpm 4k psi machine can move well over 30 gpm! That's right over 30 gpm! So In theory if you had a 5 gallon jug of SH you would empty it in less then 10 seconds with only a quarter gallon of water. Lawrence knows his stuff and you can't go wrong taking his advice but the best advice Lawrence has ever shown me is get out there and always be working. Thank you John Doherty LykeNew Power Wash Salina Kansas location "Remember if the trigger isn't pulled your not making money"
@@chansbmiller pretty simple just move the throttle on your engine to bring down the RPM. No different then letting your foot off the gas peddle in your car.
I have watched tons of videos on pressure washing related subjects for a few years. Your vids are the best ones I have seen. Keep up the good work and thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge.
Thanks so much for your video! I was debating on using a pump up sprayer or my xjet m5 today for a job. Super helpful videos. Thanks again for all your help
Thanks man. Worked out great using the M5 xjet. I use to live in VA Beach 11 years ago and I did pressure washing than. Wish I could’ve worked with you and learned some of these great tips than.
Hey Lawrence, I know this is an old recording. But I have checked out a few of your videos and gave them a thumbs-up👍. Just want you to know that I'm from TX, and I like your originality.
Thanks buddy, I miss a lot of comments and likes due to me not checking randomly. I haven’t made any videos in a long while but may make some videos when the warm weather comes, By the way I’ve been to Houston Texas before good weather down there
Jesus? 🤣🤣🤣 I'm sorry but are you talking about that mythological character in biblical religious literature who was said to have been born of a virgin and walked on water?
Literally just got into an argument with my friend stating you can so roofs with sh and an x jet. He denied until I showed him this vid. It does work and I've done it on my shed roof!
My concern is all the runoff... not on this job but jobs with vegetation, with or without gutters.. The xjet certainly uses a lot more mix per square foot than a 12volt
I'm grateful for your knowledge, im in Virginia as well thank you so much for helping me as I don't have a softwash system and I'm just starting out 🙏🏾
Love your end comments on Jesus Christ our Saviour.. man we don’t hear that here in Ireland.. how refreshing to hear believers giving the Glory to God while they are using an x jet.!!..I’m only starting in this business and learning even though I don’t understand it all…could you advise me what simple system I could use to 1. Power wash concrete driveways 1. Using that system how could I go on to house washing using the same equipment! I do t want fancy expensive gear but simple gear that gets the job done . Thanks
Dude it's amazing how you've applied yourself and understood the language of all the different molds that grow on the roofs and even the elastic stains on the gutters if I said that right pretty impressive man
Jesuslover Warrior the dark stains on gutters that form in tiger stripe lines or full dark batches are called asphaltic staining that comes from the asphalt material in the shingles. Sometimes it can be mistaken as mold stains. The dark mold or green algae comes off the gutters with a house wash mix but the dark asphaltic stains don’t. That when I offer a Gutter Brightening service to the customer which is an up sale charge to remove asphaltic gutter staining with a different chemical and and a soft brush on an extension pole.
@@powerwashingprosinc.lawren922 I haven't tried Gutter Klean from Pressure Works (Love their Kling-On though). Do you spray Gutter Klean on and rinse it off, spray it on and agitate with a soft brush, mix it in a 5 gallon bucket and apply with a soft brush or rag...? Does it also remove the oxidized paint from the gutters like other gutter cleaners that contain butyl (SP?). When I clean gutters I make sure customers know that part of the gutter brightening process will remove the damaged/oxidized paint revealing the good paint beneath which will look like new, and if the damaged/oxidized paint goes all the way down to the metal, that I'm not responsible for that damage if the paint comes off down to the metal. It isn't damage I caused (the paint oxidation was already there), it was just damage I uncovered, and that the gutter is prepped for someone to paint.
Hello Lawrence.You didn’t talk about the side of the proportioner which Is very important for the roof job. I tried it your way. And I noticed it wasn’t soapy enough. So I decided to remove proportioner which you didn’t mention on your video...After that it did do wonders. But the soap was gone too quick. Well anyway thanks Ps pump are better In the long run it’s a lot cheaper and you could cut it to whatever percentage you want. But thanks anyway
Thanks, Lawrence. Very Helpful. Question: How far down do you shift your throttle to bring the GPM down so as not to dilute the roof mix too much? Half way? Thanks for the help. And Jesus is Lord and Savior! Amen
Looks good man! I’ve been using 10% bc I’m too cheap to spend on 12.5. Gonna need to bite the bullet lol. M5X Jet is one of the best products on the market! Thanks for the vids
@@Wafflebrah21 If you use 10% (SH) with the X-Jet system and container would the ratio be like this? 2.5 gallon of 10% (SH) with 2.5 gallon of water which equals to 5% (50/50), is that correct? Plus one once per gallon of surfactant. Or will it dilute even more? I thought if It's not going through the chemical injector it won't dilute it. It should be strong from the X-Jet container directly, correct?
Great vids!! Thanks for sharing and all the different methods without having to go out and spend a fortune. Use what you have. I like it! Get it done. $$$
I’m new to the pressure washing game. And I’ve been thinking bout getting the M5 xjet. Currently down streaming but after watching this video I’m definitely ordering the xjet ASAP. Thanks you for the video 🙏🏻
It seem as if your wasting chemical because after you coat an area, I would think that’s all that’s needed. Let it dwell or leave and let next rain fall finish the job. This seem as a statement but really is a question.
really appreciated the video, start to finish. I wasn't sure why you would rinse it down at the end using the x jet and you wouldn't using the 12 volt system? I have been stepping into roof cleaning slowly for the last 2 years from my gutter business
Quick question, tried to see if it has alrwady been asked but didnt see it in the comments. If I use a 8gpm machine and I use the Xjet with the hose in 12.5% SH, with no proportioners being used, what is the mix ratio that I will apply? Thank you.
This will be a Stupid question for you all, BUT- What is he talking about with the “throttle adjustment “ on the 4gpm???? I have a 4gpm & I’m stuck on what he was saying.. by throttle does he means the lever on the engine to go from “turtle” to “rabbit” so-to-speak??? Or is he talking about the large knob on the pump??? Please, I want to understand this tip for my 4gpm! Thanks
Honestly using a xjet to do roofs is very ineffective way that can get you don’t if need be but if you do do it rinse rinse rinse with evey job you do in general spray water on all plants 10 minutes before starting the soft wash after every application rinse off the landscape and when your done rinse the landscape thoroughly
Hey thanks so much for your videos in the time and effort you obviously put in them had a quick question for you when just getting started would you suggest getting a 4 gallon per minute hot water pressure machine or going ahead and getting the 5 and 1/2 gallon per minute cold water machine would like to be able to offer the option of hot water to get out of tuffer stains but not sure if it's necessary in the beginning for residential thanks again really like that x jet can use that for softwashing entire house
Tom Shuppert depends on what part of the states you live, a hot water is better for commercial parking lot cleaning for oil stains but not totally necessary the other benefit is if you have long wInters the warm water speeds up the cleaning time. I have cold water machines and do just fine
I use something very similar for detailing car. We call it a foam canon, but it looks almost identical to this x-jet. I use an electric power washer for cars, as there is no need for a high power machine. In theory, I think this should work for roofs. Do you know if this will work? I haven't purchased a gas pressure washer yet, but I would like to knock out a few jobs first before making that investment.
You'd be refilling your bottle over and over and over to get enough volume to clean a section of roof, and I'm not sure the mix would be strong enough to be very effective, but it is definitely better than nothing. Spray, let it sit, rinse everything around before, during and after and see what you get. I do professional roof cleaning and most roofs take 10-25 gallons of 12.5% SH to come clean, so I can't imagine trying to refill a foam cannon that many times to match that volume. You'll need some kind of surfactant - never use Dawn as it has ammonium laurel sulfate and when you mix ammonia with bleach it causes a chemical reaction that releases a lot of chlorine gas. My fear is you would get fed up refilling the tank and just start pressure washing your roof and you should NEVER use PRESSURE to clean a roof as you can void your manufacturers warranty and reduce the service life of your roof. I appreciate what Lawrence did here - this is the ONLY video I've seen in my 6 years of roof cleaning that I can honestly say was effective without causing pressure damage. Kudo's Lawrence! But as he said, he was just testing it out for the fun of it, but when cleaning roofs, he uses his 12 volt agricultural style pump. It's easier, you can carry on a conversation at normal volumes standing next to the pump while it runs, you burn no fossil fuels, and it is a great way to go. All pumps and pressure washers fail eventually, and generally pumps are faster, cheaper and easier to troubleshoot as well.
Jeffrey Santaite You can run a long length of tubing to a larger container of your chemical mixture. MTM foam jet, or MTM pf22 foam cannon are also good.
Great vid. Quick question for you that I don't see a lot of people asking. You mentioned that the client didn't want the driveway washed. Does the 12.5 SH not clean or "stain" the driveway? I feel like it would clean the concrete just sitting there, no? Wouldn't it leave spots on the dirty driveway? How do you handle that?
rreman81 yes just by the SH sitting on the concrete next to the garage would would make a clean spot, the customer was tight on money and didn’t want the rest of the driveway cleaned even though it was covered with black algae like the roof had.
hey man, im looking to buy this x-jet. where did you get the chemical bucket? and can i make the vinyl hose longer, like 20-25 ft? thanks awesome video.
I had my first real attempt at this exact method today except for 1 difference, I used watered down bleach, I could tell straight away it’s not strong enough. So I went straight bleach with some soap so I could tell where I had sprayed, worked better, but it was slow, on the roof I want to return to it and do it again with 12.5 like you did here, as I think that build up of grouped lichen or miss needs the stronger SH. I’ll grab some tomorrow and try it, will leave it for 15mins, then rinse but I won’t rinse it completely off, just enough to dilute, so it slowly works a little longer. My cheap bleach is 4% I think, so it’s very low, yeah it’s cheap but may as well piss on the walls 😂😂
Hi, I know this is a older video. I came across your video on using the X-Jet M5 on roof cleaning (soft wash). My question is, should the cleaning solution be rinse all the time when using the X-Jet system? Do you to the same ratio and cleaning steps on a smaller pitch roof (4/12, 5/12 or 6/12)? If you did have gutters on the hpuse or garage do you have another person shooting down the run off with fresh water? Do you explain to your clients that there might me some run streaks on the ground or some plant close to the house will have some small burn issues? Still learning and making sure i do things correctly. Yes, i don't have a 12v system but will like to invest in one if i get more roof cleaning projects. Thanks
Power Washing And Christmas Lights Training most of the time it’s one application every so often it may be two just depends on how long I let it sit and how severe it is.
I’ve been pressure washing for a while now, but as I only do it part time, I don’t currently have the funds to purchase a dedicated pump. In fact I’m still only running a 2.5 gpm machine, but I do have an xjet m5. So you think I could still clean a roof, much like what you’re doing, only with 10.5%sh? I figured that if it’s undiluted, I could utilize the 3:1 proportioner or just run it open.
Daniel Ares I don’t keep track I just price the roofs high enough to get enough SH if you’re going to use a proportioner you’re going to dilute your chemicals too much for the roof cleaning
Daniel - don't be afraid to use low end equipment to get out the gate and earn enough to buy better. A 12 volt deep cell battery (the more reserve capacity the better) - about $100-$125. A good pump with a pressure switch can range from $150-$250 depending on quality and GPM flow. Since you're new a 5 GPM would probably be plenty. You can get adapters to convert the pump input and output to a garden hose which you probably have a few versus buying 200-300 feet of chemical hose, and use a good garden hose nozzle that can do fan spray and jet streams. Personally my favorite garden hose nozzle is (I think) only sold at Lowe's and is the Orbitz brand with a blue handle. They are about $15-$20, but they have a higher GPM flow than normal garden hose sprayers so it's worth it. SprayerDepot.com has the best prices I've found on tanks. Start with a 50 gallon which is probably about $250 delivered? Or you could buy a 50 gallon drum until you can get a better chemical tank. The problem isn't really buying the equipment, it's the training. Cleaning a roof without training is a risk because your mix is so much stronger. Did you know bleach (or any oxidizer) can cause some paint tints to change colors? Do you know how to properly protect plants? Tarp's are not the best solution all the time because you can create a greenhouse effect and cook the plant and do more harm than spraying it with bleach. Roof cleaning is typically done by Soft Washing, and SoftWash Systems is the best training you can get in my opinion. Read my other posts above...but trying to do roof cleaning without proper training can end up costing you more than you earn with many easily avoidable mistakes.
Ok great! Now lets think about this for a second! I worked for a very large construction contractor a long time ago and turned in some large tickets... and the project manager said to me: Turn in smaller tickets even if you turn them in every day. I didn't understand that... but maybe thats how we got to get these larger residential projects approved for funding. Break em up into more managable bites... like feeding a child. So lets try making our money on large jobs, but not on large tickets. I love large tickets, but two or three smaller tickets are gona be easier for your house poor customers and working stiff business managers to handle. There just arnt enough big doe blowers out there to go around like there used to be... so I'm gona start breaking things up and see what happens. Then if they say... no, no just turn in one ticket when you get done and I'll pay you... Then you'r golden.
Hey Lawrence, What do you charge for roof and concrete,house cleaning? I’m just getting started in the business and looking for something to start with. I’am in North Carolina
Hi, I had a question on this application. If I'm using 10% (sh) do I just fill the 5 gallom X-Jet jug straight with surfactant? I don't have to dilute it when the throttle is low? if I follow this process does that set my ratio 5% (1:1)? If it's on full throttle then what's the ratio percent? A little confusing. Thanks
Great video!!!!! This is the set up I need for my home use. Question, for brick cleaning and driveway cleaning with the X-Jet what proportioner would you recommend (3GPM)? THANK YOU!!!!!!
Eric Crea I would either heavily saturate the ground and plants with lots of water and cover with large tarps or not risk even doing it if I’m not comfortable with the risk factors, however in most cases there’s either a gutter or concrete french drains on the ground next to the house to catch everything, this one was unusual but it worked out with the driveway being there.
Eric, it is easy to nuke the plants below if you don't know what you're doing. Even using tarps have risks because it can trap the heat and literally cook the plants - much faster than you realize in the summer months. Roof cleaning requires a second person working on the ground, both as a required safety officer, and to manage the plants and property protection.
Noneya Frigginbezwax Exactly! Use common sense, prewet, and keep all vegetation wet and watch out for vehicles, people and neighbors property when windy!! You gotta keep it saturated!!
Im curious, you think it would be possible to downstream using a 12v pump so the chemicals aren't going through the pump, like maybe even using a xjet but on a 12v system?
No need for this as you can buy pumps that use Viton and Santoprene which are made to handle chemicals like bleach. SoftWash Systems sells them, J. Racenstein sells them, Pressure Tek sells them, and probably many others, but these are pumps designed specifically for this type of work They sell entire rigs where all you need to add is bleach, a battery and your soaps/surfactants and you're ready to spray. Most people just flush water though the pump at the end of the day so they don't leave chemical sitting in the pump overnight or for extended periods, and others go a step further and use a bleach neutralizer when they flush out their system at the end of the day. SoftWash Systems has a product called "Final Wash" that works great for adding a light wax to vinyl siding and neutralizing bleach. A few ounces in a 5 gallon bucket of water can be used to run through your system to neutralize it, and can be reused several times if you can store it sealed in a 5 gallon bucket during the job. Rinse your quick connect tips as well. Final Wash is also great for rinsing down your rig at the end of the day to neutralize bleach on your rig and significantly slow rust and corrosion.
JSPowerWashLLC I don’t go by a square footage or measure the roofs when making a price call, I just price based on the pitch, angles and time factor along if there’s plants below
Lawrence is good enough to estimate his time for the job just by looking (not a gift I have), but most people use square footage as part of their pricing equation. I have a friend that uses a price per sq. ft. and multiplies that based on how difficult he thinks the job will be and how badly stained the roof is. Personally, I an OCD and use a spreadsheet to keep my prices more consistent. Just remember when you are pricing a roof, many things come into factor. The square footage/size of the roof, how long it will take to prep the roof (removing sticks and leaves with a leaf blower and such), the pitch of the roof, if there are gutters or not, how susceptible the plants are around the house to damage (a good grounds person can negate 99% of this if they are paying attention), valleys produce a lot of runoff, the degree of staining, amount of moss and lichen on the roof (moss soaks up a ton of mix), how many stories off the ground the sections of roof are, and the general difficulty of the roof design. Few other tips - bring extra pairs of dry socks on every job, never walk backwards on a roof, get a roof harness and use fall prevention procedures versus fall arrest (so the harness ropes stop you BEFORE you go over the side of the roof). It may take another 10-15 minutes on a job to put on a harness and tie off, but stepping on an acorn or stick while on a pitched roof can end your roof cleaning career in seconds, and every day after you'll wish you'd taken the extra time. AC Lockyer with SoftWash Systems offers some amazing roof & exterior cleaning classes (classes all over the country every year) and bleach safe chemicals to make the work faster and more profitable, as well as longer lasting. Pricing changes by location though. Adjust your prices up and down until you find a spot you're comfortable with based on the number of jobs you get and people that pass. Low prices are OK, but oddly enough, a lot of people look at low prices and think the person is either new, or not good enough to earn better pay for the job and pass you over. The education I received from AC Lockyer enable me to charge higher prices. I've won so many jobs because my education allows me to rise above my competitors where customers feel I am much better trained and better educated in my field so they feel safer hiring me, even at higher prices on many jobs. I don't gouge by any means, but I don't lowball either. The last part is just personal character. I've never had to go back and do touch ups thus far. Oddly enough, the only job I thought I may have to was 1/4 mile from a job I was at this morning so I drove by and walked around the house and all is well! The moss is still weathering off, but most of it is gone, and all of the dark stains are 100% gone. How OCD are you? Rake in those 5 star reviews and then start encouraging potential customers to read them. Many of my customers hire be because my reviews speak to my OCD attention to the little details, and going above and beyond what is expected.
Power Washing And Christmas Lights Training the reason I’m asking I don’t have anywhere near me or busy enough to buy bulk sh so I’m currently resorting to my local pool store and buying by the gallon. I hear of some companies using one pre batch mix while others are lucky enough to have a proportioner I already have a 200 gallon tank I use for my pressure washer in my enclosed trailer now just trying to figure out do I go with a 100 gallon or stick with something a little smaller and get the 65 gallon. I know some people have a separate chemical bulk tank but like I said I’m not that busy yet and afraid the sh in a bulk tank would lose its strength over time. And I’m ok with dumping a gallon at a time for now
I just bought a new Fatboy pump about an hour ago. :0) If you are one-batching, 50 gallons is the minimum I'd go for roof cleaning, but would recommend closer to 100 I had a 50 gallon tank when I first started and so many roofs will end up requiring you to stop and mix a new batch that I wish I'd started with a 100 gallon tank out the gate. Go to www.SprayerDepot.com. I got a quality name brand tank there delivered to my house for less money than I could buy a cheap Chinese tank locally at the Tractor Supply Store. They also mount all of your plumbing for free if you buy the parts, so that is hard to beat. I recommend all plumbing on the TOP of your tank - if you get a leak in plumbing from the bottom of your tank, you can end up with a mess. If you top plumb, you won't leak from the tank. You can also go up to 119 gallons legally before going over the DOT regulations on carrying SH in most places - best to check your local state to be sure. Once you hit 120 gallons you need a CDL and tanker endorsement. You can use CH too (and carry a lot more than SH), but your grounds person needs to really be on their game or you'll end up with little white spots when it dries. If you rinse over spray before it dries, CH is really a great product. The plant risks are SO MUCH lower using CH as calcium is a nutrient plants crave, versus salt which is toxic to plants. But if your grounds person isn't on point, you'll end up with white spots that are a pain to remove. Someone mentioned not having access to bulk SH? CH will work and can be delivered to you in 50-60 pound tubs which is enough to do several roofs. You need a tank basket and it takes longer to mix. SH is used by 99% of roof cleaners for those reasons.
This guy is knows his stuff just remember an Xjet will at best for a 4 gpm 4k psi machine give you 2.5 - 3% mix. Now to increase that what he's doing, which is brilliant given this video is 2 yrs old, is lowering the gpm and psi by idling down his machine. This allows the x-jet or any other down stream injector to pull more mix increasing the percentage. To what percent depends on the variable of how much suction you can get from your down stream injector. To put this in perspective another example of down streaming that is different from just applying a mix but works exactly the same way is the sludge sucker. It's crazy the volumes you can from down streaming if the variables are changed. A Sludge Sucker attachment using a 4 gpm 4k psi machine can move well over 30 gpm! That's right over 30 gpm! So In theory if you had a 5 gallon jug of SH you would empty it in less then 10 seconds with only a quarter gallon of water. Lawrence knows his stuff and you can't go wrong taking his advice but the best advice Lawrence has ever shown me is get out there and always be working.
Thank you
John Doherty
LykeNew Power Wash
Salina Kansas location
"Remember if the trigger isn't pulled your not making money"
Only 3% but if you go over twice is that the same as 6%??
How do you throttle down?
@@chansbmiller pretty simple just move the throttle on your engine to bring down the RPM. No different then letting your foot off the gas peddle in your car.
@johndoherty8732 is it more strenuous on the motor since the idle is so low?
I have watched tons of videos on pressure washing related subjects for a few years. Your vids are the best ones I have seen. Keep up the good work and thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge.
Robert Boatright you’re welcome
Just exactly what I needed to know presented in the best way.
Thanks so much for your video! I was debating on using a pump up sprayer or my xjet m5 today for a job. Super helpful videos. Thanks again for all your help
Jason Trevett you’re welcome and may Jesus bless you
Thanks man. Worked out great using the M5 xjet. I use to live in VA Beach 11 years ago and I did pressure washing than. Wish I could’ve worked with you and learned some of these great tips than.
Hey Lawrence, I know this is an old recording. But I have checked out a few of your videos and gave them a thumbs-up👍. Just want you to know that I'm from TX, and I like your originality.
Thanks buddy, I miss a lot of comments and likes due to me not checking randomly. I haven’t made any videos in a long while but may make some videos when the warm weather comes, By the way I’ve been to Houston Texas before good weather down there
Oooh!
This video is just what my business needed and the ending, just what my soul needed!
In Jesus name, amen.
bless you brother.
Jesus? 🤣🤣🤣
I'm sorry but are you talking about that mythological character in biblical religious literature who was said to have been born of a virgin and walked on water?
@@clbo9878 are you an atheist?
Literally just got into an argument with my friend stating you can so roofs with sh and an x jet. He denied until I showed him this vid. It does work and I've done it on my shed roof!
That’s great detail. Thank you for such meticulous narration.
My concern is all the runoff... not on this job but jobs with vegetation, with or without gutters.. The xjet certainly uses a lot more mix per square foot than a 12volt
I removed the adjustable part, installed a 1/4 coupler and 6 inch 1/4 stainless pipe and a quick connect on the end with a jrod for farther reach.
I'm grateful for your knowledge, im in Virginia as well thank you so much for helping me as I don't have a softwash system and I'm just starting out 🙏🏾
Best video I've seen so far for roof cleaning. Great job man!
Clarke's Cleaning Service, Inc. Window Cleaner thanks man, appreciate you
Love your end comments on Jesus Christ our Saviour.. man we don’t hear that here in Ireland.. how refreshing to hear believers giving the Glory to God while they are using an x jet.!!..I’m only starting in this business and learning even though I don’t understand it all…could you advise me what simple system I could use to
1. Power wash concrete driveways
1. Using that system how could I go on to house washing using the same equipment!
I do t want fancy expensive gear but simple gear that gets the job done .
Thanks
Dude it's amazing how you've applied yourself and understood the language of all the different molds that grow on the roofs and even the elastic stains on the gutters if I said that right pretty impressive man
Jesuslover Warrior the dark stains on gutters that form in tiger stripe lines or full dark batches are called asphaltic staining that comes from the asphalt material in the shingles. Sometimes it can be mistaken as mold stains. The dark mold or green algae comes off the gutters with a house wash mix but the dark asphaltic stains don’t. That when I offer a Gutter Brightening service to the customer which is an up sale charge to remove asphaltic gutter staining with a different chemical and and a soft brush on an extension pole.
What chemical do you use for gutter brightening?
cody kirkand gutter klean from Pressure Works
@@powerwashingprosinc.lawren922 I haven't tried Gutter Klean from Pressure Works (Love their Kling-On though). Do you spray Gutter Klean on and rinse it off, spray it on and agitate with a soft brush, mix it in a 5 gallon bucket and apply with a soft brush or rag...? Does it also remove the oxidized paint from the gutters like other gutter cleaners that contain butyl (SP?). When I clean gutters I make sure customers know that part of the gutter brightening process will remove the damaged/oxidized paint revealing the good paint beneath which will look like new, and if the damaged/oxidized paint goes all the way down to the metal, that I'm not responsible for that damage if the paint comes off down to the metal. It isn't damage I caused (the paint oxidation was already there), it was just damage I uncovered, and that the gutter is prepped for someone to paint.
That is what I actually prefer to use so I don't deal with SH going thru my hose but I am new to game so I might change once I understand it better.
rinse your hose and you will be fine.
Hello Lawrence.You didn’t talk about the side of the proportioner which Is very important for the roof job. I tried it your way. And I noticed it wasn’t soapy enough. So I decided to remove proportioner which you didn’t mention on your video...After that it did do wonders. But the soap was gone too quick. Well anyway thanks Ps pump are better In the long run it’s a lot cheaper and you could cut it to whatever percentage you want. But thanks anyway
chriscolonamg yes I did forget to mention to not use any proportioners, happy to know you figured it out
Norfolk Virginia checking in! Let’s gooooo brother!!
Thanks, Lawrence. Very Helpful. Question: How far down do you shift your throttle to bring the GPM down so as not to dilute the roof mix too much? Half way? Thanks for the help. And Jesus is Lord and Savior! Amen
Looks good man! I’ve been using 10% bc I’m too cheap to spend on 12.5. Gonna need to bite the bullet lol. M5X Jet is one of the best products on the market! Thanks for the vids
lsu fan 10% SH will work I just get the 12.5% because that’s what they have at the pool place they don’t carry 10% that’s why I get the 12.5%
With the 10% SH, just don't dilute it as much as you would with the 12.5 SH
@@Wafflebrah21
If you use 10% (SH) with the X-Jet system and container would the ratio be like this?
2.5 gallon of 10% (SH) with 2.5 gallon of water which equals to 5% (50/50), is that correct? Plus one once per gallon of surfactant.
Or will it dilute even more? I thought if It's not going through the chemical injector it won't dilute it. It should be strong from the X-Jet container directly, correct?
Great vids!! Thanks for sharing and all the different methods without having to go out and spend a fortune. Use what you have. I like it! Get it done. $$$
Good info. I did not know that. Something to think about for sure. Thanks man. Always enjoy your videos
Your the best man you don’t like the bullshit talking I can tell
I’m new to the pressure washing game. And I’ve been thinking bout getting the M5 xjet. Currently down streaming but after watching this video I’m definitely ordering the xjet ASAP. Thanks you for the video 🙏🏻
It seem as if your wasting chemical because after you coat an area, I would think that’s all that’s needed. Let it dwell or leave and let next rain fall finish the job. This seem as a statement but really is a question.
that HC supply sure doesn't last long once you start applying.....
Good vid. Can you use the mix on tile roofs? I’m in so cal. I have some roofs with green algae. I’m new to the business.
That snots no joke.
Happy I found your channel really enjoy your content !! Keep up good work and thanks!!
I use the exact same method and it works great low throttle hotter mix
How do you lower the throttle?
really appreciated the video, start to finish. I wasn't sure why you would rinse it down at the end using the x jet and you wouldn't using the 12 volt system? I have been stepping into roof cleaning slowly for the last 2 years from my gutter business
Quick question, tried to see if it has alrwady been asked but didnt see it in the comments. If I use a 8gpm machine and I use the Xjet with the hose in 12.5% SH, with no proportioners being used, what is the mix ratio that I will apply? Thank you.
This will be a Stupid question for you all, BUT-
What is he talking about with the “throttle adjustment “ on the 4gpm???? I have a 4gpm & I’m stuck on what he was saying.. by throttle does he means the lever on the engine to go from “turtle” to “rabbit” so-to-speak??? Or is he talking about the large knob on the pump??? Please, I want to understand this tip for my 4gpm! Thanks
Good video good information thank you keep them coming and God bless you
Excellent video bro,I respect this man
I'm just starting out I have a 3400 psi and a 4200psi. Should I buy the xjet for both machine or just use my 3400psi. To soft wash roof ?
Thanks for the lowering throttle tip.
Helpful vidio
This is an awesome video. What do you do about all the runoff if there is landscaping on the sides of the roof and gutters?
Honestly using a xjet to do roofs is very ineffective way that can get you don’t if need be but if you do do it rinse rinse rinse with evey job you do in general spray water on all plants 10 minutes before starting the soft wash after every application rinse off the landscape and when your done rinse the landscape thoroughly
SuperVideo Lawrence--Thank You so much
Hey thanks so much for your videos in the time and effort you obviously put in them had a quick question for you when just getting started would you suggest getting a 4 gallon per minute hot water pressure machine or going ahead and getting the 5 and 1/2 gallon per minute cold water machine would like to be able to offer the option of hot water to get out of tuffer stains but not sure if it's necessary in the beginning for residential thanks again really like that x jet can use that for softwashing entire house
Tom Shuppert depends on what part of the states you live, a hot water is better for commercial parking lot cleaning for oil stains but not totally necessary the other benefit is if you have long wInters the warm water speeds up the cleaning time. I have cold water machines and do just fine
@@powerwashingprosinc.lawren922 thanks for the help
Was a great video! Jesus is Lord! Bless you to brother!
I'm using a cheap foam cannon with no bottle, using a long Sipon tube to bucket
Bazza Mow as long as it works
Where have you been man? Missed watching your videos.
That rocks, dude! Thanks for your videos, Lawrence!
Thanks for the video man. Nice work
i've just bought a M5 X-Jet, i haven't used it yet but i'll be giving it a go on my own house roof soon. Thanks for the tips :-)
Hey would you recommend starting a roof cleaning business with to start until I can upgrade to bigger machines.
I use something very similar for detailing car. We call it a foam canon, but it looks almost identical to this x-jet. I use an electric power washer for cars, as there is no need for a high power machine. In theory, I think this should work for roofs. Do you know if this will work? I haven't purchased a gas pressure washer yet, but I would like to knock out a few jobs first before making that investment.
Jeffrey Santaite it’s a good possibility the foam canon may work, just experiment and see
You'd be refilling your bottle over and over and over to get enough volume to clean a section of roof, and I'm not sure the mix would be strong enough to be very effective, but it is definitely better than nothing. Spray, let it sit, rinse everything around before, during and after and see what you get. I do professional roof cleaning and most roofs take 10-25 gallons of 12.5% SH to come clean, so I can't imagine trying to refill a foam cannon that many times to match that volume. You'll need some kind of surfactant - never use Dawn as it has ammonium laurel sulfate and when you mix ammonia with bleach it causes a chemical reaction that releases a lot of chlorine gas. My fear is you would get fed up refilling the tank and just start pressure washing your roof and you should NEVER use PRESSURE to clean a roof as you can void your manufacturers warranty and reduce the service life of your roof. I appreciate what Lawrence did here - this is the ONLY video I've seen in my 6 years of roof cleaning that I can honestly say was effective without causing pressure damage. Kudo's Lawrence! But as he said, he was just testing it out for the fun of it, but when cleaning roofs, he uses his 12 volt agricultural style pump. It's easier, you can carry on a conversation at normal volumes standing next to the pump while it runs, you burn no fossil fuels, and it is a great way to go. All pumps and pressure washers fail eventually, and generally pumps are faster, cheaper and easier to troubleshoot as well.
Jeffrey Santaite You can run a long length of tubing to a larger container of your chemical mixture. MTM foam jet, or MTM pf22 foam cannon are also good.
Which proportioner did you use ?
Great work. i just bought roof snot. how much roof snot per 5 gallon of chemical ? many thanks
Great vid. Quick question for you that I don't see a lot of people asking. You mentioned that the client didn't want the driveway washed. Does the 12.5 SH not clean or "stain" the driveway? I feel like it would clean the concrete just sitting there, no? Wouldn't it leave spots on the dirty driveway? How do you handle that?
rreman81 I’m only here for the reply
rreman81 yes just by the SH sitting on the concrete next to the garage would would make a clean spot, the customer was tight on money and didn’t want the rest of the driveway cleaned even though it was covered with black algae like the roof had.
Yo great video bro im on nj just gettin started I have a jet on the way whats s ballpark price I should give for roof being that I'm new too this
Thank you for this.
Yes HE is!!!!! Awesome video man.
hey man, im looking to buy this x-jet. where did you get the chemical bucket? and can i make the vinyl hose longer, like 20-25 ft?
thanks awesome video.
Kevin Jackson Hose can be up to 50 feet you can buy the buckets online
God bless you too!
I had my first real attempt at this exact method today except for 1 difference, I used watered down bleach, I could tell straight away it’s not strong enough. So I went straight bleach with some soap so I could tell where I had sprayed, worked better, but it was slow, on the roof I want to return to it and do it again with 12.5 like you did here, as I think that build up of grouped lichen or miss needs the stronger SH. I’ll grab some tomorrow and try it, will leave it for 15mins, then rinse but I won’t rinse it completely off, just enough to dilute, so it slowly works a little longer. My cheap bleach is 4% I think, so it’s very low, yeah it’s cheap but may as well piss on the walls 😂😂
te funciono? aplicaste 12.5% puro y luego enjuagaste?
Can I do this with an 8 gallon per minute machine but I cannot idle it down it set on full? Great video
Hi,
I know this is a older video. I came across your video on using the X-Jet M5 on roof cleaning (soft wash).
My question is, should the cleaning solution be rinse all the time when using the X-Jet system? Do you to the same ratio and cleaning steps on a smaller pitch roof (4/12, 5/12 or 6/12)?
If you did have gutters on the hpuse or garage do you have another person shooting down the run off with fresh water? Do you explain to your clients that there might me some run streaks on the ground or some plant close to the house will have some small burn issues?
Still learning and making sure i do things correctly. Yes, i don't have a 12v system but will like to invest in one if i get more roof cleaning projects.
Thanks
Which proportioner tip did you use in this video? Which color?
Awesome video again. I’d like to come work for you for free and learn your secrets
Hello. Good afternoon. Greetings from Spain. I wanted to know what the hypochlorite mixture is. Thank you
That's awesome. 1 application or 2
Power Washing And Christmas Lights Training most of the time it’s one application every so often it may be two just depends on how long I let it sit and how severe it is.
You need to keep filming and you can grow RUclips channel
Make sure you are linking to you website for some link juice
Power Washing And Christmas Lights Training yes I do need to do that, I enjoy all of your videos..
Both of you guys are awesome I aspire to be like you guys
Thanks. Very helpful. And, yes, Jesus is King.
Amen! thank you!
Thanks for another great video! God bless
I’ve been pressure washing for a while now, but as I only do it part time, I don’t currently have the funds to purchase a dedicated pump. In fact I’m still only running a 2.5 gpm machine, but I do have an xjet m5. So you think I could still clean a roof, much like what you’re doing, only with 10.5%sh? I figured that if it’s undiluted, I could utilize the 3:1 proportioner or just run it open.
Daniel Ares I don’t use the proportioner
Say for a 2700 square foot roof, how many gallons of SH do you go through? It's got to pull like crazy without the proportioners.
Daniel Ares I don’t keep track I just price the roofs high enough to get enough SH if you’re going to use a proportioner you’re going to dilute your chemicals too much for the roof cleaning
Daniel - don't be afraid to use low end equipment to get out the gate and earn enough to buy better. A 12 volt deep cell battery (the more reserve capacity the better) - about $100-$125. A good pump with a pressure switch can range from $150-$250 depending on quality and GPM flow. Since you're new a 5 GPM would probably be plenty. You can get adapters to convert the pump input and output to a garden hose which you probably have a few versus buying 200-300 feet of chemical hose, and use a good garden hose nozzle that can do fan spray and jet streams. Personally my favorite garden hose nozzle is (I think) only sold at Lowe's and is the Orbitz brand with a blue handle. They are about $15-$20, but they have a higher GPM flow than normal garden hose sprayers so it's worth it. SprayerDepot.com has the best prices I've found on tanks. Start with a 50 gallon which is probably about $250 delivered? Or you could buy a 50 gallon drum until you can get a better chemical tank. The problem isn't really buying the equipment, it's the training. Cleaning a roof without training is a risk because your mix is so much stronger. Did you know bleach (or any oxidizer) can cause some paint tints to change colors? Do you know how to properly protect plants? Tarp's are not the best solution all the time because you can create a greenhouse effect and cook the plant and do more harm than spraying it with bleach. Roof cleaning is typically done by Soft Washing, and SoftWash Systems is the best training you can get in my opinion. Read my other posts above...but trying to do roof cleaning without proper training can end up costing you more than you earn with many easily avoidable mistakes.
Thank you Laurance
T J B you’re welcome
Love the video, how much would you charge for a roof that size?
rafael castro it was only just the one side of that roof not the whole roof, normally for a roof area like in the video I would charge $229 to $249
@@powerwashingprosinc.lawren922 so both sides of the roof would be close to $500? How much do you charge per sqft? Greetings from southern California.
Which orfice did you use? What % draw?
Thanks for the great videos
Andre Pastor I don’t use any orfices
Ok great! Now lets think about this for a second! I worked for a very large construction contractor a long time ago and turned in some large tickets... and the project manager said to me: Turn in smaller tickets even if you turn them in every day. I didn't understand that... but maybe thats how we got to get these larger residential projects approved for funding.
Break em up into more managable bites... like feeding a child. So lets try making our money on large jobs, but not on large tickets. I love large tickets, but two or three smaller tickets are gona be easier for your house poor customers and working stiff business managers to handle.
There just arnt enough big doe blowers out there to go around like there used to be... so I'm gona start breaking things up and see what happens. Then if they say... no, no just turn in one ticket when you get done and I'll pay you... Then you'r golden.
Hey Lawrence, What do you charge for roof and concrete,house cleaning? I’m just getting started in the business and looking for something to start with. I’am in North Carolina
Great video! Love it man!
Hi,
I had a question on this application.
If I'm using 10% (sh) do I just fill the 5 gallom X-Jet jug straight with surfactant? I don't have to dilute it when the throttle is low?
if I follow this process does that set my ratio 5% (1:1)?
If it's on full throttle then what's the ratio percent?
A little confusing.
Thanks
How do you lower the throttle?
Great video!!!!! This is the set up I need for my home use. Question, for brick cleaning and driveway cleaning with the X-Jet what proportioner would you recommend (3GPM)? THANK YOU!!!!!!
shawn mccormick don’t use any proportioner,
what if you are trying to do a shed but there is asphalt underneath?
Just adjust the pressure on the pressure washer from 4000 to 2000
Amen brother
If there were plants where the chemical was coming off the roof.. would it kill the plants?
Thanks!
Eric Crea I would either heavily saturate the ground and plants with lots of water and cover with large tarps or not risk even doing it if I’m not comfortable with the risk factors, however in most cases there’s either a gutter or concrete french drains on the ground next to the house to catch everything, this one was unusual but it worked out with the driveway being there.
Eric, it is easy to nuke the plants below if you don't know what you're doing. Even using tarps have risks because it can trap the heat and literally cook the plants - much faster than you realize in the summer months. Roof cleaning requires a second person working on the ground, both as a required safety officer, and to manage the plants and property protection.
Noneya Frigginbezwax Exactly! Use common sense, prewet, and keep all vegetation wet and watch out for vehicles, people and neighbors property when windy!! You gotta keep it saturated!!
I never rinse lol next time you walk on it shingles will crack
I got 8gpm machine, my Sh is 15%, if I use SH straight no dilute, how many% can I get?
please tell me your guys mixture, im using 50% water and 50% chlorine and it is so toxic to where i can't breathe
How much does the water dilute the sh with the xjet? And if you get a dirty dirty roof will xjet-ing it multiple times work?
Great video! Jesus is Lord! What chemicals would you recommend for metal roofs?
amen brother
Hello, this is Josh. Hey I also use the xjet, that's how I am starting.
Is it better just to wait for the rain, or rinse it down?
What insert/proportioner did you mainly use mate?
Did you find out which tip proportioner that he used if any?
Sold. Getting an Xjet now
Great review! Thank you!
What chemicals did u have in the bottle.. just bleach and soap?
hell yes I learned today 12/5/2018 going to order roof snot sprng2019 already on my order sheet
Im curious, you think it would be possible to downstream using a 12v pump so the chemicals aren't going through the pump, like maybe even using a xjet but on a 12v system?
No need for this as you can buy pumps that use Viton and Santoprene which are made to handle chemicals like bleach. SoftWash Systems sells them, J. Racenstein sells them, Pressure Tek sells them, and probably many others, but these are pumps designed specifically for this type of work They sell entire rigs where all you need to add is bleach, a battery and your soaps/surfactants and you're ready to spray. Most people just flush water though the pump at the end of the day so they don't leave chemical sitting in the pump overnight or for extended periods, and others go a step further and use a bleach neutralizer when they flush out their system at the end of the day. SoftWash Systems has a product called "Final Wash" that works great for adding a light wax to vinyl siding and neutralizing bleach. A few ounces in a 5 gallon bucket of water can be used to run through your system to neutralize it, and can be reused several times if you can store it sealed in a 5 gallon bucket during the job. Rinse your quick connect tips as well. Final Wash is also great for rinsing down your rig at the end of the day to neutralize bleach on your rig and significantly slow rust and corrosion.
Where did you get the 5 gallon jug I can’t find any in Florida I’ve checked on amazon too can find one
Great info! Thanks!!!
What was your ratio of sh to snot in that 5gln bucket?
Hey man. Do you have a price per square foot when doing roofs? Or do you know make an educated guess when quoting a price? Thanks man!
JSPowerWashLLC I don’t go by a square footage or measure the roofs when making a price call, I just price based on the pitch, angles and time factor along if there’s plants below
Lawrence is good enough to estimate his time for the job just by looking (not a gift I have), but most people use square footage as part of their pricing equation. I have a friend that uses a price per sq. ft. and multiplies that based on how difficult he thinks the job will be and how badly stained the roof is. Personally, I an OCD and use a spreadsheet to keep my prices more consistent. Just remember when you are pricing a roof, many things come into factor. The square footage/size of the roof, how long it will take to prep the roof (removing sticks and leaves with a leaf blower and such), the pitch of the roof, if there are gutters or not, how susceptible the plants are around the house to damage (a good grounds person can negate 99% of this if they are paying attention), valleys produce a lot of runoff, the degree of staining, amount of moss and lichen on the roof (moss soaks up a ton of mix), how many stories off the ground the sections of roof are, and the general difficulty of the roof design. Few other tips - bring extra pairs of dry socks on every job, never walk backwards on a roof, get a roof harness and use fall prevention procedures versus fall arrest (so the harness ropes stop you BEFORE you go over the side of the roof). It may take another 10-15 minutes on a job to put on a harness and tie off, but stepping on an acorn or stick while on a pitched roof can end your roof cleaning career in seconds, and every day after you'll wish you'd taken the extra time. AC Lockyer with SoftWash Systems offers some amazing roof & exterior cleaning classes (classes all over the country every year) and bleach safe chemicals to make the work faster and more profitable, as well as longer lasting. Pricing changes by location though. Adjust your prices up and down until you find a spot you're comfortable with based on the number of jobs you get and people that pass. Low prices are OK, but oddly enough, a lot of people look at low prices and think the person is either new, or not good enough to earn better pay for the job and pass you over. The education I received from AC Lockyer enable me to charge higher prices. I've won so many jobs because my education allows me to rise above my competitors where customers feel I am much better trained and better educated in my field so they feel safer hiring me, even at higher prices on many jobs. I don't gouge by any means, but I don't lowball either. The last part is just personal character. I've never had to go back and do touch ups thus far. Oddly enough, the only job I thought I may have to was 1/4 mile from a job I was at this morning so I drove by and walked around the house and all is well! The moss is still weathering off, but most of it is gone, and all of the dark stains are 100% gone. How OCD are you? Rake in those 5 star reviews and then start encouraging potential customers to read them. Many of my customers hire be because my reviews speak to my OCD attention to the little details, and going above and beyond what is expected.
Did you use 12.5 percent SH or 10 percent ?
How do you keep your 12 volt batteries charged?
You’re awesome!
Same process with house wash or have to add water
Do you use the tips that come with the xjet like the 10:1?
I recently purchased the fat boy bandit soft wash system for occasional roof cleaning. What size of tank or tanks do you recommend
Steven Mendez you can only carry 100 gallons of sh legally. By DOT your only allowed to carry 1000 lbs of Sh. SH wieght is 10 lbs per gallon
Power Washing And Christmas Lights Training the reason I’m asking I don’t have anywhere near me or busy enough to buy bulk sh so I’m currently resorting to my local pool store and buying by the gallon. I hear of some companies using one pre batch mix while others are lucky enough to have a proportioner I already have a 200 gallon tank I use for my pressure washer in my enclosed trailer now just trying to figure out do I go with a 100 gallon or stick with something a little smaller and get the 65 gallon. I know some people have a separate chemical bulk tank but like I said I’m not that busy yet and afraid the sh in a bulk tank would lose its strength over time. And I’m ok with dumping a gallon at a time for now
Steven Mendez we do get it in bulk now but when I first started I had a 50 gal tank and ran 50/50 in it. Pouring away one gal at a time.
I just bought a new Fatboy pump about an hour ago. :0) If you are one-batching, 50 gallons is the minimum I'd go for roof cleaning, but would recommend closer to 100 I had a 50 gallon tank when I first started and so many roofs will end up requiring you to stop and mix a new batch that I wish I'd started with a 100 gallon tank out the gate. Go to www.SprayerDepot.com. I got a quality name brand tank there delivered to my house for less money than I could buy a cheap Chinese tank locally at the Tractor Supply Store. They also mount all of your plumbing for free if you buy the parts, so that is hard to beat. I recommend all plumbing on the TOP of your tank - if you get a leak in plumbing from the bottom of your tank, you can end up with a mess. If you top plumb, you won't leak from the tank. You can also go up to 119 gallons legally before going over the DOT regulations on carrying SH in most places - best to check your local state to be sure. Once you hit 120 gallons you need a CDL and tanker endorsement. You can use CH too (and carry a lot more than SH), but your grounds person needs to really be on their game or you'll end up with little white spots when it dries. If you rinse over spray before it dries, CH is really a great product. The plant risks are SO MUCH lower using CH as calcium is a nutrient plants crave, versus salt which is toxic to plants. But if your grounds person isn't on point, you'll end up with white spots that are a pain to remove. Someone mentioned not having access to bulk SH? CH will work and can be delivered to you in 50-60 pound tubs which is enough to do several roofs. You need a tank basket and it takes longer to mix. SH is used by 99% of roof cleaners for those reasons.
Great! Thanks Man!