CHEAP EASY SOFTWASH SYSTEM - BIG G
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- Опубликовано: 28 ноя 2024
- Softwashing and pressure washing are two methods used to clean the exterior surfaces of homes, but they differ in terms of technique, pressure, and the types of surfaces they’re suited for.
Softwashing:
Low Pressure: Softwashing uses low-pressure water combined with cleaning solutions to remove dirt, mold, mildew, and algae from surfaces. The pressure is typically around 100-500 PSI (pounds per square inch).
Cleaning Solutions: It relies heavily on biodegradable cleaning detergents, often including sodium hypochlorite (bleach), surfactants, and water, to break down contaminants on surfaces.
Surface Application: Softwashing is ideal for delicate surfaces such as:
Roofs (asphalt shingles, tile)
Vinyl siding
Stucco
Wood (decking or fencing)
Screens or windows
Long-lasting Results: The cleaning solutions used in softwashing not only clean the surface but also help to prevent the regrowth of mold, mildew, and algae, offering longer-lasting results.
Less Risk of Damage: Because it uses lower pressure, there's less risk of damage to surfaces like roofing or siding that can be harmed by high-pressure washing.
Pressure Washing:
High Pressure: Pressure washing involves blasting water at high pressure, typically ranging from 1,500 to 4,000 PSI, to remove dirt, grime, and surface stains.
No Detergents Needed: While detergents can be used, pressure washing often relies purely on the power of water to scrub surfaces clean.
Surface Application: It’s best for hard, durable surfaces like:
Concrete (driveways, sidewalks, patios)
Brick
Stone
Metal
Risk of Damage: If used on more delicate surfaces, high-pressure water can cause significant damage, such as stripping paint, denting siding, or damaging roofing materials.
Instant Results: Pressure washing offers immediate visual results, as it can quickly remove visible dirt and stains.
Which Should You Use?
Softwashing is better for more delicate or treated surfaces that need cleaning but could be damaged by high pressure.
Pressure washing is ideal for heavy-duty cleaning of hard surfaces that can withstand the force of high-pressure water.
Many professional cleaning services use both methods depending on the surface and the level of grime buildup.
Softwashing: Detailed Overview
How It Works:
Cleaning Solutions: Softwashing primarily relies on chemical cleaning agents to do the work, while the low-pressure water helps to rinse away the loosened dirt and contaminants.
Detergents: These solutions typically include surfactants (to loosen dirt), sodium hypochlorite (to kill mold, mildew, algae), and water. These biodegradable solutions are usually left on the surface for a few minutes, allowing them to break down contaminants before being rinsed off.
Ideal Uses:
Roofs: Asphalt shingles and tile roofs are prone to mold, algae, and moss growth. Softwashing safely removes these without causing physical damage.
Vinyl Siding: Vinyl can warp or crack under high pressure, making softwashing the safer option.
Stucco and Brick: Delicate stucco surfaces or soft bricks can be damaged by high pressure. Softwashing helps clean them without chipping or breaking.
Wood Surfaces: Softwashing can gently clean wooden decks and fences without splintering or gouging the material.
Windows: The low pressure prevents damage to glass and seals, while still effectively cleaning grime, mold, and mildew.
Pros:
Safe for Delicate Surfaces: Minimal risk of damage to delicate materials.
Long-lasting Results: Because softwashing kills organisms like mold and algae, it provides a longer-lasting clean.
Environmental Friendly Options: The detergents used are often biodegradable.
Lower Water Usage: Softwashing typically uses less water than pressure washing.
Cons:
Slower Process: Because softwashing relies on chemicals and low pressure, it can take longer than pressure washing to complete.
Requires Chemical Application: The use of chemicals means you must ensure proper dilution and avoid overuse, especially near plants and landscaping.
Pressure Washing: Detailed Overview
How It Works:
High Pressure: Pressure washing uses highly pressurized water, without relying much on cleaning agents. It is best for removing surface-level dirt, grime, and stains through sheer force.
Pressure Levels: The pressure can range from 1,500 PSI for lighter jobs to over 4,000 PSI for heavy-duty cleaning.
Ideal Uses:
Concrete Surfaces: Driveways, sidewalks, patios, and parking lots can easily be cleaned using pressure washing. It’s powerful enough to remove tough stains like oil, rust, and deep-seated grime.
Great video, I've seen Spencer's system and I like your system also. Great information, good narrative and ideas. Thanks for all you do!
Looks like a great, simple set up! Thanks for the video!
Great stuff. Thank you!
i built this and i have cleaned 2 roofs so far one for 400 and the second for 350 it works great
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Definitely gonna build this setup and put it to work.
Does the hose length affect the strength of the water coming out? For example, if I connect a 200 ft garden hose to the pump, and I'm high up on a roof, is there still good enough pressure to push through the very long hose?
That's a good question. You would think so, and maybe a tiny bit. As long as you don't have air leaks in the hose and your pump is in good shape you should be fine. 60 or 70 psi is still 60lbs or pressures pushing fluid out. I use a 12 volt 5.5 gallon per minute pump and it seems to work well. You can also use a pressure washer with a low pressure jrod to downstream with more power but less chem strength since downstreaming doesn't allow the mix to be as strong as batch mixing. I use a 200 hose off my wash tank. As long as it's air tight I have no issue. If the hose leaks a bit sometimes, I have a longer day to make the money 💰
I also use a turbo jet hose nozzle from home depot to increase the water pressure coming out by 40%. This will let me shoot higher and farther with a shooter tip on. Then I can change the tip to a wide spray for less pressure and a wall of SH coming out of the tip
Question, why is washing a roof important? Just looking for responses for when a customer might ask me
Gleocapsmaga eats the limestone in the shingles, brick mortor and driveways. Might want to Google that for the correct spelling
Is a tank this size big enough to do a large house?
I often had to mix a second batch. They make a 60 gallon tank but it is twice as much. Just depends if money is an option. Mixing a batch takes 5 to 10 minutes
Thanks for the video. What would you name a good quality hose?
I use the zero g hoses. I don't have hose reals and they are light weight and have worked well for a year. You just need to straighten them out on jobsites before use
They are easier to move around than flexzilla
Do you have a link for the wands at HD? Thanks.
I used the turbo jet. www.homedepot.com/p/Turbo-Jet-High-Spray-Hose-Nozzle-Attachments-1000243/307629414?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&pla&mtc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-GGL-D28I-028_010_WATERING-NA-NA-NA-PMAX-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-PMAX&cm_mmc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-GGL-D28I-028_010_WATERING-NA-NA-NA-PMAX-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-PMAX-71700000104372722--&gad_source=1&gclsrc=ds
Hi. I just built this unit. Im excited to get started which my first job is a combination of brick and siding. Im having a hard time figuring out the solution mix for this job. I did purchase 2 gallons of pool essentials from Walmart for under 6 bucks a piece. Could u please share with me mix ratio for rougbly 2 story condo about 1800 sq. Ft.. And also 2 gallon pump sprayer for detacted siding shed. Would be great! Thank u so much
2 and a half gallons in this 24 gallon tank will make a nice 1 percent house wash. I fill the take to about 25 gallons total. Add sh first. One tank should be enough. Fill your 2 gallon from the tank if needed or use the mix calculator at southeast softwashs website. Also watch some southeast soft wash videos of the process
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How often do you have to charge your battery
It's a 12 volt trolling motor battery. Everstart dc27 I think. I charge it every time I use it with a trickle charger. I could wash maybe 4 houses before the battery was dying. Maybe more. I have never ran the battery below 60 percent. Just never need to.
i think that tank wouldn't be enough to do a whole house. Correct me if i'm wrong. I only watched 9:30 minutes of your presentation
It's refillable. Most take about two tanks. Some take 4 tanks. A 60 gallon tank is available but it is 300 for that tank so I just refill this. Or did before we build the trailer