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    The x-jet or m-5 jet without a proportioner is 3:1 (3 parts water to 1 part chemical)

    If you are looking to improve the performance of your mix, you need to add more alkalinity.

    Simple cherry is a simple detergent.

    What you could use is a degreaser that contains sodium hydroxide to increase the spectrum and reactive range of bleach

    making it more effective at lower concentrations.

     

    I use 1/3 gallon in a 5 gallon bucket of water along with other chemicals for my mix and it does the job fine.

    We brush all of our houses to get the best result, but I never have any problems getting off anything that is

    mildew, mold, algae or typical pollutants such as dirt and pollen.

     

     

    If you need it stronger, you can adjust the formula to contend with difficult spots such as gable vents which tend to have a great deal of mold and carbon.

     

    Rod

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    I have used this product and it cleans fine, just doesn't work the same on mold/algae.

    You still have to brush it.

     

    With bleach, you see the mold and algae turn brown as it is cooked.

    Limonene doesn't do that in my experience.

    If you have little in the way of mold to clean and are just looking for a good cleaner, Emulsifier plus can do the job.

     

    Rod

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    Jim's points are exactly what anyone should be considering.

     

    Wood at 50* or lower begins to tighten up as a response to the temperatures and won't absorb well.

    Also, oils are like bacon grease, they begin to congeal at that temp and don't penetrate.

     

    Combining these two factors makes it a difficult assessment for when to start.

    Getting temps during the day is fine but remember overnight temps can literally squeeze out the sealer that hasn't dried/cured by then.

    This leads to tacky finishes which will never set right and leads to a premature failing of the product.

     

    Acrylics have a little better performance ability but again need to have consistent temps above their application range to ensure proper curing.

    Some can be applied as low as 40* but keep in mind the substrate. If it is a hardwood. Forget it. Wait for warmer temps.

     

    I acknowledge Jim's predicament over the years and that he has had it very difficult where temps AND rain have been concerned.  He and other in the northeast corridor have been hit with some unfortunate weather which has impacted their businesses and complicated their ability to do quality work without having to resort to alternate measures to get the job done.

     

    Here's to hoping all have a decent weather year.

     

    Rod

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    Looks like some good answers.

     

    It is a fine line cleaning oil from a petroleum based stratum.

    I would agree not to use high pressure to clean with. Apply a degreaser as the other posters have recommended and use a stiff brush.

    Wash off with hot water and low pressure like a rinse tip or 40* fan tip to broom the wash.

     

    Do not let it go down a storm drain.

     

    Rod

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    Remember Wood Tux? Well the chemist behind it that Extreme Solutions used originally has a product in stores now.....you may have seen Wet Wood Stain. Since he and Extreme Solutions parted company he has continued to work on his products (we have used some of them from time to time) and we are going to test this new one out on sample boards to see how it does. Should be interesting to see!

     

    Beth

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