eric 14 Report post Posted July 14, 2004 What is the best way to remove black mildew on brick ? Will my butyl based detergent and liquid pool shock w/ cold water and a good scrub do the job? thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Chad 14 Report post Posted July 14, 2004 Have you tried just using the pressure washer. I have alot of mild and mold on my jobs. I only have a cold water machine, but it comes off with just water and no chemicals. I rarley ever use chemicals except for rust and tanin stains. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Paul B. 523 Report post Posted July 14, 2004 If you are only using water, chances are you're not getting all the mold and mildew. You need chlorine/pool shock and enough dwell time to kill it all. Eric, Your mix will work on brick without scrubbing. If the mold and mildew is not coming off, increase dwell time or amount of pool shock or both. Just don't let your detergent dry on the surface. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Firedkm 14 Report post Posted July 15, 2004 Have you tried just using the pressure washer. I have alot of mild and mold on my jobs. I only have a cold water machine, but it comes off with just water and no chemicals. I rarley ever use chemicals except for rust and tanin stains. Chad, Your thinking is the old method of doing things. You really need to get up to speed on whats the better and faster way of doing things if you want to compete in todays market. Just blasting cold water on something is not really cleaning anything and you risk the chance of damage. Would you clean your body with just cold water? I think not, you would really smell if you did not use some type of soap. Todays way of doing things is using a good commercial grade soap, chlorine(diluted down to kill mold and algea) and low pressure on the water. If you let the chems do there job, your job will be easier on you and the surface you are cleaning. If do a search on house washes you will find many ways to make a great one to suit your needs. I use citracleen, a foamer, rinse aid, wet wax and chlorine in my mix. It works great for my use. Everyone has there special mix that works for them. Good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Chad 14 Report post Posted July 15, 2004 After I clean a brick/concrete surface, I then rinse to remove the lose mildew/mold, then I spray a mildacide on at the end. Didn't mean for it to sound like all I do us use water and leave. I am always looking at new, faster, safer ways to clean, especially on roofs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Firedkm 14 Report post Posted July 15, 2004 Chad, A mildacide is fine but thats for prevention not for killing what is allready there. You really should do a search on bleach and see what is some of the better ways of doing things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 James 624 Report post Posted July 15, 2004 Knock off as much as you can with pressure and kill the roots with chems. Go over with pressure again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 lkforehand 14 Report post Posted August 31, 2011 Probably so but, I would not mix the two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 AC Lockyer 15 Report post Posted September 1, 2011 Chad,Your thinking is the old method of doing things. You really need to get up to speed on whats the better and faster way of doing things if you want to compete in todays market. Just blasting cold water on something is not really cleaning anything and you risk the chance of damage. Would you clean your body with just cold water? I think not, you would really smell if you did not use some type of soap. Todays way of doing things is using a good commercial grade soap, chlorine(diluted down to kill mold and algea) and low pressure on the water. If you let the chems do there job, your job will be easier on you and the surface you are cleaning. If do a search on house washes you will find many ways to make a great one to suit your needs. I use citracleen, a foamer, rinse aid, wet wax and chlorine in my mix. It works great for my use. Everyone has there special mix that works for them. Good luck Agreed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Washed Up 14 Report post Posted September 1, 2011 What's up with the talk of Pool Chem's? or are you guy's refering to good old 12% S.H. ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Russell 14 Report post Posted September 11, 2011 While cleaning with S.H. does appear to be effective, mold & mildew will return quickly to the surface. If you want to "value add" to your clients, by offering something different. Look at using a product which provides a longer lasting result such as Spray Away pH Boosted, it will cost a little bit more than bleach though the cleaner will provide far better, results for the long term and the product will reduce the labor requirements for the job as you can pressure wash in a shorter period of time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Jared 17 Report post Posted September 12, 2011 Russell that looks like an interesting product. How have you charged on the upsell with the product? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Doug Rucker 31 Report post Posted September 12, 2011 While cleaning with S.H. does appear to be effective, mold & mildew will return quickly to the surface. If you want to "value add" to your clients, by offering something different. Look at using a product which provides a longer lasting result such as Spray Away pH Boosted, it will cost a little bit more than bleach though the cleaner will provide far better, results for the long term and the product will reduce the labor requirements for the job as you can pressure wash in a shorter period of time. What do u define as long term? Sent from my SPH-D700 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Chazz 14 Report post Posted September 13, 2011 I think they say it will be mold free for 12 months or something in that area, you should check put the website Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Celeste 341 Report post Posted September 13, 2011 Anybody look to see that the original question was from 2004 Also, Russell - please do a search for DISTRIBUTOR rules on this forum. We have paying advertisers and you're stepping on toes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Doug Rucker 31 Report post Posted September 14, 2011 I think they say it will be mold free for 12 months or something in that area, you should check put the website I get longer than that using my house wash mix of SH and a surfactant. Plus I dont have to pressure wash so I really dont see the value. Have never had mold and mildew return in 2-3 weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Doug Rucker 31 Report post Posted September 14, 2011 What's up with the talk of Pool Chem's? or are you guy's refering to good old 12% S.H. ? Liquid Pool Shock is 10% SH John. It's what i use because of price and availability in my area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted September 15, 2011 While cleaning with S.H. does appear to be effective, mold & mildew will return quickly to the surface. If you want to "value add" to your clients, by offering something different. Look at using a product which provides a longer lasting result such as Spray Away pH Boosted, it will cost a little bit more than bleach though the cleaner will provide far better, results for the long term and the product will reduce the labor requirements for the job as you can pressure wash in a shorter period of time. Russell, Go to the vendor area and read the rules. Beth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
What is the best way to remove black mildew on brick ? Will my butyl based detergent and liquid pool shock w/ cold water and a good scrub do the job?
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