CPPW 14 Report post Posted July 1, 2011 Please forgive this amateur question but I have read a lot of posts and I see a lot of people talking about ratios for mixing different chemicals. Why do you not use strait bleach with downstream or using a chemical injector. I am dealing with mostly brick and vinyl houses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave mac 26 Report post Posted July 1, 2011 kevin what part of charlotte do you work in?? My answere to your question is cost Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pat Norman 18 Report post Posted July 1, 2011 If you are using 12.5% bleach, it is just overkill. It may be necessary with store bought bleach for brick, but add some soap! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CPPW 14 Report post Posted July 1, 2011 I work the whole metro area from Rock Hill to Lake Norman. It seems to me that bleach is much less expensive than other chemicals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pat Norman 18 Report post Posted July 1, 2011 Too strong and you start risking replacing shrubs, burning grass also some surfaces can be damaged. Why use more than necessary? Why upset a customer? Are you using store bought or 12.5%? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigchaz 157 Report post Posted July 1, 2011 At the very least a couple squirts of soap isn't gonna kill the wallet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CPPW 14 Report post Posted July 8, 2011 Too strong and you start risking replacing shrubs, burning grass also some surfaces can be damaged. Why use more than necessary? Why upset a customer? Are you using store bought or 12.5%? I am using store bought Clorox. Thanks for your help. I just read a great article called "House Wash mix and things to be aware of!" by Beth n Rod Published on Mar 4th. http://www.thegrimescene.com/forums/content/87-house-wash-mix-things-aware.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Chemical Doctor 15 Report post Posted March 15, 2012 Bleach is just to kill the mold and mildew. You need a goad cleaner as the vehicle to remove the dirt. Bleach will not do that alone, it will still be on the house. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chazz 14 Report post Posted March 16, 2012 Bleach will kill the mold and mildew is correct, but you need a soap to release the carbons and grime that has been sitting On the exterior of the house. The soap will also allow the bleach to stay on the exterior for a longer dwell time to do it's job correctly. A good detergent will have advantages needed when rinsing also, no streak windows, dirt will be removed easier with less pressure. Soap added to the bleach is like Robin teaming up with Batman. Ya get it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
