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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Jay Le Huray on February 17, 2018, 04:20:04 pm

Title: soft washing
Post by: Jay Le Huray on February 17, 2018, 04:20:04 pm

hi guys I have seen a few threads about soft washing but have admit I don't know much about
can you tell me
1  what are the benefits
2  can it clean facias, gutters and patios etc
3  what equipment do you need to carry out soft washing
4  where do you get the equipment and detergents (if needed)  from

thanks in advance
at the moment I use WFP poles for facias etc  and a petrol jet wash for patios etc, I was wondering if soft washing makes life easier

Title: Re: soft washing
Post by: nathankaye on February 17, 2018, 06:02:29 pm

With pressure washing you may have come along to some jobs where its just surface dirt and doesn't take long to clean with a pressure washer.    These jobs can be done by spraying water down and then a softwash ( usually hypo, surfactant and a scent oil) leave for less than 20 mins and simply rinse off.

Or you may have used a pressure washer and if its a low litre per minute pump and psi you may not remove all the black spot (lichens) on the clean. This is where a soft wash would then remove them afterwards.
Or to clean house/wall render for instance.

A weak mix can also be used on conservatory roof cleans and yes fascia cleans as well.

Normally a separate trolley system is used and a slight modification to your pole, switching from the brush to a spray head.

Title: Re: soft washing
Post by: Jay Le Huray on February 18, 2018, 07:48:50 am

Quote from: nathankaye on February 17, 2018, 06:02:29 pm

With pressure washing you may have come along to some jobs where its just service dirt and doesn't take long to clean with a pressure washer.    These jobs can be done by spraying water down and then a softwash ( usually hypo, surfactant and a scent oil) leave for less than 20 mins and simply rinse off.

Or you may have used a pressure washer and if its a low litre per minute pump and psi you may not remove all the black spot (lichens) on the clean. This is where a soft wash would then remove them afterwards.
Or to clean house/wall render for instance.

A weak mix can also be used on conservatory roof cleans and yes fascia cleans as well.

Normally a separate trolley system is used and a slight modification to your pole, switching from the brush to a spray head.

thanks Nathan