Commercial Pressure Washing Grease/Oil with Cold Water

[@GregKirschbaum-el6rn]

I appreciate how you take the extra steps such as agitating with a brush and running dawn through the buffer tank.you did a thorough and professional job. Soome companies would have just " mailed it in" and just give a half hearted once over

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

I appreciate it! My work represents my name/company and that’s all I have. Every job is an opportunity to prove that 1. I’ll do my best to meet expectations of myself and my customers 2. That I’m worthy of additional work, referrals, etc. 3. These pictures and videos! lol Thanks again

[@FilthyForce]

Does the dawn hurt the pump on the pressure washer?

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

@@FilthyForce honestly, I got this method from a tenured washer and many ppl before me have said no it doesn’t and for me, I have experienced any myself. Not a tech so I can’t say yes or no

[@FilthyForce]

@@mid-southsoftwashllc I appreciate the reply! I might have to give it a try. Stay blessed 🙏

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

@@FilthyForce thanks again for watching. Blessings bro

[@bigjjay209]

Sodium Hydroxide not to be confused with sodium hypochlorite (chlorine). Sodium Hydroxide is the same as Lye, or caustic soda. It dissolves fatty oils. Also used to make soap. All those fancy caustic degreasers are made from that. Real pros don’t buy premade degreaser. They mix their own batches of sodium hydroxide, and a good surfactant can make the mix as concentrated as you want. Also get your self a hot water unit it is a force multiplier when it comes to cleaning.

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

Hey, I’m not a “real pro“ just yet. You probably came in the door knowing everything, top to bottom. We all don’t start as great as you obviously did. Appreciate the knowledge & thanks for the view! I’m giving sh a try soon

[@bigjjay209]

@@mid-southsoftwashllc it’s not sh sh is chlorine , sodium hydroxide is a degreaser. I under stand your reference about coming in and knowing everything but when I got into pressure washing i learned everything I could learn before I even got my 1st job. What I learned on the way was soft washing that was new too me.

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

@@bigjjay209 i fully understand the difference between the 2. Thanks man

[@country6368]

I appreciate that info any examples of how to mix it up please and thank you

[@kendoc71]

You on playa kept that 100 like the approach most important.

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

Appreciate it! 💪🏽💯

[@jeffduncan2519]

Hey, guys, was reading all your comments and everything extremely helpful. I'm about to do a one time clean. With someone he has no idea on how to do it. Just has the equipment does not have hot water. Any help with some? Advice of any Degreaser that would be really great for the type of Greece He has done in this video would be great. I'm just trying to help out a friend.

[@go2powerwashatl]

Looks good .. I haven't gotten to grease stains yet still learning. Since you are using dawn, it would probably be ok to use SH after your rinse to see if it would get the tougher spots. I would have tried a hot mix for the small area. I will keep watching to see your progress over time.

[@Donairs772]

Don't use SH with dawn

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

What’s up bro. SH doesn’t work on oil. SH is for organic growth. Please don’t waste yours on anything like this. It definitely cost too much right now!

[@Chris72401]

A hydroxide mix hot enough will eat any amount of grease. 2-3lb/gal sodium hydroxide will eat, but mix it slow lol because its gonna be hot

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

Brand & where to purchase?

[@Chris72401]

@@mid-southsoftwashllc I'm over in Jonesboro, AR. Hit up Cougar Chemical there in Memphis. 40lb sodium hydroxide beads somewhere around 80 bucks give or take. This stuff gets HOT when you mix it and DO NOT get it on your skin because it'll burn you.

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

@@Chris72401 I shop with Cougar. I’ll check it out. Thanks again!

[@bust3dstr8]

I found lye only works well on food greases, you can find it as drain cleaner, pure sodium or potassium hydroxide.

[@Allcoastlawnandpressurewashing]

Awesome work and thank you for explaining your process in the video

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@NoName-be5ir]

Looks great!

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

Much appreciated

[@natvega1]

That kind of deep clean can last 6mo. to a year before it has to be done again, or you can wait 6 years before becomming unbearable to walk on.

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

Problem is when the employees dump dirty water out the door…It needs to be done more often. Good for me though

[@SouthernSprayz]

Does the degreaser discolor the asphalt from the runoff

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

Not that I’ve experienced. I’ve been back to this location multiple times and have not noticed anything. I do, however, rinse the asphalt as well.

[@SouthernSprayz]

Thank you my man ! I was genuinely wondering I’m about to pick up a coffee shop with a lot of asphalt around dumpster pad !

[@johnholbrooks4394]

How much did you make on this??

[@carljones3515]

👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

🙏🏽🙏🏽 thanks

[@erikaharrison5357]

👇 *Promo sm*

[@Tankjr4986]

It looks good but be more confident in your work, you dont have to be specific, but just assure the customer that itll look very nice and just do you, you can alwYs touch it up

[@getrdonepressurewashingllc4099]

Getcha some sodium hydroxide and mix with your degreaser. You’ll thank me later!

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

Thanking you now! Lol

[@tylerhadden977]

Sodium hypochlorite

[@Irmantas147-]

@@mid-southsoftwashllc Thats a good one👊😂

[@HoxtenBoyz]

@@mid-southsoftwashllcit’s actually not safe to mix degreaser and bleach. detergent mixes with bleach. Or you go only degreaser

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

@@HoxtenBoyz not sure who mixed bleach and degreaser. I know I didn’t and won’t. Thanks though

[@KingdomKleenPW]

Bro, what degreaser are you using? Are you going Sodium Hydroxide on that thang!!!??

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

Not on this particular video but I do now. This video was either SESW degreaser or my local chem shop degreaser. I believe it was the local stuff

[@DustToGloryPW]

Great video big dog, I used cold water for about a year and a half before I finally got hot water. Definitely helped but I still was getting it done with cold. If you haven’t tried Gold Assassin give it a shot. It’s all I use for restaurants. You can downstream it or pump spray it like you did here. I haven’t tried the hydroxide beads like others because Gold Assassin has always done me right. Keep grinding 🤙🏼

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

I appreciate it bro! I’ve heard of Gold Assassin but haven’t tried it. I’m definitely going to though. Looking for different surfactants too

[@DustToGloryPW]

@@mid-southsoftwashllc You’ll love it man, my favorite surfactants are Apple wash from power wash store with the dye in it, elomonator which I get from pressure tek I believe and I’m trying out southeast softwash soaps and so far I’m digging those as well! There’s a couple great options

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

@@DustToGloryPW I’ve used most of Southeast SW products. That’s who built my trailer. They’ve been good so far. Just didn’t want to limit myself to. I’ll look into the ones you named

[@leveragelifestyle8581]

+1 for gold assassin just make sure you don't get it on you and don't breathe it in. Found out 2 days ago by accident it removes rust on concrete. Don't use it on anything other than concrete though. Snotmenade is my goto for soap. Makes windows gloss no scrubbing and hides the smell of SH. Check it out.

[@DustToGloryPW]

@@leveragelifestyle8581 I agree with this! If you get the 55 gallon kit and have to mix it be very careful. I got some on my arm a couple years ago and it wasn’t fun.

[@marcomartinez8621]

Hey for restaurants with all the food grease use "green beast degreaser" you won't have to use the brush. You just down stream or pump up spray then let sit for 10 min and start washing right away it it come out quick

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

💪🏽💪🏽 appreciate the info & you tuning in

[@bust3dstr8]

Lye works great for food grease, it essentially turns the fat into soap through saponification.

[@AjF392]

Soak the oil stains with gold assassin, all the experienced pros swear by it and it doesn't etch the concrete

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

Yeah, I know of it but haven’t tried it yet

[@DeadMansPartyFilms]

What's funny is, sometimes people see the big hot water machine on my rig and give a compliment of how great it is cleaning their house/building/concrete... but they don't see the hidden cold-only machine that is actually running! Hahahaha! It's psychological! 😂

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

😂😂😂 aye. I plan on just adding hot eventually, not getting rid of the cold! Hopefully I have the space for it on my trailer

[@Skiglwash]

Brother get yourself a leaf blower instead of sweeping all those leaves and debris. Will save you so much time! Time is money 💰

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

I have 3! Lol. There wasn’t much debris on this one and I didn’t want to disturb the little mulch that they had. Only took maybe 5 minutes at most. Appreciate you watching!

[@crazydm7th]

Great job bud!, I have been in the industry for 15 years, I have used both hot and cold water units, Yes hot water makes it a little bit quicker, but like you are doing with the correct prep, degreaser, dwell time, and how you did it by scrubbing the soap into the dirty area, its does just as well. I know alot of guys that have never had any issues with their burner units, but I have had nothing but problems with mine. And that is what you really need to look at when thinking about stepping up to a hot water burner for your system. Learn how to keep them maintained or have a local shop take care of it for you, I have had several jobs where the burner was just moody and took 30 minutes to even fire up. Cold water you do not have that issue, just do more prep work and extend the dwell time.

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

Man I appreciate the view and the knowledge! Just by seeing other that have been in the industry much longer than me, I value y’all’s opinions. I’ve wanted hot water just based off of that. Now I see your comment and I appreciate your viewpoint as well. I may still eventually get it but I’ll be sure to do some research or as around about what’s best! Thanks

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

Is there a particular unit that you would recommend for hot?

[@crazydm7th]

@@mid-southsoftwashllc All my machines are made by Hotsy, my first machine was a smaller 3.8 gpm, hot water unit and it worked like a little beast very few issues with it. My new machine is also a Hotsy 8gpm 3500 psi, I have had issues with it from the start, had a bad pump from the start, got it replaced, works like a champ, but the burner on that unit is really really moody, it will fire up great when its warm outside, but if you spray down the trailer after a job or the humidity is really high the burner will not ignite, burner unit is a beckett burner, Most of the guys here local are running either Mitm or hotsy, And from what I have heard from the others, Mitm makes a solid unit, very little issues. My next hot unit will most likely be a Mitm, or Hydrotek, but both of those models are pricey, but worth it. I may switch out the burner on my big hotsy back to a normal hotsy burner, since i never had any issues with a hotsy burner. But even with my hot unit, 98% of my work I still run cold water, no need for the heat. I do a massive 150000 sq foot cleanup every year after a big bike rally here, cleaning up burnt tire marks, grease and oil from the bikes, then grease from all the food trucks, I have not used heat on it the last 4 years, I run a good degreaser and it takes care of it all with zero issues.

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

@@crazydm7th thanks again! Great information. If I don’t get anything else from this video, this conversation was worth it!

[@Vulcan5911]

A really good Caustic Hot Mix degreaser you can make yourself if you are familiar with Hydroxides is per 1 gallon mix with cold water = 4 oz of Sodium Hydroxide, 4 oz of Potassium Hydroxide, 6 oz of Cellsolve Butyl and 1 oz surfactant.

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

😳😳 sounds like it’ll remove everything but the sidewalk! Thanks. I’ll look into it

[@Vulcan5911]

@@mid-southsoftwashllc lol you're welcome. Like others have said just using sodium hydroxide and surfactant for food grease is just fine. This recipe I mentioned with the potassium hydroxide, cellsolve butyl added is great for petroleum oils and grease as well. Its just an all in one caustic degreaser for really anything super heavy duty.

[@mikluvin4633]

Great video man! Maybe I missed it but what specific degreaser did you use on this job ? Maybe I missed it but I heard you mention using 4 different in the past, but on this job which one did you use ?

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

If I remember correctly, this was my local chem shop degreaser. Now I either use that or SH beads that I mix myself. ITS HOT!!

[@lazarogonzalez4537]

So you don’t need a hot water pressure washer? I’m in process of starting up but not sure if I should get hot water? I’ll be doing dumpster pads as well but I was going to put in my truck bed but for 6k I get brand new trailer setup with everything cold water

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

Did you get started??

[@kevinarias6192]

What kind of surface cleaner is that

[@bzygauksei]

Hey man , any reason why everyone of the pressure washers I buy keep bracking after a few times of use It just starts goes for a few minutes then shuts off again

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

Odd….need a little more details. What size pressure washer (GPM). Is it gas or electric? Are the accessories that you use the correct size for the machine?

[@probablywix821]

Sno bowl works on old dried baked on grease when nothing else will. Old house painters trick.

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

Powder or liquid product?

[@417altavista]

I think these jobs are the most relevant videos as this type of work and skill are in high demand.

[@MannyAguilarJr]

Upstreaming that dawn. Big improvement

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

🙌🏽 appreciate it bro

[@TheBryonb]

Subscriber number 100 here lol It's funny I was talking to the crew about taking up some restaurant jobs and doing dumpster pads. Your method is exactly what I would do. Great job!

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

Yes sir! Thanks so much bro! I really appreciate it!

[@DeadMansPartyFilms]

Looks great! Sometimes hot water machines are a pain. Keep a cold only unit and add a hot if only if you start cleaning a ton of grease/oil. Sodium Hydroxide on food grease is all I used for years before I finally got a hot water machine. Heat is great but more maintenance!

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

Thanks bro! I’ll be looking into the hydroxide asap

[@DeadMansPartyFilms]

@Mid-South SoftWash you may be able to get it cheaper... I bought the big bucket ant it's lasted a long time! Be careful with it. It will burn you! It will cut food grease like butter! It essentially turns food grease into "soap"!

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

What’s your mixing ratio if you don’t mind me asking?

[@DeadMansPartyFilms]

@@mid-southsoftwashllc I have a measuring scoop that is about one cup. I put an average of 2 scoops in a 5 gallon bucket with 2.5/ 3 gallons of water in it. Then I add a little surfactant to make it stick. I downstream that with my 8gpm machine. Sometimes, if the grease is really bad, I will mix some concentrate in a pump sprayer to hit it hard.

[@DeadMansPartyFilms]

@@mid-southsoftwashllc you will get used to how much it takes pretty quick. I don't really measure anymore. I just eyeball it. Hahaha

[@JuanGelogo]

Want hot water cheap, get a outdoor propane hot water on demanu it, mine hits 160 degrees at 6.8 gpm its hooked to 4gpm unit. So never has an issue

[@bee2333]

So are you reclaiming that water or advising customer they are responsible for any sewage fines?

[@fpplsoftwashpressurewashin8757]

It is best with hot water and a really good degreaser.

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

Yeah, that’s what I’ve heard….but most ppl don’t have hot water

[@ricoingram2288]

About how much did your washer set up run. And keep doing your thing bro good job!

[@timothyohs8459]

Good ideal doing the way you are doing to perp frist

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

Thanks man. Prep work is a step in the process. Rushing and skipping steps leads to more work

[@marcelpayton7272]

im looking for a logo. who did your logo?

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

I designed it, one of my computer guru friends made it digital & put it together. I love how it came out but I’m biased lol

[@Therinze]

Degreazer

[@hoffpauirconcrete.semperfidCC]

Great Video brother keep up the good work may God bless you and your business

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

Blessings!! Much appreciated

[@drumer4life21]

Scrubbing it is key to getting the best result

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

I believe it makes a difference. I “only” have a 5.5 GPM so I like to help out my machine. I’m sure an 8 or 10 GPM would work out a little differently

[@drumer4life21]

@@mid-southsoftwashllc I just got my 8gpm unit. Looking forward to testing it out

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

@@drumer4life21 good luck with everything. Can’t wait to upgrade myself

[@drumer4life21]

@@mid-southsoftwashllc thanks I’m going from 4gpm to 8. I skipped the 5.5.

[@CleanSurfacePowerWashing]

Good work bro! First time checking your channel-good stuff-keep it up 👊🏽😎

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

Appreciate it! & thanks for tuning in

[@TheGravygun]

I think the record is skipping?

[@gcsugirl]

The rinse downs are my favorite part!

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

That’s where you see the results of your hard work…. Also where you find out if you have more work to do! lol

[@BRExteriorPro]

What is your #1 go to degreaser?

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

I started off swearing by SESW Degreaser and wouldn’t stray from that because it works. Got in a pinch one day and needed more than what I was comfortable paying for shipping (needed the 55 Gallon drum for a project) and decided to try my local chem shop’s strongest degreaser (Cougar Chemical) and I haven’t went back yet. No shot at SESW btw. I can just drive up the road and pick it up and keep trucking. Also, now I mix my own Sodium H for certain projects. Dangerous stuff but it gets the job done no questions asked!

[@BRExteriorPro]

@@mid-southsoftwashllc hey man, thank you for replying. I appreciate that. My chem shop has something called white. Lightning seems to be okay. I use a lot of southeast soft washes chemicals but like to look for alternatives because they are hell of expensive. What about oxidation? I use their oxnocks. Do you have anything that works comparable?

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

@@BRExteriorPro nothing that I know of works as well (without scrubbing). Heard of anything different yourself?

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

@@BRExteriorPro and man, who are you telling (SESW is expensive). At this point, I get what I know they do better than anyone else and substitute the things I know work just as well. Have a great season!

[@noahgarcia3545]

Great work my man! I use cold water too. Some day I’ll move up to a hot water unit. Pressure on.

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

Appreciate it bro! Blessings to you

[@marthacastellon6605]

Buen trabajo.

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

te agradezco mucho

[@successbydesign3483]

Great work.. Thanks for the video, would like to see more

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

Thanks! I’m working on it 🙏🏽

[@susanstein6604]

A great job but you forgot surface cleaners are round and your brush couldn’t clean right 13:19 up to side near the parking lot.

[@FilthyForce]

Good work my man!

[@jairdiaz5354]

What is the dilution you are using in this video with the degreaser?

[@jerrywaters4814]

What is your gal per minute?

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

5.5

[@bigwusahtv]

Stay getting after it👍🏾

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

💯💯

[@justincloncs1116]

Good video thanks for the content

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

Appreciate it. I’m really bad at the social media stuff but I have much more coming soon! 🙏🏽

[@alyssahartman3688]

Just remember that everything you put down on the concrete you have to rinse down the sewer drain. And some city’s will fine you hard if they catch you putting harsh chemicals into the storm drains. And it’s not usually a few hundred bucks. It’s usually thousands.

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

Good thing that this property doesn’t have storm drainage in the rear where this runoff goes..

[@newwavepressure6478]

Any cem or tricks for gum ??? Got 20,000 sq ft of flat work with it

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

I did a project with about 3500 sq ft of sidewalk with gum and I would recommend the process I used. It worked but it was WORK! I need to find a better product myself. Wonder if the SH (not bleach) that a few ppl on here commented would work…

[@LilMissPris]

​@@mid-southsoftwashllcDo you have a video of that? I have some gum work coming up and could use some extra knowledge. I don't want to stand there all day lol Thanks for sharing the knowledge!

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

@@LilMissPris thanks for watching. Unfortunately, I don’t. There are some products out there that claim they work well on gum removal but I’ve only tried one with cold water. The “bigger” companies out here swear by hot water. I only have cold. Blessings with the business

[@streetrunner8273]

Hot water ​@@LilMissPris

[@samsonitepaintingmorellc7383]

Professional results ‼️👏🏾

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@scottChapman25]

Keep up the grind man

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@keeganhall6233]

Can running that dawn through ur pump hurt it? Thanks.

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

Honestly, I was hesitant when I first had the idea until I saw a video with a vet in the wash game do it. That’s when I decided to try it myself. So far, no issues

[@artinconstruction9070]

@@mid-southsoftwashllc Was that billy Davidson you saw do it ? Awesome channel by the way ✊

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

@@artinconstruction9070 yes! He was one channel

[@leveragelifestyle8581]

If you want to try it with a 4gpm and not downstream you can get an upstream kit. It's called the suttner st-64. I can see it making sense for oil but it didn't remove the need for posting treating with SH like he said so I have it sitting around. Also the soap makes it harder to see what you're cleaning. I got it because of Billy Davidson's videos to try pressurizing the soap.

[@Ostar713]

What boots are u wearing?

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

amzn.to/3VGpvYx Sorry for the late reply. My opinion after wearing HUK and Xtratuf is HUK is a better and more comfortable boot overall. My dad agreed and he’s in his 50s, weighs properly 100 pounds over me, & has bigger feet

[@davidguo1866]

What do you about cleaning up the chemical runoff?

[@mid-southsoftwashllc]

Luckily for me on this one, there is no drainage. It runs to the back of the parking lot. You would use a reclaim system if/when necessary