DIY Softwash System Under $300: Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

[@pressurewashingmastery]

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[@nickfazzio5277]

Well…. Surprisingly your video is the simplest “how to” build a budget setup. This video should be the “GOLD” standard for anyone trying to get their feet wet in the business.

[@pressurewashingmastery]

Exactly. That’s what I was going for. I need to make an updated one probably.

[@mostlikelywedoitservices6926]

If anybody is interested. The calculation for the mix.: Looking to get a 5% mix ratio. The next number is the strength of your bleach. Say 10% Now devid the 5% by 10% = .5 Now multiply .5 by bucket size. Let's say 5 gallons. .5 x 5 gallons = 2.5 gallons of bleach needed. So fill the bucket with 2.5 gallons bleach and 2.5 gallon of water and this will give you 5% mix ratio. Hope this helps.

[@aaronbailey3640]

Love how simple you kept it. I am a beginner roof washer and I feel like I can do what you have shown here. Great class man.

[@pressurewashingmastery]

You’re welcome! KISS! Keep it simple stupid is the motto.

[@aaronbailey3640]

Nice and practical, I like your simplicity very much. This is coming from a guy who has been in the cleaning business for 32 years. Way to go

[@pressurewashingmastery]

Thanks!

[@jksmooth9082]

Thank you for making things so simple for those of us trying to get into this field!! Thank you! 🙏🏼💯

[@pressurewashingmastery]

@@jksmooth9082 hey you’re welcome!!

[@joeyhawk1974]

In the process of building one of these, thanks for the video!

[@pressurewashingmastery]

You're welcome!

[@mfeezy8797]

Geez. Finally, someone making sense in a short amount of time instead of spending 60 minutes.😂

[@pressurewashingmastery]

Straight to the point lol

[@DexterWrightDex]

That's what I am talking about. Great video. You the Man.

[@pressurewashingmastery]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

[@davidgalbraith1739]

Thank you great info. God bless

[@pressurewashingmastery]

You’re welcome!

[@chrisalbertini7904]

“17,000$ trailer priced at 30K” had me howling hahaha first thing I noticed when i started looking into this business

[@Nia-xu5ct]

Super awesome bro, thank you, no fluff no bs, just straight to all points

[@pressurewashingmastery]

You’re welcome! More to come!

[@kimariokiji]

Hi, thanks so much for this video, it’s excellent. Just one thing you might consider changing - use the blue threading paste instead of the thread tape. Why? Those threads will ruin your pump if they get sucked into the machine.

[@pressurewashingmastery]

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[@Domnomore6789]

Would you mind if you tell me all the material needs for soft wash

[@pressurewashingmastery]

@@Domnomore6789 Just 12.5% Sodium Hypochlorite diluted down by water to a house wash batch (1-2% max).

[@Domnomore6789]

Which pump is good for start they are from 127 to 600 hundred

[@pressurewashingmastery]

@@Domnomore6789 I linked the best starter one above.

[@makycaris4672]

Yep all that crazy trailer gigs a waste of money I’m with u

[@pressurewashingmastery]

It's wild. I'm sure they're great and all but I'd rather make $30k profit and have the profit pay for it ya know IF I didn't want to build it myself along the way

[@makycaris4672]

Yep stop n think of it 30-50 g trailer and then all tanks high insurance etc lost cause / yep that’s all bs on top of it Use a pressure washer 1600-2000 psi any higher ur looking for problems and clang peoples roofs etc👍

[@its_darrin477]

Awesome video and very easy to understand. Thank you!

[@pressurewashingmastery]

You're very welcome!

[@barneasada]

Thank you for the information, your appreciated so keep up the videos

[@pressurewashingmastery]

Will do!

[@seelevel1767]

This is just what i was looking for

[@pressurewashingmastery]

Awesome!

[@kkutube1972]

It will be a beast of a move. I try to unload 55 gallons and wow, not again.

[@pressurewashingmastery]

@@kkutube1972 yeah need a dolly if it’s full lol Would recommend moving empty 😂

[@marcellusmitchell6190]

I love this im gonna build one this week.

[@pressurewashingmastery]

Hell yeah! I'm still going on mine!

[@renostubbs8504]

Awesome video man,do you have the video of soft washing the driveway? I would like to see it

[@pressurewashingmastery]

Thanks! I'm sure I do somewhere. You don't softwash a driveway but you can use your softwash setup to apply a pre and post treatment on driveways. Driveways will need pressure. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJKUk4arht6kq6c

[@Prosperous.king1]

Great information. Ty

[@pressurewashingmastery]

You're welcome!

[@goldblueberries326]

Thank you for the video. Watching from NC

[@pressurewashingmastery]

You’re welcome!

[@Yusuf.KHyman]

Thanks for the detailed video bro❤

[@pressurewashingmastery]

No problem 👍

[@AlandoCook]

Thanks!!!

[@pressurewashingmastery]

@@AlandoCook no problem!

[@mathusvaiaoga9787]

You can just fill the tank with the bleach first only and then once you get to the job then add the water. Keeps the barrel lighter.

[@pressurewashingmastery]

Well yeah you can, but I'd rather get to the job site, get done and go to the next. Speed and efficiency is key in this type of business, get more done in a day

[@aurafangz3635]

Great video mate!

[@bobbyjbear]

That's best advertisement for S.E softwash I've seen - "shooter tip". I need me one of them. Bro you're running 4gpm pressure washer? I don't have it yet. I hope by this weekend. LLC still a month out. Official launch spring 24.

[@pressurewashingmastery]

Yes their shooter tip for a 12v is really good. I do run a 4gpm. No reason to upgrade, get paid the same as the 8-10 gpm lol whatever you do don't go in massive debt for equipment. If you go in debt go in debt for marketing costs via yard signs and ads.

[@bobbyjbear]

@@pressurewashingmastery great advice. I'm picking up 4gpm belt drive Graco tomorrow morning. Used. 600 dollars . I've been noticing more and more pressure washing equipment up for sale all of a sudden. Sounds to me like some folks didn't have a plan to get customers.

[@bobbyjbear]

The washer deal i backed out on. I just ordered 5 things on this list for the softwash build. Thanks dude.

[@bobbyjbear]

Got certificate of LLC today. This came back fast

[@pressurewashingmastery]

@@bobbyjbear That and right now is when the season starts to slow down. After July it kinda tanks.

[@mathusvaiaoga9787]

Will 55 gallon barrel be enough for a roof?? Thanks for the vid

[@pressurewashingmastery]

Depends on the size of the roof but most roofs yeah 1 barrel is good at 6%

[@577buttfan]

​@ServeandEarn you can do some roofs with 20 gallons.

[@pressurewashingmastery]

I've made 1 55gal last q 4800 SQ ft house

[@SecondMileFaith]

Thanks for the video my man!! would it be possible to connect a m5 twist tip on the gun? I know what blue tip you are talking about I cant seem to find it either. appreciate it

[@pressurewashingmastery]

You probably can, I just bought different tips from Southeast SW to put on my JROD.

[@pressurewashingmastery]

Video of me using this setup: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3qwc4aanMyYj5I

[@therooster_]

Assuming you use the blue drum as a batch mix tank, how do you rinse? Can you change the hose to another tank with water?

[@pressurewashingmastery]

Yes, that is exactly what I do. I'll have to make a video on this because so many keep asking. That's how I flush my pump and line out, and rinse.

[@dropvlogs_]

Can you link me to a soft wash wand gun that would work with this? Great vid btw gonna build this this week

[@pressurewashingmastery]

You can use any soft wash gun. I made a video of how to turn a Gilmore gun into a softwash gun lol

[@pressurewashingmastery]

You can get one at southeast softwash for like $50

[@demetriosoto4580]

I have the same set up , why does my fuse keep blowing?

[@justinmorgan4568]

This seems like such a way easier way to get started in the business... Not to mention it's way easier to conceal, meaning giving your business that professionally clean look. Also if God Forbid the industry doesn't work out for you you're not tossing away a massive pressure washer.

[@pressurewashingmastery]

The best way to start a business is to go as lean as possible. People that go into any type of business balls to the wall and jump into $30k+ in debt are, dare I say, dumb.

[@justinmorgan4568]

@@pressurewashingmastery Yeah I'll never understand that. Starting a business in of itself is stressful... Why add all those financial obligations along with it? After looking at all these start up options the only big expense it's been coming down to for me is buying a truck lol...

[@zackd7597]

How many times would I need to refill for 3k SFT home soft wash with 10 gallon tank? Don’t have truck so needs to fit in my car.

[@pressurewashingmastery]

At least 5 times. 50 gallons.

[@manuelybarra6069]

Thank you

[@pressurewashingmastery]

You’re welcome!

[@thegasstation7441]

Do you only mix per job or is it ok for your solution to sit for the next job if you dont use it all

[@pressurewashingmastery]

I mix per job but I also have leftover from other jobs and use that first. You've got a while before it turns into salt water

[@canadianpatriot5577]

How long does the battery run the pump before needing a recharge?

[@pressurewashingmastery]

I can do a full job on a 3000 sqft house and probably a bit more before I need a recharge. You can also buy a solar charger and have it charging while you work on the cheap end.

[@Dupray__]

Nice! How high up can this system shoot? 30-40ft?

[@pressurewashingmastery]

Yes

[@Reno-pz3kt]

Whats up man, I glad that you mentioned guns. Do you think that I can use a gun from a foam cannon with a 12v diaphragm pump?

[@pressurewashingmastery]

I don't think so, You'll want to look at the minimum required psi for the gun you're thinking of using.

[@Reno-pz3kt]

@@pressurewashingmastery hey man,thanks a million for the feedback,I appreciate you

[@pressurewashingmastery]

@@Reno-pz3kt You're welcome!

[@garyp1930]

Great info !!

[@pressurewashingmastery]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mostlikelywedoitservices6926]

Many channels say to use tru-blu over white Teflon tape.

[@pressurewashingmastery]

Tru Blu is the way confirmed lol

[@felipearredondo1290]

Can you do a whole house approximately 2000 ft.² with one batch mix?

[@pressurewashingmastery]

Sure can. I did a 3600 sqft house with about 3/4 a 55 gal drum.

[@OsmondExteriors]

I’ve got 1 Inch PVC for my 5/8 suction hose but it was too loose. Do you have a hose clamp on the bottom and top of the suction hose?

[@pressurewashingmastery]

Yes, you should be able to find a smaller PVC pipe if not I put some hose clamps on the bottom and a 5/8 poly barb at the end

[@mr.lienhoop6813]

Yea I got a 3/4th in hose with 5.5gpm and it’s so weak, switching back to 5/8th for more reach, then upgrading to 7 gpm to use the 3/4th hose. Lmk what you think

[@pressurewashingmastery]

3/4 intake, 1/2 output. 3/4 before pump. 1/2 after pump

[@dougtheunicorn193]

So do you just use your pressure washer afterwards to rinse the roof?

[@dougtheunicorn193]

Just saw where you hook up to the customers water for rinsing for the roof. I’m setting up soft wash initially to just pre and post treat driveways so I don’t have to switch back and forth from my pressure washer. Thanks for the info

[@pressurewashingmastery]

Rule number 1 washing roofs, NEVER use the pressure washer for roofs. Ever under any circumstances. Soft wash only.

[@bobbyjbear]

Bro again i feel dumb but what is the 2nd barrel for? Something Im missing. Are we not hooking our hose to spiqut on the house?

[@pressurewashingmastery]

Not with the soft wash system. One or two barrels of mix, at least one barrel of water to rinse out line, pump, and house

[@bobbyjbear]

@@pressurewashingmastery but , there are folks that watch "The View" on the programming daily so at the end of the day I'm not that dumb!!! Appreciate you sir 💪

[@bobbyjbear]

Totally cool man. A dolly and a ratchet strap per barrel and we're gold. Just need to carefully roll this bi*** off back of trailer. 10-4.

[@bobbyjbear]

I'm testing this evening i do believe. If not today then definitely tomorrow. I wonder if and I'm going to bet yes w 5.5gpm everflow i can pull w 150ft of hose so maybe i can leave the barrels right on trailer 🤔

[@pressurewashingmastery]

@@bobbyjbear That's what I do, I'm running 200ft

[@kalebbillig3472]

Or a portable ramp

[@Domnomore6789]

After with soft wash do you have to use pressure house water

[@pressurewashingmastery]

Never pressure wash a house.

[@Domnomore6789]

How is gonna be only with soap

[@pressurewashingmastery]

@@Domnomore6789 the SH eats off the organics. Put on house, dwell, rinse, done. Repeat on each side.

[@pressurewashingmastery]

@@Domnomore6789 You're not using pressure to remove it. That will lead to big insurance claims.

[@Domnomore6789]

@@pressurewashingmastery thanks much

[@MichaelElliott83]

If I found the proper fittings, would a 1/4" pressure hose work for softwashing?

[@pressurewashingmastery]

No, don't go lower than 5/8 hose. Won't shoot as high. You can do 1/2 hose but won't shoot as high as 5/8.

[@eunikellc]

how much soap would you add to your batch when making a 5% batch for softwash?

[@pressurewashingmastery]

You’d need 33 gallons of water and 22 gallons of 12.5% SH to get to 5% mix. The surfactant would be up to you. I don’t use surfactants as much anymore.

[@kalebbillig3472]

Maybe mix the drum right on the trailer

[@pressurewashingmastery]

That's what I do.

[@adambyers8010]

Have you ever found that the product description thread doesn’t match what it says it is. I have a 5 gpm pump from Wassmermann that says it is a 1/2 NPT, however when I get the 1/2 NPT it does not thread on at all. Curious if you know any other thread it could be.

[@pressurewashingmastery]

That’s never happened to me. The threads could be messed up on the pump or the fitting

[@Jizzafy]

How do you rinse man I need to know

[@pressurewashingmastery]

Take your indeed out of your bleach barrel and put it in a fresh water barrel to flush out the pump.

[@kalebbillig3472]

Otherwise you need a pallet jack

[@norcalnewsnetwork]

Get another 55 gallon drum put it on truck or trailer use you pump to move your mix into it. Dude really

[@pressurewashingmastery]

Why not just mix your barrel on the travel, don't "dude really" me. What you just said is completely ass backwards and a waste of time.

[@chrisapollonio]

Use the pump to transfer bleach and fill the drum on the truck? Would need an extra drum.

[@pressurewashingmastery]

@@chrisapollonio they’re $10-15 a pc on FB Marketplace.

[@chrisapollonio]

@@pressurewashingmastery I was just making a suggestion, I’ve heard guys use their pump with an extra hose to fill their sh tank from a drum. Thanks for the video!

[@pressurewashingmastery]

@@chrisapollonio yeah that’s what I do, I use an ibc tote with a dedicated pump

[@chrisapollonio]

@@pressurewashingmastery thanks again, I’m not washing yet but I’ve got my LLC and plan, plus about 30 hours of studying all the guys on KZbin. Southeast softwash is a great one.

[@pressurewashingmastery]

@@chrisapollonio no problem! Good luck man!

[@christophermix6845]

Do you think that pump could handle muriatic acid 2:1-3:1? My pump sprayer handles it and full strength sh just fine.

[@pressurewashingmastery]

Yes, just make sure you flush it out with water afterwards

[@christophermix6845]

@@pressurewashingmastery awesome thanks! I'm thinking 3/8 flexzilla air hose would be better for applying acid. To help restrict the volume, but then pressure might be a issue and cause lots of over spray.

[@pressurewashingmastery]

@@christophermix6845 yeah up to you on modifying. I'm changing it up to 1/2 inch hose to see how different it is on sh

[@christophermix6845]

@@pressurewashingmastery that's probably what I need to do as well. I just realized that it's a 1/2" pump so with you using 3/4" that's probably killing your distance. Curious roughly how many gallons do these pumps last? if cleaned out every use.

[@pressurewashingmastery]

@@christophermix6845 if maintained properly, 2-3 months with continual use.

[@forclients5988]

How high this thing can shoot?

[@pressurewashingmastery]

2 stories.

[@saidrodriguez462]

What about a 2.5% for 55 gallon tank?

[@pressurewashingmastery]

If you're using 12.5% SH, It'd be 44 Gallons water and 11 gallons SH.

[@pressurewashingmastery]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmS8lGyJbbSWeLM

[@Sandbridgeman1]

Link for the pump ?

[@pressurewashingmastery]

First link in the pinned comment

[@dahavok5718]

Do you have a cheap way to mix chemicals? I bought two of those blue food grade 55gal drums and was planning on doing exactly what you did but I was thinking about one water and one bleach

[@pressurewashingmastery]

I always have 1 barrel for just water to rinse out my lines and homes. As far as just bleach in another you can but you'll have to buy or build a proportioner if you're pulling from both into your pump. and no I don't know any cheap ways to mix chems. I just batch mix with what I can buy that's already made

[@VincentDebono-lr4vm]

How much surfactant?

[@pressurewashingmastery]

None or a whole gallon. Don't have to have it.

[@merk7511]

Just got my soft wash system setup but for some reason I have to low of pressure with 50ft 5/8 garden hoses. Doesn’t flow properly and just spits out water every few seconds. Any ideas? I got 25 gal tank with everflow 5.5 gpm bleach pump

[@pressurewashingmastery]

You're gonna need a bigger tank more than likely. I recommend a 55 gal drum from Facebook $10-$30. Other than that I'd look at your hoses make sure there's no leaks or loss of pressure.

[@merk7511]

@@pressurewashingmastery what about hose? Just curious if 1/2in braided line would work better the 5/8 garden hose? Thank you for your reply and knowledge

[@pressurewashingmastery]

@@merk7511 You'll get less flow. For your intake hose definitely use 5/8 but make sure it's suction hose not garden hose. Garden hose is fine for outflow. More flow. More reach on the 5.5 gpm.

[@merk7511]

@@pressurewashingmastery thank you very much

[@pressurewashingmastery]

@@merk7511 you're welcome!

[@Mr.Pop0]

Why does everyone use a 12 v battery? Is there a pump i can run off a standard wall plug?

[@pressurewashingmastery]

Because unless you want electrocuted as you wash a house, you should be taping up or covering all outlets on the home. If you run an inverted from your car battery, you're still using a 12v lol

[@Mr.Pop0]

@@pressurewashingmastery how do electric pressure washers not kill ppl?

[@pressurewashingmastery]

@@Mr.Pop0 electric pressure washer are the dumbest thing ever especially if you're trying to make money doing pressure washing. Most homeowners probably have the garage door open to plug them up but that doesn't matter. You can short a breaker by spraying water on an outdoor outlet. Then you get the Karen's coming after your ass

[@justus3492]

Find a tree and a ratchet strap to get it into your truck

[@JCW418]

Simplicity

[@cvconnor]

What does a drum of 12.5% cost you?

[@pressurewashingmastery]

Depends on the mix, right now I get mine for $4.38 per gallon.

[@Under_PressureSW]

@@pressurewashingmasterywhat are you using for SH? I’m using pool essentials but is almost $6 a gallon

[@pressurewashingmastery]

@@Under_PressureSW local SH supplier

[@Under_PressureSW]

@@pressurewashingmastery gotcha. Thanks brotha!

[@pressurewashingmastery]

@@Under_PressureSW You’re welcome!

[@RodneyMcgoey]

Can you just hook it to a hose spigot on a house instead of using a tank

[@pressurewashingmastery]

For rinsing?

[@RodneyMcgoey]

@@pressurewashingmastery yes

[@pressurewashingmastery]

@@RodneyMcgoey I mean yeah but you’ll want to flush out your pump with water too. If you don’t the pump will lock up within a month.

[@RodneyMcgoey]

I have a separate tank pump and sprayer for my sh.I have a vevor 5.5 gpm pump that I was gonna use for rinsing,that’s why I wanted to know if I could hook it to a hose spigot instead of tank

[@RodneyMcgoey]

Also what size hose should I get to run to my pump?I was gonna get either 1/2 or 5/8 on the output side.

[@justinclark4617]

How do you Rinse man.

[@pressurewashingmastery]

Put the pump into a barrel of just water to rinse the pump out. Anything after unhook the garden hose and hook up to the customer's water. Shouldn't need too after 55 gals of water

[@Jizzafy]

⁠i didnt even think of that thank yo7

[@Jizzafy]

@@pressurewashingmasterywould it be a better move to rinse using the pressure washer

[@pressurewashingmastery]

@@Jizzafy no. Never use a pressure washer to "softwash" ya just can't do it lol

[@PressureWashSpecific]

$17,000 rig priced at $30 G's LOL hey hey hey

[@mikemehenni]

redneck Ingenuity is what built this country

[@pressurewashingmastery]

Literally lol

[@brandonp.6120]

Funniest lie I heard today n the day just started. 3 hrs in so far.

[@litpubgm124]

You mean slaves and immigrants ? 😂😂 funniest comment I’ve seen in the day so far