DON'T POWERWASH - Top 5 Siding Cleaners: One Comes Out on Top💦

[@RickMatheny-yi4pg]

We live near Ocala ,FL and don't power wash our home or RV . We always have hand washed it with Miracle Green full strength. Now that we found this 30 seconds production we have been using it for a few years. Works GREAT

[@ssmatthews]

Kudos for doing a comparison that was easy to follow.

[@Kitearmy]

Glad you liked - make sure to sub

[@robertsherrow3627]

So true, I’ve been using 30 Seconds cleaner for years and it works!!! Buy a gallon jug to refill the spray unit and save $$$

[@EverythingFizzy]

I just cleaned my mom’s house with 30 Second Cleaner. She lives in Kentucky and her house has what’s called Whiskey Fungus growing on it. I tried power washing and NOTHING came off. I then tried 30 Second Cleaner and her house looks INCREDIBLE!

[@profitglen]

Hypochlorous acid would probably also work. I can my own myself. It's non toxic and no fumes!

[@stevedee8158]

I use the mold armor deck full strength in a garden sprayer. I Use the deck cleaner on my wood deck, vinyl siding and vinyl screen house top. It has worked well. He did not hose it off after 10 minutes which I found is needed. Vinyl looks brand new and tends to resist mold for about 2 years on the siding. With the bleach there is the strong smell plus it ruins whatever clothes it touches.

[@jerrystark6766]

I also use 30-Second Outdoor Cleaner. It works better and easier than other things I've tried. Thanks for the video!

[@muchkneaded]

So, NOW you tell me! I bought 1/2 gallon of Mold Armor with the hose attachment last year,. but never "got around" to using it. I even bought a full gallon refill bottle for THIS year. When I saw the large display of 30 Seconds Cleaner at Lowe's a few weeks ago, I decided to buy 1/2 gallon with the hose attachment. I'll use that on the shady, yucky side of my house, and use the Mold Armor on my aluminum shed and the garage-type door on my portable building. Thank you for posting this comparison video!

[@goodmanshealth]

Wow, your house sure looked purty. That company should give you a lifetime supply of that stuff the way you just promoted them. So nice to have someone test out all these products for us folks who don't want to waste money on an inferior product, so thank you Kite Army!

[@Kitearmy]

I forgot to mention that it also tastes great in cocktails :)

[@JohnKirschner-p5e]

Per someone else’s question below, can you please confirm that the 30-second cleaner intended for hose application was actually applied at full strength during your test?

[@Kitearmy]

yep

[@wilsonmartinez4337]

This stuff works great. I’ve used it on my house and on my pvc fence and it cleaned up quick and easy

[@angiewilt5353]

Thanks - great presentation! Used one bottle of 30 Second - ran out - got it just to try.....back to the store!

[@Kitearmy]

Great

[@jennifermoore7887]

What does this do to the plants around the bottom of the house? Is it plant safe?

[@jellybean3144]

Got a couple of spray bottles of Mean Green from dollar general. Walked around and sprayed the house, and let it stay on for about 10-15 minutes per side before my friend came behind me with the power washer to rinse...that was 2 years ago...the house is just now showing a few signs of needing it done again.

[@beezer5623]

Sweet, I have to hit the shady side of my house this year. I will try this out for sure

[@Kitearmy]

Stuff works wonders - I get it on the north side facing part of my house too

[@pizzadave9812]

Great video I've been using that 30-second cleaner for years I live in Florida and it works great I spray it on and hose It off and the house looks great

[@Kitearmy]

Thanks mate - yeah it's surprising that it outperformed the other products.

[@jonesy5722]

Can this cleaner or any of these cleaners be sprayed on the windows, doors, garage doors, every part of my home on the exterior? Thanks!

[@Kitearmy]

Yes and yes

[@charles_B_5357]

Great video, i am definitley switching from mold armor to the 30 sec cleaner. Did you also spray the windows? If so did it clean them?

[@Kitearmy]

Yes and yes

[@turdferguson7686]

yeah, ive been using mold armor and its always worked pretty well for me. will have to try the 30 sec stuff. i wonder if the type of siding, age of it, etc effect it much. will be interesting to see the difference on my own home.

[@cindyseacrist9815]

I used the Armour all and it did wonderful on my siding,my siding even had the green stuff growing on it,and it looks like the day it was installed,never tried the 30 second,bit the Armour cleaned well for Mr.

[@2snipe1]

Ahhh good old mold armor. It defenitely helped my home, when I apply it XD, but you have convinced me to go with the 30 second outdoor water cleaner! Iwill definiteyl pick that up instead.

[@Kitearmy]

click the link baby

[@briangibbsbd]

Ive always had excellent results just using cheap dollar store bleach with a 50/50 mix and rinse with the water hose. Ive always been told that it destroys the vinyl siding but mine is 23 years old without any visible damage and i clean it twice a year…

[@Kitearmy]

I think bleach is bleach - all the products that I tested say safe on vinyl

[@daviddave8266]

Is 50 / 50 bleach safe for trex deck

[@williamprezioso2742]

It doesn’t destroy vinyl siding, but it will destroy vinyl fencing on your deck. It removes the protective coating put there by the manufacturers.

[@Marinassochoa]

Hiii great video,does that 30 second solution damage windows ?? Does it leave a stain ?

[@Kitearmy]

if you wash it off you will be okay

[@cer7cer7]

Thanks for the video. I know this is long after the video was posted but I do have a question..... How does this do with dark vinyl sidings? Does it bleach them out? I have very expensive dark gray siding. I know I can do a 'test' area first but just wanted to know if you have any advice / recommendation? Thanks in advance.

[@MrMattDat]

Very good video. Any chance you've compared 30 SECONDS Outdoor Cleaner to Zinsser's Jomax? I've used Jomax a few times and been very happy with the results (using a hand held sprayer, so not as convenient as the hose connection of 30 SECONDS).

[@kkeeze]

I wondered the same thing.

[@WilliamB-b9d]

The key is to not let it become that black mold! I live in humid Florida and have used the affordable $1.25 jugs at Dollar Tree. Works for me …. Use full strength .. wear old clothes !!

[@theschreckster4300]

I Prefer 12.5% S H, (Liquid Pool Shock, It's Hot!) Also use It To Kill Algae on Asphalt Shingles, 30 Mins Then Rinse (Soft Wash)

[@LessThanHandy]

Thank you for putting in the time, money and elbow grease to do this for your subscribers and viewers.....

[@Kitearmy]

Thanks mate - so pleased to help people with this. I was not sure of what the outcome would be either - so glad to have discovered a better product!

[@seanflannelly8211]

Great video! Used mold armor in the past. Will definitely switch to the winner. Is it safe to use on the house if near concrete pavers? Had Cambridge pavers installed around the perimeter of most of the house.

[@Kitearmy]

Thanks mate - you should be good with your pavers

[@diane5754]

Does it kill bushes and flowers when it drips down on them?

[@Kitearmy]

just pre water them - mine did not get damaged

[@stbam1965]

I save the 30 second spray bottle and reuse it with a gallon of 30 second to refill a few times

[@ozzman530]

if I follow the mixing recommendations for the 30-sec concentrate it makes 5% solution. Since you recommended the pre-mixed solution which is an advertised 8%, what is stopping me from either adding less water or using the concentrate straight to get a more powerful solution to either use in a sprayer or as a refill to the hose jug you recommend?

[@Turtle-sz7sk]

Pretty sure that 8% is diluted by the water lol

[@annach275]

Did you rinse after applying? The directions are saying to rinse.

[@Kitearmy]

yes - that is important

[@joerockme7485]

Great stuff, been using it for years 👍😎

[@Kitearmy]

Great to hear!

[@steveloving]

If I have a stacked stone foundation and pavers, any issue with the profits having bleach streaking or altering the color of the stone?

[@Gretzky2857]

Can I use my foam cannon I use on the cars to do the house too?

[@WES_5150]

Under $3 for a gallon of regular bleach. Put a third of that in a 2 gallon sprayer with a few onces of Dawn dish detergent and the rest water - less than $5 tax included... that one gallon of bleach covers my little ranch house and 2.5 car garage 3X, and I guarantee it does just as good of a job.

[@jeffflowers729]

I would try that but we have a lot of shrubbery and flower gardens around the foundation and I'm sure this solution would not be very healthy for them :(

[@Woodworkinghobby79]

⁠@@jeffflowers729 You do realize that the majority of siding/fence cleaners have some version of sodium. You know what those versions of sodium are? Bleach. Whether you’re smart or enjoy being taken advantage of, just pre rinse your landscape with water, then dilute the landscape with water again after you’re done spraying your house/fence with bleach. Hell, if you’re still concerned about the bleach harming your plants, you can overdo things by grabbing some random leaves, spread them out inconspicuously, them spray the landscape with some molasses to bring back the microbe/mycorrhizal population. But that’s the over paranoid option.

[@myheartisinjapan3184]

Idk about anyone else, but the day I spray bleach on my 20k siding…wth

[@ladams1221]

The active ingredient of bleach, sodium hypochlorite, will slowly break down into sodium chloride (salt) and oxygen. Once the water evaporates, there is literally nothing left behind but a small quantity of table salt.

[@Squeegee216]

@@jeffflowers729I do this for a living. Pre-spray/ wet the plants. Any drips that land on it will not damage it. If you do drip on it you can just spray with a hose again real quick and it will dilute it. Its safe

[@dorothydenise9875]

Thank you!

[@DanRussell-q8s]

The first time I ever used the 30 second cleaner I determined that there was no use to try anything else but I usually let it sit for 4 or 5 minutes before I rinse it with the pressure washer .

[@creole75]

Works great but runs out FAST. Don't know if it matters how open the faucet is or if it's regulated at the product nozzle, but it took way more than 2 bottles for my lil house.

[@Kitearmy]

Sure - is the house clean

[@creole75]

It WAS clean...lol​. mildew on caulk and other areas came back but algae and dirt and whatnot is gone. Did you have the water wide-open? Does it matter?@@Kitearmy

[@markdecker2724]

Thank you for all the information. Could you please tell me how far up it reaches? What is the height of you gabele end?

[@STho205]

With standard city water pressure the 30 sec apparatus will shoot about 25 to 28ft. Height of a gable end of a 1 story building. Remove the red nozzle and it shoots a long straight stream. Put it back on for areas you can reach to save cleaner. The contents is just household bleach and soap. I just refill mine from DollarTree bleach and a little laundry soap or dawn.

[@nanasloves]

I live in a desert, we rarely have mold which I’m assuming the Clorox is taking care of. Any ideas for just flat out dirt?

[@SouthBySouthwestPedaler]

Simple green or Krud Kutter

[@johnmckenzie8522]

You confessed me I'm going to buy that 30 second outdoor sling cleaning

[@Kitearmy]

me neighbor is going to do the same thing - make sure to use my link

[@stbam1965]

A guy used 30 seconds on house and deck and it was amazing. I think you have to wet down any plants and then rinse them again when done.

[@wingedfoot198]

It sounded like a promotion from 30 minutes outdoor. The siding wasn’t dirty enough to tell if it worked.

[@melisalopez7222]

Can this be used indoors and dry wall?

[@Kitearmy]

I would not

[@ericanderson5958]

Can you fill the concentrated 30 second brand into the 30 second hose end bottle?

[@Kitearmy]

yeah - you have to use a wrench to twist the head off

[@ericanderson5958]

I read that it's recommended to use 50/50 mix or can I fill it straight undiluted?

[@petersonfamily6223]

What is the cost per application for each.

[@willo3266]

Uh, if you simply used the 30 second cleaner straight from the hose sprayer bottle, then you were spraying on a highly concentrated amount as it would normally be mixed with water as it empties from the bottle. of course it looks the best as it was probably a good 10-15 times higher concentration

[@Nick-yj3xp]

Amazing that 90% of the people missed this minor detail. Also, using straight bleach is not correct either. Very poorly constructed 'test'

[@petersonfamily6223]

I was wondering the same thing.

[@heidimonteith4162]

These bottles usually give you directions for mixing them when not using the hose sprayer. You are assuming he didn't mix it correctly.

[@angelaborgen271]

Darn it I got the 32nd cleaner but I got the wrong one now I have to go and spend another 30 bucks. Thanks but I’m glad it’ll work.

[@Kitearmy]

worth it

[@glitterz316]

Mega thanks for this video!!😊

[@Kitearmy]

My pleasure!

[@Gumshoe88]

This stuff works as well as he said.

[@Kitearmy]

Sure does - appreciate the comment

[@russellperkins8334]

Does this work on hardie board siding?

[@davidlaidig9485]

Is 30 second ok for James Hardie board?

[@jasontaylor9871]

I find straight Clorox bleach works best when you wet the siding with water then hit it with the bleach

[@stbam1965]

I heard if you use a gallon yard sprayer 3 cups of household bleach and 1 oz of dawn dishsoap and the rest water and spray house top to bottom ,let it set 15 mins and then wash off that it works great. 5.00 to do your whole house

[@zamfearmagic]

Is it ok to use around grass and plants ?

[@ninthgen]

To Homeowners with Sherwin Williams exterior paints, some color pigments in SW paints are organic and will get bleached out. Do a test spot first!

[@salvatorebelluso6705]

😢

[@K0NVICTx]

Must be nice. I wish I could prep for spring/summer but just got 3 feet of snow 🤦

[@Kitearmy]

It will sneak up on you - hang in there

[@K0NVICTx]

@@Kitearmy 🙏

[@Kitearmy]

@@K0NVICTx get those shorts out mate - it's coming

[@pedroperez8670]

I been trying using 30 second cleaning

[@Shelley-g4d]

We wanted regular cholorine but everyone thinks it’s for the pool

[@floridaredneck]

I don't know how you got that large wall done with 1 bottle. I did the backside of a mobile home and was half empty and I have a flow regulator on my hose. I ran out after 2 bottles and did not complete the job. But, the area where I did cover worked great. I missed behind the down spouts and corner areas because it goes so quickly. If you don't cover enough, it will leave streaks where part is clean and part is not. So don't expect it to just run down and work, because that chemical from up top is used, so you have to apply as much fresh cleaner to every level. I'm going to paint, so a little streaking doesn't matter for my job.

[@Kitearmy]

maybe you have more mold

[@floridaredneck]

@@Kitearmy Maybe I don't.

[@Kitearmy]

@@floridaredneck but yet, maybe you do.

[@floridaredneck]

@@Kitearmy I don't. There is no maybe . Would you like to come over and check?

[@Kitearmy]

Are you located near tampa@@floridaredneck

[@terrywaters6186]

I'll go with Clorox, it's good enough and a fraction of the cost.

[@Kitearmy]

I actually tried Clorox - it is good enough

[@STho205]

A large fraction. Clorox is now over $10 a gal. Cheapest I've seen it is $6 for a 77oz short bottle diluted to 4%. It was $2.50/gal ten years ago for 6%.

[@Kitearmy]

@@STho205 yeah - people have selective memory often when they argue something like this

[@ovaltine224]

That 30 sec cleaner keeps cleaning for days after. It’ll look cleaner and cleaner in a few days

[@steffman]

Pritam - you are correct! We tried it for the first time this week and noticed the same thing. We bought the concentrate and applied it using the soap function on our pressure washer. Works great, even without rinsing/pressure washing off. Our gutters and stucco bands brightened up like new. Very satisfied!!!

[@carriedamman2187]

Is it safe around plants, especially here in South Florida?? Or should I drape my pineapple and Goji bush

[@paranoidhumanoid]

It's the same ingredients as algicide for pool cleaning.

[@factsoverfeelings21]

What about a cleaner for red brick homes. I also would love an enhancer to make the brick look more vibrant then the dullness it is without painting it. Only dummies paint brick houses.

[@glenlafitte6810]

excellent thank you

[@Kitearmy]

You are welcome!

[@davidbutler3233]

Do you need to rinse it off or can you leave it on the siding?

[@Kitearmy]

I would rinse it

[@davidbutler3233]

@@Kitearmy thank you

[@AverageReviewsYT]

I’m surprised your not using wet and forget

[@boston-strong8887]

DITTO! It's not mentioned here at all.

[@truepatriot-nh8zs]

Had terrible time cleaning north side of our two story house until I discovered wet and forget. Spray it on and everything disappears after a few rains. Keeps it off for a couple years. Works great on roof shingles as well. No other other product can just be sprayed on - all need some sort of wiping, scrubbing which isn't going to happen 30' up on sloped yard.....

[@AverageReviewsYT]

@@truepatriot-nh8zs bot account.

[@travelswithmillie-jonesjim2206]

The problem is the gutters keep the black streaks!!

[@kayaking1000]

Don't you need to rinse with water afterwards

[@isitrachelorj3953]

So, the problem is, you gave the conclusion, results in front of the dirty side of the house. Explain, did you try to scam us, or did you wait a year to film the conclusion before you sprayed the house again?

[@Kitearmy]

I smell conspiracy

[@queenslimm1294]

You would have to rinse first to see the results !!!!

[@lookoutman]

nice vid

[@babsphillips8583]

WRONG!!! I recently used the 30 Second Outdoor Cleaner attached to my hose. It was AWFUL!!! It did not do what it said it would do. I sprayed it on but then had to take a mop and scrub the vinyl siding, then rinse. Returned it!!!

[@Kitearmy]

Perhaps you had a bad bottle

[@KAndrew636]

The 30 Second Cleaner is gone in 3 minutes! Use it FAST!

[@1244taylor]

You seemed to have made up your mind before the test started.. an ad for 30 sec stuff..

[@Kitearmy]

sure did - when I saw the results

[@Jimmy_Cavallo]

💥30 second $20 a bottle.. . Clorox $3 🤔

[@Kitearmy]

send me the link to the $3 clorox bottle

[@STho205]

​@@Kitearmy i agree. Send me a link too. Clorox is now VERY expensive. Generic bleach can still be found under $5, but not name brands.

[@Kitearmy]

@@STho205 notice no link.....

[@STho205]

@@Kitearmy it is probably an put of date memory. We tend to get them over time...like the 30c doughnut.

[@cguy96]

Bleach can be bad for the environment, particularly when used near a fresh water source. The directions on the bottle should be read and followed to allow these products to be used safely.

[@Kitearmy]

Great point - follow the directions

[@MariusNinjai]

Duhh You really think people don't know that average consumers opperation won't do much damage

[@cguy96]

@@MariusNinjai is that your opinion, or is it informed by *say* some research? Bleach, when used properly, and in a contained environment (such a proper amount, handled carefully, diluted, and flushed down drains to a proper wastewater treatment plant) is not perfect, but it is not terrible. However, bleach in the environment does not biodegrade, but it does break down and is highly reactive (which is also why it is good for killing microorganisms). In water it forms (among other organo-compounds) dioxins, furans, and dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs) all of which are known carcinogens and have half-lifes of several years. Dioxins in the environment is what led to the near extinction of bald eagles as well as an overall decrease in fish and bird species near large bodies of fresh water. Recall, it is not just bleach that is stressing the environment. I also did not call for banning bleach, I said WHEN USED the directions on the bottle should be read and followed. Of course, it is the manufacture of bleach (particularly sodium hypochlorite) that is the source of the majority of environmental pollutants. So, maybe considering more environmentally safe alternatives is a reasonable suggestion.

[@Turtle-sz7sk]

You do realize the 8% 30 sec outdoor spray is not 8% because the hose is diluting it 🤦‍♂️

[@saulgoodman2018]

I stay with oxiclean.

[@Kitearmy]

what is the amount of bleach in that?

[@saulgoodman2018]

@@Kitearmy Non. But it have sodium percarbonate. A few years ago. I cleaned a 15 year old neck with that. Some scrubbing, and a regular garden hose. And a small burn on my finger. It looked brand new.

[@Kitearmy]

@@saulgoodman2018 any chemical that can burn your finger has to be good

[@markb3866]

You didn't try pool chlorine with 30% chemical that all pros use these days.

[@Carlos.Rivera]

But will deteriorate the paint?

[@Kitearmy]

I think that is true - however the point of the video was to test products that homeowners can use easily and safely

[@Kitearmy]

@@Carlos.Rivera and possibly kill plants

[@markb3866]

@@Kitearmy you have to wet the plants with water before, during and after with ALL these chemicals.

[@Kitearmy]

@@markb3866 right - good idea

[@JohnnyAx]

Funny How no one mentioned that all this over priced crap is just a bottle of Chlorine Bleech!! What a rip off!!

[@chrisjohnson1002]

Junk! Does not perform as advertised.

[@wayneguy6043]

Maybe you should use a 30 second cleaner on your teeth they look kind of crusty

[@Kitearmy]

I bet it's hard to keep your eyes of this beautiful mouth

[@bluveiner43]

They all look terrible

[@StringDriver]

Why do content makers constantly have to use the most ignorant, stupid music that no one would ever listen to or find pleasant ever in their life???

[@Kitearmy]

royalties - my brotha

[@danielolivier5599]

I"m not arrogant or even a throll, and sorry in advance for my honesty. You are very very good, but always brush your teeth before doing a video. It takes away concentration on the subject when I see pieces between your teeth. Watch at 0:43. I want to see your video again.

[@Kitearmy]

Thanks - hopefully my content makes that something that you can overlook.

[@JiNKA]

Seriously what are you talking about. You’re a jackass. Before you post, proof read ‘throll’.