How to Mix Bleach for a House Wash, Pressure Wash, Soft Wash - 5% to 12.5% SH

[@DansVlog]

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[@DjehutimasAsarRa]

Why not use sodium percarbonate powder as a cleaner?

[@miltoncorporan9127]

If no-one has told you yet in the passed 6 years or however long you’ve been making videos, you’re the man. Thank you for your service and thank you for your content. Learned how to wash trucks from your truck wash video and will now wash my first house learning from your videos.

[@DansVlog]

Thank you but it is you that is da Man! I’m just giving information, you’re the one with the courage and the motivation to get out there and do it! Keep up the good work and check back and let us know how you’re doing

[@HowToWash1]

No one has ever said that because he's a dippity doooo

[@StringDriver]

@@HowToWash1 what’s that supposed to mean?

[@miguelortiz8385]

I’ve been painting for 20 years. Now I’m in my own business. I recently sub a roof wash out and he explained how he was doing it. I was so impressed and started to watch some videos. Dan you were the only one that broke it down so simply. From using a pump sprayer to a back pack sprayer to using your equipment.. The chemical breakdown awesome. You are one hell of a teacher. Thank you so much for your videos.

[@KevinEldridge]

Agreed! He does an excellent job of explaining this process.

[@budsak7771]

At about 3 minutes, there's something about this guy I like. After 7 minutes I realized he's trying to educate me and not working up to a sales pitch I just knew was coming.😊

[@DansVlog]

Nah, You don’t sell anything or even beg for subscribers or likes. Just sharing my experience and letting KZbin Revenue do its thing for my bank account

[@yourmom4853]

More than half of what he said is incorrect lol, you must not be smart either

[@budsak7771]

@@yourmom4853 I have even less idea about what you're typing about, so thanks for being unhelpful. I know you tried but you're just too smart for me to figure out your puzzle box. I wish you the best in future endeavors.

[@mrgice3]

Thanks for this video, I reused a 30 sec hose end sprayer which is 1/2 gl or 64 oz. I mixed that container 3 to 1 (32 oz water and 16 oz of Pool Essentials) and then it's mixed again with the hose. It worked real good but not too hot. I had bad algae on the South of my house and it took two applications to remove it. Probably will try cutting it back to 8 oz and test that out. Keep in mind the hose end sprayer solution is 8% so using Pool Essentials is almost 1 to 1 that's why I did 3 to 1 to dilute it.

[@paolomirandaculqui8123]

im gonna try the same with my hose end sprayer

[@billellison6057]

8% of 64 ounce is 5.12 Ounces of Sodium Hypochlorite. So if using a 10% Pool Essentials would you not have to use 51.2 ounces of it to get the same ratio?

[@markfox7135]

Been pressure washing for years just spraying household bleach and then really bearing down with pressure washer on decks. (I live really isolated and getting older, started looking for easier ways, hearing so much on shows about cleaners) you made more sense to me in this video than all the other jokers I have watched combined! Now I understand what to get and how to mix/spray. Guess all these years I just been letting pressure washer and my back do all the work. Going to watch yours where you show unedited, application. Thanks

[@TheCookster64]

It's easy. 1 gallon of water, 1 ounce of Dawn (2 tablespoons), 2 cups of 10% strength pool chlorine. I've used this and it works perfectly. I recommend rinsing with a power washer especially if you have a 2 story home.

[@robinrussell3705]

Great video! Due to problems mentioned here I’ve decided to have separate containers and run 12 volts pump and mix to recipe and pump spray then rinse with the Ps, not flushing the Ps pump

[@NothingButLove111]

I just came across your videos, thank you. Not very many people are actually trying to teach others this information. They sell you "classes"

[@DansVlog]

They are idiots

[@lawrence6622]

Great video. I will only add that bleach starts to degrade (turns to salt water) starting at around 6 months on the shelf. Buying in bulk is okay for the professional, not so much for the homeowner.

[@joeyyoung1279]

Took your advice on this years ago in your past videos which are very informative by the way. I use pool essentials for my applications and it works great. I also use a downstream injector to avoid running the bleach through my pressure washer as you advised in past videos. I’ve never had a problem except once when I forgot to rinse my down stream injector for storage over the winter. Needless to say it was a corroded mess by spring lol lesson learned 😃 Glad your back keep the great advise coming 👍

[@DansVlog]

Awesome comment. I am happy to of helped

[@georgemyers6518]

Great video as always. My thoughts on that 30 second outdoor cleaner is exactly the same as yours. When i looked at the table of contents and the price it left me scratching my head. Please keep the videos coming

[@DansVlog]

Thank you George! I appreciate your comment and I plan on it!!

[@divan6279]

Thanks for a refresher on this info you previously posted. I am 70 years old and use 1 gallon of SH to soft wash my 2000 square foot house. I use the Chapin sprayer device ( $23.00 from amazon) and mix SH with dawn . So it costs me $4.00 to do this versus $275.00 that a company would charge me. Thanks for the savings from someone on a fixed income. Love your honest vlogs.

[@DansVlog]

Did you get the Chapin sprayer idea from my video I posted a few years back? You are doing great by saving all that money!

[@divan6279]

Yes, you turned me on to the Chapin. Thanks again!!!

[@Getawaymoments]

Which model Chaplin sprayer?

[@heavymechanic2]

Dan, I watched your house wash in the past and tried Purple Power (1 Cup/gal) with household bleach (2-1/2 cups/gal) followed with a consumer pressure washer. Three years later it needs done again, normally it needs washed every year. I'm convinced the purple power slows down the regrowth of algae and mildew, its also really cheap to use in place of the dawn soap. Just picked up some 10% bleach and getting ready to wash the vinyl siding again.

[@DansVlog]

It was Covid! The algae was on lock down 😂🤣

[@rjonyina8152]

do you put it right in the soap on your pressure washer or use a downstream injector

[@DansVlog]

@@rjonyina8152 I use a downstream injector but if the unit has an onboard soap container I just pull the house out of the container top and run it right into a bottle of bleach

[@heavymechanic2]

@@rjonyina8152 I use a pump sprayer, 1 gal does one side of my house. The bleach will kill your pump, don't put it in the soap tank.

[@MichaelBlast]

So we can add some purple power to the bleach water mixture for a pump up sprayer.

[@gottahavegoalsset]

Thumbs up for including the safety warnings in dealing with higher pct cleaning jugs sh.

[@cyborgclarke]

Another great video mate, love your easy to follow guides. New to pressure washing, adding to my window cleaning business so the information you give helps alot, keep up the good work mate.

[@DansVlog]

Thank YOU!!

[@Stale_Kracker]

Thanks for breaking this down so its easy to digest and understand

[@andrewpugh3452]

Thanks I’m a newbie jus ran across ur video help me to know what to mix have my first house to do this week

[@janet-o6c]

Hi, I’m so excited that I’ve found this video after searching for 2days trying to figure out the best cleaner for my stained t1-11 exterior on my home. I thought everyone was saying to neutralize the bleach with oxalic acid? Do I need to worry about doing that or just rinse the SH and let dry. I’m planning on putting stain back on it or painting it..

[@DansVlog]

I would apply it, let it do its magic for 20 minutes and rinse well

[@bradbarker8952]

It was one of your videos that I learned how to make my mix and it has worked very well... thank you the lesson.

[@DansVlog]

My pleasure

[@diyguy3476]

What about using the soap injector on your pressure washer? Is that okay to use straight bleach. Will that mix it at the correct blend?

[@WalkingbytheSpiritAlways]

Hi. I appreciate that you mentioned about the plants. I am going to be using a pump up sprayer, and I have a lot of plants. Do you add any Dawn to the solution? Whoops. I heard it at around the 16 minute mark. Thanks. I came here really trying to clean the inside of a screened porch and especially the screens which I have wiped down with a Bona floor mop, but they still have tons of dust. Do you have a video on that? Blessings.

[@gregsmith983]

Good video!! What would be your mixer on cleaning a wood deck?

[@Seren1624]

Cleaning my house tomorrow with your recipe..never fails

[@DansVlog]

Sweet! Good Luck!

[@Seren1624]

@@DansVlog and BTW if I have not already said it....I am so happy to see you back on the Tube....we missed ya!!!

[@DansVlog]

@@Seren1624 Thanks hun! Do any road trips lately?

[@Seren1624]

@@DansVlog yup just went up 95 last month...i waved at ya as we went past the Harley Shop

[@Seren1624]

injector fail...but thanks to the back up plan with pump up sprayer, it may have taken a bit longer but still got the job done....

[@choppa5300]

Dan I’m glad your back , I have the 30sec hose in sprayer I used on a previous job. Going to mix up the new batch of pool essentials and use it on my next job. you think if I add the new mix to the hose in sprayer instead of my 3 gallon hand sprayer if would work the same ?

[@DansVlog]

It is worth a shot! I will check the active ingredients on the hose and sprayer and see if it’s 5% 3% 6% and knowing that the pool essentials is 10% you might want to dilute it a little bit with water to equal the same percentage as the hose end sprayer ratio

[@tebb23]

Hi Dan, my question is more about figuring out how to tell the water mix percentage of a new Predator 3200 2.8 GPM. The onboard cleaning holder says no bleach, so I am trying to figure out how to use bucket with bleach without over doing it. I have read through the manual but not seeing the answer. I am hopeful you can assist or advise how I can figure it out. Thank you in advance, I really appreciate your videos.

[@carlosordaz6858]

@@DansVlog my friend thanks. You are the only person on youtube that have said how to really mix hs. No to much wondering around. Simple like as you said it. It depends on the % of active hs on the bottle and you can put straight gallons of hs of your 5 gallons bucket and ready to down stream. You are the man. Getting ready to start my bussines. God bless you.

[@DansVlog]

My suggestion is to not worry about the numbers/ratios. Just be safe. When using unknown equipment, start out thin. Put a gallon of 7% up to 10% in a bucket with a gallon of water and siphon that with 2 ounces of Dawn and see what happens. Should be plenty safe to not cause harm to lawn and plants. If the yuk doesn’t get dissolved in 15-20 minutes. Add 1/2 gallon more SH and retry. Once it works, write it down!!

[@Aglassact77]

Thank you for your knowledge, and industry tricks. I’ve pressure washed for decades, but used heavy degreasers and brightening agents mainly, so I appreciate your input on mixtures etc. thank you 😊

[@bentleynut1648]

I’m using 10% pool chlorinator with a 3400 psi pressure washer. All I need to know is do I dilute the 10% with water, or do I simply put it in the foamer with an ounce of Dawn (safe for mixing with chlorine) and let the pressure washer add sufficient water to the mix that all is good. I’ve watched your video and I find it very hard to determine. A simple table of with or without pressure washer would make sense

[@hedydd2]

I think maybe the chlorine will attack the metal of the lance and couplings, especially brass.

[@50Quid-d3x]

Depends on what you are cleaning and other factors... but if you think strait on in the foam cannon is gona be to hot for the plants or paint... you can dial it back to start and work your way back up towards 100%. To get a hotter mix above the foam cannon you will have to set up a GP High Draw Downstream injector aft the pump. To get even hotter you can ad a second injector run in parallel with a bypass valves and bypass line. To get any hotter... say 5% ... you should use a 12 volt pump and batch mix tank not a pressure washer... and pre-wet and cover plants and bag down spouts.

[@davidadkins4648]

I've watched about 50 videos on this subject and most of them say definitely do not use a pressure washer or a foam cannon for a soft wash. Hince the name soft wash. A pressure washer can cut wood so imagine what it does with the granules on an asphalt roof.

[@yonderisgone9894]

That's what I'm trying to figure out. I believe he said straight it it does get a little confusing. Did you ever find out?

[@rickirizarry5079]

Caustic Soda is added to bleach to stabilize it. The higher the concentration of sodium hypochlorite, the higher the amount of caustic soda is needed for stabilization. Unstabilized, bleach decomposes quite fast into water and salt.

[@DansVlog]

Oooooookay! Lol

[@kenhollandjr1251]

I worked for two different companies at the same time for over 20 years. We never used chemicals, ever. Where does all the stuff go that you wash off the house? Does it go down the storm drain? Do you kill plants, what?

[@trev815]

Excellent videos man , just started useing hypo in the uk , however ours comes in at 15% ! Been trying to get my head around ratios , been following the guid on the container which is 1:5 or on heavy soil down to 1:3 my math is shocking but from what you say hypo at 15% at those ratios seems strong ?

[@gregderossi]

Dan long time viewer here, thanks for all your informative videos! From experience what works best on algae and moss on cement driveway do you recommend sodium hypochlorite and Dawn? When did you get the jeep? looking sharp!

[@northjerseykevin3915]

You mentioned stock up on sodium hyporchloride if it’s on sale . I thought it had a shelf life?

[@roberttroutman6780]

Yes, sodium hypochlorite does have a shelf life and will lose a good deal of its strength after a few months. Buy only what you need at the time.

[@Mustang68GT390]

Love your video’s really helped me on my power washing jobs be careful though I got legionnaires last year from power washing and was in the hospital for 4 months love your jeep I just picked up a 1979 Cj7 and love it

[@DansVlog]

Holy cow! I’m glad you made it out of the hospital and congratulations on your jeep. I’ve wanted this model jeep for a very long time and was finally in a position to be able to pick one up. I bought it pretty much exactly how you see it so I did not have to put any extra money into it other than buying the half doors.

[@Mustang68GT390]

Exactly what I’m looking for is half doors for mine since has a soft top so would like the doors when I have the top off driving around town has a brand new top on it still dealing with the effects if the legionnaires gut slowly getting there since my legs are still giving me a problem had to get a automatic Cj7 but with only 73k miles on it it’s pretty clean for a 79 engine look pretty new and was well taken care of I ended up trading my 2000 Harley Softail Custom for it

[@victorgatelljr.5753]

I love your videos, thank you! Do you have a suggestion for coconut palm branch stain on shingle roof? I have tried with just bleach and soap and it has not all come off. I heard someone suggest TSP, do you have a better solution?

[@bigdaddygusto5243]

Simply, I appreciate this video and thank you for dropping all this knowledge and real life experience for us.

[@awardedaqua580]

I appreciate the way you laid everything out, thank you sir.

[@jmmybizzarri8273]

Does this chemical blend also works on a shingles roof. Thank for the great videos!

[@Allcoastlawnandpressurewashing]

Thanks for the video Dan, I’ve been following your for 5 years as I started my lane care business and now adding pressure washing as an extra service. I just shared your video with one my co workers, as we were talking about cleaning vinyl siding with SH. Ironically your vidow popped up when I opened up KZbin. Crazy how our iPhones can hear our conversations

[@DansVlog]

Lol funny?? More like scary 😧 🤣😂

[@lynnlamusga]

Okay, maybe I'm dense, but I have a couple of questions. So the formula is 1 part 10% pool essentials, 7 parts water, and the amount of Dawn to add is one ounce to what?? Is that an ounce per gallon, or per 8 gallons? I think it's 1 ounce per gallon of mix, but I'm not sure. *EDIT* Okay, watched other video on this formula, and you said 1oz of dawn per gallon (sorry). Another question I have. I have a PS3228 Simpson 3300 PSI unit on its way to me. Looking through the manual in the chapter about using chemicals (with the siphon), it specifically says to *"NEVER use bleach".* So is it just their hose and/or spray gun that can't handle bleach? From the pictures of it that I've looked at, the siphon is on the output side of the pump, so it shouldn't affect the pump at all. *EDIT* Otherwise, is there a "foam cannon" (or something) with the right siphon ratio I could use after the spray gun that would let me run it at a much higher concentration, as the "soap" container is probably only a quart? Thanks for the money saving tips.

[@arkansascowboy3156]

What it if you’re using a 5 gallon bucket and an x-jet?

[@charflem3839]

Great details Dan. Have you had experience with cleaning log homes?

[@DansVlog]

Thank you. Never worked on log homes

[@OdinsCloud]

How about getting 20% which I used to find in England. Is that available here in the USA?

[@LeagueAndChill]

So I just got a 2.5gpm 3200psi simpson washer. And I can actually get pool shock liqud(12.5%SH) cheaper then the pool essentials 10% ANd if I am under standing you correctly. 2 gallons of shock and 1 gallon of water will dilute down to being close to 10%SH? Also How many gallons of bleach would you typically use on a 1000SQFT driveway?

[@chrisspangler2440]

What a great idea!!! Would you be able to put this in a hose attachment sprayer and get the correct concentration on the siding? Thank you

[@wcho13yt]

Someone mentioned using 3:1 or 4:1 and the hose will dilute the rest

[@duenge]

How does a dark green vinyl siding hold up to bleach and house washes? I am worried about streaks or spotting.... Thanks p.s. What about that wood backboard, I'm an old paramedic, just curious.

[@anonymous.369]

Hi, you mentioned it nay take up to 20 minutes to clear the mold. Do you rinse with water after or before the 20 min? Would it dried up after 20 mins. Thanks.

[@Иванпонимаете-г4ш]

Hey im 100% green and i have a 2 story house to do. How many 5 gallon buckets of mix do you think i need for a house about 4,000 Square feet ? Its vinyl siding. If pool essentials is good for 5 gallons im just curious of how many il need to buy for a larger house. An approximate

[@byronewhite]

Could you run the bleach through a foam cannon to get it to cling longer on the house? 😎

[@MrSmid888]

I bought 15% from Amazon uk. Used it today wearing shorts and T-shirt, gloves glasses. Used my wet and forget sniper tub that I hook my hose onto, shoots spray high up roof. Shot it all over my roof. Did all my paths. Rinsed it off. Then I coated the roof in wet N forget. A kept spraying my arms and legs with water as I went. I don’t know how much my mixer dilutes it, il look at roof in morning. Neighbour paid £600 for cowboys to hypo and jet wash, yes it’s clean but the concrete slates are so bleached, can make the tiles more porous. I had a few pink spots on my T-shirt. Wasn’t windy. He who dares wins. 😊

[@Rinse_and_Shine]

So if I’m using a 2.5 GPM pressure washer I should run the 10.5 SH straight through without diluting?

[@cdmart5857]

Dan I need your help. First I'm a dedicated subscriber and thanks so much for the guidance. I started pressure washing and house washing in CA a few month a ago and it's been going great. Today I did a 2 story house, pale yellow color with tons of black mold on the back and one side. The siding is some kind of wood composite and seemed soft-ish, no way to i would use pressure. I down streamed your recipe with my jrod and 4gpm machine, good soap hitting the house. After 15 min none of it was coming off with a rinse. I had to get very close to the first story with my shooter rinse tip and it "would" come off with that pressure but I was sure would also cause damage and be extremely time consuming and no way to reach the 2nd story with the pressure needed. I hit it again but this time downstreamed straight pool essentials from a bucket, good coverage and another 15 min to dwell. A lite better but not much. I told the customer the mold had gotten too deep into the siding, still gave a great house wash on the rest and did the driveway for free. He tipped me $25 even. I know I did everything right but what do you think I did wrong failing to eliminate the mold? Thank you so much for responding if you can.

[@troyneal5770]

Hey Dan..new to pressure washing game..quick question..can I use a foam cannon to apply solution to a home

[@DansVlog]

Yes but no need.

[@anunpopularstance]

I've really been considering getting into this as a side hustle. Thanks for the quality content/information Dan!

[@DansVlog]

You’re welcome! DO IT!!

[@indigo_home_services]

Go for it! Please pay zero attention to the shiny objects (wash rigs, gadgets and soaps) and classes on KZbin!!! Some of the gadgets will improve work flow ( larger surface cleaner and a 5.5gpm pressure wash pump) but none are necessary. I also added a remote shutoff for the chem injector (it saves a lot of time) and a 12v system to wash roofs. Do good work and upgrade equipment later if you get more serious about it. Just don’t be fooled into thinking you need all the fancy gadgets. You can make a lot of money with the simplest setup

[@DansVlog]

@@indigo_home_services exactly right!!

[@stevepope5484]

How about/do i need to add suds? So it sticks longer?

[@skrsys]

I don’t have a mildew issue with my house, just dirt and pollen. It’s James Hardy Board and Batten White. What would you suggest as the best for that application?

[@indigo_home_services]

The GOAT of pressure washing!!!!

[@DansVlog]

Thank you

[@joeyd4364]

My Honda engine strongly recommends NOT using bleach. How can I apply bleach to prewash without doing the whole driveway by hand?

[@lindamastropietro4429]

We had a power wash come to our condominium and he didn’t rinse it well and we have spots all over every window in our house and I can’t get it off. What should I do?

[@antoniopadilla4784]

So if my pressure washer puts out 2.3 gallons how much pool essentials do I use

[@JohnJoe-h2r]

Can I use my pressure washer foam cannon to spray bleach that is the big mouth from harbor freight. I am using the electric Portland one. Then do can disconnect the cannon to pray and rinse the house. So my question is how you mix the small 33 ounce container with bleach?

[@ChrisEdwards-q6x]

I been playing around with the 30 sec. cleaner mixed 1/1 as they recommend out of a pump sprayer and it required two good coats to clean my siding. My house is 3500sqft not counting 2 large separate garages and I was burning thru that stuff way to fast. I'm Going grab some pool essentials from Walmart what ration should I start with 1 qt 10% to 1 1/2 gal water plus 2oz of Dawn? and any good tips for reaching high gables with a pump sprayer?

[@MrJstone91]

iv learned so much more than i thought i knew, and your vids has helped me cut my learning curv, thank you Dan!

[@DansVlog]

My pleasure

[@PhilFunderburg]

I am using the 30 sec hose end container to apply pool essential bleach. Do I dilute or straight from gallon. Thanks

[@tomwill6366]

Using a 4 gal p/min pressure washer with a down stream injector the water mixes with the SH in the injector so it's not deleted prior.

[@DansVlog]

Run 10% active or less full strength right into the downstream injector. Dilute 12.5% by 50/50 with water in a bucket and then run that into your downs

[@tomwill6366]

@@DansVlog I think I would dilute 12.5% but not as much as 50//50.

[@DansVlog]

@@tomwill6366 it is what my friend does. You can always add to it

[@mrwes100]

What about when using the 30 second cleaner applicator that connects to a hose? 1 bleach cup 10% per gallon?

[@OU812NVME]

Those that are new to his channel look deep into his category he has a lot of videos

[@DansVlog]

Thank you Johnny. I have close to 500 I believe. Mostly separated by playlists

[@kebu9991]

Sorry if you’ve already answered this, but can this recipe be used on stucco?

[@mikepaulson8099]

Can I use it in my garage. 25x40 feet Thank you

[@jameslalewicz1283]

What do you recommend for cleaning concrete

[@dennislea3159]

Hi Dan great video. I run a small pressure washing business and I use a 20 gallon Chem tank. I mix my 10% S. H. at 1 part S.H and 4 parts water , do you think that that's a good mix. Just trying to find out what's a proper mix from the professionals like yourself.

[@DansVlog]

Depending on your injector’s ratio. I run 10% straight but I have a low draw adjustable downstream chemical injector 20:1. If you are using a stainless steel non adjustable it might be a 10:1. In that case diluting it like you are is a good thing.

[@tomtenbrunsel266]

SIMPLIFIED: 4:1 Clorox in a back pack sprayer. Done.

[@rolltide9547]

Clorox is weak compared to pool chlorine.

[@stevepope5484]

Im doing a fiberglass steeple. Its leaving a black stain afyer the moss/likeum was.

[@steveelgersma3589]

Will this recipe also work for concrete deck that is mildewed as well?

[@joebrewer5885]

Does your bleach recipe damage, or fade siding? I have new red siding but forsee having to wash the north side of my house. I would like to wash the gutters now but worry about getting it on the new siding. What do you think?

[@magicroy70]

If the pool stuff in one quart to a gallon , isn’t that 5 gallon that it will make instead of 8. Want to make sure I’m getting this right. About to clean some mold and mildew off house.

[@andeeee22222]

Does this work on painted wood?

[@BertCollins]

Great video dan, I have a Troy built pressure washer will that hurt to run that through the pump?

[@BertCollins]

I found one of your videos I think it answered my questions thanks.

[@DansVlog]

Happy to help

[@18-tolife20]

Is this aafe for brick & painted trim i just found you thru googlei asked how much bleach needed & you popped up tryna wash the house today on my wayvto wally world also can it be used on like storage buildings with painted aluminum metal thx in advance

[@stevenfarmer4403]

Can you use the bleach recipes on on stained wood siding? Looking to wash the house before I stain, mold in areas, especially on the soffit. The whole house is wood, soffit, facia and siding

[@scottvaletta9594]

I see a lot of videos on how to mix bleach and how to apply it but I don't see any videos regarding how long should I leave the bleach set before washing it off

[@DansVlog]

Bleach down the entire house. Around 20 minutes. The soap will help it stay wet longer. It’s ok if it dries. Then rinse the entire house. Then spot treat hard areas as needed

[@cathycoons9032]

What you think about oxyclean

[@ryan6391]

Would you just recommend Dawn or Gain as a Surfactant insted of something like Elemonator? Thanks! Great video.

[@DansVlog]

I only use blue dawn. No other soap

[@erpinterfaces9631]

@@DansVloghow much Blue Dawn?

[@bnappi22]

How do I get a pump sprayer from the ground to reach a steep roof? Do they sell extension rods/hose? I have a Ryobi backpack sprayer but need to extend the wand to reach up high. Any help would be appreciated.

[@ranmangolf]

Have you ever tried using sodium percarbonate or sodium hydroxide on vinyl siding?

[@lonewolf744]

If I'm using 10% pool essentials SH in a 4200 psi 3.5 GPM pressure washer. When I use the chemical tip pulling straight out of the gallon jug. Is it mixing it down 80%? So basically I would be down to 2 %?

[@margojones1004]

Is this recipe safe for painted Hardie Board siding! Any experience with good results?

[@Reno-pz3kt]

Hey Dan,I want to use a 4 gallon back pack sprayer, what mix do you recommend for soffit and fascia board???

[@waynegartman3507]

Thank you, sir, I am getting into small house washing and patios. I do use a downstream 20:1 injector. The 10% will be fine to run as put soap line in 10% without mixing will not be too hot to cause damage?

[@DansVlog]

I have not had any issues with siphoning 10% straight with a 20:1

[@slip0n0fall]

I did a bucket test of a downstream 2-3gpm injector added to my 2.5gpm machine. It drew a quart of solution in 20seconds. So thats 0.75gal/min. If we assume its actually a 2.5gpm machine, that only like 3-4:1 ratio??? Does that make sense? I cut my 12% wayyyy down

[@kobebryant7116]

If I’m mixing a 5 gallon bucket how many ounces of soap should I add? Thanks!

[@DansVlog]

Around 5 or 6 ounces is plenty

[@ag3116]

Good stuff, is there anything you can add to mix to kind of mask the bleach smell.

[@DansVlog]

The soap is a big help

[@dougsorensen7594]

Is your mix safe and effective on asphalt shingled roofs with moss growing?

[@alanmahler277]

Great video Very informative. Question for you. Is Dawn dishwashing soap ok to use as a surfactant? I’ve heard to use a laundry detergent as it’s formulated to work with bleach better. Any thoughts of using a surfactant for herbicides? I have an AG surfactant I use when spraying weeds in my lawn. I’m guessing the soaps a better option as it will help lift the dirt off the surface better than a plain surfactant which just makes water wetter like you said. One more question if you don’t mind. What are your thoughts on pouring the sodium hypochlorite solution and soap into the soap dispenser on the electric power washers? I have a Karcher electric power washer since I’m not a professional and just doing my home and and helping out some of my elderly neighbors. Thank you

[@DansVlog]

I’ve never had a problem with fumes or crazy effects using Dawn as a surfactant with bleach and yes, I also use dawn with my round up to help make the recipe a bit more sticky and to help get the chemo into the leaves by breaking down the waxy covering some weeds have.

[@alanmahler277]

@@DansVlog any thoughts on using the soap container attached to the Karcher electric pressure washer? Or is it just easier to mix it up in a garden sprayer so you know what your concentrations are? Thank you for the quick reply.

[@DansVlog]

@@alanmahler277 I don’t use the on-board soap containers because they don’t hold enough and it’s annoying to have to keep stopping to fill it. I simply pull the siphon tube from the on-board container and I siphon straight from a bucket. Much easier

[@jaimenorthcraft1270]

Curious if you, or anyone you know of, has ever used hypochlorous acid. It’s supposed to be stronger than bleach, but I don’t know if it will work for soft washing. I have a machine that can make it so that’s why I wondered. Thanks!

[@thomascarter2488]

Once again Awesome video again wondering I have a very old Is deck to do tomorrow what percentage would you recommend I can either do pump UPS Or pressure washer

[@DansVlog]

Using a pump up, I would go strong since it is very old as you say. Maybe using 10% or less active ingredients (SH) I would put 1 quart SH to 3 quarts water and an ounce of Dawn. Eat it dwell a good long while. Maybe even 45 minutes and reapply. Dwell again and rinse well

[@snapnpiksallthetime7672]

I found "Pool shock" at 12.5% for $4.99 can i use that stuff.

[@timj1196]

I remember the old days of you washing houses very informative , thanks . 🤔🤗

[@DansVlog]

Thank you Tim

[@destinationom]

I have a homeowners pressure washer for my own home vinyl siding. It has a reservoir on the pressure washer. Would the manual tell me what ratio the pump is removing from the reservoir? I am just trying to determine if I have to dilute the mix in the reservoir or not.

[@giscar7834]

Yes the manual will tell you. I have a Westinghouse xp3200 and it says in the manual that the radio is 1:12 for the soap.

[@spconn3867]

Dan. Great videos. But I am cofused & need your help. I'm 72 years old & have Simpsom 3000 PSI 2.4 GPM Pressure washer. I am going to use a Downstream injector after the pump using 12.5 SH to wash my 2 story vinyl house. Question I have is do I put 2 gallons SH & 1Gallon water & 3 oz soap into my 5 gal bucket? I've seen it the other way 2 gal water & 1 gal SH &1 oz soap. Which is the correct formula? Thanks in advance.

[@DansVlog]

Reduce the 12.5 by 50% and add 3 oz soap. I don’t use 12.5 but my friend does and he does a 1:1 reduction THEN let’s it siphon as normal

[@spconn3867]

@@DansVlog Thanks for the quick response