How To Pressure Wash WITHOUT a Pressure Washer Part 2 - House Wash for Rookies

[@jackb6989]

Hey dan I just want you to know you’re videos gave me the inspiration to start my own little company to pay for college. I’m averaging a grand a week now. Thank you!

[@markcowan3366]

Bad ass, its been 10 months since you commented, hows the business going?

[@randomguy2369]

@@markcowan3366 its going good

[@markcowan3366]

@@randomguy2369 holy shit, I thought about waiting for a year to respond. 😂😂😂 that's awesome that it's still going strong through all this pandemic.

[@randomguy2369]

@@markcowan3366 😂😂😂 yeah that would have been funny and this whole pandemic has slowed some stuff down I understand some people don't have money right now and some just don't care if their driveways are dirty. I can go to the huge houses and do a $350 driveways back to back nonstop but when i offer to clean the small 1 car driveways for $40-60 in other neighborhoods people are really invasive and don't know how much of a deal I'm giving them. Thats just me trying to get some small jobs while I have a 1-2hrs wait between scheduled jobs. Tho I can have $300-5k days so I can't really complain totally beats workimg at the shitty jobs in my area paying $7.25-$10 hr

[@markcowan3366]

@@randomguy2369 good job. I still haven't started mine lol. But I have a damn good job, work 7 on, 7 off week of days, week of nights. I make really good money and the work isn't hard. I'm working on getting a truck right now (Momma and the kids needed a new Traverse... lol) and they want a bigger house so my wants are kinda on the back burner. We'll get there though, gotta keep grinding.

[@Genxmom]

Thank you 🙏 As a single mom, I just cleaned the outside of my house and it looks great

[@DansVlog]

Woo Hoo!! Awesome!

[@jameswaites1915]

Using a hose end sprayer and a mixture of regular household bleach and a dash of dawn dishsoap i washed all the vinyl and gutters on my 2 story house with the help of a ladder. I was amazed with how well it worked with zero scrubbing and how easy it was. Did the whole house in just a few hours. And the house was super dirty beforehand. Thanks so much.

[@DansVlog]

My pleasure!

[@daviddave8266]

@@DansVlog do you think the bleach is safe for grey color siding and brown treck deck?

[@igloozoo3771]

What attachment did you use? I just need to find one that shoots at least 30 ft.

[@randomguy2369]

@@daviddave8266 yes it is perfectly fine. Always do a light spay with water on the siding you dont have to drench the wall just spay it down and then spay they chem let it sit and reapply if needed or just wash it down

[@NorthTonawanda1]

This was EXACTLY what I've been looking for. I couldn't find this anywhere. I followed your advice two years ago and did a house using the pump pressure sprayer. I need to do that house again, but my pump pressure vessel handle broke, and I had purchased the exact Chapin sprayer you used in this video. I couldn't find information ANYWHERE, my keywords were (bottle end sprayer vinyl siding) All the time I was thinking, man I wish I could find a video like that guy from last time but with the Chapin (I had no idea how much to put in or how to use, but I figured it would be something along the lines of what you settled on.) I gave up looking. Then THIS video popped up in my KZbin feed out of nowhere, I was like, NO WAY, it's the actual guy from the last time with the actual new thing I was looking for. This LITERALLY made my day. I was worried I'd go over there and find out that the Chapin mix ratio wouldn't be sufficient or whatever. You may want to throw in the aforementioned keywords I described to your KZbin SEO efforts, I'm at a loss for words how this video didn't surface in my searching adventures the last couple of days. Thanks so much.

[@wilmamills8579]

Thanks. Bought one of those gizmos you used last year. I'm a 70 yr old widow and last year I did my house with it. It looked as good as my neighbors who paid $100's get a pressure wash. I have 2 pressure washers, but I think they are very aggravating. Just watched again for a refresher. I have the pool bleach this year.

[@luisrolon6421]

so glad to see grownups putting out content for adults. thanks

[@jimmartina2393]

Hey,Dan. Started watching your channel a week or so ago. You are truly a good guy. I’m 56 years old, retired and looking to get into something else. I’ve become intrigued and fascinated watching you wash homes. It’s crazy the amount of time I’ve spent watching you. I washed my own home today with a pump sprayer and an inexpensive power washer using your mix and it turned out great. Within the next week or two I will be creating an LLC and start promoting house washing. Thank you, Dan. Your honest and very forthcoming information and also your camera presence is very motivating and I appreciate you.

[@DansVlog]

Thank you and good luck

[@geraldpicard9393]

I got a hold of one and it worked great. Looks like I painted the house using 10% bleach and Dawn. Reached up to my peak in a 2 story house. Thanks, Dan

[@lester23231]

I used your way of cleaning a house and it worked great. Great advice Dan.

[@todddaniel2557]

Worked Incredible! Had to spray one section more than once, but got unbelievable results. I may have not let it sit long enough. So glad I saw the video. Thanks for the help.

[@rc4728]

Great review and great idea about using a surfactant. One suggestion: start spraying at the highest point on your siding then slowly move downward, thus allowing the bleach to trickle down and maximize effectiveness/treated area. Been using this method for years. One less small engine to maintain (gas pressure washer) and lower pressure means less opportunity of blasting water behind the siding and vapor barrier resulting in mold.

[@jeffbehringer1262]

Hey Dan. I bought this sprayer last year after seeing this. I finally used it today to clean my one story house. Used about a gallon and half of bleach and a little dawn. Came out great. Thanks!

[@DansVlog]

Saved ya hundreds!!

[@larrycroft470]

Dan you never cease to amaze me. I actually HAVE one of those exact sprayers I bought for fertilizing my outdoor potted plants. I did not realize I could use it with sodium hypochlorite / Dawn and clean the siding portion of my house. Thank you so much !!

[@geraldwilliams5445]

Thank You! My vinyl fence had mold and mildew. I tried your solution. It Works! If you have a pressure washer its much faster thanks 🙏

[@mickfranks7357]

Dan I bought that Chapin sprayer had a wood fence job didn't have to take a power washer or anything else out work great

[@scragmanw]

Got my sprayer in the mail yesterday afternoon. Had to try it out and it worked perfectly. Had to wash from a ladder for the top floor and gutters. Only had time for one side but boy does that wall look good. Thanks Dan, for the sprayer suggestion.

[@Sjrick]

I think you just saved me from buying an expensive pump sprayer for my home. I was looking for something to reach the top of my roof without the need of a ladder. The pressure from my hose should be enough to reach. The downside to this setup is that the reservoir is kinda small

[@alexisjqr]

I bought the chapin sprayer today for around $16 plus tax. Awesome!

[@snapnpiksallthetime7672]

seems easier then the back pack sprayer, thanks for the video dan.

[@DansVlog]

It’s is easier and more efficient. I have a subscriber in her 70’s who uses this technique every year now and loves it

[@EthanAdey]

Thanks for this video.

[@markcowan3366]

I like it, starting out will get me through a few jobs so I can stack some cash to buy decent equipment rather than cheap stuff I'm just gonna outgrow quickly.

[@Nate1D]

Thank you for this, I just tried it in my home and it was like magic

[@RG-hf4et]

Do you ever have to go back for missed spots? I am a older female and you gave me the inspiration to go out and purchase one of these! Thank you!

[@DansVlog]

Yes I do!

[@wish2fish]

used this again on my trailer at camp. worked great as usual. thanks.

[@shondo2010]

So, I just happened to remember that I have a pump in my closet from when hurricanes Florence and Michael hit South Carolina. Never even took it out of the box. So it's pretty much brand new. Which of your videos gives info on where to get a wand and the tips, and the hoses you use. I recall that pump being a bit heavy so, just in case, I want a wand and hoses that will handle the same amount of pressure you're working with. Great info and turorials.

[@m.g.7475]

Love the chapin sprayer. You can also completely remove the nozzle deflector for a stronger stream, or just rotate to change direction of spray. Any effects of the bleach on the grass/ shrubs after a month?

[@SookieMay123]

I wonder if it effected the grass and shrub.. but he never replied

[@kenlong5033]

Dan. Thanks for the House Washing For Rookies w/The Chapin Sprayer video. After watching, I ordered one from Amazon. I can do my whole house with your simple (gallon sized) hand held sprayer, but I cannot reach the peaks with it. The Chapin will surely do the trick. Thank you much.

[@DansVlog]

Perfect!

[@josephrichardson2365]

I was just in walmart and couldn't find one. The phone listens to me so much your video popped and now I can get to the second story of my house/ clean the house in a shorter period of time. 3,600 sqft with a 3 car detached garage. I bought it from an older woman who cleaned nothing.....

[@michaelmelendez486]

Hey Dan great videos! I have a question for you... do you pressure wash roofs as well if so what tips would you recommend for a new guy in the business? Thanks!

[@jeanniealford4234]

I like the way you measure, "some Dawn". Lol

[@DansVlog]

Lol give or take a drop or 2 😂

[@spellenerrer6648]

Thanks Dan. I have 5 people using your advice with the 10% Walmart stuff. It really works great. Did my roof 50-50 and my vinyl siding 35-65 both with dial. Unbelievable results

[@DansVlog]

Sweet!! With 50/50 on the roof, did you have adverse reactions with lawn or plants?

[@spellenerrer6648]

@@DansVlog None at all not even the grass. Then again I don't have a lot to worry about. I did advise my friends to presoak and rinse heavily. I would love to send before and after.

[@dipsg2965]

Glad I found your channel. Was thinking about using this solution for wood fence and wood pergola. Will bleach be safe to use on wood? Thx.

[@joecraft4409]

Chould use a quick disconnect with vut off on the hose handle to swap between the bottle and the spray gun!

[@DansVlog]

YES! and they are cheap and available everywhere

[@bobcallender8088]

Dan I have watched this before, I just miss your video's. Hope you are doing well.

[@DansVlog]

I am doing great! I am also on Dan’s Vlog Trucking. Thank you Bob

[@kimariokiji]

Hi Dan, thanks for this video. Which spray nozzle did you use to rinse? Mine are wimpy and my water pressure is pretty good. Also, do you use a 3/4” garden hose or 5/8” diameter hose? Thanks again. Your channel is excellent.

[@DansVlog]

Mine is pretty wimpy too. 5/8

[@rodneybroome486]

I am thinking about starting a power washing small businees in retirement. I need insurance and business licence, but does the county and city have restrictions on power washing side walks and driveways?

[@10jmarsh]

Love this channel 👍

[@DansVlog]

The channel loves ya back!

[@sportsfantillidie4704]

hey dan can this mix be used in driveways roof deck ect gracias

[@terrencelusterjr8671]

I’m in Atlanta and a home streaked up on me trying to figure out how to get rid of the streaks

[@emmettmannix7908]

Dan, just wondering if you decided on a workable dilution with the 10% bleech. Asking because in watching your great videos cleaning siding with pump sprayer, 4 gal backpack, and Chapin hose end mixer the ratio of bleech-to-gallon of water you used in each case was different (with the weakest mix in the hose end Chapin due to the 10TBS or 5 oz per gallon max mix rate -- plus you used only 6% household bleech in the Chapin video). Thanks.

[@DansVlog]

Nah, I just wing it. I always try to stay as weak as possible and add only as necessary. I seem to get lucky in my vids and the yuk melts away on my first try.

[@NCScratcher1338]

Hey Dan, what about a house that has wood lets say a blue painted house. Can you use bleach on that too to clean it?

[@marcusshook4193]

I have The same sprayer.I was wondering if it would clean a France with 10% bleach? If so would I leave setting on number 10? Thanks

[@ANTHONYMarronek-bl1rb]

Can you use hand soap instead?

[@Lonhro]

G'day Dan, love the video's mate....I'm from Australia, my parents have vinyl siding that needs cleaning. I have purchased the Chapin sprayer to do the job with your recommended liquid chlorine and Dawn (Fairy in Australia) mix. Does the mixture setting need to be on 10? Cheers Gary

[@DansVlog]

I put it the setting to the largest number. Not sure if that is 10. Thank you and cheers

[@Lonhro]

@@DansVlog thanks for your reply Dan, it's much appreciated 👍i will send you before and after photos. My parents house faces north/south. The eastern side and front have more moss etc. The west side gets mostly sun....just really dirty on that side and has some slight oxidation..will do that side later in the day. It's pretty hard to get 10% here in OZ most are 12.5%, anyway thank you for taking the time to reply 😀 cheers Gary

[@georgemyers6518]

Great video as always dan. That device could certainly be ideal for someone who mows in one of those little retirement communities that is all mobile homes. As you mentioned,low cost for the device,a hose,some bleach and a bottle of dawn soap. It could certainly supplement the income. In those little communities word travels around quickly about things like that. Please keep the videos coming

[@rickwashek478]

I'll stick my 4gph pressure washer for houses. I could see this being good for spraying chemicles on lawns. Good video Dan.

[@DansVlog]

Ya for sure. 4Gpm is ideal. I like mine much better as well lol

[@slickspade]

Dan your vids are awesome. Starting my SoCal business soon. Can you use this same treatment on roofs?

[@DansVlog]

Thank you, good luck with the start of your business. Yes you can use this on roofs but you might need to mix it stronger for asphalt shingles

[@rowdyharris3688]

Does this spray any farther than any other sprayer you've got for your hose? I've seen these at Walmart and Lowe's before. Why did you choose this one?

[@nightshade9977]

I understand that you were doing a demo but how long do you think it would take you to wash your whole house using this process and thanks?

[@alexisjqr]

Do you have any suggestions for safety glasses or masks to perform this type of DIY project when using harsh chemicals?

[@r.a.m.productions1229]

How do they hold up over time with all the bleach/SH running through them?

[@Otisthegreatt]

Hey Dan I wanted to know can you use the same process to wash a painted house as vinyl siding? Thanks in advance.

[@shondo2010]

I just cleaned my house with the soft wash method with the insecticide (1 gallon) sprayer. Worked awesome. Question: When I hook up my injector to my pump do or can I set how much chemical goes through it or is it just an automatic amount? Do I dilute the chemical in the tank or leave it full power and allow it to mix as it goes to the hose? I'm serious about this thing. I already have customers waiting for me to get my business started. Thanx.

[@Mattyk11784]

Did you ever find an answer to the above mentioned question? I was thinking of using an empty Wet N’ Forget bottle with a hose end sprayer and fill it will sodium hypochlorite. Not sure if I should dilute it, however. Any advice is appreciated👍🏻

[@jaymo3647]

Is this a good alternative for soft washing a roof?

[@geraldpicard9393]

Any other suppliers, Amazon says it is not currently available and the Chapin weibsite says the same thing. Any other sprayers work as well as this one seems to? Jerry

[@DansVlog]

Not sure

[@danielstclair7395]

Will it work on screened pool enclosures?

[@DansVlog]

Yes.

[@paulceppetelli9473]

Informative thank you!

[@DansVlog]

You’re welcome

[@tonyvillegas-qe5wl]

Does the 10% chlorine you use from Walmart do any affect to bushes or grass?

[@DansVlog]

Yes it can. So he careful

[@leocatz]

Now selling for just over $50 at the BB stores. (Sept 2021)

[@DansVlog]

Dang! Thank you for the update

[@garydowns9237]

I love your videos, it so good and I learn so much from you Dan!!! I just ordered it, my aluminum side is bad so can’t wait to use this

[@PhilC225]

Dan been watching some of the powerwashing videos. What do you use for removing stains like oil ?

[@DansVlog]

Use hot water and dawn

[@markcowan3366]

Which option do you recommend, the backpack sprayer or the hose end attachment?

[@DansVlog]

Hose end

[@chrismayer3308]

I used to use chlorox concentrate with my chapin sprayer. Seems you can't get that any more. There is only Chloromax now. Is it this safe in the chaprin sprayer and do I dilute it the same ratio as the old chlorox concentrate (10 to 1) on the chapin sprayer ( still with a little squirt of Dawn ) Chlorox has completely changed their lineup. Even including "50% more" Making you think of a gallon container. Strictly marketing!

[@DAWGOLDSCHOOL1]

Would it be helpful if you leave the mixture on the house longer before rinsing it off? Curious how long you let it set.

[@DansVlog]

Yes it would. a 20 minute dwell time is usually good. If it cooks off the krud faster than 10 minutes, I would dilute the bleach a bit more.

[@vanmai2542]

Chapin G362D Deluxe Professional All Purpose Hose End With Metering Dial has a lot of bad reviews on Amazon. Is your's holding up well? Thanks.

[@DansVlog]

Sure is. I pay no attention to dousche bag reviews. People give 1 star if the box is scratched or if they expect something to do something it was never intended to do

[@Rt2comments]

What would u set the dial at with 10% sh

[@tonyvillegas-qe5wl]

How much would you put in there of sodium hypochlorite 10% pool essential

[@DansVlog]

Fill it up

[@heartforchrist7004]

Would you say not to use this if you trying to start a small business? Not sure if it would look unprofessional? I just assume some homeowners wouldn't no the difference..

[@DansVlog]

No one cares, just do the job right and they will love it!

[@bodycount7187]

Dan, using 10% SH what has been your experience with shutters. I did a house and they definitely faded... what do you do to prevent this homeowner said they didn't mind they were going to paint the house and shutters but I am afraid to use the 10% SH on shutters now going forward... what are your experiences or how do you handle this?

[@DansVlog]

I mix it thin and never had an issue

[@bodycount7187]

@@DansVlog Ok ill thin it out a bit more next time it was 1 gallon to 7 gallons water so ill throw in a little water in the mix should do the trick. Thanks for the reply! Keep up the videos! Best on KZbin!

[@armysnoopy1562]

Sir, would that sprayer be better then a back pack sprayer ?

[@DansVlog]

I think yes

[@aquaazul69]

Hi what king of degreaser will you recommend for daycare playground toys

[@DansVlog]

Dawn

[@squirrelattackspidy]

What works better, this or the backpack sprayer?

[@DansVlog]

This

[@ncrpejxi]

Will a hose foam cannon work better?

[@DansVlog]

I never used any foam gimmick stuff

[@teaxsfishing8703]

My boy dan always dropping knowledge. Thanks brother

[@DansVlog]

Thank YOU!

[@passive_income35]

Did you add water to the dawn +sh in the bottle????

[@DansVlog]

No. Letting it siphon and mix

[@optionstraderman]

Can you tell us what setting your using on the sprayer? It appears that a setting of "2" on the sprayer mixing dial with the "Tablespoon" Orifice will mix 2 Tablespoons (which equals 1 Ounce) of the SH mixture with 1 Gallon of Water. If your using straight 6% SH, it would seem to dilute it down quite a bit if I'm doing the math correctly. (1oz of SH divided by 128oz of water equals .0078 to 1 mix ratio. A setting of 10 on the sprayer would put out 5 Tablespoons per Gallon of water which would be 5oz of SH bleach per Gallon of water. 5oz divided by 128oz of water gives you .0390 to 1 mix ratio. Am I looking at this correctly? (edit: Never Mind, I went back and watched the video again and you said that you were mixing the 5oz to 1Gal on the sprayer using the setting of 10 with your 6% SH Solution!) I'll be washing a 18 year old gray shingle roof that is starting to get black streaks in it, and also a double wide white aluminum ridged thin pan carport roof that I can't walk on. This looks like it should be the solution as the carport is almost black with mildew on top. Thanks in advance for this video and any other advice you may have. Gotta love the mildew in central Florida!!

[@DansVlog]

I said it all in the video

[@lashondatucker8365]

How can I do the same thing but to a two-story house? I'm a single woman so I do not want to stand on a ladder. Thanks!

[@brianlabarre1]

Dan, longtime viewer and I appreciate your vids and sharing your knowledge. What is the best way to prep my house for painting the trim if it has a lot of cob webs, bugs, and dust? Will pressure washing do that or just a rinse? Thanks!

[@DansVlog]

You will be better off pressure washing with soap to remove any webs and dirt. May need to sand as well if paint is peeling but I am not a painter.

[@cathyc2665]

Rock & Roll Dan! Rock & Roll 👊👊

[@DansVlog]

Thank you!!

[@horizon2667]

on\off valve for your hose.. great investment :) could switch sprayer in 1 second instead of walking and shutting off

[@DansVlog]

Agreed

[@susanpratt4061]

How about using these ingredients/this process to clean a car or truck? 🤔

[@DansVlog]

No bleach on a car, just use some soap

[@susanpratt4061]

Dan's Vlog Thanx. I have this awful black stuff all over my bug that sat over the winter. Was just wondering......hoping.

[@SteveManCentral]

On the back of the bottle of Dawn I have it says not to mix with bleach. I don't know why, but it's on there.

[@DansVlog]

For many years

[@bendybunny1318]

From my research all over it seems the recommended sodium hypochlorite dilutions range from 0.75-1.5% for vinyl siding. Other surfaces depending on what it is ranges from 3-6%. If you are using 10% sodium hypochlorite, this sprayer would max out at 0.4%. I highly recommend going to the chapin website and doing the calculation yourself.

[@DansVlog]

Stop thinking so hard. I recommend believing what your eyes are seeing as the video plays.

[@EM-ny4dx]

I want to do the same thing but just to clean the tiles walls, and tub of bathroom. Can I use this washer for a smaller wash? I live in an apartment. It would be easier to wash both tub and tile in the bathroom. Any recommendations? Is there a smaller version of this washer to use to just clean my bathroom for the shower tile wall and bathtub. It would make my cleaning job easier and quicker.

[@DansVlog]

Wut???????

[@buster1173]

What do I know, so no water gets in the house from cleaning the eves?

[@DansVlog]

It could if I direct it into the vents with pressure and volume. Remember. Their is literally no pressure to push water past the openings when standing at a distance using the soap tips

[@tolikcho8691]

How to use your recipe to wash a two story house with a 3000psi presurewasher?

[@holylandfan3275]

Just found you today and subscribed. :) I was thinking that would work nicely on my drive or even my car. Do you have a video on how to get rid of water deposits on a brick home? I have a lot on mine, but don't want to use harsh chemicals around my yard. They aren't that high up, so I could even use a brush, if I have to. Thank you in advance.

[@robertsmith3518]

No gutters ? Must not rain very much

[@DansVlog]

Rains a lot. Some people just don’t like gutters 😎

[@andyafridi1276]

Hey dan, how are you, I recently use you bleach and dawn soap formula and it works wonders, but can you please help me, I have mold and mildew on my roof shingles, any suggestions?

[@stans5270]

Where did the fence go???

[@joeschmitz2790]

Yes!!!!!

[@Tristinwertz]

new vids yesssss

[@DansVlog]

Thank you

[@RG-hf4et]

I think if you use this for pesticides, it should be just for pesticides.

[@DansVlog]

Ya maybe label them with a Sharpie... one for pesticides, one for cleaning

[@WallyJ2K]

Could you use this to pretreat concrete with bleach before pressure washing the concrete? I've looked at the XJet's for pretreating with bleach quickly, but they are expensive. What would you suggest? I've tried a basic pump sprayer, but my driveway is WAY too big for that. It takes forever.

[@DansVlog]

Why pretreat? Just use a surface cleaner. No need to allow rinse water with Chems to enter drainage systems.

[@mre507]

Does this work on concrete? (Driveway)

[@DanielinLaTuna]

Dan, I have a quick question. Since I’d be diluting the bleach (at the nozzle, or in the tank if I use the system you showed in an earlier video), how much difference does buying 6% solution vs 10% really make? Seems like the final bleach/water dilution could be nearly identical. Difference seems to be in using bleach close to out-of -the bottle concentrations? Thanks for sharing.

[@DansVlog]

3/4 cup 6% in a gallon of water is much MUCH thinner than 10% and further 12% is much MUCH hotter than the 10%. Think of it like Milk. 1 gallon of Skim Milk (6%) is no where near a gallon of Whole Milk. Same volume, but night and day difference.

[@DanielinLaTuna]

@@DansVlog , thanks Dan. Good analogy. Another question - do you think I can kill mosquitoe nymphs and larvae with the bleach soap solution? Were being invades with a new-to-this area mosquitoe that bites during the day. I saw how well it killed your wasp infestation.

[@scragmanw]

Do you think there is enough pressure for use on a two story home? Answered thanks.

[@DansVlog]

Lol glad to help

[@Bigwill404]

Will this work on a stucco house? Or do i need stronger bleach?

[@DansVlog]

Try it! It's $4 for a gl of 6%. I think it will but 10% will work faster

[@karenturner7983]

👍

[@shanebarrows1867]

Whats the strongest ratio that this will put out? Thanks dan

[@DansVlog]

3/4 cup per gallon. However you can strengthen the potency by using stronger SH%. I used 6% today but you can use 10 or 12