Pressure washing - Wood Restoration with 3 different chemicals

[@Oleynspressurewashing]

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[@yusufdrake236]

great video my guy, u got a new sub ! i didnt realize that people used surfactant while doing fence restoration as well? Does it work well without any surfactant?

[@country6368]

Once again buddy great video with no secrets i hope people realize how valuable these videos are and the fact that your not doing like the other guys on KZbin do and try to charge for these videos calling it training videos your giving training for free love it man god bless that good karma gonna come back to you everybody make sure too hit the like button help this guys channel

[@user-fc4ne9le5f]

Straight up bro, your the only guy that is doing his thing and genuinely helping people out with real inside " trade secrets". Just curious... How did you learn what you know about these things? Was it passed down to you or is it studying? Cuz like everything I know and use everyday I learned from a couple guys You,aronn up in trashville,jason in Ohio, and a few others but those my tops. And then I'm hard headed so I still got to learn the hardway about stuff lol. Like that fragrance vid you just dropped , iv been digging deep about that huge thanks bro! Like straight up imma make my way down there from tuscallosa alabama and take you out for a drink or something next spring. Mad respect.

[@christianjohnson2383]

Amen

[@briankohls1130]

That is some high value content right there. Great job.

[@MannyAguilarJr]

For the sodium hydroxide. 1Lb(16oz)/gal(128oz) is 12.5% solution. Then through a xjet open at 8 gpm 3:1 is 3.125% out the nozzle. So if you wanted to mix to apply straight like in a pump up sprayer it would be 4oz/gal for a 3.125% solution to be equivalent. Would be the same for the oxalic since both are near 100% concentration in powder form.

[@vspd303]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. You saved a lot of people a lot of time and money with this video

[@Oleynspressurewashing]

I really apreciate the support steven. Thank you 💪

[@AllAboutPressureWashing]

Good video Mike, keep them coming.

[@jhost0311]

So what’s your go to plan for an old moldy deck? Do you treat the wood after cleaning it to protect it?

[@derrekstephens1254]

Do you have to use oxalic on all surfaces to neutralize or just wood?

[@bigdrew8524]

Thats what ive noticed when i tested also sh seems brighter but per carbonate cleans well and seem to leave the darker wood color intact. Great video bro. Ive been thin I jng about trying to put some content up idk tho i dont like the camera lol

[@Oleynspressurewashing]

Just do it id watch!!

[@topwashroofcleaning]

Hey Mike, thanks for the tip on the shoe glue, my Grundens were just starting to split in the usual spot.

[@Skill_Issue92]

Good stuff but it would be nice to see it after it drys. Wood looks great wet but I've noticed that after cleaning wood with sodium hypochlorite it looks dryed out and washed out/ not healthy. Would be interested to see if sodium hydroxide looks more natural to new wood

[@Vulcan5911]

Try using a direct spray application and not downstreaming or X jetting, and always rinse the wood first so as to create a barrier to keep the chemicals from soaking to far into the wood and keep them cleaning/restoring the top of the wood instead. 3oz of sodium hydroxide, 3oz of sodium metasilicate per 1 gal of warm/not hot water. Let dwell 15 minutes and then pressure rinse. Then apply oxalic acid at 8oz per 1 gal warm water direct spray application. I let mine sit for 20 minutes and then rinse. Some people let the Ox sit and don't rinse at all. It's up to you.

[@Nodeagent]

Hey Chris , do you combine the metasilicate and hydroxide together? And I've heard some people say 16oz of either, how does the 6oz/gal stack up for you? I imagine it'd be a significantly milder treatment and give me longer dwell time before it starts over stripping/damaging the wood and that would enable me to spray an entire deck, dock and siding before having to start rinsing- is that accurate?

[@Vulcan5911]

8 oz of hydroxide is used for stripping. Since we are not stripping but rather restoring the bare wood you wouldn't need as much to do so. The Sodium Metasilicate is used along with the hydroxide because it helps whiten the wood better than hydroxide but is weaker than hydroxide. That's why I mix the 2 together at 3 oz each. And don't let it dwell any longer than around 15 minutes. After that it will soften the wood to much and when u pressure wash it it can fur up worse. I've gone 20 minutes before and it's just much. Only do that if you are stripping stains off that are hard to get off. Then your dwell times can be longer.

[@Nodeagent]

@@Vulcan5911 Brilliant. No harmful reactions mixing the two I suppose? Can I get a nice, bright restoration without hydroxide? I fear anything that whitens as it reminds me of the damage happening with bleach

[@Vulcan5911]

@@Nodeagent no it won't be that type of whitening like bleach. Just more natural looking is what I mean. Both hydroxide and metasilicate are used as strippers. Metasilicate is just somewhat weaker but makes the wood look better especially after the brightening process with Oxalic. Normally if you were going to use hydroxide to restore wood which you can you would use it at a lessor percentage than the normal 8 oz for stripping. Normally around 4oz. The added metasilicate just makes the wood look even more natural. It doesn't hurt at all to mix them. Obviously always use protection like gloves, goggles, respirator etc when using these types of raw Chems.

[@Nodeagent]

@@Vulcan5911 awesome, thanks Chris. I’ve got a huge deck staining project that I can’t spend time pressure washing. It doesn’t have old stain to strip as it was a transparent oil stain. I’m going to try your methods here. Does Sodium Metasilicate alone work slower than Hydroxide alone? Wondering if it would dwell longer than 15 minutes

[@johnnymata523]

Super informative 100% you need to post up links so we can donate.. I watched like 100 channels and they all bull shit with secret recipes or only half of the info ... thanks again

[@Oleynspressurewashing]

Thanks for the support 💪

[@BIGH3AD777]

I want you to know that you always have something for me to learn and always give me other services I can add to my buisness. Thank you for doing what you do. I’m a visual learner and can say all ur videos help. bless brother ☄️

[@oO7NsB7Oo]

Great job, curious as to when and where to use each chem?

[@johnw3408]

Thanks for the content. Did you notice any plant damage after using the SH?

[@travisyounts]

great video. not much i could find on fence cleaning. this did the trick

[@Oleynspressurewashing]

Ty

[@JonBoatBilly]

What up Mike! Always good to watch your vids!

[@Nodeagent]

Great video. Does Sodium Hydroxide take paint off? I'm doing a deck and don't want overspray to damage the house

[@velcrots]

Great video! Thanks! When using the x-jet, you're still also using water coming from your tank right? Trying to learn all this stuff. Is using the x-jet the same as downstreaming, but done on the other end of the line essentially?

[@TheCouchstains]

Yes. With the downstream happening right before the nozzle you’ll get a higher ratio then downstreaming closer to the pressure washer

[@nelsonalfaro117]

How the two section look after dry? that would be interesting to know .

[@ranmangolf]

If you used just a garden hose to rinse off the SH vs the Sodium Hydroxide, which product would be better? I'm cleaning a cedar roof and the sodium percarbonate didn't seem to be strong enough.

[@Bdspro-clean]

Nice one mate from Scotland! I use hypo and sodium percarbonate which is like stain remover quite good on decking as it’s not as harsh. 🤜

[@miklee9308]

got 25 deckings to do sh first then perc then rinse what % cheers

[@nathanallsup1224]

How does the SH affect the pressure treated preservative properties of the wood??

[@srdjannakalamic5856]

Using the caustic beads brings the ph level Very high that's what causes the wood to get darker want to use the oxalic it neutralises that stripper and also brings the ph level down to an even 7 in brightens the wood at the same time. This is the proper way to do any type of wood. Using SH and oxalic acid is not it's actually breaking down the woodfibre. Great video Mike keep it up buddy

[@GuardianPressureWashing]

I wouldn’t recommend using sodium hydroxide unless your plan is to strip the finish off of wood. It’s caustic, has a strong base, and can affect lignin and wood fibers. In comparison, SH isn’t as prone to altering the wood fibers, at least not in lower concentrations. Rinse the wood extremely well (with either cleaning agent). Leaving your chemical on too long can lead to oxidation that could eventually lead to cracking and splintering. Both chemicals will throw off the PH balance when applied. Follow up either chemical with an oxalic acid treatment to rebalance the PH and brighten the wood.

[@shaynhawley9637]

SH for the win.

[@victorlindquist5154]

SH for the bleached look and destroying the fibers in the wood.

[@577buttfan]

@@victorlindquist5154 I need scientific data to back up that claim link please?

[@bigrobbigrob7156]

Hey Mike thanks for all the vids. My question is... is it necessary to use oxalic acid after using a 2% sh mix on a deck? Will it harm the deck if i did not use the oxalic after?

[@jeremyfink537]

It won’t hurt it at all. OX is a good brightening chemical but the condition of the wood after cleaning should be your guide. Always try to recommend a sealer after cleaning.

[@AnthonyBrown-mk2qc]

Oxalis is a brightener but also it neutralizes the bleach or stripper that you cleaned with so it’s definitely a good idea

[@jonathanshook9176]

Question about cleaning fences. Do the chemicals effect the other side of the fence? Will there be any clean streaks or anything from it dripping down the other side?

[@TheCouchstains]

Hopefully. Then you’ll get business from the neighbor too

[@LizzieTheGOAT]

I recently cleaned a fence with SH and the wood looks very bright, I only rinse the front aide of the fence and leave the other side without rinse.

[@nathanielholsey4680]

That's looks great but could you please tell me how you price wooden fence is it 10 - 30 cent is that the range and do you measure for example ( a fence 100 feet long and 4 feet high at 20 cent / is this the correct mate 100 × 4 = 400 × 20 percent = $80 and that's one side if customer want both side it double to $160 please help me with this.

[@jamesmorelli4982]

Thanks for sharing Mike! Definitely needed it!!

[@rp8751]

Thanks for the demo, the best I've seen a very nice presentation, thanks for your time and effort to do this...

[@calklobuchar]

Is fence washing a lot lower ticket than house washing? I’ve only done houses

[@stevemartin9644]

Great video & tips! Thanks, appreciate the content in your videos.

[@paolojose6706]

Hello, in the event that there's a ton of build up of algae, mold, and mildew, would you apply the chemicals onto the wood and then scrub it down before rinsing it all off? or just allow for a longer dwell time and then rinse it off? thanks

[@luckycollins1431]

Great video! What do you do to dispose of left over chemical that you don't use?

[@VertedMonk]

Just found this video, on my way down the 🐇 🕳. Dropping some gems. One of these days I’m gonna have to come to your neck of the woods. Up in Central Fl

[@kroperez6761]

Nice video, the SH looks impressive

[@victorlindquist5154]

Looks bleached out

[@577buttfan]

@@victorlindquist5154 I think it looks great after an ox bath and rinse

[@Mr.Maddie]

Great video, very informative.

[@davidweatherford6592]

Thanks for taking the time to make another great video 👍

[@Oleynspressurewashing]

Thanks for watching

[@stevehyatt7795]

What color tip are you using in the xjet?

[@cressdiligent]

Costic soda? Dash of snot?

[@eddiecalahan4394]

What is the snot?

[@jacobkelso9867]

does this not "fur" the wood? 8gpm with that tip and distance from the fence seems like it would shred that wood. I'm just curious if you had this issue?

[@Oleynspressurewashing]

no it was good

[@jacobkelso9867]

Awesome glad it turned out great!

[@MaxJamDiaries]

Good thing I saved this video

[@spacecoastbonsai1421]

And can I use an xjet m5 at the end of my 4gpm machine? I don’t have a soft wash system but really would love to downstream with it.

[@luckycollins1431]

Do customers ever complain about the chemical line that settles at the bottom of the fence? Id assume the grass dies considering you'd have to literally flood the ground to dilute it.

[@compapepe.]

I guess that the concentration of each chemical made the difference. The X jet brought down the solution to a lower percentage. I can tell that the SH ate the color of the wood way more.

[@hisnameisiam808]

What's better for the environment?

[@577buttfan]

sodium percarbonate

[@hisnameisiam808]

@577buttfan agreed!

[@Nouri_TV]

What benefits do you find for using the oxalic acid after the sodium hypochlorite/sodium oxide? I currently have my fence half done, and only used sodium hypochlorite but looks bleached. If I pressure wash beneath the fence that was treated with sodium hypochlorite there is a natural color. Are you suppose to pressure wash after first chemical application? Then just apply oxalic acid, let it sit, and then rinse that oxalic off? Just want to get this process right, thank you.

[@Oleynspressurewashing]

Oxalic helps Brighten and neutralize

[@brettbowes276]

When using the xjet without the metering valves in it. I had read it would be 50% of the solution have not done it yet good video I always try too do tests on my own too see what reaction can happen

[@Oleynspressurewashing]

X jet on 8gpm pull 3-1. On like a 3gpm xjet may get u 5050

[@b_gottschalk]

What was dwell time on SH?

[@dgthebest52]

Awesome content👍

[@spacecoastbonsai1421]

How do you charge for wood fencing? 2$ a foot? Per side?

[@derrickbrooks9396]

Thanks buddy for helping me

[@chrisangell5241]

Did u say u rinse the neutralizer/brightener? Do u have to rinse it?

[@Oleynspressurewashing]

Yes rinse

[@jackwebb5917]

What was the third method?

[@jeffhartman5190]

Very good video thank you

[@spacecoastbonsai1421]

Why do you use oxalic acid after? What is the purpose?

[@amosbrooks6085]

It neutralizes and brightens the wood

[@sharpblad3]

isnt the sodium hydroxide suposed to react violently with water? why is this so stable? maybe is something similar?

[@michaelkleckner3007]

Thanks again for sharing

[@Nodeagent]

What is Snot and why do you add it?

[@ktpowerwashing]

Roof snot is a surfactant which helps product stay on the surface a little longer also has wetting agents in it to help keep the surface wet

[@Nodeagent]

@@ktpowerwashing Thanks for teaching me! Do you like to use it?

[@ktpowerwashing]

It works well, actually any surfactant will work. It's not specific for wood. Some people use gain dish soap or dawn dish soap, or any of the many surfactants that are sold online.

[@MrLittle2020]

Sodium Hydroxide has richer, more uniformed look. I can tell the SH 3% produces a whiter look. I use S-hydroxide with 2-3 cups of sh. Try sodium metisilicate. even better, deeper clean.

[@randyward6751]

When you applied the acid , why do you do that ? Is it a protectant ?

[@Oleynspressurewashing]

Neutralizer

[@randyward6751]

Thank you for your reply , and all your info that you share

[@datirishboyo]

Hey man, love your videos! Question: Do you think it would be bad if the oxalic acid step was done the next day? I did a large wood deck project and it took 2 days to clean it (Please don't judge lol I was alone using a pump sprayer with about a 2% mix of SH, with so many banisters, railings, crisscross undersides, etc.) and the next day I came back and did the oxalic step after pre-soaking and post rinsing after 10-15 minutes. I'm hoping it still neutralizes the sodium hypochlorite, but I'm going back tomorrow to see the final result when it's fully dried. (Weather permitting lol)

[@stephenwhite5444]

How did it turn out? Was it fine to do the oxalic acid the next day?

[@timjohn3097]

Yeah let us know

[@pressurewashergrowth]

I’m a fan of the SH...

[@tyescott3561]

Are those chemicals safe on the grass and plants? Good vid👍🏽

[@Oleynspressurewashing]

Pre wet and not good for grass

[@danmurnan1065]

Great content bro! Been trying to find better software to edit with...any suggestions? Thanks

[@Oleynspressurewashing]

I use i movie

[@alexkienitz2325]

Solid once again. Thanks man!

[@alexkienitz2325]

Do you notify the neighbors in case of overspray? Just curious

[@Oleynspressurewashing]

I throw water over fence afterwards

[@shaas260]

What percent of SH starts to kill grass, Bushes etc? Thanks

[@Oleynspressurewashing]

2-3% guessing

[@martinfender7420]

Maybe I'm slow but what do you mean 25 20 rinse?

[@Oleynspressurewashing]

Tip

[@Oleynspressurewashing]

25 degree fan 20 orifice

[@jasonschultz3140]

Maybe im slower. A 2 gpm tip on an 8 gpm machine?

[@1zfam905]

U the man brah!

[@giancarloperez9508]

Ain’t the neighbor complaining bout the overspray.

[@southbeachmiamiart895]

I'd wear disposable coveralls. I know the neighbors will give your clients a bunch of s..t for that recommendation, but still........did you have a hard time with liability insurance covering you? You can use mineral oil when you're finished to help absorb the chemicals.

[@jesteronthebeach]

Great video! Appreciate this one

[@Oleynspressurewashing]

Thank you

[@kalew37]

Wood wizard all the way

[@devonhammond2914]

Thank you!

[@jimmorton1169]

Excellent

[@stevenmendez9259]

hydroxide needs to have oxalic applied after. Oxalic will brighten that wood beautifully.

[@truthseeker1532]

Did you wait until Jason’s livestream was over to release this or was it just coincidence?

[@Oleynspressurewashing]

Haha nah it was a coincidence..it just takes a while to edit and upload

[@deanweingarth5120]

Sorry bud, What you did was destroy the fibers in the wood because you didn't pre soak the wood before using sodium hypochlorite. Its not how bright the wood is after Hypochlorite. When the job is complete the darker honey color from hydroxide is the natural color and what the aim should be. Hypochlorite did exactly what it does... Bleach the wood..... not clean it. Without pre soaking, the hypochlorite was locked into the interior of the wood fiber which cant be rinsed and destroys the internal fibers. Also, if the fence were to be stained the Hypochlorite will react with whatever color stain and will be lighter than the stain should be.

[@adamg.3138]

Dean how would you clean a 2 story wood house on stilts? Rinse, Sodium Metasilicate , rinse, oxalic, rinse? 😆

[@deanweingarth9586]

​​Actually yes but by your emoji, you're either not properly equipped to do it right or you don't give a sht to do it right. ​@@adamg.3138

[@deanweingarth9586]

Actually yes but by your emoji, you're either not properly equipped to do it right or you don't give a sht to do it right. ​@adamg.3138 @@adamg.3138

[@deanweingarth5120]

@@adamg.3138 Actually yes but by your emoji, you're either not properly equipped to do it correctly or you don't give a sht to do it correctly.

[@adamg.3138]

@@deanweingarth5120 I will be applying with an x jet modified wand. Just wondering your process.

[@graedickason2557]

and two months later the wood is light gray if not sealed

[@chansbmiller]

How do you seal it?

[@2Nicemrniceguy]

Hydroxide is forsure a more natural wood look

[@dennisandrews8485]

Any idea what the measurement was with the sodium hydroxide? Cup?

[@StewartsUrbanEden]

There are 4 dry cups in one pound of mix. Happy cleaning!

[@rherr9562]

Dude you said SH was 4, then 3.5 then 3??

[@Oleynspressurewashing]

It all the same 3-4 %

[@BadWeatherfreak]

What were your fist containers to store the sh?

[@Oleynspressurewashing]

Sorry re word that for me im not understanding

[@BadWeatherfreak]

@@Oleynspressurewashing lol when you started what did you used to store your sh?

[@DayStarQuality]

If you don't have to use harsh chem ie sodium hydroxide...why use them? Sodium percarbonate works sufficiently on pressure treated wood deck or fences! H2O neutralizes light SH! Thanks for the content!

[@henrypastor8691]

The chlorine came out way better my opinion

[@Reeseington]

Man used the entire KZbin audio library lol

[@tjellis1479]

that wet look blackened.....sell me that !!

[@anrew4425]

For the pressure washing i use a surface cleaner instead of the spray wand

[@Rc_Dread]

DUDE!!!!!!! You sprayed that shit all over the neighbor's trees..... NO BUENO

[@epicstrengthinsanity1235]

Can I mix sodium hypochlorite mix with Oxalic Acid together? Thank you Sir

[@Oleynspressurewashing]

Noooooo lol dont do it go boom boom lol

[@epicstrengthinsanity1235]

@@Oleynspressurewashing hahaha can I do driveway with Bleach first and use Oxalic Acid after and rinse off at the end?