Pressure Washing VS Soft Washing from Pressure Cleaning School

[@wildwildwombat]

This was way more informative than most of the videos ppl post on here. 👍 Thank you!

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Thank you. Glad the videos are helping. Appreciate the comment.

[@oldys4ever]

Doug! You are a god send. All the info i needed but one tip for you. there are automatic battery powered backpack sprayers now (milwakee has one even) and i was wondering: i am about to start a side hustle business and ing trying to reduce costs for the initial start up i plan to use one of those and varying tips on a standard pressure washer, like you mentioned, to simulate a soft wash service upon request, to circumvent the extra costs. im about to go watch more of your videos but if you havent yet plese do a trailer break down for beginners intermediate and professional and how you would start if you had to start over today. love your work keep it up!

[@PressureCleaningSch]

There are a couple trailer build videos. And never use a back pack sprayer for spraying bleach. Many injuries have resulted from this.

[@Elienguitar]

Take this sub and like it!!!! I'm new to business. Was cleaning my 4th driveway today and was asked for quote by neighbor. I'm hired to do his house and driveway when done. I have a full time job that pays well. I love the instant gratification this job brings, plus the extra money to pay for soon to graduate daughter's car.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Awesome.

[@Ahch.]

I've ran into some very dirty stucco and brick surfaces that a 12-volt pump would have made short work of. I was new to pressure washing. I broke out the old school backpack sprayer and went to work. It was a church so that took a very long time. Best learning experience ever!!

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Lots of injuries caused from back pack sprayers. Be very careful.

[@Kramzit1]

Doug, I'm so happy to have found your videos its what I needed to show my 17yr old son who wants to start pressure washing and soft washing homes and roofs here in Florida, we will be following all your teachings because out of a few videos I've watched your videos are top notch and very detailed. Thank you sir for what you do..Best of health .

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Awesome what part of Florida. I’m from Clearwater

[@darcyjackson7012]

Can you apply all the Chemicals together, HS, WATER, AND Surfactant in the same tank and soft wash?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Yes. That’s the old school way we use to do it years ago. Batch mixing.

[@darcyjackson7012]

Thank you, I would love to Attend one of your classes

[@xxxxxxxx3476]

Thanks Doug , I could listen to your words of advice all day long . Enough said I think .

[@PressureCleaningSch]

But you certainly wouldn’t want to do that. Lolol. Thanks so. Glad to know it helps people getting started in the pressure washing business

[@floridaprosoftwashllc.3416]

Hi,what mix ratio can I use to surface clean a concrete driveway full of black algae with a downstream injector ? Thank you in advance.you do a great job explaining things thank you for that

[@PressureCleaningSch]

If your talking about ire treating then just downstream full strength. No need to dilute it.

[@darrellwiegand7926]

Tha k you for the info. I'm just starting into the business this year!

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Very welcome. Best of luck in your new start up. Let us know if we can be of help.

[@platinumhawkpw]

Thank you 🙏 for this video. Good info. I especially liked when you explained how tile and shingle roofs were done back in the old days. A little insight for the guys who smash dudes for pressure washing(downstreaming) & not “softwashing”

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Yes certainly not my preferred method to do it that way nowadays but back then if you knew how to do it you could do it with very little grit loss.

[@OscarHernandez-ro5wf]

Great presentation, but I have one question. On a 12 volt soft wash pump system, what or how many gpm output is needed or require to do an effective job?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

@@OscarHernandez-ro5wf most will use either a 5 or 7 GPM pump. But it can be done w a 2gpm. Just will take a little more time.

[@daveluking4361]

Great info. Always enjoy your videos. Detailed and full of great information. Thanks for the knowledge.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Thanks Dave. Appreciate it and glad they help

[@ralphpelham3999]

thanks for providing such clear and informative tutorials. what is the best dedicated pump for reach in applying chemical. does a gas powered pump shoot farther than an air diaphragm ?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

All depends on the air pump size. There’s some pretty big air pumps that will shoot as far as a gas pump

[@peckgarypeck4480]

Hey Doug, I'm new in the soft wash business and the information you provided will help me a lot.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Awesome. Great to hear it helps

[@santosmares6419]

I just watch this video thank you sir. From Houston as well starting my business this year. What psi do you use to rinse it off?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

To rinse what off ?

[@karlholness1914]

Am just starting out and ur info helped alot thanks

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Thanks Carl. Glad it has helped you.

[@rawdata7569]

I'm building a truck rig, now that I am almost complete, I wonder should I have gone with a trailer? Which is preferred?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Anytime I don’t have to haul a trailer I’m a happy man.

[@jackwebb5917]

I'm just getting started, this video was PERFECT! Great info!

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Great to hear. Thanks for watching and glad it helped

[@GoldenState408]

thank YOU!!! Especially the history and story of how it all started. love these especially, so much experience, history ...thanks Doug!

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Thanks Ca

[@GoldenState408]

@doug for a downstream injector - you would usually this on a pressure washing machine right Sir? the king slinger you would use the blend manifold?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

@@GoldenState408 you are correct

[@hitman99687]

Thank you for your help!

[@gandyclarke6699]

Great stuff doug am from Nassau Bahamas and am into soft and power washing i have a small business but i will be checking you for some equipment

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Thanks Gandy appreciate it. I may need to come out to the Bahama’s and do a school. At least that’s what my wife keeps saying. Lol.

[@brianfletcher7942]

Thanks for this explanation , Doug.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Your welcome

[@thomasatkins1675]

Good evening Doug As it is the holidays, do you have any discount codes for your online pressure washing school? Thank you Tom Atkins

[@PressureCleaningSch]

I do not. Sorry.

[@Justforall7]

Hi Doug, thank you for awesome video. I’m new to this field and trying to learn as much as I can. What tools/equipment would you recommend me to have start a soft wash business with low budget? What is included in your kingsler soft wash system? I saw many different pictures of the system on your website. If I get this system, what other things do I need in order to ready for washing? I’m sorry for too many questions.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Hey, If you can, please Email me at [e-mail]. Will have quite a bit to type and will be easier through email than here. Thanks

[@mike85180]

Just discovered your channel and wow-amazing content. Many Thanks!

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Thank you

[@careyhelmuth]

Thanks Doug. Will you test the Northstar 24 Volt 10 gpm bleach pump for height? Just curious. They have put two 5 gpm’s together. Supposed to get an additional 10 feet vertically. Uses two 12 volt batteries wired serial.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

I don’t sell that pump so won’t be able to do a test. Sorry

[@jrfitzii]

Thank you for sharing. Your experience is shown

[@Jake-vq5kr]

Great channel thanks for sharing

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Thank you

[@aidanbar-lev-wise1091]

Hi Doug, am I able to attach a wash down gun to a 4000 psi 4gpm pressure washer? Are there any tips/guns that are good for rinsing down after you have down-streamed you’re chemical?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

No on the wash down gun. For rinsing you can use a regular gun with the shooter nozzle from the JRod.

[@mikethemagicdj]

First of all I am just getting started in the soft washing. Thank you for all the valuable info in your videos. I am interested in joining your online school. I do have a question When soft washing after applying chemical can it be rinsed with a regular garden hose or does it need some pressure \? Thanks in advance

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Depending on the surface your cleaning and how bad the organic stains are you can rinse with a garden hose. Porous surfaces like brick usually need a little pressure

[@ronslawnscrystalriver2151]

Should I reduce the pressure on the pressure washer when I downstream a roof? Thank you

[@williebailey91]

I have an 8gpm at 3600psi unit, I was looking to do some roof cleaning. Just wondering if i could get away with down streaming with an Xjet and a General Pump high volume low pressure gun.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

1) get away? Yes. But not the ideal way. I would never use it for roof cleaning. 2)The high volume wash down gun, Im assuming your talking about the red and blue guns that are all the rage now, I would not use one mainly cause of the weight of if it and I can get close to same volume using ball valve or 0060 nozzle. And you’d need a flow actuated unloader vs pressure. I only use pressure actuated. But either way I just don’t see the need to use one.

[@williebailey91]

@@PressureCleaningSch Thanks, I appreciate the information. Is there any setup I could use on my unit that’s adequate enough to do roof cleanings consistently, or buying a soft wash system is my only hope? BTW I live Ohio, where algae runs crazy in the warmer months and I understand chemicals kill algae and mold not pressure, just trying to figure it all out… Thanks again

[@rakimbrown9465]

Doug thanks again something I need to know

[@PressureCleaningSch]

You are very welcome thank you for watching and commenting

[@finpas9915]

Thank you! This video is so good and informative.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Awesome. Thanks for letting me know. Appreciate it

[@coburn_karma]

Hi Doug, after surface cleaning a driveway, how do you prevent tiger striping that appears after a week or so? Thanks for another great informative video btw.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

You can try post treating but I’ve found the stripes will usually return as it gets dirty again

[@coburn_karma]

@@PressureCleaningSch Thank you for the reply. I ordered a new surface cleaner and will try again.

[@oside760a]

Well done. Very good break down.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Thank you

[@ferminvera2341]

I would like to start my own business, but I don’t know anything at all. What would you recommend? Please help!

[@PressureCleaningSch]

I would suggest starting here w my online school. www.pressurecleaningschool.com/join/

[@cvconnor]

how much is a KingSlinger assembled out the door?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

1349.00 plus shipping. Plus whatever else you need like Plumbing kits, hose, reels gun, nozzles, etc. www.dougruckerstore.com/products/kingslinger-soft-wash-mixing-station

[@mikecoughlin4128]

I might have heard wrong but the batch mix percentages that you were talking about only apply if the bleach is 100%, not the typical 12.5%. While we’re on the topic, when using a proportioner, when you want a 50/50 (6.25% sh) mix and you water is wide open with the same size piping and valve as the water, if your water is at 5gpm do you want your sh at 5gpm too or are they both at 2.5 gpm for a combined 5gpm in the outlet pipe?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

If it’s a 100 gallon tank and I mix 70 water 30 of bleach then it’s a 30% mix. 30% of tank is bleach. I don’t really care if it’s 10% or 12 1/2% to me it’s a 30% mix that’s why I go off of.

[@maicondiaz3699]

Really helpful thanks!!!

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Thank you. Glad it was helpful

[@michaeldowlen4955]

I know this is off the subject but I’m asking about what chemicals do you use on aggregate driveways there’s a lot of them in my area need some advice!!!

[@PressureCleaningSch]

If needed just a bleach mix. If yiu can surface clean then you may not need bleach.

[@terryhenry9385]

I Would like to start my own washing business. what do i need for start up?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Start w a vision. Get that on paper. Then education. I offer an online school with over 250 videos and I also offer hands-on training here in Houston. Email me at [e-mail] if you have any questions

[@softwashinginfo8627]

I’m just getting back into P.W. But now in Florida instead of just north of Atlanta. In my first two days I sold two pool cages and pool decks so can I use bleach to wash to screen and brown pool cage frames?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Yes. Rinse really well

[@luqmanalhakimmedia9900]

Tanks

[@felixcarles8483]

Great...Teaching !!!

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Thank you!

[@evan3178]

Hey Doug, What's the most reliable, 12v, Air, or booster? And what gives you the most distance? Thanks!

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Great question. I’ve them all, and had then 2 and 3 times. Every time I always went back to Air diaphragm Because I would get frustrated with the other ones I just always found air diaphragm to be the most dependable and reliable with least amount of headaches. So I’m pretty much stuck with it for the last few years.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

As for distance I would say they’re all about the same except the gas operated systems will give you a little bit more distance but not a whole lot just because of the amount of volume it can pump. However the gas operated gave me the most amount of headaches issues of any.

[@lilyandmike]

Is there a difference in reach woth the king slinger 5gpm v 10 gpm?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Actually there is not. I’ve tested both and both I get right at 42 feet shooting straight out. I actually use the 5GPM on one of our rigs and the 10GPM on another. I’ll be doing a video soon showing both

[@cfuzzkennedy]

Something I don’t quite understand… If you mix your bleach in the bucket as you want it applied, how is that mix not being diluted with the water from the pressure washer which is siphoning it through the X Jet valve? I can’t understand how this this not being further diluted.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

It is but not as much as downstreaming. I just talk about how I consider it. When you buy the x jet not modified there is an instruction manual that will tell you the ratios according to the GPM of your machine. It’s also on our web site.

[@cfuzzkennedy]

@@PressureCleaningSch I’m gathering information on this subject. Now I wonder if it would be best for me to buy the x jet and the wand and modify it myself so I can get all the information that comes with the x jet. Thanks. I have watched a plethora of your videos and have absorbed a lot.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

@@cfuzzkennedy all the info they comes in the box is on my web site with the item

[@codyniemi58]

Hey Doug, I want to first say thank you for your videos, very Informative. I'm looking at starting my business in soft washing, but also wanting to have the versatility of cleaning siding, roofs, and driveways, fences etc. Would you recommend going with a pressure washer and just down streaming to soft wash the house, or would the soft wash dedicated pump have enough pressure to be able to clean concrete driveways and objects that need the pressure? Also, I was wondering if you think having a hot water pressure washer system is worth the extra cost? (if I decide to buy a pressure system) thank you sir for your time.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Just a pressure washer and downstreaming is fine. Soft wash system won’t have enough pressure for cleaning concrete or brick. Hot water is not really needed for house washing. Only need hot water for grease, oil, gum, graffiti etc.

[@codyniemi58]

@@PressureCleaningSch thank you very much for your reply sir. Will keep watching your videos and following for sure!

[@kennethlucious1]

When you say use pressure on bricks… it’s that pressure with soap… or just pressure on the rinse?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

On the rinse after applying our bleach mix

[@clintonbishop1495]

Hey Doug . I'm running a remco 5500 12 volt pump I was on a man lift three stories high and my pump would not work.. is there a 12 volt pump that you recommend or no of that reaches three stories + ? I also have four marine grade batteries that power my "soft wash system"......(you probably know what kind of disappointment I bought ..don't judge me lol )..... I feel the only thing lacking is my pump..

[@PressureCleaningSch]

No judging here. Yeah 3 stories or tough on a 12 Volt. I have a new 12v pump coming I’ll be trying that they say can do it. We shall see.

[@kingmasonry]

hi Doug. I've tried ordering a bunch of stuff from your store and its not allowing me to order. is it because the address is in Canada?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

We just set that up the other day to ship to Canada. What is it telling you when you try to check out?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

@kingmasonry also if you can send me a screen shot of the error code to [e-mail]

[@kingmasonry]

@@PressureCleaningSch it was saying something like incorrect state

[@PressureCleaningSch]

If you get a chance to try again send me the screenshots

[@jamesweldon316]

How do I get in to the Pressure washing school.My name is James.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

All the info is here www.pressurecleaningschool.com

[@kevinsmith3770]

Good video

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Thank you Kevin

[@davidintili6647]

Pardon my ignorance but, why does a dedicated pump perform better for bleach mix than the pump and injector on a pressure washer? I’m unclear why the pressure washing setup can’t do what a dedicated pump does. If a dedicated pump is better because of not using a downstream injector, then why not just use your pressure washer as a dedicated pump? I mean essentially, isn’t a pressure washer sucking water and pumping it out the other end? Can’t you just suck out of a batch mix with it and pump it out the other end?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

A dedicated pump simply allows you draw or use a stronger mix ratio than what downstreaming can achieve.

[@davidintili6647]

@@PressureCleaningSch yes but how? A power washer has a pump.

[@antsara9218]

thx doug:)

[@PressureCleaningSch]

You are very welcome

[@petrus19881]

Sir, can you or do you have a video explaining pump regulators / unloaders and how to use them to calibrate your pressure washer effectively? Thank you in advance! *Getting heaps out of your content!

[@PressureCleaningSch]

I do not but will be making one soon. But there are many of them on you tube.

[@softwashinginfo8627]

Hi Doug 😬

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Hey

[@n.e.phousewash7948]

i use 2 6 volt golf cart batteries to run my 12volt pump ,lasts forever

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Awesome

[@superblastpressurewashing.7256]

Down streaming is king!!

[@PressureCleaningSch]

100% agree. Thank you.

[@pressureandsoftwash21]

"I WANT HP"

[@guitarboos48]

So confused

[@PressureCleaningSch]

On what?