I need a replacement for simple cherry detergent. The stuff smells nice, but it doesn't dissolve into the solution and I really haven't been all that impressed by it's performance. What else are you guys using? I need something that will clean wood, vinyl, brick, and painted surfaces without spotting the windows too bad, and is strong enough to run through my downstreamer. That seems to be a tall order, and I'm open to suggestions. Thanks for the input!
Pressure washer detergent.
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Wow .. T-Mobile huh :clap: ........... May I suggest ? , Auto signature to the off position . Ohh and to keep the thread on track , I use 50 ft of line and a secret power washing mix that none of you can know about because it's a secret !:jester:
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Mix 2/3 cup powdered all-purpose household cleaner, 1/3 cup powdered laundry detergent, one quart of liquid bleach and one gallon of water in a large container. If your skin is easily irritated or you have breathing issues, wear safety glasses, a rubber gloves and a face mask for safety. This is my recipe.
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I use a great local detergent called "Our Detergent" from Mansfield, Ohio. It is technically a truck wash, but it works great for houses and gutters. I use a brush for all of my washing, especially gutters - but if it is really tough, I just mix a stronger solution, and it works great! No need for multiple chemicals...
I think that my ratio is about 3/4 gallon of detergent per 5 gallon of water, and I run it through an X-jet. For mildew, I do add about 1 gallon of bleach, and top off with water..
I use a great local detergent called "Our Detergent" from Mansfield, Ohio. It is technically a truck wash, but it works great for houses and gutters. I use a brush for all of my washing, especially gutters - but if it is really tough, I just mix a stronger solution, and it works great! No need for multiple chemicals...
I think that my ratio is about 3/4 gallon of detergent per 5 gallon of water, and I run it through an X-jet. For mildew, I do add about 1 gallon of bleach, and top off with water..
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With the correct ratios and chemicals no need to brush a whole house. Brushing gutters? Yes. But not with a truck wash detergent.
We use chemicals which make the gutters look brand new again and that is their purpose. "Gutter Grenade, Viper Venom and Gutter Zap" either of those 3 are a fine choice for gutters melts that black oxidation on contact.
As for washing the house - bleach, soap, water downstream or xjet, no brushing. We wash a 2500 sq ft house in about an hour - hour and 10 minutes and it is CLEAN.
We use chemicals which make the gutters look brand new again and that is their purpose. "Gutter Grenade, Viper Venom and Gutter Zap" either of those 3 are a fine choice for gutters melts that black oxidation on contact.
As for washing the house - bleach, soap, water downstream or xjet, no brushing. We wash a 2500 sq ft house in about an hour - hour and 10 minutes and it is CLEAN.
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I have a buddy that was adding Dawn to his mix also. I know this is common practice, but you should avoid it IMO. He used this mix for years, we chat a lot and I told him I use TSP. He did not like the common pitfalls of using TSP and stayed with the Dawn. Well 2 years or so ago he called me up and told me that he was having breathing issues and blames the Dawn.
IMO shop local and purchase your detergents from a local supplier. The bene's outweigh online tremendously.
Hang tite is absolutely the bee's knee's...it can be found in clearwater at pwp or if you have a chem supplier hint hint ask them for amlo same thing.
IMO shop local and purchase your detergents from a local supplier. The bene's outweigh online tremendously.
- quick ready and can be obtained same day
- supporting your local suppliers will make them want to support you(leads)
Hang tite is absolutely the bee's knee's...it can be found in clearwater at pwp or if you have a chem supplier hint hint ask them for amlo same thing.
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Dawn wouldnt be my first choice as it is acidic, bleach is basic.. we use real tsp and nonionic surfactants.
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sodium metasilicate = house washing nirvana.
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what a tease, do tell details
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Dave not avoiding the question but do a search on PTState. I wrote about it a lot over there including why it works.
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Its all good Ken, Ive read you state its a great booster many times, I was just looking for a exact formula, I dont beleive I ever read whear you have disclose that:whistling2:
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They have it in home depot made by Savogran. Will say TSP on the box...it is good stuff.
On a side note, I picked up some TSP from sherwin williams that said on the box 'phosphate free". We are doing a bunch of foreclosure home interior repaints and the walls are filthy. So I make up a bucket with HOT water and this stuff really cleans...around the stoves and kitchen areas, bathrooms etc..
On a side note, I picked up some TSP from sherwin williams that said on the box 'phosphate free". We are doing a bunch of foreclosure home interior repaints and the walls are filthy. So I make up a bucket with HOT water and this stuff really cleans...around the stoves and kitchen areas, bathrooms etc..
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THAT is sodium metasilicate. Its also known as TSP substitute.
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The less than 2% bleach or 12.5 SH? I get a premixed solution with 12.5% that works every time that I have become familiar enough with that I know how much to dilute where. If you are raving about the fresh wash I would try it just for fun. What are the active ingredients that make it do what you like it doing?
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