For added efficiency of your pressure cleaning, especially if you’re using cold water, you can opt to use soaps and detergents. Spray the solution on the work area and rinse off after giving the soap about 15 minutes to work. You must take care to begin soaping in even strokes at the lower end of the surface and work your way to the top to prevent streaking. Also, take care not to let the soap or detergent dry out.
When choosing the appropriate cleansing agent, keep in mind that soaps are typically created out of natural elements and are not likely to cause any damage to surrounding vegetation or when running down drains. Detergents on the other hand are created out of manmade chemicals. Pick out the right detergent according to the kind of pressure washer you’re using and surfaces you’re cleaning. As far as possible, opt for biodegradable products. Further, as a professional cleaning company, you can choose to buy detergent concentrate in bulk and dilute it as needed to save on costs.
Here are some of the best pressure cleaning detergents available in the market today.
Krud Kutter DF01 Blue Pressure Washer Concentrate
A biodegradable product, the Krud Kutter is ideal for cleaning decks and fences. It contains “sporex” that is very effective in removing moss, fungus, algae, mold, and mildew. You can also use it to clean stains from acid rain, tree sap, oil and grease, dirt and grime, and bird droppings. In addition to cleaning wood decks and patios, you can safely spray it on composite surfaces. Being non-poisonous and non-flammable, it is very safe to use.
Simple Green 13421 Pro HD Heavy Duty Cleaner
Simple Green Pro HD can be safely used with your pressure washer to clean walls and floors. Since it contains degreasing components, you can clean kitchens hoods and vents, baths, and the oil from vehicles such as boats, RVs, cars, trucks, and vans. Metallic surfaces can be safely cleaned without fear of corrosion. The Simple Green Pro HD can also be used to clean painted houses and walls with aluminum or vinyl siding.
Simple Green 18202 Concrete and Driveway Cleaner
Another product from Simple Green, it is specially formulated for removing dirt and grime concrete, brick, and paver patios, masonry block surfaces. You can also use it to remove oil and grease stains from your driveway, sidewalk, patio, or garage floors. While you can fill this detergent into the tank on your pressure washer and spray it on the surfaces, you can also choose to spread it manually. Make sure to dilute it if you’re spraying it manually. This product is environment friendly, and will not harm plants and other vegetation. Simple Green cleaning solution is safe for use around kids and pets.
Krud Kutter HS01 Green Pressure Washer Concentrate
If you’re looking for a great, biodegradable product to pressure wash house sidings made of vinyl, aluminum, stucco, and wood, opt for the Krud Kutter specially created for such surfaces. You can also use this product on any kind of roof such as tiles, cedar, asphalt shingles, and fiberglass shingles. Brick and cement blocks, gutters, and masonry can all be safely pressure cleaned using the Krud Kutter.
A heavy-duty concentrate, the Renu Cleaner does not contain any bleach or chlorine. If you need to clean lighter stains, dilute it with 9 parts water and 1 part detergent to make 10 gallons of cleaning solution. For tougher stains, dilute to the proportion of 2 parts water and 1 part detergent. Remove algae, black mold, and grease stains from any kind of surface including vinyl, metal, composite, or PVC. Also, use it to eliminate grease and oil stains as well as rust and chalkiness.
Reference:
“10 Things Everyone Ought To Know About Pressure Washer Soap, Detergent, Chemicals and Other Cleaning Solutions Before Using.” Pressure Washr. n.d. Web. 19 Sep. 2016.