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All Kleen Softwash Systems · Exterior Cleaner

Roof Gitter

Bryan P · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Water jets 4" from the roof surface is a bad idea. I bought that ebook too when I first started, but kept reading. I think there's better advice here, on the RCIA forum, and at Softwashsystems.com. Also Doug Rucker would be helpful to you since he uses a mix of downstreaming and roof cleaning. If I were you, I'd spend my first money with Doug and save yourself a learning curve. His online school really helped me with understanding terminology.

All Kleen Softwash Systems · Exterior Cleaner

Bryan P wrote:
Water jets 4" from the roof surface is a bad idea. I bought that ebook too when I first started, but kept reading. I think there's better advice here, on the RCIA forum, and at Softwashsystems.com. Also Doug Rucker would be helpful to you since he uses a mix of downstreaming and roof cleaning. If I were you, I'd spend my first money with Doug and save yourself a learning curve. His online school really helped me with understanding terminology.

Yea i talked to him last night. We're going to talk more on the school Tuesday. Can't wait to start.

Chris Mozick · Approved Exteior Cleaner

No pressure on roofs just spray your mix let it do its work and rinse with a garden hose or booster pump.

All Kleen Softwash Systems · Exterior Cleaner

I'm thinking of using that roof snot. I read alot of good stuff about it.

All Kleen Softwash Systems · Exterior Cleaner

Look it says im a veteran member lol. Hope noone actually takes that to heart lol I'm still glueless. And my head hurts from reading all day

Bryan P · Approved Exterior Cleaner

A_J Pressure Washing wrote:
I'm thinking of using that roof snot. I read alot of good stuff about it.

Roof snot works well... I guess. It's all I've ever used. I would love to have something that helps break up red clay for house washing though. Roof snot does nothing.

All Kleen Softwash Systems · Exterior Cleaner

No red clay around here thank god

Liberty SoftWash · PWS Vender

We use dragon grip for all cleaning.

BlueRidge · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Roof Cleaning PA wrote:
We use dragon grip for all cleaning.

Way thicker than snot. I have a Sodium Laurel Sulfate on the way, nothing will be coming off the roof!

Stay away from all those "green" products and "special" tools with crazy names. Build or buy a quality system and you'll be just fine.

-- Edited by BlueRidge on Monday 30th of May 2016 07:20:37 AM

All Kleen Softwash Systems · Exterior Cleaner

Ty Brett

Jeff Thompson · Approved Exterior Cleaner

BlueRidge wrote:
Roof Cleaning PA wrote:
We use dragon grip for all cleaning.
Way thicker than snot. I have a Sodium Laurel Sulfate on the way, nothing will be coming off the roof!
Stay away from all those "green" products and "special" tools with crazy names. Build or buy a quality system and you'll be just fine.

-- Edited by BlueRidge on Monday 30th of May 2016 07:20:37 AM

Hey Brett....whats "way thicker"....the Dragon Grip or Sodium Laurel Sulfate? Haven't used either yet.

Maverick Contracting · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Brett, the SLS your getting is it the high % powdered form were discussing? I'm still wanting to experiment with it but I'm way backed up with other work who knows when I'll do another roof.

BlueRidge · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Jeff Thompson wrote:
BlueRidge wrote:
Roof Cleaning PA wrote:
We use dragon grip for all cleaning.
Way thicker than snot. I have a Sodium Laurel Sulfate on the way, nothing will be coming off the roof!
Stay away from all those "green" products and "special" tools with crazy names. Build or buy a quality system and you'll be just fine.

-- Edited by BlueRidge on Monday 30th of May 2016 07:20:37 AM
Hey Brett....whats "way thicker"....the Dragon Grip or Sodium Laurel Sulfate? Haven't used either yet.

I have tried just about everything from Gain to Dragon Grip. After talking to Art about the Laurel Sulfate, I am going to see what happens since he has had great success with it. I still have 1-1/2 5's of Stick Up (I was really disappointed with Stick Up) and about 2 1/2 gals of Dragon Grip left. I am getting 5 gals (way more than I need) of Laurel Sulfate from my local supplier since there is no shipping it ends up much cheaper. I am unsure of the percentage. He doesn't carry it in stock put is getting it with an order from his supplier. Once I have it I will be able to answer all of the questions if Art hasn't already done so in his previous Laurel Sulfate posts.

As far as thicker. Drago Grip is thicker than Roof Snot. From what Art tells me, adding just a little Laurel Sulfate makes the roof look like it's covered with snow, no run off and the mix stays longer.