I have been using Gain and some other Store bought stuff but I'm thinking of trying this. Have any of you guys tried this or what other surfacant have you been using
ELEMONATOR IS A LIQUID HOUSE WASH AND MULTIPURPOSE CLEANER THAT NOT ONLY IS BLEACH STABLE BUT ALSO BOOSTS THE ALKALINITY OF BLEACH. IT HAS GREAT FOAMING AND RINSING PROPERTIES AND THE STRONG LEMON SCENT DOES A GREAT JOB OF MASKING THE SMELL OF BLEACH. A LITTLE OF ELEMONATOR GOES A LONG WAY, 1 OZ PER GALLON WHEN USED IN DOWNSTREAMING IS ALL YOU NEED.
Liberty SoftWash said
Feb 11, 2014
Roof snot.
Liberty SoftWash said
Feb 11, 2014
Lemon aid for masking.
Diamond Roof Cleaning said
Feb 11, 2014
The eliminator is great for house washes. It rinses well, only have to use 5 oz for a 5 gallon downstream mix. Also it masks the chlorine pretty good too.
Brian C Jackson said
Feb 11, 2014
Art that elimanator is for house washing. I use roof snot and lemonade in roof mix.. and I use elemonator in my house wash mix
Barry Landis said
Feb 11, 2014
Roof Snot here.
mistersqueegee said
Feb 11, 2014
Roof Snot and Lemon Aid for masking. Can't be beat
gutterdog said
Feb 11, 2014
I've tried alot of stuff. Currently using roof snot.
Andy Hinson said
Feb 11, 2014
Is the elemonator from Bob? If so I use it in house wash and roof mix. I also keep and use roof snot
waxman18324 said
Feb 11, 2014
Gain.
Hank
Art O said
Feb 11, 2014
Gain seems to be the simple way and I still like the PinAlen Max. Cheapest way to go. No Shipping Too.
waxman18324 said
Feb 11, 2014
I hate the shipping charges. Gain works for me. I just buy it when I do my food shopping. The cashier looks at me funny when I have a separate kart full of gain and I charge the gain against my business account.
veddy veddy smhaaaat graaaas-hopp-aaaa ... see sumting dat mask owdaaah in picture above???
Home Depot ---- ten dowaaah!
$10 bucks a gal. ... 1/2 gal. treats 65 gallon tank of roof mix.
Make your guys use a filter. It masks the smell of SH but on a steamy roof or inside a pool cage, the effects of straight SH on you lungs are still there!
-- Edited by Capital Roof Wash on Wednesday 12th of February 2014 01:10:35 AM
Jeff Wible said
Feb 12, 2014
I've used so many things over the years, always finding myself wanting to try something else, never sure why,Ha,Ha,..Most siding and roof cleaning isn't that difficult.
It's always nice to use something that homeowners don't see on the shelves at the grocery store,.BUT,..with that being said,..laundry soaps,..whether powdered or liquid work very well,...most are bleach compatible and are factory made to clean. But, over the years I've seen different times where people were called "unprofessional" for using laundry detergent.
I adjust my house wash mix as needed per job. Downstreamed.
A simple basic mix for me is water, bleach and about 8-10 0z. of 9% Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. This mix works good for a basic house wash and in the warmer Summer months it's pretty much all that's needed.
But a stronger mix would be, water, bleach, 8-10 oz. of 9% SLS and about a cup of powdered laundry detergent. Brand doesn't seem to matter that much, but Arm and Hammer is a good choice,..the Gain powdered laundry soap is VERY harsh and makes a good choice for a more aggressive cleaning.
For alot of spider crap or very dirty siding in cooler weather I will use Sodium Hydroxide in the place of the laundry soap.
The shipping on products like elomonator is the deal breaker for many, and more net profit can be made with simple mix of water, bleach and laundry soap.
For roofs I don't like soapy soap,..I use one of two things along with bleach and water,...for a roof thats not too bad I will use sodium bicarbonate as a thickener, also boosts the bleach. On a dirtier roof especially gray,..I use TSP.
P.S.--When using store bought products. put them in an unmarked 5 gallon bucket or other container. On my acids I write: "X-Factor"
Jeff
-- Edited by Jeff Wible on Wednesday 12th of February 2014 06:25:31 AM
John Aloisio said
Feb 12, 2014
Green Wash and sometimes add rain fresh scent or a little lemonade.
Andy Hinson said
Feb 12, 2014
Good post Jeff
Jeff Wible said
Feb 12, 2014
Thanks Andy,..10 degrees below zero here this morning so I'm not out and about yet,...so I thought I'd write a long winded response,Ha,Ha.
Jeff
Eric Schnaible said
Feb 12, 2014
I've used everything mentioned here. The elemonator really stands out to, it's awesome, and Bobs shipping is cheap. Having said that, I tried Emulsifier plus from Envirospec. It's the best. I doubt I'll ever use anything else. You mix it yourself. It's far cheaper than anything else and is the same thing (you just have to add your own water) 30 gallons worth costs the same as 5 of the other house washes.
Andrew Snyder said
Feb 12, 2014
Looking forward to what Russ at Southside is coming up with next, said something about having it at Houston next week. I like his roof snot and lemonade
RIP Rapid HotClean said
Feb 13, 2014
Roofs = Gain (sticks like glue) & Lemon Aid
Siding = Snot (good on windows) & Lemon Aid
Concrete & Asphalt = Depends. Lots of Moss = Gain. Less Moss = Snot. Always + Lemon Aid.
Capital Roof Wash said
Feb 13, 2014
Great info Jeff! I agree with you on pouring common shelf products into a dedicated generic container. I use 2.5 gal SH containers.
I have been using Gain and some other Store bought stuff but I'm thinking of trying this. Have any of you guys tried this or what other surfacant have you been using
ELEMONATOR IS A LIQUID HOUSE WASH AND MULTIPURPOSE CLEANER THAT NOT ONLY IS BLEACH STABLE BUT ALSO BOOSTS THE ALKALINITY OF BLEACH. IT HAS GREAT FOAMING AND RINSING PROPERTIES AND THE STRONG LEMON SCENT DOES A GREAT JOB OF MASKING THE SMELL OF BLEACH. A LITTLE OF ELEMONATOR GOES A LONG WAY, 1 OZ PER GALLON WHEN USED IN DOWNSTREAMING IS ALL YOU NEED.
I've tried alot of stuff. Currently using roof snot.
Hank
Hank
Dollar Store Hank or Wallmart
Hank
They are local to these parts.
Hank
I'll never tell!!! Capital Roof Wash Secret!!!!
veddy veddy smhaaaat graaaas-hopp-aaaa ... see sumting dat mask owdaaah in picture above???
Home Depot ---- ten dowaaah!
$10 bucks a gal. ... 1/2 gal. treats 65 gallon tank of roof mix.
Make your guys use a filter. It masks the smell of SH but on a steamy roof or inside a pool cage, the effects of straight SH on you lungs are still there!
-- Edited by Capital Roof Wash on Wednesday 12th of February 2014 01:10:35 AM
I've used so many things over the years, always finding myself wanting to try something else, never sure why,Ha,Ha,..Most siding and roof cleaning isn't that difficult.
It's always nice to use something that homeowners don't see on the shelves at the grocery store,.BUT,..with that being said,..laundry soaps,..whether powdered or liquid work very well,...most are bleach compatible and are factory made to clean. But, over the years I've seen different times where people were called "unprofessional" for using laundry detergent.
I adjust my house wash mix as needed per job. Downstreamed.
A simple basic mix for me is water, bleach and about 8-10 0z. of 9% Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. This mix works good for a basic house wash and in the warmer Summer months it's pretty much all that's needed.
But a stronger mix would be, water, bleach, 8-10 oz. of 9% SLS and about a cup of powdered laundry detergent. Brand doesn't seem to matter that much, but Arm and Hammer is a good choice,..the Gain powdered laundry soap is VERY harsh and makes a good choice for a more aggressive cleaning.
For alot of spider crap or very dirty siding in cooler weather I will use Sodium Hydroxide in the place of the laundry soap.
The shipping on products like elomonator is the deal breaker for many, and more net profit can be made with simple mix of water, bleach and laundry soap.
For roofs I don't like soapy soap,..I use one of two things along with bleach and water,...for a roof thats not too bad I will use sodium bicarbonate as a thickener, also boosts the bleach. On a dirtier roof especially gray,..I use TSP.
P.S.--When using store bought products. put them in an unmarked 5 gallon bucket or other container. On my acids I write: "X-Factor"
Jeff
-- Edited by Jeff Wible on Wednesday 12th of February 2014 06:25:31 AM
Green Wash and sometimes add rain fresh scent or a little lemonade.
Good post Jeff
Jeff
Siding = Snot (good on windows) & Lemon Aid
Concrete & Asphalt = Depends. Lots of Moss = Gain. Less Moss = Snot. Always + Lemon Aid.
Great info Jeff! I agree with you on pouring common shelf products into a dedicated generic container. I use 2.5 gal SH containers.