cleaners

[marsh998]

Hello,
I was wondering if someone could recommend a good cleaning agent. I am new to the business and having a tough time deciding on a cleaning agent.
Marshall

 

[squirtgun]

it varies

marsh998,
Cleaners vary from surface to surface.12% chlorine works for(kills mildew,mold and algae) roofs,vinyl siding,brightening concrete.Sodium hydroxide base cleaners are used for degreasing,stripping decks.Oxalic acid is used for neutralizing sodium hydroxide,brightening concrete.These are just a few chems we use,there are too many uses for each to list.There is a whole seperate group of cleaners used for fleetwashing.
try doing a search for some of the chem names and you'll see what I mean.Good Luck.

 

[Tim Smith]

For wood - I use a percarbonate cleaner and brighten with an oxalic or citric acid.

Works great.

 

[reedsterstl]

Same here as Tim. Percarb followed by brightener.

Reed

 

[albertrapier]

Use anything that is biodegradable! You can get it at Lowe's Home Depot and the like. Personally, I refuse to use bleach - - way too harmful

 

[mtngoat]

Any one willing to post a what chemical for what purpose guide?

Anyone willing to post a -what basic chemical for each application guide?

Only reason I ask is, We only do hoods and from time to time we get a request for a deck, house, RV, awning etc.
It would be nice to know what you can use on a certain surface as not to damage it. Thanx. Mtngoat