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Alternative Roof Cleaning Chemicals and Coating for Roofs to protect against Algae Growth.
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No New Posts "I R A roof KLEENR" does not spell RCIA CERTIFIED (Preview)
We are getting more and more NEW members that come on here at the RCIA and want to start a roof cleaning business. They find us by doing a web search because they are "broke as a joke" and want to find a way that they can make some quick and easy money doing roof cleaning. Once they come on and regis...
Roof Clean USA Georgia 229-227-0000 12 3200
No New Posts glad to be able to give something back
 
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the rcia has given me alot im glad i can give something back one week ago i put 8oz of ammonyx Lo in one gallon of pure SH i tested it today and it is just as strong as a gallon with nothing added so my conclusion is ammonyx Lo is a true chlorine stable surfactant with the same strenth as NP9 i also works very well...
H2OCleaning 19 1213
No New Posts Weather in Greenville, SC
 
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I have a Roof to clean this week but it's to COLD..I think i might be able to do it on Wed. it's the only day it is going to be 41. What about you guys??
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No New Posts Getting confused
 
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I'm trying to read up on the chemicals and I see the % on this data sheet is for 5% but I'm guessing 12.5 is obviously stronger. Look at page 3, section 7 under handling and storage.  7th or 8th short sentence says "Never add water to this product"  Isn't that what we will or are all doing? http:/...
roofcleaningminneapolismn 10 772
No New Posts Sodium Percarb
 
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I always use 12.5 Sodium Hypochlorite water and usually just Dawn  but sometimes Isopropyl or TSP and Borax rarely. But I was just wondering in the quest to use a more dilute SH can you add percarb to it? Will the world stop spinning and rivers run backwards? Anybody ever done it? Will the percarb boost t...
Pat Norman 8 886
No New Posts What about 'Spray and Forget'?
 
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"Spray & Forget was invented to be a safe alternative for cleaning the exterior surfaces of our own home."   " ...our passion and mission to protect the environment and...." What's in it? Ethanol. It's a fire and explosion hazard. http://www.sprayandforget.com/MSDS1...
PaulS 6 1208
No New Posts copper sulfate vs bleach ( 1 2 )
 
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hey guys... dont get me wrong here...im a massive fan of apple cider and have been using it as my sole roof cleaning solution for quite a while... i am just a curious guy... have been reading of the effectiveness of copper sulfate in killing mildew and lichen on roofs and have heard it is also very effecti...
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No New Posts Set up
 
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Hi, after searching and researching, I have decided if I move forward in this field to go with the All-flo pump. I need some advice on the minimum equipment I need to get up and running. I already have a trailer and tank. I am on a tight ass budget. Can you please guide me as far as compressor, plumbing, hose...
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No New Posts Ammonyx Lo Viscosity?
 
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Just got in a sample from Univar. I thought I seen on here somewhere that the viscosity of the Ammonyx Lo is like maple syrup? what I received from Univar was about the viscosity of 12.5% SH.  Seems to foam up good in a test bucket. Haven't used it yet though. Can someone clear this up,...I really don't car...
Raystown Roof Cleaning Central PA 1-800-236-0322 8 1007
No New Posts Self Cleaning Roofs
 
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Ok, This may not be practicable but i find the technology fascinating. moss, mold, algae, dirt self cleaning. scroll down towards the bottom of the page, read, click next etc. Titanium dioxide! Is this the real wet & forget formula for roof cleaning? Photocatalyst coatings http://www.envir...
idontknow 4 888
No New Posts Ammonyx Lo... how do we use it, what will the ingredients of the mix be now? ( 1 2 )
 
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is it chlorine stable, so now our mix won't go bad. anyone that has used this product please tell us all about it. what's the ingredients of our mix, chlorine and Ammonyl, no more TSP? please explain.
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No New Posts Thickening agents that I can buy locally?
 
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I've been reading the posts here about SH thickening agents with great interest recently,.. but I've been unable to find ANY of the chems mentioned in Ireland. Is there any "off the shelf" household product I can use instead? At the moment I'm using dish soap, which helps, but I think it cou...
NJones 4 788
No New Posts Improved Apple Cider ?
 
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Apple Cider is based on an older US Patent that says Isopropyl Alchol is used for improved cleaning. Here is an excerpt from another US Patent I found. It uses Butyl Alcohol! Read The tertiary alcohol is included to enhance cleaning performance of the hypochlorite composition. The tertiary alcoho...
Apple Roof Cleaning Tampa FL (813) 655-8777 0 775
No New Posts Mr Bubble ( 1 2 )
 
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I did a search to see if I could find a thread on this topic, but nothing. My question is has anyone tried using Mr bubble in place of dawn, I read that it works good and it holds up better over night if you have any leftover? 
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No New Posts ammonyx lo?
 
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WHere can I purchase this Ammonyx Lo ?I've googled and googled and can find nothing but msds info on it,wich I've read.I know Lori said they sold it,but went to the Pressure Washer Products website and can't find where to look for the chemicals.Does Brainerd sell it?I'll probably be getting my chemi...
CarolinaContractors 2 1240
No New Posts Last Man in is always to blame!
 
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As you all know the old saying "Last Man in is always to blame!" Has anyone ever run into an issue where they cleaned a roof, and a year or so later the homeowner found damage to the underside of the roof ( due to mold, water damage, etc) that was obvious not a cause of what you did (just cleaning th...
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No New Posts SH Potency
 
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I know everyone is concerned with the 'hotness' of their SH.From what I've read ISO pretty much boost the potency of the SH,right.?With that,if I were to get some bad,old,or whatever SH,couldn't I just add a little more ISO or would that be a danger in other parts?Just thinking out loud is all -- Edited...
CarolinaContractors 3 731
No New Posts Barlox - Anyone using it?
 
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I read in a forum that Barlox can be used as a surfactant and has the same affect as Ammonyx. Has anyone used this stuff? Does it have any cleaning properties and what is the cost comparison to Ammonyx?
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No New Posts photos of piping for fill and spray
 
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I saw a post recently asking about diagrams for piping that would direct the flow into or out of the tank with the same pump. Here is my setup.
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No New Posts It's that Aussie guy again, here we go---
 
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Ok, as you know I keep bring up different chemicals, why because I believe there is a safer way to do things, I just have to find it. I would like to list a few store bought chemicals that you may wish to look up the msds of and look at what is in them, they are all non toxic-ish and safe-ish 1. Simple green Lime &...
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