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Alternative Roof Cleaning Chemicals and Coating for Roofs to protect against Algae Growth.
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No New Posts what's in the tank?
 
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Hello Pros, I've read and seen rigs set up with 2 to 3 tanks.  My question is what is in each one?  Do you keep the mix in the 300 and then water in the 55's?  Or is the 300 filled with water and the 55's have the mix?  Can I use just any old water tank?  What should it be made out of? I appreciate your valuable insi...
Oklahoma Roof Cleaning 4 844
No New Posts clever Ideas
 
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I thought this was pretty clever Idea especially cleaning roofs alone I took my high pressure hose and my 5/8 chemical hose and straped them together with nylon ties. I got on the roof and wet all the vegetation down then applied the mix then again rinsed the vegetaion down again. In other words I had eve...
Roof Cleaning Lanoka Harbor NJ 609-971-6553 19 1200
No New Posts Ratios of Apple sauce,apple cider and apple sauce cider?
 
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Hello i am really new.  I've gone from trying to decide on what oxygen bleach to order to scratching my head reading your posts.  I am interested in starting a roof cleaning business.  I don't have much cash and I don't want to take out a loan.  Is there any advise on how to start small?  What are the exact m...
Oklahoma Roof Cleaning 5 1374
No New Posts how should i test it
 
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i just got the ammonyx Lo and i need to test it i thought i would start with 2 one gallon jugs of chlorine add 5oz of ammonyx Lo to one and 5oz of water to the other but what should i test it with i dont think the finger test is accurate enough i want something that can measure the strenth of the chlorine in bot...
H2OCleaning 5 925
No New Posts Need a little info...
 
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Hello, I am totally new to this site. I have done extensive research on cleaning roofs. I currently own a painting company in my area and we do some pressure cleaning. I have been asked about cleaning roofs and have done a few as freebies trying to learn what works best before we go fully into this busines...
RockSolid 3 781
No New Posts Leftover love (Preview)
Hey guys, I had a job last week and wound up with about 5-6 gallons of leftover Apple Cider Sauce.  It has been 3 days since that job and I still have the leftover love sitting in my tank.  Will I be able to reuse this love for the next job 4 days from now or will it be too weak??  Also, is there any danger leaving...
Louisville KY Roof Cleaning 502-386-5961 13 966
No New Posts Anybody use Craigslist for advertising?
 
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How many on here use Craigslist for advertising? There are numerous areas that you can post your ad in. If you have several email accounts, you can post ads for each one which will enable you to place many ads on a daily basis. Best part is, it is TOTALLY FREE!!
garyw 12 1096
No New Posts very informative chemical web site
 
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know.http://www.scorecard.org/chemical-profiles/pe​sticides.tcl?edf_substance_id=7681-52-9
Kleen Roof and Exterior Cleaning 2 810
No New Posts NEED HELP ON CHEMICAL/?
 
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I CLEANED MY FIRST ROOF OVER 10 YRS AGO HAD A SMALL VENTURE, UFORTUNATELY LACK OF BUSINESS EXPERIENCE AND CAPITAL FORCED ME INTO GREENER PASTURER. ANY HOW GET BACK TO THE ROOF CLEANING BUSINES, AFTER USING SEVERAL METHODS AND KNOW FINDING THIS FORUM I NEED SOME DIRECTION ON THE BEST WAY TO CLEAN A ROOF I...
PEANUT 3 821
No New Posts Chemical safety
 
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Here is an article I found on chemical safety.  Thought I would share it with everyone.Just a reminder that we all need to be careful.
Kleen Roof and Exterior Cleaning 3 829
No New Posts Variable Chemical Strength Roof Cleaning System
 
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 The Apple Vari Flow Roof Cleaning System Guys, I THINK I have stumbled upon what will be a major advancement in a roof cleaning set up. Imagine having NEVER to mix your chemicals again ? Here is how it works on our trucks. Here at Apple Roof Cleaning we use flatbed trucks. Previously, we had 500 and 600 ga...
Apple Roof Cleaning Tampa FL (813) 655-8777 17 1705
No New Posts Peroxide Vs Bleach?
 
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I've been having fun with my X-jet the past few months, and I've been using a bleach solution for everything so far. I'm happy with the results, but the environmental impact and the potential damage to plantlife if I don't rinse enough are issues that I would like to do without if possible. I was talking...
NJones 0 786
No New Posts tips on removing mold and stains from shade sails...pics included
 
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hey fellas...caleb here from australia roofs are going well... on one of my commercial jobs i came accross these massive white shade sails that are quite heavily soiled...see in the pics below... anyone know how to get this crap off them without a scrubbing...i was thinking a diluted apple cider mix...
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No New Posts Testing the love mix
 
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Has anyone done testing on their mixes they use on roofs. Tests for PH, free chlorine,dissolved solids ? I am starting to keep track of what my mix is before I use it, but am looking for a bench mark to go by.  And what test would be the most important for how strong the mix is.  I'm not sure if testing for diss...
Kleen Roof and Exterior Cleaning 1 816
No New Posts EVERY Roof Cleaner MUST Read This !! ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview)
WHAT if I were to tell you I have uncovered a little known surfactant that will FOAM or GEL the Roof Cleaning Mix if you want, that is TOTALLY Chlorine Stable, and MIGHT be able to obtain WITH a scent for CHEAP. WOULD you be "Interested", LOL Of COURSE you would ! Well, That is EXACTLY what is g...
Apple Roof Cleaning Tampa FL (813) 655-8777 50 13533
No New Posts Surfactant ( 1 2 )
 
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In colder climates where it gets down below freezing at night, it is good to have more than one type of surfactant. If the temperature outside is below 40 degrees, I reschedule another time.  The chemicals do not work well enough for it to be worth it.  You end up reapplying so many times and wasting a lot...
Roof Cleaning Pro Greensboro NC (336)362 7659 24 2818
No New Posts Average Roof Size? ( 1 2 ) (Preview)
On the thread Apple Cider Sauce, Mike Sullivan provides the following information. APPLE CIDER SAUCE - 40 gallons/average roof job 15 gallons of bleach - 12.5% sodium hypochlorite 25 gallons hot water 5 lbs. TSP (Tri-sodium phosphate) 64 ounces of isopropol alcohol 1/2 bottle of Ajax or Ultra Conc...
Reliable Roof Cleaning Jacksonville FL 23 10470
No New Posts A case against pressure washing a roof (Preview)
Hey guys, Here is good argument against using pressure on a roof.  This is a pic of a portion of the roof that was pressured washing using a pitch witch.  He did not use any chemical or cleaner.  Just straight water and pressure.  The only part he washed the upper right portion of the roof.  As you can see t...
Louisville KY Roof Cleaning 502-386-5961 2 781
No New Posts cold weather
 
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as the winter is approaching in the Northeast I still want to work. on a winter day the sun is out and no wind what is the coolest temperature you could clean black streaks of asphalt shingles. 40 degrees, and do you feel that customers would be willing to have this done during the winter? I would apprecia...
Roof Cleaning Lanoka Harbor NJ 609-971-6553 10 962
No New Posts Air compressor idea
 
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After having a little experience in the equipment rental business, I've learned a few things about air compressors. In my opinion Speedaire and Ingersoll Rand are top chioces. A brand you may have never heard of is likely even better. That is a Mi-T-M. The small two tank model of Speedaire (8 or so cfm)...
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