Chris can you enlighten me on the PH of the cleaning mix. Would raising the PH of mix cause it to work better? The SH I can buy is probably about 10% and not that fresh. If I added baking soda would that raise the PH of my mix without causing it to go flat? Otherwise should I use a "pool shock" and if so what are the active ingredients I should be looking for in the "shock"?
I'm not Chris,..BUT DON"T USE pool shock made from Calcium H. S H is the only truly effective product for contractors. Higher PH cleans better,..lower PH disinfects better. In this work we are after more cleaning power than disinfecting. Yes,..S Bicarbonate, (Baking Soda) will enhance the effectiveness of bleach,..not sure if it will raise the PH,..but it will most likely stabilize it, and give it extra cleaning and bleaching power at the same time. I use it often jobs,...but if you want the true power of a bleach enhancer use TSP (TriS Phosphate),..I use this exclusively on gray shingles. I believe TSP will raise the PH of S H if that's what you're after.
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I'm not Chris,..BUT DON"T USE pool shock made from Calcium H. S H is the only truly effective product for contractors. Higher PH cleans better,..lower PH disinfects better. In this work we are after more cleaning power than disinfecting. Yes,..S Bicarbonate, (Baking Soda) will enhance the effectiveness of bleach,..not sure if it will raise the PH,..but it will most likely stabilize it, and give it extra cleaning and bleaching power at the same time. I use it often jobs,...but if you want the true power of a bleach enhancer use TSP (TriS Phosphate),..I use this exclusively on gray shingles. I believe TSP will raise the PH of S H if that's what you're after.
Maybe Chris can add to what I've said.
Jeff
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You are absolutely correct about TSP Jeff, but few want to hear that, cause it is a little bit of a PITA to use.
Thanks Jeff, & Chris. Would the mix work better with hot water, also I have seen people suggest using Deionized Water? Does anyone have a set up that adds the other chemicals to the mix when they start spraying?