I've used this sprayer several times now on brick pavers, a wood deck, patio, and a driveway. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx43QMbQqu67IZadu9ou8Sg1BdrunMRNqX It has performed as expected on all surfaces. For larger areas like the decks and patios, I think I will be looking into a surface cleaner attachment to speed up the job, or at least make it a little easier. Hose and sprayer connections are tool-less, tight, and quick. I used the yellow nozzle on the concrete/brick surfaces, and the pressure was adequate for cleaning those surfaces.I am disappointed that these units are still being shipped with a nozzle storage holder that allows them to vibrate out of the holder way too easily and become lost, but I don't want to knock off a star for that reason. The functional part of the washer works very well, so I would recommend this product.
Man you did a great job. People talk about what they put in five gallon bucket, but you have know way of knowing for sure. Thank you for taking the time to show us first hand what to do. I am doing my first pressure washing job on September 10th and I am sure all will go well because of you.
THANK YOU!!! I searched through 20 videos. All these guys are using words and terms I don't understand. I'm just a home owner trying to clean my driveway!! Finally, I can mix this and get started!! Thanks, brotha!!
It’s real easy now to respond because I’m not that big now . I like when people leave comments and ask question because that gives me ideas for videos.
All the other dudes speaking in algebra to get ratios etc is annoying. You put it in very simplistic terms and great examples to learn the most from. Thank you man 👊🏻
I like simple. It's so much simpler than not simple. There are plenty of excellent videos by wash guys that have a truck rigged with a half dozen different pumps, a giant water container, mixing valves, and a thousand feet of hoses, but I don't have any of that. I just want to know how much chem to add to the water in the bucket for different situations. Thank you for keeping it simple! 👍
Brother thank you so much…. Some people make this so complicated… you did an amazing job of explaining this and this video gave me confidence to approach using bleach for pre and post treatment
You would be surprised of how much people you have helped with this video,most guys are keeping this much needed information like a cult religion. You are one of a kind bro,we appreciate you for sharing this along with your knowledge.
Another easy way is to take the container size then divide by bleach % example 25 Gallon / 12% = 2.08 Next multiply that by whatever SH strength you want 2.08 X 1.5 = 3.125 So you would add a little over 3 gallons to a 25 gallon container for 1.5% Hope this helps.
@@Aqueminipressurewashing I’ll be sure to tune in! Looking to start offering pressure and soft washing to my business but I know as little as the next guy so this is super helpful content!
Nice video! When using the pump sprayer, you ever had the SH mix dry up too quickly from the sun? I know ur supposed to let it sit for 10-15 min but it evaporates in like seconds for me. Sometimes I do straight SH and it still evaporates. Perhaps I need a pump sprayer with a higher flow rate?
You can wet the surface first. But you may want to downstream the area if it’s that big. Keep in mind that you are killing the organics the cleaning is still done by the pressure washer. If you don’t want it to sit that long use a stronger mix.
Yes it can kill any plants and grass. Just make sure you water down them before you start and after don’t spray directly on them. The pump sprayer is one from Home Depot. Thanks for watching.
I use house wash or concrete wash for my surfactant . But you can’t get away with using laundry detergent. Always mix your soap with your solution when you’re about to do the job. No matter what you use for soap or surfactant it will deteriorate the strength for the bleach.
Somehow, I cannot reply on the last comment that you post on my last video, so I hope that you find this one. Yes when I downstream, the chemical would be weaker then using the X-Jet. It’s faster too down stream and x-jetting is stronger. I all ways use a 3% mix and post treatment with the same. Remember you were using high pressure it’s coming off you just wanted to come off easier.
Whatever you are trying to clean starts to fade away or change color that’s when you can go ahead and start washing. The stronger the chemical the shorter time.
For anybody wanting to know how to calculate the mix. Say 30-gallon tank. 12.5 SH Now divide 30/12.5= 2.4 want batch strength is 4% Multiply 2.4 x 4= 9.5 So in that bucket, you will put 9.5 gallons SH and the rest water plus surfactant
Yes sir I believe you are correct. I did the math for 10 gallons of SH into a 30 gallon tank and came up with 4.6875%. I like the way you calculated that but a lot of people just want to know the simplest way to get a good mixture of SH. Me personally I would get a proportioner to keep my SH strength to last longer if I have a tank that big. I don’t think I could use 30 gallons that fast.
@@Aqueminipressurewashing@Aqueminipressurewashing If you have a five-gallon bucket, plugin 5 if your using 10% sh plug in 10. Having the math makes it so you can figure it out without guessing. Once you know what it is for your batch size, just remember those numbers. Easy.
Thank you so much for teaching, may I know for driveway how many percentage you do & for roof how many percentage you think is better? To you rinse off the roof after put chemicals?
Roofs use 5% with a 12 volt pump. You can not downstream or X-Jet. Make sure you water all vegetation heavy. On driveway 3% downstream and do a post treatment. Watch my concrete videos.
@@Aqueminipressurewashing if I don’t have 12 volt pump can I use x jet instead? I haven’t start business yet but will start very soon, thanks again for your video, it very easy to help me understand!
With a roof cleaning you want to use a 12 volt pump sprayer. My advice to you stay away from roof cleaning until you get more experience. Try to downstream or x-jet your jobs and make sure that you water everything until you understand how chemicals work.
Awesome video, I honestly learned a lot from it. Although I’ve got one question: Do you take into account that it’s going to get diluted by the x-jet, or how do you work with that?
Yes I do. Using the X-Jet I should get a 1.5%. Coming out. That is usually strong enough to do 95 percent of my jobs. Since the X-Jet cuts the chemical in half I just mix it accordingly.
@@Aqueminipressurewashing Ohh, okay. I thought the x-jet diluted it way more than just in half. Could you make a video, where you talk about each individual surface and what concentration of SH they need? It would be super interesting and useful. And again: Awesome channel, great content!
@@Durakov25 I will work on that. Oh yeah, the X-Jet comes with some insert that goes in the unit that can lower the amount of SH you use. I haven't figured that out yet. But when I do I will make a video because there is not one on UA-cam.
I stop measuring how much soap I use. Maybe a 1/2 a cup or 1 cup of soap. I just use enough soap to see when the SH comes out. But if you read the label on the soap that 1 gallon can make up to 20 gallons if you follow the instructions.
I still don’t get it lol. 1 gal SH + 1 gal water = 6%. Then + 2 more gal of water = 3%? If 1 gal of water half’s the % wouldn’t just 1 more gal of water make it 6%? Not 2 more?
Remember you are making the strength of the SH. You made 12% in to 6% by cutting it in half. So if you buy 2 gallons of 6% SH you need 2 gallons of water to make it 3%. Now when you run that in the machine it’s going to cut the 3% in half with a X-Jet and a 10 to 1 ratio when you downstream. I think if you add 1 gallon of water to 2 gallons of 6% SH that will put you at 4.5%.
I would use 1%. So if you down streaming out of a 5-gallon bucket have the bucket at 3%. Be careful using SH can stain the wood and leave streaks. It has to be put on even and don't let it sit too long. I would wet the wood first then apply the SH.
@@Aqueminipressurewashing appreciate quick response. I actually bought X jet M5 twist to do my soft washing. And the 5 gallon tank. I believe with x jet I will be taking in more water. Therefore I should use more chemical in the tank is that correct?
You can use it for both. Just remember using the XJet is going to cut it in half. And when you downstream, it’s going to be more than half. But it always works for me. If it’s not strong enough just add 1/4 of a gallon of SH.
I look at it like this. Everyone may be looking at this information up. But everyone is not able to do it or they do not have the equipment or they are to cheep to pay for good work.
That's a good question. It's really hard to say. If it's mixed with some kind of surfactant it may last a few weeks. Here is what I do, I test it on a test spot to check the strength then I can add some fresh SH if needed. Just keep it in an airtight container at a good room temperature.
Just wanted to let you know, I thought this video was very informative and to the point. I am a window cleaner but offer some pressure washing on the side to my customers. Great video
Thank you so much for that info i just bought an xjet and i couldnt figure out how to mix the chems. Now i will be able to put a 1.5 percent on a house and not worry about it
I’m not using bleach. I’m using a 12.5% sodium hypochlorite which is used to make bleach. You can get it at a suppler for pressure washing. My next best thing to use would be pool cleaner at 10%.
Can someone say if I understand this correctly 10% SH 1 gallon water is 5% mix , 10% SH 3 gallon water is 2.5 % mix? And if u downstream that it’s a 1% mix?
That doesn’t sound right. I don’t have a 8GPM machine but I believe that your X-Jet will pull the same as a 4GPM Machine because of the tip. Question for you is your X-Jet rated for a 8GPM machine? regardless which one that you have it’s gonna cut it in half if you run it open without any adapters. I could be wrong, but I have never seen a 15% SH. I feel that if you have a 3% mix with your 8 GPM machine it will still you a 1.5% mix coming out of the tip. Just having a 8 GPM machine is only just gonna use your chemical faster not change the strength. I will confirm this with some people and I may make a video about it.
You are overthinking it. A 3% mix is a sweet spot. You can use it on a house or concrete. A roof uses a 6% but you need a 12 volt pump. If you watch other videos on washing it will give you a better understanding how to wash. Don’t just mix something up and think it going to work. You may have to change the mix strength to make it work. So be careful.
It’s what you should use when pressure washing. You don’t need the other stuff that comes in bleach. So yes it good stuff just be careful when using. Look at a bleach bottle it the active ingredient.
My bad. Here is the link: www.amazon.com/5-Gallon-Plastic-Hedpack-cap/dp/B0064O8OYK/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=5+gallon+water+jug&qid=1659528578&sprefix=5+ga%2Caps%2C96&sr=8-9
Great video, very informative. I recently started a home cleaning business and a lot of people started asking do I also pressure wash. I purchased a 3000 psi, 2.7 gpm pressure washer by Troy bilt. Do you think this is a good starting machine? I was going to use this until I get more jobs and than I would upgrade to a higher gpm machine.
No not a good one. You need at least a 4GPM machine. You can do it with the 2.7 but it’s going to take you longer. And also invest in a surface cleaner. Check out my video on starting your business.
If you have 12% to start each gallon of water cuts it in half 1 to 1 is 6% 1 to 2 (bleach to water) would be 3% and add another gallon is 1.5% is the strength you actually made
You are right sir but I only mixed it down to 3% because I did 1 to 1 twice. So 1 gallon of SH and 3 gallons of water. They I use the X-jet to cut that in half gives me a 1.5%. I hope we are on the same page. Let me know. Thanks for watching and the feed back.
Thanks for breaking it it down to a childlike level for people like me. Great detailed explanation that even this box of rocks was able to understand. Thanks.
I read through all the comments. First I do agree with everyone that said you did an awesome job explaining how to mix it. What I'm having trouble finding anywhere, and was not in any of the comments, is how many times do you have to remake that 5 gallon batch, to do a house? That's the kind of information that's needed because that tells me how much I'm going to be spending, cost wise, on s h for one job. Can you please answer that.
I really can't say. Maybe 5 gallons every 1000 sqft. The best way is to charge by the sqft. Let's say $.10 to $.20 a sqft. some people charge as much as $.30 a sqft. So spending $10 on SH is not that bad. You make your money on how fast you can get the job done.
What a great video. Ive been trying to figure this stuff out and everything ive read people make it sound so difficult to figure out the ratios. You made it super simple. Im assuming youre using a 4gpm to downstream that mix to get it to 1%? I only have a 2.5gpm I'm just getting started doing my own thing. if i downstreamed that mix with my 2.5gpm what percentage would it take it down to?
The 3% will work. I found out that it’s not to strong. I’m not big on ratios I just want to get the job done. With your machine it should be fine if the mix is stronger it will just work faster.
Then I would use 3 gallons of water to 1 gallon of SH. Make it a little stronger. Using a stronger mix only will kill everything off faster. Less dwell time.
@Aqueminipressurewashing alright perfect. Thanks brother I appreciate you responding. I subscribed to your channel and turned notifications on and I'll continue to watch your content. Thanks again bro.
Hey so 12.5 bleach one gallon mixed with 4 gallons of water for 3% ? And then if I downstream it will turn into 1.5%? And that should be enough to kill mold on house siding ?
Yes it works for me. Check out my house wash videos I use this exact mix. Some of the houses are really bad. Bricks you may have to use a stronger mix.
Thank you, new subscriber here I learned a lot form your video I'm planning to start in the pressure washing business ASAP .My first machine will be a SIMPSON 4-GPM PowerShot (49-State) 4200 PSI 4-GPMs Cold Water Gas Pressure Washer with 5 Spray Tips . I'll need to pick up one or two of those 5 gallon mixing containers plus hoses and a ball valve etc .
Go for it. If I were you I would start with a few jobs to get your feet wet. Some small jobs and try to schedule them for next year. New videos coming soon. Thanks for subscribing.
Please do man! It’s hard finding men out here that aren’t trying to gatekeep Information, I subscribed last night and I’ll definitely be tuning in and learning ‼️✅
I’m not using a proportioner. Also watch the video with me using pool cleaner. It uses 10% SH. I will link it here ua-cam.com/video/91nUIjjReOk/v-deo.htmlsi=PbHJTHjHqiBoxXAU Don’t get caught up on trying to get it exactly right get it as close as you can. A stronger mix means that it will work faster. But if you want it exact download the quote IQ app I will do a video on that soon.
@@Aqueminipressurewashing Thanks, I used your video today to mix, did a business office today,,, did not get it all, need to go back tomorrow,,.,,, thank you sir
So I normally use 30 second cleaner with my backpack sprayer when I wash houses- but it’s expensive. I have never downstreamed before. So would I use a mix like what you just made for that?
The mix I just showed you in the video is my go to mix. Don’t over think it. When you use this mix in a downstream should put you around 1%. This mix works great on houses.
A regular roof is about 5% to 6% but you don't need it that strong. 2% should be enough if you a using a 12-volt sprayer or pump sprayer. If you down streaming it will have to be stronger. Keep in mind what is below the roof and make sure you use a good surfactant to help it stick. Heavey water all plants and grass around.
Use a formula. You need three values: Tank size in gallons, initial SH %, and desired SH %. Let's say we want 1.5% of SH for cleaning vinyl siding; the tank holds 3 gallons and the initial SH is 10%. We will need 0.45 ((3/10)*1.5) gallons of SH in the tank plus 2.55 (3 - 0.45) gallons of water. The soap is 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) per gallon in the final mix.
@@bluestripes6037 always use a 1 to 1.5% on a house. If it doesn’t work just reapply. But give it time for the SH to work. Putting to strong chemicals is bad for houses.
I always wear gloves. If you get bleach on them just wash them off with water. If you going to spray above your head wear a mask and eye protection. I’m so use to doing this I don’t wear the proper protection like I should. But yes wear protection each time. The more you do this you will figure out how to do it with less risk.
As a newbie i am finally getting it..still kinda confused. So 12%-pure bleach 6% -safe on driveways because water breaks it down half and half. 3%- means its strong? Ah the last part got me confused
Don’t go higher that 6% unless you are using a pump sprayer. Now a 3% mix in your bucket will be cut in half with a X-jet and more when down streaming. That’s ok keep in mind you are killing what’s on the surface. Let the surface cleaner do all the work. And do a post treatment after.
I have a question on a mix formula with the X-Jet system. I have 8 gpm machine and the X-Jet chart states 3:1 with no tip. How much SH do I put in the 5 gallon bucket to get 3%? I use 10% (SH). Thanks
You are going to get a 2.5% using 10%. Plus you will have to use 1 gallon of SH and 3 gallons of water. To help you get a 3% mix get the free version of quote IQ. I’m not sure what percentage you should use with a 8 GPM machine and your X-Jet. But it does have to be 3% it just works for me. You can use the 2.5% when washing. Just try to find you a sweet spot and just stick with that.
@Aquemini Pressure Washing Ok, so if I use 12.5% (SH) straight in the 5 gallin and use the X-Jet 3:1 ratio with a 8 gpm, that will equal to 3%? Again, only straight (SH) in the 5 gallon. No water dilution. Also, the Quote IQ "free" only does batch and downstream calculations. It doesn't work with the x-jet ratio. Which would have been a cool feature on this app. Thank you, Sir for all the help. Wish you the best this season. Michael C - (WA)
Keep in mind whatever you have an a bucket it’s gonna be diluted when you downstream or X-jet. So your 3% mix is going to be cut in half or in your case it’s going to be a little bit more than half. But it should be OK because you can go lower than 1 1/2% when you do a house wash
@Aquemini Pressure Washing Yes, it gets a little tricky with the X-Jet system. Especially with the 3:1 ratio and what we use it for. Differently need to get the math right. Or close to the percentage. I will figure it out. Come on Quote IQ put this X-Jet feature on your App, LOL 😆 Again, thank you for the help and information.
Hey sorry I couldn’t help you more. There’s no one out here with a video to explain how the X-Jet works . I love to be the first if I can figure it out.
I've used this sprayer several times now on brick pavers, a wood deck, patio, and a driveway. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx43QMbQqu67IZadu9ou8Sg1BdrunMRNqX It has performed as expected on all surfaces. For larger areas like the decks and patios, I think I will be looking into a surface cleaner attachment to speed up the job, or at least make it a little easier. Hose and sprayer connections are tool-less, tight, and quick. I used the yellow nozzle on the concrete/brick surfaces, and the pressure was adequate for cleaning those surfaces.I am disappointed that these units are still being shipped with a nozzle storage holder that allows them to vibrate out of the holder way too easily and become lost, but I don't want to knock off a star for that reason. The functional part of the washer works very well, so I would recommend this product.
Cool glad it worked for you.
Man you did a great job. People talk about what they put in five gallon bucket, but you have know way of knowing for sure. Thank you for taking the time to show us first hand what to do. I am doing my first pressure washing job on September 10th and I am sure all will go well because of you.
I appreciate you for the support. I have another idea for a video on SH be on the lookout for it.
Agreed, just watched a video of someone talking about this but not showing the process 🫠😫
Thank you for the tutorial ☺️✨
THANK YOU!!! I searched through 20 videos. All these guys are using words and terms I don't understand. I'm just a home owner trying to clean my driveway!! Finally, I can mix this and get started!! Thanks, brotha!!
No problem glad to help. Make sure to subscribe for more tips and tricks.
I love how kind and responsive you are unlike a lot of similar youtubers out there. Thanks for the feedback it really helped me understand things!
It’s real easy now to respond because I’m not that big now . I like when people leave comments and ask question because that gives me ideas for videos.
@@Aqueminipressurewashing You deserve to be big. Keep it up brother!
All the other dudes speaking in algebra to get ratios etc is annoying. You put it in very simplistic terms and great examples to learn the most from. Thank you man 👊🏻
No problem thanks for watching.
I like simple. It's so much simpler than not simple. There are plenty of excellent videos by wash guys that have a truck rigged with a half dozen different pumps, a giant water container, mixing valves, and a thousand feet of hoses, but I don't have any of that. I just want to know how much chem to add to the water in the bucket for different situations. Thank you for keeping it simple! 👍
No problem. Thank for watching
This video deserves a medal! You sir were to the point, and it is greatly appreciated . Bravo !
Glad to help. I hope that you hit the like button and subscribe. Thanks for watching.
Brother thank you so much…. Some people make this so complicated… you did an amazing job of explaining this and this video gave me confidence to approach using bleach for pre and post treatment
No probably. Glad to help.
You would be surprised of how much people you have helped with this video,most guys are keeping this much needed information like a cult religion.
You are one of a kind bro,we appreciate you for sharing this along with your knowledge.
Glad to help
You may just have the best video demonstrations on how to mix your chemicals!!
Thanks. Hope you subscribe because I’m working on an updated version.
Thank you very much, you made this very easy to understand and the only one I've seen explain it like that so thank you
No problem. Thank you for watching.
Makes alot of sense the way you just explained it, thank you
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
Thanks..made it where I could understand.
Glad to help.
Another easy way is to take the container size then divide by bleach % example
25 Gallon / 12% = 2.08
Next multiply that by whatever SH strength you want
2.08 X 1.5 = 3.125
So you would add a little over 3 gallons to a 25 gallon container for 1.5%
Hope this helps.
Yes I seen this before. Thanks. Question for you. Do you know how to use the proportioner inserts on the XJet?
This video is what I’ve been looking for! New SUB! You made it super understandable! Thank you!
Glad to help. I’m doing a new version soon.
@@Aqueminipressurewashing I’ll be sure to tune in!
Looking to start offering pressure and soft washing to my business but I know as little as the next guy so this is super helpful content!
Nice video! When using the pump sprayer, you ever had the SH mix dry up too quickly from the sun? I know ur supposed to let it sit for 10-15 min but it evaporates in like seconds for me. Sometimes I do straight SH and it still evaporates. Perhaps I need a pump sprayer with a higher flow rate?
You can wet the surface first. But you may want to downstream the area if it’s that big. Keep in mind that you are killing the organics the cleaning is still done by the pressure washer. If you don’t want it to sit that long use a stronger mix.
So can I put 1.5% bleach from a water bottle through a self priming pressure washer?
Don’t run any bleach through your machine. It will cause your machine to corrode. Only downstream your mix.
this is the most helpful video ! thank you so much !
No problem thanks for watching
Do you have any videos on 4 gallon back pack sprayer for fascia boards
I have a video on backpack sprayer. But it’s not about facial boards. It’s more about a review on the sprayer.
Hey Aquemini, awesome vid. I was wondering if the 1.5%-3% bleach mix would kill/yellow any grass? Also, what hand pump are you using? Thanks!
Yes it can kill any plants and grass. Just make sure you water down them before you start and after don’t spray directly on them. The pump sprayer is one from Home Depot. Thanks for watching.
Thank you , very well explained
Thanks for watching
Where did you get the blue and clear containers you store the chemicals in?
I get my containers from a Presure Washing store. You have to have your SH in these containers because they are DOT certified.
this is what I've been looking for!!! What soap did you use and is it okay to mix soap with bleach?
I use house wash or concrete wash for my surfactant . But you can’t get away with using laundry detergent. Always mix your soap with your solution when you’re about to do the job. No matter what you use for soap or surfactant it will deteriorate the strength for the bleach.
Do you have some general advice on the percentage to use on each type of surface?
I’m working on a video for that now. But a 3% mix works on about everything.
@@Aqueminipressurewashing Thank You! Guess I gotta sub now to see that one 😀
Thank you! This was very Helpful.
I’m glad it helped
Somehow, I cannot reply on the last comment that you post on my last video, so I hope that you find this one. Yes when I downstream, the chemical would be weaker then using the X-Jet. It’s faster too down stream and x-jetting is stronger. I all ways use a 3% mix and post treatment with the same. Remember you were using high pressure it’s coming off you just wanted to come off easier.
With a pump sprayer how long do you leave it on the surface for before pressure washing?
Whatever you are trying to clean starts to fade away or change color that’s when you can go ahead and start washing. The stronger the chemical the shorter time.
This helped me clean my driveway boss! I appreciate you.
Glad I can help.
Don’t know how you get any bleach on a house mixing like this but maybe it works for you. 90 I you wanna respray allday go for it
If you are downstreaming or using a X-Jet 3% mix will always work. You shouldn’t put no more than a 1% to 1 1/2% on houses unless it’s brick.
For anybody wanting to know how to calculate the mix.
Say 30-gallon tank. 12.5 SH
Now divide 30/12.5= 2.4
want batch strength is 4%
Multiply 2.4 x 4= 9.5
So in that bucket, you will put 9.5 gallons SH and the rest water plus surfactant
Yes sir I believe you are correct. I did the math for 10 gallons of SH into a 30 gallon tank and came up with 4.6875%. I like the way you calculated that but a lot of people just want to know the simplest way to get a good mixture of SH. Me personally I would get a proportioner to keep my SH strength to last longer if I have a tank that big. I don’t think I could use 30 gallons that fast.
@@Aqueminipressurewashing@Aqueminipressurewashing If you have a five-gallon bucket, plugin 5 if your using 10% sh plug in 10. Having the math makes it so you can figure it out without guessing. Once you know what it is for your batch size, just remember those numbers. Easy.
Agreed. But 98% of the time I use 12.5% because that’s the percentage that my supplier sells.
Great video but when when explain something, the background music is no good, but I give you the thumbs up.
Yeah I didn’t think that through. I do a lot of talking in my videos so I have to learn when to turn off the music.
Thank you so much for teaching, may I know for driveway how many percentage you do & for roof how many percentage you think is better? To you rinse off the roof after put chemicals?
Roofs use 5% with a 12 volt pump. You can not downstream or X-Jet. Make sure you water all vegetation heavy. On driveway 3% downstream and do a post treatment. Watch my concrete videos.
@@Aqueminipressurewashing if I don’t have 12 volt pump can I use x jet instead? I haven’t start business yet but will start very soon, thanks again for your video, it very easy to help me understand!
With a roof cleaning you want to use a 12 volt pump sprayer. My advice to you stay away from roof cleaning until you get more experience. Try to downstream or x-jet your jobs and make sure that you water everything until you understand how chemicals work.
Awesome video, I honestly learned a lot from it. Although I’ve got one question: Do you take into account that it’s going to get diluted by the x-jet, or how do you work with that?
Yes I do. Using the X-Jet I should get a 1.5%. Coming out. That is usually strong enough to do 95 percent of my jobs. Since the X-Jet cuts the chemical in half I just mix it accordingly.
@@Aqueminipressurewashing Ohh, okay. I thought the x-jet diluted it way more than just in half.
Could you make a video, where you talk about each individual surface and what concentration of SH they need? It would be super interesting and useful.
And again: Awesome channel, great content!
@@Durakov25 I will work on that. Oh yeah, the X-Jet comes with some insert that goes in the unit that can lower the amount of SH you use. I haven't figured that out yet. But when I do I will make a video because there is not one on UA-cam.
@@Aqueminipressurewashing Would be greatly appreciated
I haven't forgot about you I have to figure out how to put something together.
thank you brother. that was very helpful.
No problem sir. Thanks for watching
Is the home depot sprayer specifically for chemical applications or will any of them work?
Any will work. Just make sure to wash it out when you are finish.
Great video! Very informative.
Thanks for watching
How many Oz of soap for a 5 gallon mix
I stop measuring how much soap I use. Maybe a 1/2 a cup or 1 cup of soap. I just use enough soap to see when the SH comes out. But if you read the label on the soap that 1 gallon can make up to 20 gallons if you follow the instructions.
Good video ❤
Thanks
Good job buddy
Thank you sir
Thank u for your amazing video to explain how to do this for that u ga subscribe
Thanks for watching! I will be updating this one soon
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What colored insert did you use in your x jet?
I don’t use one. So I have a 50/50 mix. The insert are confusing to use. I will figure it out sooner or later.
@@Aqueminipressurewashing Thankyou, I thought it was only me not using it. Appreciate your info.! Be safe out there.!
Thank you sir. Make that money!!!!
So if I have a three gallon sprayer and I add a gallon of 10% sh and then 2.5 gallons of water and out .5 of surfactant I’d have a 5% mix correct?
No. With 10% SH The only thing you have to do to get 5% is 1 gallon of SH and 1 gallon of water.
Download the Quote IQ app it has a mix calculator built in it on the free version.
This is a safe mix to put in my pressure washer?
No, you do not put any kind of bleach or SH inside a pressure washer. You can only downstream.
I still don’t get it lol. 1 gal SH + 1 gal water = 6%. Then + 2 more gal of water = 3%?
If 1 gal of water half’s the % wouldn’t just 1 more gal of water make it 6%? Not 2 more?
Remember you are making the strength of the SH. You made 12% in to 6% by cutting it in half. So if you buy 2 gallons of 6% SH you need 2 gallons of water to make it 3%. Now when you run that in the machine it’s going to cut the 3% in half with a X-Jet and a 10 to 1 ratio when you downstream. I think if you add 1 gallon of water to 2 gallons of 6% SH that will put you at 4.5%.
So you did 1 gal SH then 1 gal water then another 2 gals of water?
Just wanted to make sure i understood correctly
Yes. The SH strength cuts in half. Always look at it as what it is when you add water and not what you started with.
@@Aqueminipressurewashing thank you so much for the help and the fast reply!! Means a lot!
@@Whatmyboy No problem
👏 thank you
No Problem. Thanks for watching.
Can you use a foam cannon instead?
If you can stick with the items that we use in the industry.
How many percent would you use to do cedar shake shingle siding and cedar wood decks?
I would use 1%. So if you down streaming out of a 5-gallon bucket have the bucket at 3%. Be careful using SH can stain the wood and leave streaks. It has to be put on even and don't let it sit too long. I would wet the wood first then apply the SH.
@@Aqueminipressurewashing appreciate quick response. I actually bought X jet M5 twist to do my soft washing. And the 5 gallon tank. I believe with x jet I will be taking in more water. Therefore I should use more chemical in the tank is that correct?
@@slamjampv5 The X-jet will cut your mix in half and downstream is a 10 to 1 ratio. With the X-Jet, I don't use the inserts.
@@Aqueminipressurewashing understood. Do you recommend using a little bit of surfactant when dealing with wood siding and decking?
@@slamjampv5 yes but it doesn't to be soapy. Hey on the deck use a pump sprayer on the rails, less overspray, and save SH.
Hello. Is this mix ratiofor a downstream or xjet setup?
You can use it for both. Just remember using the XJet is going to cut it in half. And when you downstream, it’s going to be more than half. But it always works for me. If it’s not strong enough just add 1/4 of a gallon of SH.
@@Aqueminipressurewashing thank you for making videos and your quick reply
I’m not a big channel so I try my best to respond to everyone.
Thanks for the info!!!! What soap do you use btw?
I use a house wash soap from my supplier, but you can use Gain dish soap. Concrete I use concrete wash from Home Depot.
@@Aqueminipressurewashingthank you sir
No problem. New videos coming soon
Awesome job! It's so cool to see a fellow pressure washer not gate keep information behind a pay wall.
I look at it like this. Everyone may be looking at this information up. But everyone is not able to do it or they do not have the equipment or they are to cheep to pay for good work.
Agreed!
Man this the only video that taught me how to mix this thank you ! Earned a follower
No problem
I have a 5 gallon jug of sodium hypochlorite in my garage I’ve had for 3 months. How long does it takes for Sodium hypochlorite to degrade?
That's a good question. It's really hard to say. If it's mixed with some kind of surfactant it may last a few weeks. Here is what I do, I test it on a test spot to check the strength then I can add some fresh SH if needed. Just keep it in an airtight container at a good room temperature.
Just wanted to let you know, I thought this video was very informative and to the point. I am a window cleaner but offer some pressure washing on the side to my customers. Great video
Thanks for watching. I working on something a little better.
He got that 70s porno music in the background 😂
Gots to be funky
Thank you so much for that info i just bought an xjet and i couldnt figure out how to mix the chems. Now i will be able to put a 1.5 percent on a house and not worry about it
I’m glad to help. Keep watching for more
Very well said! Thank you for the simplicity.
No problem
Hey bro, what type of bleach do you use?
I’m not using bleach. I’m using a 12.5% sodium hypochlorite which is used to make bleach. You can get it at a suppler for pressure washing. My next best thing to use would be pool cleaner at 10%.
I’m new to the game and I needed that and it helped a lot thanks 👍🏾
No problem keep watching for more information
Can someone say if I understand this correctly 10% SH 1 gallon water is 5% mix , 10% SH 3 gallon water is 2.5 % mix? And if u downstream that it’s a 1% mix?
Yes, it will put you right around 1%. Just find out what works for you so you can save money and don't damage anything.
someone told me that if i use 8gpm machine the maximum I can pull xjet without any water from my straight 15% SH I only cn get 3.75%, is that right?
That doesn’t sound right. I don’t have a 8GPM machine but I believe that your X-Jet will pull the same as a 4GPM Machine because of the tip. Question for you is your X-Jet rated for a 8GPM machine? regardless which one that you have it’s gonna cut it in half if you run it open without any adapters. I could be wrong, but I have never seen a 15% SH. I feel that if you have a 3% mix with your 8 GPM machine it will still you a 1.5% mix coming out of the tip. Just having a 8 GPM machine is only just gonna use your chemical faster not change the strength. I will confirm this with some people and I may make a video about it.
what’s the thing called you mixed the chemicals in?
5 Gallon Plastic Hedpack with cap a.co/d/bs49ybq
Thanks for sharing!
What’s the bleach to water ratio for post treatment on concrete driveway?
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Can someone explain like what percentage I would need on average on concrete and siding and for roofs?
You are overthinking it. A 3% mix is a sweet spot. You can use it on a house or concrete. A roof uses a 6% but you need a 12 volt pump. If you watch other videos on washing it will give you a better understanding how to wash. Don’t just mix something up and think it going to work. You may have to change the mix strength to make it work. So be careful.
My question bro is how long you left the chemicals before you start washing w the machine?
Just wait until what ever you are cleaning changes color should take 5 to 10 minutes
Is sodium hypochlorite good by itself
It’s what you should use when pressure washing. You don’t need the other stuff that comes in bleach. So yes it good stuff just be careful when using. Look at a bleach bottle it the active ingredient.
Where did you get the white 5 gallon container? I like it because it has the number of gallons on the side.
eBay for $15.
My bad. Here is the link: www.amazon.com/5-Gallon-Plastic-Hedpack-cap/dp/B0064O8OYK/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=5+gallon+water+jug&qid=1659528578&sprefix=5+ga%2Caps%2C96&sr=8-9
How do we get that nasty bleach smell out of the mixture?
Use a soap design for Presure Washing. It comes with different scents.
Great video, very informative. I recently started a home cleaning business and a lot of people started asking do I also pressure wash. I purchased a 3000 psi, 2.7 gpm pressure washer by Troy bilt. Do you think this is a good starting machine? I was going to use this until I get more jobs and than I would upgrade to a higher gpm machine.
No not a good one. You need at least a 4GPM machine. You can do it with the 2.7 but it’s going to take you longer. And also invest in a surface cleaner. Check out my video on starting your business.
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If you have 12% to start each gallon of water cuts it in half 1 to 1 is 6% 1 to 2 (bleach to water) would be 3% and add another gallon is 1.5% is the strength you actually made
You are right sir but I only mixed it down to 3% because I did 1 to 1 twice. So 1 gallon of SH and 3 gallons of water. They I use the X-jet to cut that in half gives me a 1.5%. I hope we are on the same page. Let me know. Thanks for watching and the feed back.
What kind of soap?
Are use house cleaning soap for my supplier. Or you can use dish soap. Or go to Home Depot you can get concrete cleaner.
Thanks for breaking it it down to a childlike level for people like me. Great detailed explanation that even this box of rocks was able to understand. Thanks.
Glad to help. I still have people who don’t understand. I will do an update soon. Thanks for watching
I read through all the comments. First I do agree with everyone that said you did an awesome job explaining how to mix it. What I'm having trouble finding anywhere, and was not in any of the comments, is how many times do you have to remake that 5 gallon batch, to do a house? That's the kind of information that's needed because that tells me how much I'm going to be spending, cost wise, on s h for one job. Can you please answer that.
I really can't say. Maybe 5 gallons every 1000 sqft. The best way is to charge by the sqft. Let's say $.10 to $.20 a sqft. some people charge as much as $.30 a sqft. So spending $10 on SH is not that bad. You make your money on how fast you can get the job done.
Thank you ! Very helpful
Hands on !
Great video! Quick question what soap do you use and where do you get it? Thanks
You can get different soaps for a pressure washing store. I use Hot Wash Atlanta but you can order soap online. In a pinch use Gain dish soap.
What kind of soap are you adding?
Zep concrete cleaner. You can use Gain dish soap.
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Whered u get the jugs?
The blue ones I got from my supplier the white one came from Amazon
What a great video. Ive been trying to figure this stuff out and everything ive read people make it sound so difficult to figure out the ratios. You made it super simple. Im assuming youre using a 4gpm to downstream that mix to get it to 1%? I only have a 2.5gpm I'm just getting started doing my own thing. if i downstreamed that mix with my 2.5gpm what percentage would it take it down to?
The 3% will work. I found out that it’s not to strong. I’m not big on ratios I just want to get the job done. With your machine it should be fine if the mix is stronger it will just work faster.
@Aqueminipressurewashing alright so if I downstream it onto siding it should be fine? I guess I should say im using 10.8% and not 12.5% like you are.
Then I would use 3 gallons of water to 1 gallon of SH. Make it a little stronger. Using a stronger mix only will kill everything off faster. Less dwell time.
@Aqueminipressurewashing alright perfect. Thanks brother I appreciate you responding. I subscribed to your channel and turned notifications on and I'll continue to watch your content. Thanks again bro.
Hey so 12.5 bleach one gallon mixed with 4 gallons of water for 3% ? And then if I downstream it will turn into 1.5%? And that should be enough to kill mold on house siding ?
Yes it works for me. Check out my house wash videos I use this exact mix. Some of the houses are really bad. Bricks you may have to use a stronger mix.
@@Aqueminipressurewashing thank you 🙏
Thank you, new subscriber here I learned a lot form your video I'm planning to start in the pressure washing business ASAP .My first machine will be a SIMPSON 4-GPM PowerShot (49-State) 4200 PSI 4-GPMs Cold Water Gas Pressure Washer with 5 Spray Tips . I'll need to pick up one or two of those 5 gallon mixing containers plus hoses and a ball valve etc .
Go for it. If I were you I would start with a few jobs to get your feet wet. Some small jobs and try to schedule them for next year. New videos coming soon. Thanks for subscribing.
@@Aqueminipressurewashing you say schedule jobs for next year because this service is seasonal?
@@Aqueminipressurewashing I planned to get at least ten people to offer services too and asked in return for a google review. To get things started.
Some people get this done yearly. Always good to have repeat customers.
@@Aqueminipressurewashing thanks again for your responses .
So basically an xjet will just cut the percentage in half?
Yes. And make sure that you don’t use the inserts.
What inserts?
If you have a X-Jet it comes with different colors inserts
The best explained video I’ve seen on mixture! Thank you for this!!!!
Thanks. I’m thinking about updating this video so make sure that you are subscribed
Please do man! It’s hard finding men out here that aren’t trying to gatekeep Information, I subscribed last night and I’ll definitely be tuning in and learning ‼️✅
@@dontaviusstevens3970 will do
Do you have a proportioner in the xjet and also can you give an example with 10% sh to reach 1% at the nozzle? Please thank you so much please
I’m not using a proportioner. Also watch the video with me using pool cleaner. It uses 10% SH. I will link it here
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Don’t get caught up on trying to get it exactly right get it as close as you can. A stronger mix means that it will work faster. But if you want it exact download the quote IQ app I will do a video on that soon.
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Bad habits
@@Aqueminipressurewashing Thanks, I used your video today to mix, did a business office today,,, did not get it all, need to go back tomorrow,,.,,, thank you sir
@@jomission5793 your welcome 🙏🏽. Glad this helped.
So I normally use 30 second cleaner with my backpack sprayer when I wash houses- but it’s expensive. I have never downstreamed before. So would I use a mix like what you just made for that?
The mix I just showed you in the video is my go to mix. Don’t over think it. When you use this mix in a downstream should put you around 1%. This mix works great on houses.
Thanks for the content. What would you mix sh would you use on a metal roof to get rid of mold?
A regular roof is about 5% to 6% but you don't need it that strong. 2% should be enough if you a using a 12-volt sprayer or pump sprayer. If you down streaming it will have to be stronger. Keep in mind what is below the roof and make sure you use a good surfactant to help it stick. Heavey water all plants and grass around.
Use a formula. You need three values: Tank size in gallons, initial SH %, and desired SH %. Let's say we want 1.5% of SH for cleaning vinyl siding; the tank holds 3 gallons and the initial SH is 10%. We will need 0.45 ((3/10)*1.5) gallons of SH in the tank plus 2.55 (3 - 0.45) gallons of water. The soap is 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) per gallon in the final mix.
Do you know the easy way to do this is just use “Quote IQ” it has a calculator built in it.
What I want to know is, what is the desired strength for a general medium tough outdoor house job?
@@bluestripes6037 always use a 1 to 1.5% on a house. If it doesn’t work just reapply. But give it time for the SH to work. Putting to strong chemicals is bad for houses.
@@bluestripes6037 I used 2% on my concrete driveway and 1.5% with my aluminum siding.
@@Aqueminipressurewashing okay guys, thank you
Is 1.25 percent enough for concrete? I'd like to downstream if I can.
If the concrete is not that dirt yes. You are using the chemicals to help you move faster. Post treatment may have to be stronger.
Can you soft wash with bleach, if I'm using a foam cannon what is the ratio?
I don’t use foam cannon it’s a waste of time and money
This was insanely helpful, thank you so much!!
No problem. Thanks for watching
Thanks man the vid helped out a lot it’s much appreciated
No problem. Thanks for watching.
Definitely made it clear on the mix ratio. Thank you
Thanks for watching. Glad to help.
Great video man.
Can I use this mix in my gas powered power washer?
Never run any kind of bleach through your machine. If you have a downstream injector it's ok.
would you need to wear any protective gear
I always wear gloves. If you get bleach on them just wash them off with water. If you going to spray above your head wear a mask and eye protection. I’m so use to doing this I don’t wear the proper protection like I should. But yes wear protection each time. The more you do this you will figure out how to do it with less risk.
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As a newbie i am finally getting it..still kinda confused.
So 12%-pure bleach
6% -safe on driveways because water breaks it down half and half.
3%- means its strong? Ah the last part got me confused
Don’t go higher that 6% unless you are using a pump sprayer. Now a 3% mix in your bucket will be cut in half with a X-jet and more when down streaming. That’s ok keep in mind you are killing what’s on the surface. Let the surface cleaner do all the work. And do a post treatment after.
Check out this video
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Don’t over think it
I can wash a driveway with no SH and do a post treatment. It all depends on how dirty the driveway is.
Great video, thanks for the simple explanation.
No problem. I’m glad it was helpful to you.
I have a question on a mix formula with the X-Jet system.
I have 8 gpm machine and the X-Jet chart states 3:1 with no tip.
How much SH do I put in the 5 gallon bucket to get 3%? I use 10% (SH).
Thanks
You are going to get a 2.5% using 10%. Plus you will have to use 1 gallon of SH and 3 gallons of water. To help you get a 3% mix get the free version of quote IQ. I’m not sure what percentage you should use with a 8 GPM machine and your X-Jet. But it does have to be 3% it just works for me. You can use the 2.5% when washing. Just try to find you a sweet spot and just stick with that.
@Aquemini Pressure Washing
Ok, so if I use 12.5% (SH) straight in the 5 gallin and use the X-Jet 3:1 ratio with a 8 gpm, that will equal to 3%?
Again, only straight (SH) in the 5 gallon. No water dilution.
Also, the Quote IQ "free" only does batch and downstream calculations. It doesn't work with the x-jet ratio. Which would have been a cool feature on this app.
Thank you, Sir for all the help.
Wish you the best this season.
Michael C - (WA)
Keep in mind whatever you have an a bucket it’s gonna be diluted when you downstream or X-jet. So your 3% mix is going to be cut in half or in your case it’s going to be a little bit more than half. But it should be OK because you can go lower than 1 1/2% when you do a house wash
@Aquemini Pressure Washing
Yes, it gets a little tricky with the X-Jet system. Especially with the 3:1 ratio and what we use it for.
Differently need to get the math right. Or close to the percentage. I will figure it out.
Come on Quote IQ put this X-Jet feature on your App, LOL 😆
Again, thank you for the help and information.
Hey sorry I couldn’t help you more. There’s no one out here with a video to explain how the X-Jet works . I love to be the first if I can figure it out.
appreciate the video
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