Hi George. You'll likely find that the cost of reliable and effective application equipment, combined with the cost of chemicals, and the essential PPE, will make it cheaper to employ a professional to look after your property. Treating houses with softwash chemicals is a skilled trade, and knowing how to use the equipment safely and effectively takes time and experience. The untrained could easily endanger themselves and others. That said, if you still want to explore the equipment we offer click this link: www.benzsoftwash.com/pages/soft-washing-equipment
Hi Thomas, a backpack is a way of getting started in soft washing at low cost. Make sure it has chemical resistant seals, eg Viton. And wear chemical resistant clothing as sometimes backpacks are prone to leaking.
GREAT JOB, WILL THE TRAILING STAING AT ENDS UNDERNEATH THE WINDOWSIL AND ESB BOX disappear over time or will you hit them again or is it good enough the way it is? cheers
The stains down the ESB box or in other instances the likes of window sills are the last to go. Sometimes they may need a localised application of Lightning or Tornado Cleanze.
You mean Water Fed Poles I think. We sell some of the best quality ones. Click this link to explore the range: www.benzsoftwash.com/products/gardiner-water-fed-poles
PS: You'l find it useful to read these Trade Tips articles - one for wet dash, and one for dry dash: www.benzsoftwash.com/search?type=product,page,article&q=wet%20dash*
Hi Dan - it is essential to treat any external surface with a biocide before painting. If this is not done algae can grow under the paint and be impossible to remove. Sounds like you are a private citizen and not a professional. If that is so, an excellent way to look after your property is to treat it with Benz Perma Cleanze: www.benzsoftwash.com/products/perma-cleanze-keeps-drives-paths-patios-permanently-clean Then, ongoing give it regular treatments as we suggest for our "Clean & Maintain" soft washing programmes (the legislation does not allow us to sell Bio Cleanze to the general public but Perma Cleanze uses the same active ingredient and will do an excellent job for you): www.benzsoftwash.com/pages/benz-softwash-systems
Great product Ben. I've been getting great residual effects from bioclenze when I revisit my customers a year later. They are delighted with the results.
Hi Ross. You can find the product coverage guidelines here: www.benzsoftwash.com/products/benz-bio-cleanze-ddac-softwash-biocide?variant=1153167549#jump And application guides for all our products here: www.benzsoftwash.com/pages/product-documentation
Hi Ben. Have just bought some biocleanze for cleaning black pebbledash. If I apply with a sprayer, how long before we can expect to see results. Do we need to use lightnight clean first for example?
Hi Rob - results from a Benz Bio Cleanze treatment will be seen from 8 hours onwards and you can expect a surface to continue becoming cleaner for the next several months. The exact timing depends on the material being treated, the ambient temperature, condition of the surface before treatment (eg degree of colonisation), and the dilution ratio. Pre-treating with Benz Lightning Cleanze is usually recommended when the fastest results are wanted. Click this link to view more info about soft washing pebble dash: www.benzsoftwash.com/search?type=product,page,article&q=dash*
Definitely softwash any render before painting. Otherwise the algae, etc can grow under the new coat of pain and be impossible to remove. We suggest treating any surface about to be painted with Benz Lightning Cleanze just before painting, thoroughly rinsed, then allowed to completely dry before painting. Click this link to view our Trade Tips posts that cover a wide spectrum of renders and how to soft wash them: www.benzsoftwash.com/search?type=product,page,article&q=render*
Crazy what a difference it makes. Why does it just show on the gable end and not the front facade? Is it to do with the main areas hit with rain? Thank you for your video
I'm not sure exactly what you mean. All elevations come up equally well. If you are referring to the first still photo, that shows only one elevation just to illustrate the dramatic difference that soft washing with Benz Bio Cleanze makes over time. If I have not covered your question, feel free to elaborate and I'll get back to you.
@@braw Algae grow more rapidly when sheltered from sunlight and heat. The degree of colonisation of a particular elevation depends on multiple factors such as how protected it is from sunlight, rain and wind (eg a gable end) - which determine how rapidly the render dries out. Algae grow more in a damp, cool environment that, because of the protection, does not dry as quickly as other, less protected elevations. Another factor is how frequently it is treated to keep the algae and other growths at bay. Click here to learn about the Benz "Clean & Maintain" soft washing systems: www.benzsoftwash.com/pages/benz-softwash-systems
If I was to take a stab at answering that, I’d say because most houses are south facing for sunlight, meaning each gable will be east or west, so they are more susceptible to harsher wind and rain exposure, but this discolouration I always taught it was acid rain causing it 🤔 sulphur and nitric acids in the air/rain causes a reaction to the render, and is algae not a green colour
@@thedarkhugheshughes2640 Order direct from our website and we ship - free - to anywhere in the UK and Ireland. Click this link to learn about Bio Cleanze: www.benzsoftwash.com/products/benz-bio-cleanze-ddac-softwash-biocide Click this link to explore all our softwash products: www.benzsoftwash.com/
Great job, I've a neighbour who got it done (dont know which product was used), it cleared up well for about a year but it slowly but surely came back. Are there lesser products that just dont do a proper job or is it always going to be a reoccurring issue over time?
Yes, there definitely are inferior products on the market that do not last as long as Benz Bio Cleanze and do not offer the same level of residual protection from re-colonisation. The skill that a contractor brings to a given job also makes a difference because, as with any trade, there are ways to do it and ways not to do it, ways that work short-term and ways that work longer-term. The dilution strength of the applied product makes a significant difference, as does whether the contractor treated all the nooks and crannies where spores hide before coming out to recolonise the entire surface (for example, we always treat paths running along the base of walls to help prevent this).
On area where hatch is and window sill. Is there anyway to get like the marks where it seems to have stained over years. Would a hypo mix help this? Also for application what system is best? A small trolley system or a petrol driven pump unit?
Benz Tornado Cleanze is perfect for treating window sills: www.benzsoftwash.com/products/tornado-cleanze-sodium-hypochlorite-gel-with-super-stickability?variant=21438614437965 Application systems vary according to price, nature of the contract, and personal preference. Visit our softwash equipment info page to learn more (and scroll to the bottom to find contact details for our recommended suppliers): www.benzsoftwash.com/pages/soft-washing-equipment
Treat it with care and all should be fine. This Benz Trade Tips article complements the video and goes into more depth: www.benzsoftwash.com/blogs/trade-tips/soft-wash-pebble-dash-dry-dash-render-bio-cleanze?_pos=1&_sid=83abd2751&_ss=r
We don't but can put you in touch with a contractor who does. Send an email to support@benzsoftwash.com with the subject NAAS CONTRACTOR and remind us what this is about in the email. Then we'll send his contact details asap.
That looks great. I’ve tried killing moss on my pebble dash and it appears to be dead but I don’t know how to get it off as the roots seem to be holding on strong. Any ideas mate?
It's more effective and minimises run off. Try working from the top down and from the bottom up on a window. Notice the difference. What you see is the answer you are looking for.
Hi Ben, I have black marks from damp on the external walls. The problem is resolved, but I'm looking to clean the pebbledash prior to repainting this summer. Will this take care of the black mould too?
Hi, our biocides are used to clean and treat organic material like algae, fungus and mould. Lightening Cleanze would have some effect, but depending on how it has been there it may not clear it all away.
Hi Ben, very impressed with this video. As a layman can you please advise what equipement I would need to do two exterior walls in my house. I have access from my garage roof. I am thinking that I would probably only need the cleaning agent and a sprayer of some sort although would eb delighted to hear what you think, thanks.
Bio Cleanze is a product which is so concentrated is is approved by the HSE for professional use only so you may like to employ a contractor. We do have Perma Cleaze which is a very similar product with the only difference being it is not as concentrated. In this case yes, you simply use a backpack sprayer and spray the walls. If you like we could sell you an upgrade kit for a pump up sprayer which will take our non drip fittings and extension poles - please send an email with the request.
The paths have been thoroughly treated and cleaned. The after shots were taken just after a rain shower, and the contrast is noticeable in the dry patches protected from the gable end
Thanks for the comment, soft washing will not remove paint. It will clean it and make it look fresher or an excellent way to prepare old paint before repainting. Check out this video here: www.benzsoftwash.com/blogs/trade-tips/best-easiest-fastest-clean-upvc?_pos=2&_sid=abaa6373b&_ss=r
Hi Andy thank you for getting in contact with us. Please click on the link regarding moss removal. For more information on how to kill moss. www.benzsoftwash.com/blogs/trade-tips/control-kill-moss-soft-washing?keyword=kill%20moss. Should you have any further queries, please don't hesitate in contacting us on support.softwash@gmail.com
Thanks Jordan, you are not wrong, however the nozzles we use do not attomise the product so the product does not actually become airborne. This is impossible to monitor however so we would wear the respirator a s a precaution. It is difficult trying to make the videos and remember to wear all the PPE all the time.
Hi, algae is not toxic, it a sign of clean air generally, biofilms in general can be caused by many factors but in this case the algae spores would have been airborne and more than likely come from the sea which is close by.
What would i need to buy do soft was my own krend house its a big house but not that bad with alge
Hi George. You'll likely find that the cost of reliable and effective application equipment, combined with the cost of chemicals, and the essential PPE, will make it cheaper to employ a professional to look after your property. Treating houses with softwash chemicals is a skilled trade, and knowing how to use the equipment safely and effectively takes time and experience. The untrained could easily endanger themselves and others. That said, if you still want to explore the equipment we offer click this link: www.benzsoftwash.com/pages/soft-washing-equipment
Hey Ben, great video. I'm just wondering can I use a gardiner v3 backpack to soft wash ? Will it work correctly?
Hi Thomas, a backpack is a way of getting started in soft washing at low cost. Make sure it has chemical resistant seals, eg Viton. And wear chemical resistant clothing as sometimes backpacks are prone to leaking.
GREAT JOB, WILL THE TRAILING STAING AT ENDS UNDERNEATH THE WINDOWSIL AND ESB BOX disappear over time or will you hit them again or is it good enough the way it is? cheers
The stains down the ESB box or in other instances the likes of window sills are the last to go. Sometimes they may need a localised application of Lightning or Tornado Cleanze.
Cheers Ben, you always have the answers :)@@BenzSoftwash
Buying a house with pebble dash and i will defintely be using your technique! Does anyone know where i can buy one of those extendable hose things?
You mean Water Fed Poles I think. We sell some of the best quality ones. Click this link to explore the range: www.benzsoftwash.com/products/gardiner-water-fed-poles
PS: You'l find it useful to read these Trade Tips articles - one for wet dash, and one for dry dash: www.benzsoftwash.com/search?type=product,page,article&q=wet%20dash*
Hi if I was to paint my pebble dash would you recommend doing this kinda wash before painting ? Thanks
Hi Dan - it is essential to treat any external surface with a biocide before painting. If this is not done algae can grow under the paint and be impossible to remove. Sounds like you are a private citizen and not a professional. If that is so, an excellent way to look after your property is to treat it with Benz Perma Cleanze: www.benzsoftwash.com/products/perma-cleanze-keeps-drives-paths-patios-permanently-clean
Then, ongoing give it regular treatments as we suggest for our "Clean & Maintain" soft washing programmes (the legislation does not allow us to sell Bio Cleanze to the general public but Perma Cleanze uses the same active ingredient and will do an excellent job for you): www.benzsoftwash.com/pages/benz-softwash-systems
Great product Ben. I've been getting great residual effects from bioclenze when I revisit my customers a year later. They are delighted with the results.
Great to hear!
Hi approximately how many litres of premix is used to carry out this size of job? Thanks
Hi Ross. You can find the product coverage guidelines here: www.benzsoftwash.com/products/benz-bio-cleanze-ddac-softwash-biocide?variant=1153167549#jump
And application guides for all our products here: www.benzsoftwash.com/pages/product-documentation
Hi Ben. Have just bought some biocleanze for cleaning black pebbledash. If I apply with a sprayer, how long before we can expect to see results. Do we need to use lightnight clean first for example?
Hi Rob - results from a Benz Bio Cleanze treatment will be seen from 8 hours onwards and you can expect a surface to continue becoming cleaner for the next several months. The exact timing depends on the material being treated, the ambient temperature, condition of the surface before treatment (eg degree of colonisation), and the dilution ratio. Pre-treating with Benz Lightning Cleanze is usually recommended when the fastest results are wanted. Click this link to view more info about soft washing pebble dash: www.benzsoftwash.com/search?type=product,page,article&q=dash*
would you say washing roughcast is better than over painting?
Definitely softwash any render before painting. Otherwise the algae, etc can grow under the new coat of pain and be impossible to remove. We suggest treating any surface about to be painted with Benz Lightning Cleanze just before painting, thoroughly rinsed, then allowed to completely dry before painting. Click this link to view our Trade Tips posts that cover a wide spectrum of renders and how to soft wash them: www.benzsoftwash.com/search?type=product,page,article&q=render*
I have a wall similar size o this
Could you give a rough estimate what it would cost or in it priced per meter ?
Download our free softwash contractors pricing guide and you will be ble to cost any soft washing contract: www.benzsoftwash.com/pages/all-posts
Crazy what a difference it makes. Why does it just show on the gable end and not the front facade? Is it to do with the main areas hit with rain? Thank you for your video
I'm not sure exactly what you mean. All elevations come up equally well. If you are referring to the first still photo, that shows only one elevation just to illustrate the dramatic difference that soft washing with Benz Bio Cleanze makes over time. If I have not covered your question, feel free to elaborate and I'll get back to you.
@@BenzSoftwash I mean why does the red algae just appear on the gable end and not on the front facade?
@@braw Algae grow more rapidly when sheltered from sunlight and heat. The degree of colonisation of a particular elevation depends on multiple factors such as how protected it is from sunlight, rain and wind (eg a gable end) - which determine how rapidly the render dries out. Algae grow more in a damp, cool environment that, because of the protection, does not dry as quickly as other, less protected elevations.
Another factor is how frequently it is treated to keep the algae and other growths at bay. Click here to learn about the Benz "Clean & Maintain" soft washing systems: www.benzsoftwash.com/pages/benz-softwash-systems
If I was to take a stab at answering that, I’d say because most houses are south facing for sunlight, meaning each gable will be east or west, so they are more susceptible to harsher wind and rain exposure, but this discolouration I always taught it was acid rain causing it 🤔 sulphur and nitric acids in the air/rain causes a reaction to the render, and is algae not a green colour
Could send the link of the pump you are using
Its just a 12v chemical application pump, made by Everflo: everflopump.com/
Hi great video what do you mean by 30 to 1
30:1 is the dilution ratio. 30 parts water to 1 part product.
Hi thanks for the reply we’re can I buy this product
@@thedarkhugheshughes2640 Order direct from our website and we ship - free - to anywhere in the UK and Ireland.
Click this link to learn about Bio Cleanze: www.benzsoftwash.com/products/benz-bio-cleanze-ddac-softwash-biocide
Click this link to explore all our softwash products: www.benzsoftwash.com/
Great job, I've a neighbour who got it done (dont know which product was used), it cleared up well for about a year but it slowly but surely came back. Are there lesser products that just dont do a proper job or is it always going to be a reoccurring issue over time?
Yes, there definitely are inferior products on the market that do not last as long as Benz Bio Cleanze and do not offer the same level of residual protection from re-colonisation. The skill that a contractor brings to a given job also makes a difference because, as with any trade, there are ways to do it and ways not to do it, ways that work short-term and ways that work longer-term. The dilution strength of the applied product makes a significant difference, as does whether the contractor treated all the nooks and crannies where spores hide before coming out to recolonise the entire surface (for example, we always treat paths running along the base of walls to help prevent this).
On area where hatch is and window sill. Is there anyway to get like the marks where it seems to have stained over years. Would a hypo mix help this?
Also for application what system is best? A small trolley system or a petrol driven pump unit?
Benz Tornado Cleanze is perfect for treating window sills: www.benzsoftwash.com/products/tornado-cleanze-sodium-hypochlorite-gel-with-super-stickability?variant=21438614437965
Application systems vary according to price, nature of the contract, and personal preference. Visit our softwash equipment info page to learn more (and scroll to the bottom to find contact details for our recommended suppliers): www.benzsoftwash.com/pages/soft-washing-equipment
Looks good. Hope this works with my 90 year old original 1930s pebbledash
Treat it with care and all should be fine. This Benz Trade Tips article complements the video and goes into more depth: www.benzsoftwash.com/blogs/trade-tips/soft-wash-pebble-dash-dry-dash-render-bio-cleanze?_pos=1&_sid=83abd2751&_ss=r
Superb as usual 👍👍
Thanks a lot 😊
So you work around Naas ?
We don't but can put you in touch with a contractor who does. Send an email to support@benzsoftwash.com with the subject NAAS CONTRACTOR and remind us what this is about in the email. Then we'll send his contact details asap.
That looks great. I’ve tried killing moss on my pebble dash and it appears to be dead but I don’t know how to get it off as the roots seem to be holding on strong. Any ideas mate?
Thanks a million, would you be able to send on a photo? and then I would have a better idea!
Great info thanks a mill. Do you spray the product on with a water fed pole? Im struggling to understand the equipment needed for two storey houses.
Thank you Jack, please check out this link. ua-cam.com/video/mRCkTLgr1CQ/v-deo.html
On the website it says “trade sales only”. Is it available to the public or do you have to be in the trade to buy it?
Excellent job and results!
Thank you! Cheers!
why does everyone start washing from bottom to top ?? what's the difference ? not top to bottom? somebody knows ?
It's more effective and minimises run off. Try working from the top down and from the bottom up on a window. Notice the difference. What you see is the answer you are looking for.
Hi Ben, I have black marks from damp on the external walls. The problem is resolved, but I'm looking to clean the pebbledash prior to repainting this summer. Will this take care of the black mould too?
Yes it will kill the mould spores, may take a while to clean the black damp marks.
Would this method work to clean the harling that has been left with black soot from an old boiler flue?
Hi, our biocides are used to clean and treat organic material like algae, fungus and mould. Lightening Cleanze would have some effect, but depending on how it has been there it may not clear it all away.
Hi Ben, very impressed with this video. As a layman can you please advise what equipement I would need to do two exterior walls in my house. I have access from my garage roof. I am thinking that I would probably only need the cleaning agent and a sprayer of some sort although would eb delighted to hear what you think, thanks.
Bio Cleanze is a product which is so concentrated is is approved by the HSE for professional use only so you may like to employ a contractor.
We do have Perma Cleaze which is a very similar product with the only difference being it is not as concentrated. In this case yes, you simply use a backpack sprayer and spray the walls. If you like we could sell you an upgrade kit for a pump up sprayer which will take our non drip fittings and extension poles - please send an email with the request.
Can you leave your email id be interested in buying a product
What tip or attachment are you using to spray on the end of the WFP? Thanks
We use a 6.5 nozzle either screw fit or push fit (we stock both).... I believe on this particular job it was a push fit!
@@BenzSoftwashthanks. May have a job on soon, will put an order in with you guys
Fantastic video super job 👍👍👍
Thank you 👍
Hi Ben my paving stones is all dirty and off color will this product clean them and can my dog walk on it
Somtimes better to clean horrizontal surface first with Lightning Cleanze. Rinse off and then safe for pets and children
@@BenzSoftwash thanks Benz
If I was hooking pressure washer to the mains how would I get the bio chemical mixed through ?
We normally have a separate means of application of the chemical, a pump of some kind.
Great job!
Thank you! Cheers!
Do you leave the path partly cleaned like it is? Thats because of the excess and run off right? Thanks in advance
The paths have been thoroughly treated and cleaned. The after shots were taken just after a rain shower, and the contrast is noticeable in the dry patches protected from the gable end
Does softwash remove paint on an exterior house wall ? If so, will I need to repaint the wall
Thanks for the comment, soft washing will not remove paint. It will clean it and make it look fresher or an excellent way to prepare old paint before repainting. Check out this video here: www.benzsoftwash.com/blogs/trade-tips/best-easiest-fastest-clean-upvc?_pos=2&_sid=abaa6373b&_ss=r
hi, where can i buy this bio cleanse?
Hi Andy you can order online at www.benzsoftwash.com or our uk website www.benzsoftwash.co.uk
Can i buy this chemicals in sweden?
Hi
unfortunately we are not able to supply our chemicals to Sweden due to transportation. We can only supply our equipment.
do u have a liquid product to kill moss on ashphalt?
Hi Andy thank you for getting in contact with us. Please click on the link regarding moss removal. For more information on how to kill moss. www.benzsoftwash.com/blogs/trade-tips/control-kill-moss-soft-washing?keyword=kill%20moss. Should you have any further queries, please don't hesitate in contacting us on support.softwash@gmail.com
Do you add water to the mix ?
Yes, Bio Cleanze is a concentrate and needs diluting with water
Good videos Ben. My only advice to you would be to wear a respirator face mask.its so bad for you that stuff.
Thanks Jordan, you are not wrong, however the nozzles we use do not attomise the product so the product does not actually become airborne. This is impossible to monitor however so we would wear the respirator a s a precaution. It is difficult trying to make the videos and remember to wear all the PPE all the time.
Is this toxic? Why does the algae appear?
Hi, algae is not toxic, it a sign of clean air generally, biofilms in general can be caused by many factors but in this case the algae spores would have been airborne and more than likely come from the sea which is close by.