Definitely one of the better videos I've seen. I'd recommend rotating your pump so the motor is on top and the pump head is facing downward so if you ever get a leak in the pump head, it will never damage the motor. For me, I clean the roof off with a leaf blower as you do, but the primary reason is safety. Any acorns or sticks on the roof create a big slip hazard. second reason is to allow the solution to reach the surface without having debris in the way. ARMA is Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association. Even 200 PSI is too high. I have a document from GAF stating they have seen granule loss with as little as 150 PSI. The section of roof that you rinsed. That would have been the first thing I sprayed so it would have more time to sit and soak before rinsing. There are over 13,000 species of lichen and over 10,000 species of moss. Some species of moss will come off with a few good rains because their root structure isn't digging deep into the roof. Other species of moss will have their filiment root system burrowed deep into the asphalt and it will take 60-90 days to weather away. Or longer if the cleaning is done in the late fall as the microbes that help break down the dead moss are less active in cooler weather, sort of like leaving a piece of meat on the counter versus in the fridge or freezer. When spraying from the ladder, I like to reach up to the apex using the fan spray if possible to avoid shooting over the roof and to the lawn on the other side. It's not that big of an issue with shallow pitched roofs, but steeper pitched roofs are worth it. Instead of setting up in the middle and reaching from side to side, I put my ladder up at the apex and spray as far as I can along the ridge and walk my treatment down from there. This way when I do move to the eave and set up my ladder, I don't have to spray all the way to the edge of the rake and have overspray going over into the lawn and landscaping. I'm not trying to be condescending, just sharing some tips that may make you able to work quicker or more effectively, and possibly reduce risks to plants and landscaping. Options are always good. The only point of failure is I didn't see you wearing any safety harnesses. That is one of the few roofs that OSHA may not fuss too much about, but since you don't have a harness included with all of your great info, I'm assuming you do not typically use one. I would also recommend looking at SoftWash Systems Green Wash. It has a bleach catalyst that boost the bleaching, sanitizing and oxidizing power of the bleach so you can use less SH, and also reduce risk to plants and landscaping. I've never used more than a 4% mix while using Green Wash. It will pay for itself in saved SH, or break even, but with the reduction in salt content, it's a great added value and it is bleach safe. I'd also recommend a gutter cane, either buying one or building one. I wasn't sure I'd like it so I built one, and the first time I used it I was a huge fan. I let it run about half open while getting things ready so the path of water and SH from the gutters is saturated, then turn the flow down to a heavy trickle so as any SH reaches the gutters, it is diluted and flushed, and as it reaches the ground instead of landing in one spot that is ready to absorb liquids, the area is saturated and the SH is spread across a much larger area. Plus, if you have extensions on the end of the gutters as you did in this video, the early water flow will definitely work in your favor and avoid a massive dump of SH and salt when the next rain comes. SoftWash Systems also sells something called "Final Wash" which has a bleach neutralizer. You can put it in a Chapin 362 sprayer and rinse your equipment and trailer to neutralize any SH and keep your rig looking good longer, and avoid rust and corrosion, or significantly delay it. I also keep a 5 gallon bucket of water with some Final Wash in it. I empty the SH from my line, then run the water and Final Wash through the pump and hose to neutralize any SH. You can also upsale on a house wash because it has a heavy cheater wax that can leave a little extra shine on the vinyl siding, and neutralizing any SH is another selling point. I do almost nothing to roof cleaning, but something to consider. Instead of half way rinsing the entire roof, you'd be better off rinsing heavily on the bottom 4-6 feet. then when it rains next, by the time any SH or salt reaches the gutters, all the plants will be covered in rain and the downspouts will already have flooded the landscaping below. The gutter cane is about the last thing I remove so the gutters are free of SH when I leave the job, so the next rain will have to work before any salt reaches the ground. You linked a 50 gallon tank. Take a look at Sprayer Depot dot com. I was able to get a quality brand 50 gallon tank delivered to my house for less than what was linked. They also install all bulkheads and accessories to your tank for free if you buy from them. I recommend making all tank penetrations and connections from the TOP of the tank. This way you will never have a leak which could cost you a lot of time and money repairing a big dead spot in a lawn, or an EPA Clean Water Act fine if you allow it to drain into the storm sewer.
@@cnielson01 Thanks Charlie! Hopefully some roof cleaners can get a couple useful tips to make their lives and work a little easier, quicker or more profitable or have less risk to plants and landscaping. The absolute best advice I could offer to any roof cleaner is get some professional training from SoftWash Systems in Florida. It's not cheap, but even if you're only doing it part time, it will pay for itself quickly. I suck as a fast talking salesman, but I can talk circles around 99% of roof cleaners out there with my technical knowledge and that lands me so many jobs that I normally would not have gotten, and at a higher profit margin. I cannot stress to people how important that training is to long term success.
Great video! When I first saw you I thought you were a little cocky, but after watching so many videos it’s more like confident and laid back. Keep up the good work and thanks for all the tips!
Thanks for taking the time on this attention to detail..... Mentoring at its finest... I appreciate you sharing your knowledge..... Hope 2020 treats you well!! Keep on keeping on!!!
Well done man, cleaning a roof is always the easy part, but convincing our customers that we leave dead organic debris on their roof that cleans itself is always the hardest pitch! Thank you for the time you take on these videos!
I do about 100 roofs a year. Almost exactly like you do them. I think the only difference is I don’t rinse or prewater with a garden hose because its not enuf flow and the customer’s pressure varies too much. I always fire up my PW and put in the 2520/0020 tips and use about 350 psi and rinse with a lot more flow for those plants and the siding etc.Great video. I love watching others and reinforcing what I know and just seeing how others do it. Keep up the great work brother
If you are constantly working off of wells, you could also get a second tank, maybe a tall but narrow tank and put a float valve in so the tank refills when you stop watering and use a pump, or buy a 3/4 HP booster pump which will literally pull water and give you higher pressure to rinse, and if you have enough flow, it will give you a lot more GPM than any pressure washer. I don't have one, but from memory they put out about 120 to 140 PSI at about 12+ GPM?
Great video. To get 6% how do I do ratio. I'm going to just use my 20 gallon 12v chemical sprayer to do my mom's house for her and I already have 10.5 % bleach I'm just not sure how many gallons of bleach to mix how many gallons of water. Also it doesn't rain here much so how long would I leave it on before I rinse it off?
Hey Raymond Notario why do you start at the top I was always told to start at bottom. Doesn’t it even make a difference. Also how do you do ceramic tiles and what strength. Thank you very much.
The best way I can explain how much to spray is to apply as heavily as possible, just short of having much runoff. I apply a very light coat first going one way, then a heavier coat going the opposite direction. Bleach is an oxidizer so the more oxygen it gets, the better and faster it will work. So the light application coat will really kick start the process and the second coat will put on enough cleaning solution to soak in and allow the dwell time to do the rest of the work. I can clean a roof using about 30% less SH than most people I see using this method, and also have less salt left behind from less SH being used. Plus going both ways ensures you get better coverage on all sides of the shingle. I've never harmed a plant using this method, with the exception of two jobs. One I instructed my helper to rinse a roof with no gutters but he got a call from his wife and got distracted and forgot, and a gutter drained into a cracked pipe and dumped salt all around the roots of a boxwood causing about 30% of the leaves to turn brown, but all plants recovered.
Hi mate. Love your videos. I live in Australia. I get my chlorine form a pool supply store. It said on the bottle 125g/L. What % chlorine is this? Thanks
I have a bunch of pressure washing equipment to start out with and have experience pressure washing but one thing i don't know is what chemicals I need for what. Like sodium hydrochloride for you said a roof. What would i need to use for driveways, vinyl siding for mold, moss, oxidation, ect. What to use on brick and everything. I just want to make sure i do this right. I don't want to make huge mistakes starting out . Thank you!
Angel Reyes, I'd recommend getting some professional training before getting into roof cleaning. the SH mix is a lot stronger than house washing and you can do a lot more plant damage, and there are plenty of ways to do the job better and get a much higher sales closure rate with proper training. I'd suggest contacting SoftWash Systems in Florida for training. Nobody is better. I beat down my competition all the time with the knowledge because as this poster said, a customer can really tell the difference between someone who is trained and someone who learned watching UA-cam vidoes and reading forums. Everybody and their brother is doing house washing and lowballing offers left and right and ruining the business. Roof washing, not many have the courage to walk on a pitched roof every day and you still have some lowballers out there, but usually you can easily talk circles around them and win the bid with a higher quote just because people will know you are trained and you'll make the other companies look like a joke. Best of luck and stay safe!
Quality how to instructional vid! How have 16 people disliked this 😂 the mind boggles! Glad I found the channel! Starting roof cleaning In the UK soon.
@@s.h.4609 It's just to expensive. I'm in the process of getting a similar product that is much more cost effective and the same quality. If it works out i'll let you know.
@@RaymondNotario 5.5 GPM is the best in my opinion too. I've used a 7.5 GPM a few times and find even with experience, it just puts out more volume than you need to do good work. The 5.5 is actually faster because you have better control.
hi I usually remove the moss with a brush and blow the ceiling and clean the gutters and put moss kiler powder on top .. .. to do your step I would have to first do everything I usually do skipping the step of applying the powder and then apply the soft wash method?
Hey just a FYI if you batch mix applewash it will kill the color. As for the amount of soap the higher the pitch the more soap. If the roof is flat you can even get away without using any.
How do you figure out the square footage of each roof? Are you measuring it or can you look up the address online and search for that info? And what’s common ..40 square foot for roof cleaning?
How do you keep from spraying in the ridge vent when spraying from the ladder but needing to get those ridge shingles? Also do you use 1/2" or 5/8" on your output side of the 12v pump?
You can also use a fan spray to minimize how much reaches the vent. Hot air rises, so air is pulled up through the soffit into the attic, and then exhausts through the vent at the top, so you shouldn't get any SH odor inside the attic. One tactic I use is to spray the ridge vent from directly over top while walking the roof, or putting my ladder at the end of the roof and spray straight down the ridge, and then walk the treatment down to where I know I can treat the rest from the ladder at the gutter line.
Just to get by for now you can use a pump sprayer, brush and a garden hose to rinse with but you will want to save every penny and upgrade to a pressure washer or soft wash system asap!
I don't use square footage. I always look at the property and figure up how much time and material the job will take and then charge what I need to make to run a profitable and legitimate business.
How do you know what % you’re mixing at ? And why are you worried about getting it on the siding and deck? Don’t you use to same stuff for decks and siding ??
Great video, can you tell me about how many gallons of roof wash you used on that house used or what the average amount of gallons on a typical roof wash. Thank you!
Like a BOSS!! Love watching your hustle bro! You're slightly ahead of me but I'm trying to catch you haha nothing but praise about your style to Joe@BigWest!! Roof job on Saturday. Perfect timing!!
If you want to know more about SoftWashing, I strongly recommend getting some professional training from SoftWash Systems in Florida. His companies have cleaned over 130,000 roofs and they have made every mistake you can make in the cleaning industry, and their training tells you how to avoid them along with chemical knowledge, laws, safety, road rules, and on and on. If you plan on doing this for a living, the money invested in professional training will quickly pay for itself as you talk circles around the uneducated people competing with you. I'm not good at sales, but people hire me over my competition where on sites like Thumbtack I win about 80% of the bids where people are actually looking to have their roof cleaned versus just prices shopping and never reply and never hire anybody. People are smart enough to know the difference between a weekend warrior and a trained professional, and the trained professional will win most jobs where people care about the long term value of the roof.
Mr, Notario, I am interested in the respirator you use. I found your link for it but the site it takes you to is down. Would you be so kind as to provide more information about it please. Also I love your videos. Brand spankin newbie here and I like how you take things step by step and you actually show your process. Great stuff.
Hey Ray thanks for the video when doing a roof wash and rain is in the forecast after you apply how long do you have before it would start to rain and affect the application thank youj
Man you got to let me come down and get some training for a few days I will pay. I’m in The Raleigh/Knightdale area. I been doing for 2 years part time but have not mastered chemicals. I plan to put a little more time and energy this year to gain more knowledge
Raymond Notario I need the know how with the chemicals. I watched chemical video but it’s nothing like hands on experience. But I will keep watching and maybe in the spring when it gets busy we can set a date. I’m serious man. I was going to try southeast soft wash class because I plan on hitting it hard this season but if you do it would be a lot closer
If you're doing this part time, that's good, but if you are going to do this full time and want the absolute best training around, check out SoftWash Systems from Florida. AC Lockyer has been in the business for 30 years, and has been providing SoftWash training for many years in classroom settings and hands on training. SWS has had back to back $5 million dollar years so I dare say he is the best and most successful in this business. His training covers chemicals, safety, ladders, OSHA, plants and landscaping, mistakes that can be made and so on. If a mistake can be made, he or one of his employees has made it, and the fix is in the training. AC Lockyer was also a horticulturalist for 7 years prior to staring this roof cleaning business. He also offers training classes on salesmanship, marketing and is available as a business coach to come out and spend a day or two with you and he'll tell you everything you're doing wrong and right, and help you structure your business to be more successful.
Can you give an example of what you would charge for say a 1,500 Sqft roof cleaning? And then how much if that person wanted to add a house wash? (Average amount of dirt)
Find out your local price range for your area. Price per Sq ft. roof washing can be double or triple that same size since your using way more bleach and soap.
Hi bud great video!! I am starting my business slowly at the moment I got my water pressure machine also my surface for driveways last week.. I am looking forward to do the roofs but don’t know how to start it, specially talking about chemical etc.. I am just wondering about how can I mix my chemical... using bucket maybe? And spray it? What should I do? 🤷🏽Thanks brow!
Crawfords Empire I’m starting with 2.5 gpm but you’ll need a surface cleaner and a high draw chemical injector to make do... till moving up to commercial equipment. Backpack sprayer for the more dirty spots. Mine will reach a decent 2story with a med pitch... may need a ladder. Good luck 👍
Hey Ray, I notice you use clip flyers and toss them to the driveways. I'm considering doing the same but am worried about complaints. What is your ratio of complaints? Thanks!
Hey brother. Hollering atcha from Louisiana. I was wondering if u carry any vinegar, or other chem for safety of getting S.H. on the skin? I've gotten on my arm before and vinegar took care of it. Good work ole boy!!!!!
I just realize while watching your roof cleaning vids you upgraded from a 12v pump to a diaphragm pump. Do you notice a big difference in the performance switching to a diaphragm pump?
Yep...if the roof is low enough, or you buy a decent carbon fiber pole and tip that you can attach your spray nozzles. A lot of single story roofs I'll spray from my 8' step ladder.
@@RaymondNotario can you get surfactant from a local store? If it's not the same as Apple wash what would a name they carry be called? I see something at Ace hardware for herbicide or something.
hey, does anyone have recommendations for a middle-of-the-line sprayer that would speed up my roof spraying? I'm using a handheld sprayer right now and I want to get the jobs done faster!
12 volt 5.5 gpm If you have an ag store nearby, they probably have everything you need, mine sells ag sprayers from 1.2 gpm up to 7.0gpm fat boys... they have hose, spray guns wireless remotes etc..
Beast mode bro 🔥💯
This was not a video this was a 5 star presentation! I really appreciate you taking your time with this video and educating us on how to get paid.
Definitely one of the better videos I've seen. I'd recommend rotating your pump so the motor is on top and the pump head is facing downward so if you ever get a leak in the pump head, it will never damage the motor. For me, I clean the roof off with a leaf blower as you do, but the primary reason is safety. Any acorns or sticks on the roof create a big slip hazard. second reason is to allow the solution to reach the surface without having debris in the way. ARMA is Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association. Even 200 PSI is too high. I have a document from GAF stating they have seen granule loss with as little as 150 PSI. The section of roof that you rinsed. That would have been the first thing I sprayed so it would have more time to sit and soak before rinsing. There are over 13,000 species of lichen and over 10,000 species of moss. Some species of moss will come off with a few good rains because their root structure isn't digging deep into the roof. Other species of moss will have their filiment root system burrowed deep into the asphalt and it will take 60-90 days to weather away. Or longer if the cleaning is done in the late fall as the microbes that help break down the dead moss are less active in cooler weather, sort of like leaving a piece of meat on the counter versus in the fridge or freezer. When spraying from the ladder, I like to reach up to the apex using the fan spray if possible to avoid shooting over the roof and to the lawn on the other side. It's not that big of an issue with shallow pitched roofs, but steeper pitched roofs are worth it. Instead of setting up in the middle and reaching from side to side, I put my ladder up at the apex and spray as far as I can along the ridge and walk my treatment down from there. This way when I do move to the eave and set up my ladder, I don't have to spray all the way to the edge of the rake and have overspray going over into the lawn and landscaping. I'm not trying to be condescending, just sharing some tips that may make you able to work quicker or more effectively, and possibly reduce risks to plants and landscaping. Options are always good. The only point of failure is I didn't see you wearing any safety harnesses. That is one of the few roofs that OSHA may not fuss too much about, but since you don't have a harness included with all of your great info, I'm assuming you do not typically use one. I would also recommend looking at SoftWash Systems Green Wash. It has a bleach catalyst that boost the bleaching, sanitizing and oxidizing power of the bleach so you can use less SH, and also reduce risk to plants and landscaping. I've never used more than a 4% mix while using Green Wash. It will pay for itself in saved SH, or break even, but with the reduction in salt content, it's a great added value and it is bleach safe. I'd also recommend a gutter cane, either buying one or building one. I wasn't sure I'd like it so I built one, and the first time I used it I was a huge fan. I let it run about half open while getting things ready so the path of water and SH from the gutters is saturated, then turn the flow down to a heavy trickle so as any SH reaches the gutters, it is diluted and flushed, and as it reaches the ground instead of landing in one spot that is ready to absorb liquids, the area is saturated and the SH is spread across a much larger area. Plus, if you have extensions on the end of the gutters as you did in this video, the early water flow will definitely work in your favor and avoid a massive dump of SH and salt when the next rain comes. SoftWash Systems also sells something called "Final Wash" which has a bleach neutralizer. You can put it in a Chapin 362 sprayer and rinse your equipment and trailer to neutralize any SH and keep your rig looking good longer, and avoid rust and corrosion, or significantly delay it. I also keep a 5 gallon bucket of water with some Final Wash in it. I empty the SH from my line, then run the water and Final Wash through the pump and hose to neutralize any SH. You can also upsale on a house wash because it has a heavy cheater wax that can leave a little extra shine on the vinyl siding, and neutralizing any SH is another selling point. I do almost nothing to roof cleaning, but something to consider. Instead of half way rinsing the entire roof, you'd be better off rinsing heavily on the bottom 4-6 feet. then when it rains next, by the time any SH or salt reaches the gutters, all the plants will be covered in rain and the downspouts will already have flooded the landscaping below. The gutter cane is about the last thing I remove so the gutters are free of SH when I leave the job, so the next rain will have to work before any salt reaches the ground. You linked a 50 gallon tank. Take a look at Sprayer Depot dot com. I was able to get a quality brand 50 gallon tank delivered to my house for less than what was linked. They also install all bulkheads and accessories to your tank for free if you buy from them. I recommend making all tank penetrations and connections from the TOP of the tank. This way you will never have a leak which could cost you a lot of time and money repairing a big dead spot in a lawn, or an EPA Clean Water Act fine if you allow it to drain into the storm sewer.
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@@cnielson01 Thanks Charlie! Hopefully some roof cleaners can get a couple useful tips to make their lives and work a little easier, quicker or more profitable or have less risk to plants and landscaping. The absolute best advice I could offer to any roof cleaner is get some professional training from SoftWash Systems in Florida. It's not cheap, but even if you're only doing it part time, it will pay for itself quickly. I suck as a fast talking salesman, but I can talk circles around 99% of roof cleaners out there with my technical knowledge and that lands me so many jobs that I normally would not have gotten, and at a higher profit margin. I cannot stress to people how important that training is to long term success.
Wonderful video Ray. I love how in depth you go with your demonstrations. One of the best out there teaching this industry!
I appreciate that Michael!
Great video! When I first saw you I thought you were a little cocky, but after watching so many videos it’s more like confident and laid back. Keep up the good work and thanks for all the tips!
I appreciate that!
Ray the Man, I have learned the The most from this one video compared to all the videos that I watched in the last two weeks!
Dang we look good brother!! Proud to be a part of this thing you have going buddy can't wait to see where we go from here!!! 🤙
What kind of hats are those? What brand?
@@Radium1211 Richardson style 112
@@Radium1211 great hats man!!
@@johnsharpe1118 I thought so those are what I use but something about them just looked better than mine lol where do yall get them embroidered?
@@Radium1211 at a local print shop here in Belmont Nc
Killer job brother! Been here since 100 subs hope to see you keep growing.
Thank you John! Much appreciated!
Great video. Thanks for taking the time to explain this.
Great video man, Thank you for the explanation.
I am starting a pressure and softwashin.
Thank you so much for all the great information!!!
Awesome video Ray. Very good info for the pressure washing industry and the how-to info you provide is easy to follow. Get after it.
Thanks for taking the time on this attention to detail..... Mentoring at its finest... I appreciate you sharing your knowledge..... Hope 2020 treats you well!! Keep on keeping on!!!
Thanks for watching Jeremy 👍 Likewise
This channel is underrated 🔥
Wait a great video!!! I love the fact that you covered everything in detail. I’m just starting out so thanks for this video.
It's the best roof washing video I've seen, thanks Raymond !!
Well done man, cleaning a roof is always the easy part, but convincing our customers that we leave dead organic debris on their roof that cleans itself is always the hardest pitch! Thank you for the time you take on these videos!
Much love bro
What do you mean you leave dead organic debris? Lol
@@RaymondNotario have you tried using oxygen bleach instead of hydrogen hypochlorite? I hear it's much more gentler on the tiles but cleans better.
Good afternoon.. question, do you have a chart on how much S&H and water to use on different surfaces..
Great video Rey really appreciated Contant. It’s really good keep putting out those videos brother have an awesome Fourth of July 🇺🇸
Is your second guy using a splitter off the water hose or directly off your buffer tank?
I do about 100 roofs a year. Almost exactly like you do them. I think the only difference is I don’t rinse or prewater with a garden hose because its not enuf flow and the customer’s pressure varies too much. I always fire up my PW and put in the 2520/0020 tips and use about 350 psi and rinse with a lot more flow for those plants and the siding etc.Great video. I love watching others and reinforcing what I know and just seeing how others do it. Keep up the great work brother
that is exactly what i was thinking
Very true the washer is better if you have vegetation to keep happy
If you are constantly working off of wells, you could also get a second tank, maybe a tall but narrow tank and put a float valve in so the tank refills when you stop watering and use a pump, or buy a 3/4 HP booster pump which will literally pull water and give you higher pressure to rinse, and if you have enough flow, it will give you a lot more GPM than any pressure washer. I don't have one, but from memory they put out about 120 to 140 PSI at about 12+ GPM?
Do you dilute your surfactant in the tank?
Great video. To get 6% how do I do ratio. I'm going to just use my 20 gallon 12v chemical sprayer to do my mom's house for her and I already have 10.5 % bleach I'm just not sure how many gallons of bleach to mix how many gallons of water. Also it doesn't rain here much so how long would I leave it on before I rinse it off?
Awesome video, I always appreciate the tips you give.
Thank you mad4karz
Hey Raymond Notario why do you start at the top I was always told to start at bottom. Doesn’t it even make a difference. Also how do you do ceramic tiles and what strength. Thank you very much.
The best way I can explain how much to spray is to apply as heavily as possible, just short of having much runoff. I apply a very light coat first going one way, then a heavier coat going the opposite direction. Bleach is an oxidizer so the more oxygen it gets, the better and faster it will work. So the light application coat will really kick start the process and the second coat will put on enough cleaning solution to soak in and allow the dwell time to do the rest of the work. I can clean a roof using about 30% less SH than most people I see using this method, and also have less salt left behind from less SH being used. Plus going both ways ensures you get better coverage on all sides of the shingle. I've never harmed a plant using this method, with the exception of two jobs. One I instructed my helper to rinse a roof with no gutters but he got a call from his wife and got distracted and forgot, and a gutter drained into a cracked pipe and dumped salt all around the roots of a boxwood causing about 30% of the leaves to turn brown, but all plants recovered.
How would you approach this job if there were solar panels on the roof?
Thank you! Great professional video! Very informative and I learned some new things.
Glad you enjoyed it!
You spoke about being insured. Who do you use? I'm having trouble finding someone. Thanks in advance.
Great Video!
Glad you enjoyed it
Hi mate. Love your videos. I live in Australia. I get my chlorine form a pool supply store. It said on the bottle 125g/L. What % chlorine is this? Thanks
Awesome Sean thanks! That should be 10-12.5% It will work just fine but maybe call around to chem suppliers and ask for sodium hypochlorite
I have a bunch of pressure washing equipment to start out with and have experience pressure washing but one thing i don't know is what chemicals I need for what. Like sodium hydrochloride for you said a roof. What would i need to use for driveways, vinyl siding for mold, moss, oxidation, ect. What to use on brick and everything. I just want to make sure i do this right. I don't want to make huge mistakes starting out . Thank you!
What's up Ray, how were you able to get the solution to run so slow?
Awesome video brother!!! I plan on offering roof cleaning this year.
Thanks Angel, It's a great service to offer!
Angel Reyes, I'd recommend getting some professional training before getting into roof cleaning. the SH mix is a lot stronger than house washing and you can do a lot more plant damage, and there are plenty of ways to do the job better and get a much higher sales closure rate with proper training. I'd suggest contacting SoftWash Systems in Florida for training. Nobody is better. I beat down my competition all the time with the knowledge because as this poster said, a customer can really tell the difference between someone who is trained and someone who learned watching UA-cam vidoes and reading forums. Everybody and their brother is doing house washing and lowballing offers left and right and ruining the business. Roof washing, not many have the courage to walk on a pitched roof every day and you still have some lowballers out there, but usually you can easily talk circles around them and win the bid with a higher quote just because people will know you are trained and you'll make the other companies look like a joke. Best of luck and stay safe!
great vid but I'm new to this and why does it come out that color ???? I'm guessing so you can see where you applied it at,,,,
Hey Raymond, can a hot mix like this do damage to flashing or siding that might get sprayed when spraying shingles?
Great video and great channel, we just started doing roofs
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Quality how to instructional vid! How have 16 people disliked this 😂 the mind boggles! Glad I found the channel! Starting roof cleaning In the UK soon.
Also what fabric is best for bleach resistant ? Polyester maybe?
Yes
What pump are you using.... surfactant is apple wash only?. I appreciate all your info man you have really helped me get started
5.5gpm 12v everflo. Yes in this vid it was just applewash. I'm not buying anymore though.
@@RaymondNotario... please explain why are you not going to use apple wash anymore? What will you use? Great video.
@@s.h.4609 It's just to expensive. I'm in the process of getting a similar product that is much more cost effective and the same quality. If it works out i'll let you know.
@@RaymondNotario 5.5 GPM is the best in my opinion too. I've used a 7.5 GPM a few times and find even with experience, it just puts out more volume than you need to do good work. The 5.5 is actually faster because you have better control.
Can you make a video or explain how to prevent those lines that show up in the driveway?? I get it so clean and then when It drys these lines show up
Sure I'll do one on concrete soon 👍
hi I usually remove the moss with a brush and blow the ceiling and clean the gutters and put moss kiler powder on top .. .. to do your step I would have to first do everything I usually do skipping the step of applying the powder and then apply the soft wash method?
What size line for soap are you running out of your mix blender? 1/4" vinyl?
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Ray.... how much surfactant(apple wash) we add to the batch mix of 50gl? By the way tremendous video thanks for sharing.
Hey just a FYI if you batch mix applewash it will kill the color. As for the amount of soap the higher the pitch the more soap. If the roof is flat you can even get away without using any.
@@RaymondNotario Thanks for answering. ..
How do you figure out the square footage of each roof? Are you measuring it or can you look up the address online and search for that info? And what’s common ..40 square foot for roof cleaning?
How do you keep from spraying in the ridge vent when spraying from the ladder but needing to get those ridge shingles?
Also do you use 1/2" or 5/8" on your output side of the 12v pump?
Spray up and let it fall. I use 1/2"
Got a roof wash soon. Will probably use 2 pump up sprayers until we can by a soft wash system. It’s not a large house.
Thanks for your videos.
You can also use a fan spray to minimize how much reaches the vent. Hot air rises, so air is pulled up through the soffit into the attic, and then exhausts through the vent at the top, so you shouldn't get any SH odor inside the attic. One tactic I use is to spray the ridge vent from directly over top while walking the roof, or putting my ladder at the end of the roof and spray straight down the ridge, and then walk the treatment down to where I know I can treat the rest from the ladder at the gutter line.
Is your 12 volt pump running at 5gpm??
You mentioned insurance (good point). What would does the insurance policy cost per month?
Any suggestions for someone who doesn’t have a soft wash setup? I’m focusing on small jobs hoping to use a pump sprayer if possible?
Just to get by for now you can use a pump sprayer, brush and a garden hose to rinse with but you will want to save every penny and upgrade to a pressure washer or soft wash system asap!
I have a Simpson 4400psi 4gpm unit and the pump has everything built in so how can I add a bypass to my purge tank so I don't burn my pump up?
Great video & thanks for all the information... Can you answer my question. What's the price per squre foot here in NC?... thank you!
I don't use square footage. I always look at the property and figure up how much time and material the job will take and then charge what I need to make to run a profitable and legitimate business.
How many gallons is your s-h tank hold and is your s-h strength 12% or10 dose 10 work ?
55gallons at 12.5%
How do you know what % you’re mixing at ? And why are you worried about getting it on the siding and deck? Don’t you use to same stuff for decks and siding ??
If you're working by yourself will you have time to rinse the parts of the property that you don't want the solution on?
Great video, can you tell me about how many gallons of roof wash you used on that house used or what the average amount of gallons on a typical roof wash. Thank you!
Great video, very detailed explanation. I didn’t notice if you mentioned it but is there any potential to damage the skylight in the roof?
Thanks Jared, haven't had an issue
What is 4 percent mix is that 40 percent SH AND 60 percent water? And do you do 1 ounce of surfactant for every gallon?
Hi Ray. Would you share your nozzle sizes that you are using with your soft wash jrod setup? Just getting started here in Sacramento.
Another banger, Ray!!!!
Keep on hustlin' brotha 😁👍
Thanks Curtis
What's the best chemical to clean brick.
what kind of soft washer do you think i should get just starting out i want something to spray herbicides and pesticides too
Always top notch videos! Keep it up👍
Like a BOSS!! Love watching your hustle bro! You're slightly ahead of me but I'm trying to catch you haha nothing but praise about your style to Joe@BigWest!! Roof job on Saturday. Perfect timing!!
Go get it!!!
Should I rinse if it doesn’t rain in my area ? I’m in California
Is Big John usin one of those as seen on tv garden hose pressure wands things? Nice video!
It's just something we tried out lol! We picked it up from Lowes, but yes it's a pressure wand not sure if it's what you speaking of 🤷♂️🤙
@@johnsharpe1118 Is it worth the buy?
Where do you get the pink application from?
What’s the pink stuff called?
How do you recharge your battery? Fron the truck ? Power
I plugged it in when i got home
@@RaymondNotario one time battery charged for all day 2 - 3 houses or depends?
New subscriber here. Excellent video man. We started pressure cleaning about a year ago. Just getting into soft washing. I have so many questions lol
If you want to know more about SoftWashing, I strongly recommend getting some professional training from SoftWash Systems in Florida. His companies have cleaned over 130,000 roofs and they have made every mistake you can make in the cleaning industry, and their training tells you how to avoid them along with chemical knowledge, laws, safety, road rules, and on and on. If you plan on doing this for a living, the money invested in professional training will quickly pay for itself as you talk circles around the uneducated people competing with you. I'm not good at sales, but people hire me over my competition where on sites like Thumbtack I win about 80% of the bids where people are actually looking to have their roof cleaned versus just prices shopping and never reply and never hire anybody. People are smart enough to know the difference between a weekend warrior and a trained professional, and the trained professional will win most jobs where people care about the long term value of the roof.
Great video. Please do one on sidewalks, driveways, etc. !!!
Thank you. I'll try to do a concrete cleaning video soon.
Mr, Notario, I am interested in the respirator you use. I found your link for it but the site it takes you to is down. Would you be so kind as to provide more information about it please. Also I love your videos. Brand spankin newbie here and I like how you take things step by step and you actually show your process. Great stuff.
Nice job man can I do the same think Useing pool shock and Don dish soap
What brand of SH do you use? Like what's the name of the chemical?
Hey Ray thanks for the video when doing a roof wash and rain is in the forecast after you apply how long do you have before it would start to rain and affect the application thank youj
Hi ray do you ever worry about overspray/drift onto either client or neighbours property like cars or clothes drying,plants
What's that tip called?
Can you please tell what tips you are using?
2540 2510 a shooter tip and a zero tip
Did you rinse the whole roof or no?
Man you got to let me come down and get some training for a few days I will pay. I’m in The Raleigh/Knightdale area. I been doing for 2 years part time but have not mastered chemicals. I plan to put a little more time and energy this year to gain more knowledge
We could make that happen! Not rocket science but definitely takes a little know how and most important, practice!
Raymond Notario I need the know how with the chemicals. I watched chemical video but it’s nothing like hands on experience. But I will keep watching and maybe in the spring when it gets busy we can set a date. I’m serious man. I was going to try southeast soft wash class because I plan on hitting it hard this season but if you do it would be a lot closer
Sounds like a plan! Hands on is the best way to learn no doubt!
If you're doing this part time, that's good, but if you are going to do this full time and want the absolute best training around, check out SoftWash Systems from Florida. AC Lockyer has been in the business for 30 years, and has been providing SoftWash training for many years in classroom settings and hands on training. SWS has had back to back $5 million dollar years so I dare say he is the best and most successful in this business. His training covers chemicals, safety, ladders, OSHA, plants and landscaping, mistakes that can be made and so on. If a mistake can be made, he or one of his employees has made it, and the fix is in the training. AC Lockyer was also a horticulturalist for 7 years prior to staring this roof cleaning business. He also offers training classes on salesmanship, marketing and is available as a business coach to come out and spend a day or two with you and he'll tell you everything you're doing wrong and right, and help you structure your business to be more successful.
Hey boss how did you get you m5 twist nozzle on a 3/8 quick connect.
what chemicals do you use for the roof cleaning?
Awesome work man. I like the pink color addition to the mix. Is that the surfactant
Yes it's called apple wash
What product are you using that is pink?
Apple wash
Can you give an example of what you would charge for say a 1,500 Sqft roof cleaning? And then how much if that person wanted to add a house wash? (Average amount of dirt)
My advice is take a good look at the house and figure up how long it will take you and charge per hour what you need to make to be profitable
Find out your local price range for your area. Price per Sq ft. roof washing can be double or triple that same size since your using way more bleach and soap.
StrykerV yea for example a roof cleaning is roughly 30¢ per Sqft. But if I add the house wash to that do I still charge full housewash price?
@@choclean785 thats your call. no right or wrong answer. just depends what you feel comfortable with on the price and what your making profit wise.
Ray what kind of mask is that and where can I get it?
Hi bud great video!! I am starting my business slowly at the moment I got my water pressure machine also my surface for driveways last week.. I am looking forward to do the roofs but don’t know how to start it, specially talking about chemical etc.. I am just wondering about how can I mix my chemical... using bucket maybe? And spray it? What should I do? 🤷🏽Thanks brow!
Howe much did you charge
Very good job, love your video, thank you !!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hello, are you using a 3/8 hose or 1/2inch?
Half inch
I got a 2.3 gpm is that good enough to start
Crawfords Empire I’m starting with 2.5 gpm but you’ll need a surface cleaner and a high draw chemical injector to make do... till moving up to commercial equipment. Backpack sprayer for the more dirty spots. Mine will reach a decent 2story with a med pitch... may need a ladder. Good luck 👍
Absolutely, get a few houses under your belt and upgrade to a 4gpm 4000psi machine asap
Thank yalll both
Hey Ray, I notice you use clip flyers and toss them to the driveways. I'm considering doing the same but am worried about complaints. What is your ratio of complaints? Thanks!
It varies. Just remember that if you haven't pissed someone off by noon then you aren't marketing hard enough.
Hey brother. Hollering atcha from Louisiana. I was wondering if u carry any vinegar, or other chem for safety of getting S.H. on the skin? I've gotten on my arm before and vinegar took care of it. Good work ole boy!!!!!
How long did it take you to do that job? How much did you charge?
Took us around 3.5 hours but we took our time. I'd have to look at the invoice it was a good one 👍
I just realize while watching your roof cleaning vids you upgraded from a 12v pump to a diaphragm pump. Do you notice a big difference in the performance switching to a diaphragm pump?
Yes it's a booster pump from Arkansas soft wash kita
@@RaymondNotario Are you getting a lot more height while spraying? Homes or businesses with two or three stories high?
Is it possible to roof wash from the ground?
Yes I'm planning on doing a video about that.
Yep...if the roof is low enough, or you buy a decent carbon fiber pole and tip that you can attach your spray nozzles. A lot of single story roofs I'll spray from my 8' step ladder.
What surfactant are you using
Apple wash
@@RaymondNotario can you get surfactant from a local store? If it's not the same as Apple wash what would a name they carry be called? I see something at Ace hardware for herbicide or something.
What chems do you use for cedar shake roof? Or what can u recommend
I don't mess with cedar but you could use hydroxide. That is what most recommend,
How many gallons did you use in total for each chemical
prob 20gal sh
Great job 👍🏼
hey, does anyone have recommendations for a middle-of-the-line sprayer that would speed up my roof spraying? I'm using a handheld sprayer right now and I want to get the jobs done faster!
12 volt 5.5 gpm
If you have an ag store nearby, they probably have everything you need, mine sells ag sprayers from 1.2 gpm up to 7.0gpm fat boys... they have hose, spray guns wireless remotes etc..
Why is the mix pink?
How much do you pay for insurance on your business ?
I think it's around 1500
What brand of hats do you have?
Richardson 112