Old Mix New Life - Certified SoftWash Roof Cleaning

Eric Owen · SoftWash Systems Authorized Professional

Old Mix New Life

Matt Jennemann · Junior Member

That's some great info Eric, thanks for passing it on. Have you used fnc on roofs yet? I remember from past discussions it's been used on siding and what about flatwork since it burns up the mix so fast?

Ray Burke · Community Member

Awesome info Eric, thanks!!!!

Eric Owen · SoftWash Systems Authorized Professional

Matt, FNC was made as a neutral PH oxidizer for pools so you could shock the pool and not have to add acid to balance the PH so it's job is to let the bleach that's left in the pool to do it's job at a lower level saving money on adding extra SH to the pool.

So when you add FNC to your mix on site you will have plenty of time to do the job roofs or flat work 8hrs max before the mix turns to almost water.

So on my next roof 1.5%SH and Green Wash plus 4oz of FNC I will post on this mix. I can always add more SH to the mix or CH.
100gal mix

Thomas Tritthart · Sophmore Member

NICE

Matt Jennemann · Junior Member

Awesome Eric I picked some up last week but haven't had a chance to try it now I'm a little excited. I think I'll try it out tomorrow on my concrete walkout under my deck, I can't wait! I'll post some pic's up when I can. Thanks brother and be safe!

Doug Ford · Junior Member

Pixie dust works wonders! And 50 lbs last forever

Alejandro Riojas · Community Member

What's pixi dust?? confuse

Ray Burke · Community Member

Pixie Dust is FNC ( Fresh N Clear) from Leslie's pool supply. Do a search on the forum and you'll learn about it! Cool stuff, burns up your mix quickly, but supercharges it at the same time!

Chris Wegner · Junior Member

Eric Owen wrote:
Matt, FNC was made as a neutral PH oxidizer for pools so you could shock the pool and not have to add acid to balance the PH so it's job is to let the bleach that's left in the pool to do it's job at a lower level saving money on adding extra SH to the pool.

So when you add FNC to your mix on site you will have plenty of time to do the job roofs or flat work 8hrs max before the mix turns to almost water.

So on my next roof 1.5%SH and Green Wash plus 4oz of FNC I will post on this mix. I can always add more SH to the mix or CH.
100gal mix

Eric....was just wondering if you got good results on the 1.5%SH, green wash and 4oz FNC roof cleaning? I'm wanting to use FNC on bad black concrete work and just wanted to know if i should stay at a 4% or if i can cut back on my SH cost to a lower % with FNC and get the same results. Thanks...

Kristofer

Eric Owen · SoftWash Systems Authorized Professional

Kristofer,

I started with a 2% and FNC on a tile roof that was really bad it worked on the tiles that had light growth on them but on the
rest of the roof it just didn't cut it. So I went to 3% and FNC and it started working and taking the black right off with
multable light coats. I would start 2% and FNC and see on your flat work. Hope this helps.

Eric.

Chris Wegner · Junior Member

Thanks Eric...Ill give it a try, I have a large black driveway on Tuesday

Kristofer

Brandon Vaughn · SoftWash Systems Pro Staff

Kristofer - are you referring to an asphalt driveway? If yes, you shouldn't clean using SH - it can discolor seal coats of asphalt a brownish/gold color. There are several posts on SH and asphalt on the BB.

If not an asphalt driveway - then ignore me. biggrin Just playin' it safe.

Chris Wegner · Junior Member

Brandon Vaughn wrote:
Kristofer - are you referring to an asphalt driveway? If yes, you shouldn't clean using SH - it can discolor seal coats of asphalt a brownish/gold color. There are several posts on SH and asphalt on the BB.
If not an asphalt driveway - then ignore me. Just playin' it safe.

Brandon....thanks for looking out but yes just concrete work. The customers around here wait till they slip and fall from the mold/algae on their driveway and walkways before they clean them. So they look as black as a goodyear tire....fun fun!

Kristofer