How to Clean Rendered Walls Effectively 🧼

By Mark Cave September 06, 2024

How to Clean Rendered Walls Effectively 🧼

By Mark Cave Expert in Exterior Cleaning Solutions

Introduction

Rendered walls are a popular choice for many properties due to their aesthetic appeal and durability. However, like any exterior surface, they can accumulate dirt, algae, and other unsightly stains over time. The key to maintaining their pristine look is effective cleaning. In this article, we’ll delve into the best methods for cleaning rendered walls using soft washing techniques.

Why Soft Washing? 🤔

Soft washing is a technique that uses low-pressure water combined with specific cleaning solutions to remove dirt, algae, mold, and other contaminants from surfaces. Unlike pressure washing, soft washing is gentle on surfaces, ensuring no damage is done to your render.

You can learn more about the soft washing process here.

Benefits of Soft Washing Rendered Walls

Removes algae, moss, and dirt effectively.
Prevents damage to delicate surfaces.
Prolongs the lifespan of your render.
Environmentally friendly with proper chemical use.

Essential Soft Washing Chemicals and Equipment 🧪

To achieve the best results, it's essential to use the right chemicals and equipment. Here's a list of must-haves:

Soft Washing Chemicals

Soft Washing Equipment

Explore a comprehensive range of soft washing equipment here.

Steps to Clean Rendered Walls Effectively 🏡

Preparation

Ensure you have all necessary protective gear such as gloves, masks, and goggles. Cover nearby plants and surfaces to prevent damage from the cleaning solutions.
Mixing the Right Solution

Mix your cleaning solution accurately. For guidance on getting the perfect mix, visit this sodium hypochlorite mixing guide.
Application

Apply the solution using a low-pressure sprayer, ensuring an even coat over the rendered wall. Avoid over-wetting.
Waiting Period

Allow the solution to dwell for the recommended time. This allows the chemicals to break down dirt and biological growths effectively.
Rinsing

Gently rinse the wall with clean water. For insight on whether to rinse or not, check out this podcast episode.
Post-Cleaning Maintenance

After the surface is clean, apply a biocide like Moss Guard Pro to inhibit future growth of algae and moss.

Common Questions and Answers ❓

Can Soft Washing Kill Plants?

While soft washing chemicals can potentially harm plants, proper precautions like covering plants and rinsing them with water can prevent damage.

Is it Illegal to Use Sodium Hypochlorite to Softwash?

No, it is not illegal to use sodium hypochloritefor soft washing when done correctly and safely.

Will Sodium Hypochlorite Bleach Surfaces?

Sodium hypochlorite can bleach surfaces if not used carefully. For more details, listen to this podcast episode.

Conclusion

Cleaning rendered walls effectively with soft washing techniques ensures a beautiful and long-lasting finish. Remember, using the right chemicals and equipment is crucial for achieving the best results. For more professional-grade soft washing products, tips, and training, visit SoftWash UK.

Stay ahead in your cleaning game with our Soft Wash Training Course to master the art and science of soft washing.

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Soft Wash Calculator App

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Softwashing calculator is an indispensable tool for juggling complicated chemical mixes. It helps reduce wastage and keeps operating costs down by giving accurate proportions

If you are having difficulty getting your head around the maths, trying to work out what percentage of softwash you need, how much chemical, surfactant and water to add, then this is the App for you.

The Soft Wash Calculator App allows you to work out your soft wash recipe by telling you exactly how much chemical, how much water and how much surfactant to add to get the desired soft wash recipe.
It doesn't stop there!.
- It can also remix your leftover softwash to a new stronger or weaker recipe.
- all controls in one place for see at a glance operation
- ease of input via pre-loaded dials. no more calculator style typing
- instantly responds to changes of complex combinations
- works in both Litres and US Gallons
- tested for Protan and Deutan colourblind users
- links to SoftwashingUK website

Take this scenario
You started with a 1% soft wash recipe of 50 gal (or litres) for a deck clean and you’re left with 13 gallons.

You get a call from a prospective customer to clean their roof. Past experience tells you a 4% soft wash recipe is needed, but what about your leftover mix at 1%?.

Do you waste time and effort driving back to base to transfer into a standby tank?
You could consider the 13 gal as just water, top up the tank and start again.
But that’s throwing away the value of the mix and raising your overhead.

Soft Wash Calculator App to the rescue.

You get to the new job and it requires 100 gal / litres.
Switch into remix mode , confirming the 13 gal already in the tank
Move the dials to your new recipe and the app immediately updates the different amounts to add in front of your eyes including the correct amount of extra surfactant.

You now have a 100 gal / litres tank of 4% soft wash recipe ready for your roof clean job!

Not forgetting you’ve saved money too, all without stress and uncertainty . Don’t underestimate what confident calmness has on your customer putting out referrals.

The same applies if you have a 4% recipe left in your tank and you need to dilute it down to 2%. Again the app will tell you how.

Softwashing calculator will also work for any chemical recipe. For instance you can use it for Sodium Hypochlorite, Bleach, Biocide , TFR traffic film remover and degreaser. Even the mathematically-challenged rocket scientist can top up their booster tanks to new fuel mixes after launch delays caused by changing weather conditions.

Using this app you will know exactly what chemical strength to put on any surface giving you the confidence and the knowledge of a professional soft washer and you’ll save money as well.

So if you have little knowledge of how to mix a soft wash recipe then this app is for you.
If you have little knowledge of how to remix a soft wash recipe then this app is for you.
If you want to save money when mixing a soft wash recipe then this app is for you.

This app is also backward compatible to devices running iOS7. We've done this so you can re-purpose an old iPhone 4 or iPod Touch 5 for what could be hazardous work environments. Just toss one in your cleaning van's toolkit.

Once you learn the methods and procedures of how to apply the soft wash to the different surfaces that need cleaning you’ll be unstoppable!

The app also has a guide to what percentage for what surface. And if you are the lucky owner of a Clever Injector it will remind you the correct setting for the job.
However you should always consider and risk assess what soft wash recipe you need to clean the surface.

** A major iOS code-base change may require a re-purchase. The appiverse at the time will confirm our promise that we won't do so unless the necessity is apparent.

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