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House Wash — Vinyl Siding (Soft Wash)
Surface: VinylProblem: Algae / Mold
Mixing Ratio
1 part SH 12.5% : 3–4 parts water
4.8(142)
37203
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Roof
Roof Cleaning — Asphalt Shingles (Soft Wash)
Surface: Asphalt ShinglesProblem: Algae / Mold
Mixing Ratio
1:1 SH to water (50/50 baseline) — ARMA standard
4.9(189)
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House Wash / Soft Wash
House Wash — Vinyl Siding (Soft Wash)
Surface: VinylProblem: Algae / Mold
Mixing Ratio
1 part SH 12.5% : 3–4 parts water
4.8(142)
37203
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Rust & Stain Removal
Rust / Iron Stain Removal — Concrete (Oxalic Acid)
Surface: ConcreteProblem: Rust / Iron Stains
Mixing Ratio
8 oz oxalic acid per gallon of warm water
4.7(76)
18112
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Wood Restoration
Wood Deck Restoration — Oxygen Bleach + Oxalic Brightener
Surface: Wood DecksProblem: Algae / Mold
Mixing Ratio
Cleaner: 6–8 oz sodium percarbonate per gallon warm water. Brightener: 8 oz oxalic acid per gallon
4.7(83)
29134
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Concrete / Driveway
Concrete Driveway — General Degreasing
Surface: ConcreteProblem: Oil Stains
Mixing Ratio
4:1 to 10:1 water to degreaser
4.6(98)
21145
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Commercial / Fleet
Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Hood Exterior Degreasing
Surface: Stainless Steel HoodsProblem: Grease Buildup
Mixing Ratio
1:10 light cleaning, 1:5 medium buildup, up to 1:1 direct spray for heavy grease
4.6(33)
948
by Deja W. · Dallas, TX
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Rust & Stain Removal
Efflorescence & Calcium Buildup — Masonry
Surface: ConcreteProblem: Efflorescence
Mixing Ratio
Commercial: 1:1 to 1:12 water. Phosphoric: 1 part acid to 9 parts water
4.5(54)
1489
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Concrete / Driveway
Oil Stain Removal — Concrete (Gas Station / Driveway)
Surface: ConcreteProblem: Oil Stains
Mixing Ratio
Hot water: 4:1 heavy oil, 10:1 general. Cold water: 1:1 heavy oil, 4:1–5:1 general
4.5(39)
855
by Marcus T. · Atlanta, GA
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Gutter
Gutter Brightening — Oxidation Removal (Aluminum)
Surface: Aluminum GuttersProblem: Oxidation
Mixing Ratio
10:1 to 20:1 water to product (standard). 5:1 for heavily oxidized gutters
4.4(61)
1578
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Algae / Mold
Algae & Black Streak Removal — General Exterior
Surface: SidingProblem: Algae / Mold
Mixing Ratio
1–2% SH on surface, held wet 5–10 minutes
4.3(47)
1167
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Graffiti
Graffiti Removal — Masonry & Painted Walls
Surface: MasonryProblem: Graffiti
Mixing Ratio
Per product label — most graffiti removers are ready-to-use or lightly diluted
4.2(22)
731
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House Wash / Soft Wash
Vinyl Fence — Mildew & Mineral Deposit Cleaning
Surface: Vinyl FencingProblem: Mineral Deposits / Mildew
Mixing Ratio
Vinegar: 1:1 water to white vinegar. SH option: 0.5–1% SH on surface
4.1(28)
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