Question about Enviro Specs Emulsifier Plus Powder

[claudes]

How do you handle Emulsifier in the dry yellow powder form safely?

What kind of breather do you need?

I would like to just mix enough powder with water to make 3 gallons of emulsifier plus,then add my 2 gallons of bleach to it for vinyl siding house wash?

Can it be mixed too strong to damage siding,decks,or plants?
If I don't use the bleach with it,
will it be ok to use on brick,
decks
concrete?

Any help would be appreciated.

I bought about 40 lbs.

Thanks;
PJ

 

[Chris S]

I've used it in the past with some success. Check the MSDS sheet for any respiratory hazards. I don't think there is any. A couple of guys from N. Carolina, Chuck and Scott, posted a recipe on another board some time ago.
Don't mix it like the product says. It is too strong. You can damage paint.
In a 5 gallon bucket, use two scoops of Emulsifier Plus(the top from a spray paint can works for a scoop) mixed with your bleach. Use a little agitation and it will mix. You may have to play with it a little to get the mixture right. Too little is better than too much. Add a couple of long squirts of dish soap, and top it off with water. This should get you about right. It's always a good idea to try a new recipe on your own house first!

 

[Dan Flynn]

Why not call them??????????? and ask how to use their product!

 

[Chris S]

I think he had it right how they recommend to mix it. 3 gallons of emulsifier plus and 2 gallons of bleach. I am all for following manufacturers directions, but I have talked to several people that have had to repaint houses when mixing it like this. It can also depend on what type of equipment you are using. Downstreaming, upstreaming, length of hose, etc. Dan has a good point though, if you are really unsure of yourself, call them and they may be able to give you something exact for your equipment specs.

 

[Aplus]

Their recommended mix calls for 10oz per gallon of water.

Too weak is not better, because it will not clean properly. The only possiblilty of damage is if the house has been painted, or if the chems are allowed to dry, especially on the glass. Vinyl siding is colored all the way thru.

If a house has been painted, there is a chance that any chem you use can harm the paint. It all depends on how the house was prepped before it was painted. You also have to be careful with old aluminum siding, as it can fade really bad as well, but that's usually caused from age and chaulking, not so much from the cleaning chems.

 

[Chris S]

Originally posted by Aplus


Too weak is not better, because it will not clean properly.

To clarify my post, I meant that it was better to start off with a weaker mix when starting to tweak the recipe for his situation. I didn't mean to try to make a weak mix for regular washing.

 

[Aplus]

Chris,

For a starting point, I agree. You will know when the right mix is established, because the dirt will come off with just a low pressure rinse.

It's a good idea to practice on your own house, or some family members' until you get everything down pat. Then go out and make some money.

 

[claudes]

Thanks Chris S and A+, and (Dan) I have never used this product before and your inputs are exactly what I was looking for. I had talked to the company and they recommend using 3/4 of a pound per-gallon of water. Apparently Chris S and A + and (Dan) you are using other products now to clean Vinyl siding, do you guys mind shareing what product you found to be either better or safer ect. thanks

 

[Chris S]

Originally posted by claudes
Apparently Chris S and A + and (Dan) you are using other products now to clean Vinyl siding, do you guys mind shareing what product you found to be either better or safer ect. thanks

Right now, I am trying some stuff that I bought locally. I wouldn't say that it cleans any better than Emulsifier, just more versatile. For basic house washing, the Emulsifier plus will work just fine, and it's fairly cheap too.

 

[Aplus]

The Emulsifer Plus is what I use to wash houses. It does the job for me. I buy them three at a time to save $10 each, or a savings of $30.