The next product I would like to discuss is Bio Barrier. I wrote about this product last year but I will mention it again after speaking on Citrus X-terior earlier this week. Bio Barrier is a great follow up product to any cleaning where molds and mildews have been a problem. Like with roof shingles - once the black Gloeocapsa Magma algae has been killed and removed, or with vinyl siding or wood decking- once the green, yellow, or black mold and any mildew has been killed and removed.
Bio Barrier needs to be applied right after a through cleaning of the surface has been done and the area to be treated is thoroughly dried. Bio Barrier is not a mold or mildew killer but rather a growth inhibitor. Bio Barrier protects a surface it is applied to from the harmful micro-organisms that cause odor and mold growth from coming back. A properly treated surface will have effective protection for 6-12 months depending on the environment and frequency of exposure to direct water or indirect moisture.
Bio Barrier does not have to be used on the whole house, roof or deck. You can locate, mark or document, like with photographs or a drawing of the problem areas before cleaning is done to easily locate them later for treatment. Bio Barrier is used straight, not diluted. It can be sprayed, sponged or wiped onto the surface for treatment just so a light but complete wetting of the product is applied to the surface material. Bio Barrier does not have to be used to soak, saturate or be allowed to run down or pool on a surface to be effective.
Bio Barrier can be used as an add on to your normal cleaning as an added value, additionally priced service. For just pennies you could be able to give a no growth guarantee with your cleaning that would be a perceived added value to your customer.
Say for instance you clean a house and a few days later come back to apply Bio Barrier just to the problem areas. If you have left a sign in the yard stating your company name and number, plus left cards with your current customer with a referral offer, you may very well be coming back to that area to do a new job besides doing the Bio Barrier treatment and moving your sign to a different house's yard in the same neighborhood.
Bio Barrier will make you look good to your customers and if you did a quality first cleaning job it should bring you added word of mouth business as well when the mold does not grow back in just a few months. It also gives you a leg up as to why you should come back on a yearly basis to clean the house and retreat for the mold.
Bio Barrier is available in 1 gallon bottles and 5 gallon pails. You can call to order Bio Barrier at 800-762-7911 or go to our web site http://www.soapwarehouse.biz/ where you will find a Data Sheet and other valuable information about Bio Barrier.
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Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Citrus X-terior House Wash Cleaner
I will be writing some entries this year about certain products that we carry, depending on when they are the most popular or when I may have been asked about them by a customer. So I will start with this newer Soap Warehouse House Wash "Citrus X-terior" for the Spring cleaning season.
The Citrus X-terior product has some great features: nice citrus scent, it can be used with bleach, it is very economical in price, but is still a good cleaner even when using at the top of its dilution rate of 1:50, non hazardous or DOT regulated, and it is biodegradable.
The advantages of using Citrus X-terior instead of using just straight bleach with water for house washing are the following:
One, you can use less bleach than you would normally use if you where just house washing with bleach and water alone. This reduces the effects bleach alone can have on plants and grass, without reducing the reason you are using bleach, which is to kill molds and mildews while removing the colored stains that come with them from the surfaces of the house.
For an explanation of how bleach works please take a look at the article I wrote on bleach for the "Cleaner Times" magazine. http://www.cleanertimes.com/pdfdocs/2009CTMag/Clearing%20the%20Air%20on%20Bleach%202009-02.pdf
Two, you have the advantage that you are truly using a soap cleaner to wash and remove dirt, oils and other harmful residues from the surface of the house, not just changing their chemical makeup to become invisible. This will extend the life of the paint, vinyl, hardy plank or brick surface of the house while improving its appearance.
Third, the clean citrus scent masks the strong bleach odor and leaves the customer with a more pleasant lasting reminder, than that of the just bleach.
Now Citrus X-terior is not for every job you may have, especially with the extremely dirty or neglected homes, but for a general once a year house cleaning product, Citrus X-terior is a very good one to have available and will make you money.
Citrus X-terior is available in a 1 gallon bottle, 5 gallon pail or a 55 gallon kit. Call the office to order 800-762-7911 or for current pricing, or go to our website: http://www.soapwarehouse.biz/.
The Citrus X-terior product has some great features: nice citrus scent, it can be used with bleach, it is very economical in price, but is still a good cleaner even when using at the top of its dilution rate of 1:50, non hazardous or DOT regulated, and it is biodegradable.
The advantages of using Citrus X-terior instead of using just straight bleach with water for house washing are the following:
One, you can use less bleach than you would normally use if you where just house washing with bleach and water alone. This reduces the effects bleach alone can have on plants and grass, without reducing the reason you are using bleach, which is to kill molds and mildews while removing the colored stains that come with them from the surfaces of the house.
For an explanation of how bleach works please take a look at the article I wrote on bleach for the "Cleaner Times" magazine. http://www.cleanertimes.com/pdfdocs/2009CTMag/Clearing%20the%20Air%20on%20Bleach%202009-02.pdf
Two, you have the advantage that you are truly using a soap cleaner to wash and remove dirt, oils and other harmful residues from the surface of the house, not just changing their chemical makeup to become invisible. This will extend the life of the paint, vinyl, hardy plank or brick surface of the house while improving its appearance.
Third, the clean citrus scent masks the strong bleach odor and leaves the customer with a more pleasant lasting reminder, than that of the just bleach.
Now Citrus X-terior is not for every job you may have, especially with the extremely dirty or neglected homes, but for a general once a year house cleaning product, Citrus X-terior is a very good one to have available and will make you money.
Citrus X-terior is available in a 1 gallon bottle, 5 gallon pail or a 55 gallon kit. Call the office to order 800-762-7911 or for current pricing, or go to our website: http://www.soapwarehouse.biz/.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Flat Work – Cleaning Concrete for the Home Owner
One great up sell when you are cleaning a customers home, gutters or roof, besides decks and their other wood accents, is to clean the concrete areas as well. Areas such as sidewalks, driveways, curbs, flower or garden trim edgings as well as pool decks and patios.
The best way to clean these flat surfaces is with a specialty circular cleaning machine. And although many contractors use water alone with this kind of equipment, application of even a small amount of specific concrete cleaner will make the job come out that much nicer in less time. Our "Concrete Cleaner" contains an organic solvent designed to dissolve and remove grease, oil, black tire marks and embedded dirt. And of course with all pressure washing using hot water will improve the cleaning and shorten the amount of time as well. Hotter water allows the surfactants and other components in the cleaners to work their best.
But even if you do not have rotary equipment you can get good results with a regular pressure washer. Just be sure to use the correct size nozzle, proper concentration of cleaner, all with the lowest setting possible for your machine to remove the dirt and follow your local ordinances in regards to the water run off or need for reclamation equipment.
Our "Concrete Cleaner" is organic, bio-degradable, is USDA approved and classified as a non toxic pollutant under the Clean Water Act.
Another problem that may come up when cleaning concrete, brick or rock surfaces is red rust deposits from hard water in areas where iron is in high concentrations. This red coloration can be a headache and many companies actually etch the top of a surface off to remove this color which in time can cause major damage. We have another solution. You can use our "Wood Brightener" to remove those rust stains from even white decorative gravel in flower beds.
"Wood Brightener" contains a mild Oxalic Acid which when used at the proper mixture of 2 pounds of cleaner per 5 gallons of water it will remove the rust color safely from the rocks in and around flower beds. You can spray on with a hand pump and allow it to sit for about 5 minutes and then rinse well with water. Repeated applications maybe needed if buildup is sever and has been on the rock surfaces for a long time. Repeating the application is safer for plantings rather than increasing the solution strength or dwell time.
Nothing improves the curb appeal of a home more than having a clean bright appearance.
The best way to clean these flat surfaces is with a specialty circular cleaning machine. And although many contractors use water alone with this kind of equipment, application of even a small amount of specific concrete cleaner will make the job come out that much nicer in less time. Our "Concrete Cleaner" contains an organic solvent designed to dissolve and remove grease, oil, black tire marks and embedded dirt. And of course with all pressure washing using hot water will improve the cleaning and shorten the amount of time as well. Hotter water allows the surfactants and other components in the cleaners to work their best.
But even if you do not have rotary equipment you can get good results with a regular pressure washer. Just be sure to use the correct size nozzle, proper concentration of cleaner, all with the lowest setting possible for your machine to remove the dirt and follow your local ordinances in regards to the water run off or need for reclamation equipment.
Our "Concrete Cleaner" is organic, bio-degradable, is USDA approved and classified as a non toxic pollutant under the Clean Water Act.
Another problem that may come up when cleaning concrete, brick or rock surfaces is red rust deposits from hard water in areas where iron is in high concentrations. This red coloration can be a headache and many companies actually etch the top of a surface off to remove this color which in time can cause major damage. We have another solution. You can use our "Wood Brightener" to remove those rust stains from even white decorative gravel in flower beds.
"Wood Brightener" contains a mild Oxalic Acid which when used at the proper mixture of 2 pounds of cleaner per 5 gallons of water it will remove the rust color safely from the rocks in and around flower beds. You can spray on with a hand pump and allow it to sit for about 5 minutes and then rinse well with water. Repeated applications maybe needed if buildup is sever and has been on the rock surfaces for a long time. Repeating the application is safer for plantings rather than increasing the solution strength or dwell time.
Nothing improves the curb appeal of a home more than having a clean bright appearance.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Deck Cleaning and Stripping
The first step to deck cleaning is to first find out if the wood only needs a general cleaning or if there is an old finish that needs to be removed and if the customer plans to retreat, seal the wood, stain or paint.
If you have a good finish under just general dirt, a good deck wash is all you will need. Our "Deck Wash" is designed especially for cedar wood and is fine for all other kinds of exposed wood surfaces. With a deck wash you are just loosening and removing surface dirt, mold and mildew. It is best to use hot water at the lowest setting possible that allows you to remove the dirt without damaging the finish or raising the wood grain. Followed with a good rinse, when dried, the original natural color or treated color should be easily seen when dry. If needed a new coat of sealer for wearability or new coat of stain can be applied by either you or the customer.
But if the deck has an old finish that is worn out in places, old paint or a badly faded finish you will first have to remove the old materials with a stripper. When ever you use a stripper you have to also have mixed up and available to use right after using the stripper a neutralizer, like our "Wood Brightener", to bring the ph of the wood back down to normal after using the stripper. We have two different levels of strippers.
Our regular "Deck Stripper" is made to penetrate and emulsify old paint, varnish, stain, dirt, grease and oil. Our "Supper Stripper", which is three times stronger than the regular "Deck Stripper", is for removing newer or thicker build ups of stain, paint or other materials. It can also be used to clean asphalt or fiberglass shingles. Both strippers can also be used on other wood surfaces such as fences, free standing structures like gazebos or wood roofs or siding. Again be sure to follow any stripper with a neutralizer like our Wood Brightener to stop the chemical reaction of the stripper on the wood and make the surface ready to take a new paint or stain after it is rinsed well and thoroughly dried.
If you had seen problem areas of mold or mildew you may want to think about using some Bio Barrier to retard the return of new mold growth.
Please see the earlier session a few days ago on Bio Barrier on this Blog; you can use the search to find Bio Barrier as well. Or go to out website www.soapwarehouse.biz.
If you have a good finish under just general dirt, a good deck wash is all you will need. Our "Deck Wash" is designed especially for cedar wood and is fine for all other kinds of exposed wood surfaces. With a deck wash you are just loosening and removing surface dirt, mold and mildew. It is best to use hot water at the lowest setting possible that allows you to remove the dirt without damaging the finish or raising the wood grain. Followed with a good rinse, when dried, the original natural color or treated color should be easily seen when dry. If needed a new coat of sealer for wearability or new coat of stain can be applied by either you or the customer.
But if the deck has an old finish that is worn out in places, old paint or a badly faded finish you will first have to remove the old materials with a stripper. When ever you use a stripper you have to also have mixed up and available to use right after using the stripper a neutralizer, like our "Wood Brightener", to bring the ph of the wood back down to normal after using the stripper. We have two different levels of strippers.
Our regular "Deck Stripper" is made to penetrate and emulsify old paint, varnish, stain, dirt, grease and oil. Our "Supper Stripper", which is three times stronger than the regular "Deck Stripper", is for removing newer or thicker build ups of stain, paint or other materials. It can also be used to clean asphalt or fiberglass shingles. Both strippers can also be used on other wood surfaces such as fences, free standing structures like gazebos or wood roofs or siding. Again be sure to follow any stripper with a neutralizer like our Wood Brightener to stop the chemical reaction of the stripper on the wood and make the surface ready to take a new paint or stain after it is rinsed well and thoroughly dried.
If you had seen problem areas of mold or mildew you may want to think about using some Bio Barrier to retard the return of new mold growth.
Please see the earlier session a few days ago on Bio Barrier on this Blog; you can use the search to find Bio Barrier as well. Or go to out website www.soapwarehouse.biz.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Carpet & Fabric Cleaner and Qwiczyme
These are two great products not a lot of our customers know about.
Carpet and Fabric cleaner is a great addition for the car detailer, interior home cleaner as well as the RV dealer and commercial exterior professional. You can use this on fabric upholstery in a car, RV or in the home. When used with professional carpet machines this helps give carpet back the rich tones and contrast of color they should have. This product is great on fabric awnings on building facades as well as the ones on RV’s. This will remove those black streaks and when used with Qwiczyme deodorizer you can also breakdown mold and mildew in carpet and fabric fibers. Qwiczyme leaves a clean wintergreen fragrance, and it can be added to your normal carpet cleaning solution.
The Carpet & Fabric cleaner is mixed 1-2 oz per gallon of water. It can be sprayed on with a spray bottle, applied directly with a clean brush, sponge or cloth left for a few minutes, agitated if needed and then rinsed with clean water with excess water and dirt removed with a clean cloth or towel, or extraction equipment with or without brush agitators.
Qwiczyme can be used by it self or in combination with Carpet & Fabric cleaner when you have mold, mildew or other organic materials such as pet urine to remove and to remove odors that are effecting the carpet or fabric. Qwiczyme is mixed 2-4 oz per gallon of warm water. The water must be at least lukewarm for the enzymes to get to the correct temperature to work properly. Mix this product as needed.
I ask for any of our customers that have used these products to comment on their use and the results they got when using them.
Thanks and see you latter.
Carpet and Fabric cleaner is a great addition for the car detailer, interior home cleaner as well as the RV dealer and commercial exterior professional. You can use this on fabric upholstery in a car, RV or in the home. When used with professional carpet machines this helps give carpet back the rich tones and contrast of color they should have. This product is great on fabric awnings on building facades as well as the ones on RV’s. This will remove those black streaks and when used with Qwiczyme deodorizer you can also breakdown mold and mildew in carpet and fabric fibers. Qwiczyme leaves a clean wintergreen fragrance, and it can be added to your normal carpet cleaning solution.
The Carpet & Fabric cleaner is mixed 1-2 oz per gallon of water. It can be sprayed on with a spray bottle, applied directly with a clean brush, sponge or cloth left for a few minutes, agitated if needed and then rinsed with clean water with excess water and dirt removed with a clean cloth or towel, or extraction equipment with or without brush agitators.
Qwiczyme can be used by it self or in combination with Carpet & Fabric cleaner when you have mold, mildew or other organic materials such as pet urine to remove and to remove odors that are effecting the carpet or fabric. Qwiczyme is mixed 2-4 oz per gallon of warm water. The water must be at least lukewarm for the enzymes to get to the correct temperature to work properly. Mix this product as needed.
I ask for any of our customers that have used these products to comment on their use and the results they got when using them.
Thanks and see you latter.
Monday, June 9, 2008
Bio Barrier
I want to talk today about a product many of you might not know about that can add value to your house washing, Bio Barrier.
Bio Barrier is a Mold Growth Inhibitor. It helps stop the re-occurrence of that ugly black mold (Gloeocapsa magma) on roofs as well as the green mold that loves to come up on wood surfaces and vinyl siding in areas where the sun does not reach.
Besides looking bad mold and mildew will eventually cause permanent damage to your customer’s property. You already have a customer wanting a cleaner looking house, so sell them the added benefit of keeping it clean longer.
You first clean the existing mold from the hard surface, roof, wall, deck etc. with your regular cleaning method starting with the molded areas first. Then once the surface is dry, many times in the hot summer weather that is by the time you get back around the house, that is when you apply the bio barrier. Bio Barrier is applied to a dry surface straight with no dilution. You just wet the surface using a hand spray pump or similar method, do not drench or allow puddling. You allow the treated area to thoroughly dry, no rinsing. You want at least 24- 48 hours of time to elapse before the surface gets wet again. So do not apply if you know it will be raining in that time. Once dried you have a protective barrier that stops the microorganisms that cause odor and mold growth from attaching to the surface for between 6-9 months or longer depending on the exposure to water and moisture. So if it usually took 6-9 months for mold to start showing on a surface, schedule to be back the next year before it gets a good hold again.
If you add Bio Barrier to your cleaning package adding say $50 to your price, that will practically pay for a five gallon pail of the product with one sale and this will give added value to your customer and make your next years cleaning that much easier.
You need only treat the areas where you found mold in the first place to help stop the spread of future outbreaks. You do not have to treat the whole house.
Most roofs get mold starting on the North side or shaded areas first so treat those with Bio Barrier after your cleaning. Decks, fences and vinyl siding normally get mold where the sun does not reach for enough hours of the day if at all. This allows areas that get wet to stay moist and damp thus it becomes a perfect place for mold to start.
Increase the value of your service to your customer as you increase your bottom line.
Bio Barrier is a Mold Growth Inhibitor. It helps stop the re-occurrence of that ugly black mold (Gloeocapsa magma) on roofs as well as the green mold that loves to come up on wood surfaces and vinyl siding in areas where the sun does not reach.
Besides looking bad mold and mildew will eventually cause permanent damage to your customer’s property. You already have a customer wanting a cleaner looking house, so sell them the added benefit of keeping it clean longer.
You first clean the existing mold from the hard surface, roof, wall, deck etc. with your regular cleaning method starting with the molded areas first. Then once the surface is dry, many times in the hot summer weather that is by the time you get back around the house, that is when you apply the bio barrier. Bio Barrier is applied to a dry surface straight with no dilution. You just wet the surface using a hand spray pump or similar method, do not drench or allow puddling. You allow the treated area to thoroughly dry, no rinsing. You want at least 24- 48 hours of time to elapse before the surface gets wet again. So do not apply if you know it will be raining in that time. Once dried you have a protective barrier that stops the microorganisms that cause odor and mold growth from attaching to the surface for between 6-9 months or longer depending on the exposure to water and moisture. So if it usually took 6-9 months for mold to start showing on a surface, schedule to be back the next year before it gets a good hold again.
If you add Bio Barrier to your cleaning package adding say $50 to your price, that will practically pay for a five gallon pail of the product with one sale and this will give added value to your customer and make your next years cleaning that much easier.
You need only treat the areas where you found mold in the first place to help stop the spread of future outbreaks. You do not have to treat the whole house.
Most roofs get mold starting on the North side or shaded areas first so treat those with Bio Barrier after your cleaning. Decks, fences and vinyl siding normally get mold where the sun does not reach for enough hours of the day if at all. This allows areas that get wet to stay moist and damp thus it becomes a perfect place for mold to start.
Increase the value of your service to your customer as you increase your bottom line.
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