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I need to clean exterior of my brick house. What softwash is best?
Posted on 9/11/25 at 6:04 pm
Posted on 9/11/25 at 6:04 pm
I have a single story brick ranch house built in the 50's. The brick has previously been painted by former homeowners.
I need to clean the exterior including brick, wood fascia, soffits etc. It's mostly dirt, mud daubers, dead bugs etc. Stains on my gutters. There isn't any mildew so I don't know if H&G boards favorite Jomax is what I need?
I don't have a pressure washer, but I don't think I'd want to use one anyway since it's old, painted brick. Is there a product that will break down stuff and then I can just hose off?
I need to clean the exterior including brick, wood fascia, soffits etc. It's mostly dirt, mud daubers, dead bugs etc. Stains on my gutters. There isn't any mildew so I don't know if H&G boards favorite Jomax is what I need?
I don't have a pressure washer, but I don't think I'd want to use one anyway since it's old, painted brick. Is there a product that will break down stuff and then I can just hose off?
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Posted on 9/11/25 at 6:38 pm to SirSaintly
Jomax may be the ticket. 30 Second Cleaner if you had heavy mold/mildew.
I just pressure washed a brick rent house and used Jomax on the fascia/softit. But used 30 Second on the heavy mildew on the bricks.
I just pressure washed a brick rent house and used Jomax on the fascia/softit. But used 30 Second on the heavy mildew on the bricks.
Posted on 9/11/25 at 9:30 pm to SirSaintly
Softwash is great marketing for bleach, soap and water...
Posted on 9/15/25 at 8:14 pm to ItzMe1972
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But used 30 Second on the heavy mildew on the bricks.
I use this every year and soak the entire exterior of my house with it. Works like a champ. I have brick, hardi and a little stucco.
Posted on 9/16/25 at 12:33 pm to whit
I love 30 Second, but I think I can recreate it for 1/10th the price. That is a Fall goal of mine.
5% bleach
1.2% maybe surfactant and something else?
Rest water
Might throw some Dawn in there too.
From google:
5% bleach
1.2% maybe surfactant and something else?
Rest water
Might throw some Dawn in there too.
From google:
quote:
Sodium Hypochlorite: The active ingredient, also known as bleach, which chemically breaks down organic growth like algae, mold, and mildew.
Trisodium Phosphate (TSP) or Other Surfactants: These help to emulsify and lift the organic growth from the surface for easier rinsing.
Corrosion Inhibitors: These are added to protect surfaces from the corrosive effects of the bleach.
Inert Ingredients: These are other components, some of which may be proprietary, that help with the product's overall performance but are not the primary cleaning agents.
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