Things to Think About Before Washing a House Plants, Ornaments, and Shrubs

 Things to Think About Before Washing a House Plants, Ornaments, and Shrubs

Before House Washing in Gate Pa, one should first think about whether there are any nearby sensitive plants or flowers that could be harmed by overspray. Although most Texas plants and shrubs are unaffected by the concentration of typical home wash cleaning solutions, some locations can call for the usage of "hotter" mixes.

 

For instance, the standard biodegradable household cleaning solution contains soap and 1.5% sodium hypochlorite. A stronger mix of up to 3% or more may be needed in areas that may be severely infested with mould or black algae, or that have greater porosity (i.e., porous surfaces like stucco). While most plants are usually unaffected by this as well, more fragile plants, such as ornamentals, will need to be covered with a breathing membrane, such as Tyvek.

Aside: For Water Blasting in Gate Pa, where the cleaning solution is 5–6 times more concentrated with sodium hypochlorite than is needed for a home wash, this procedure is much less frequently used.

 

Surface Material

The exterior surface materials of every house should be considered before washing it. Is it made of wood, stone, vinyl, Stucco, or Hardie siding? Or might it be a mix of these? This will determine the strength or combination ratio of the algaecide detergent. The normal ratio of sodium hypochlorite (often abbreviated "SH" in the industry) to water for a house wash is between 1% and 3%. Less strength is required for materials with smooth surfaces, but brick and stone often require a greater mix ratio of 3% or more.