How to Soft Wash a Roof Like a BOSS 

Beast mode bro 🔥💯

This was not a video this was a 5 star presentation! I really appreciate you taking your time with this video and educating us on how to get paid.

Wonderful video Ray. I love how in depth you go with your demonstrations. One of the best out there teaching this industry!

Wait a great video!!! I love the fact that you covered everything in detail. I’m just starting out so thanks for this video.

Great video! When I first saw you I thought you were a little cocky, but after watching so many videos it’s more like confident and laid back. Keep up the good work and thanks for all the tips!

Definitely one of the better videos I've seen. I'd recommend rotating your pump so the motor is on top and the pump head is facing downward so if you ever get a leak in the pump head, it will never damage the motor. For me, I clean the roof off with a leaf blower as you do, but the primary reason is safety. Any acorns or sticks on the roof create a big slip hazard. second reason is to allow the solution to reach the surface without having debris in the way. ARMA is Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association. Even 200 PSI is too high. I have a document from GAF stating they have seen granule loss with as little as 150 PSI. The section of roof that you rinsed. That would have been the first thing I sprayed so it would have more time to sit and soak before rinsing. There are over 13,000 species of lichen and over 10,000 species of moss. Some species of moss will come off with a few good rains because their root structure isn't digging deep into the roof. Other species of moss will have their filiment root system burrowed deep into the asphalt and it will take 60-90 days to weather away. Or longer if the cleaning is done in the late fall as the microbes that help break down the dead moss are less active in cooler weather, sort of like leaving a piece of meat on the counter versus in the fridge or freezer. When spraying from the ladder, I like to reach up to the apex using the fan spray if possible to avoid shooting over the roof and to the lawn on the other side. It's not that big of an issue with shallow pitched roofs, but steeper pitched roofs are worth it. Instead of setting up in the middle and reaching from side to side, I put my ladder up at the apex and spray as far as I can along the ridge and walk my treatment down from there. This way when I do move to the eave and set up my ladder, I don't have to spray all the way to the edge of the rake and have overspray going over into the lawn and landscaping. I'm not trying to be condescending, just sharing some tips that may make you able to work quicker or more effectively, and possibly reduce risks to plants and landscaping. Options are always good. The only point of failure is I didn't see you wearing any safety harnesses. That is one of the few roofs that OSHA may not fuss too much about, but since you don't have a harness included with all of your great info, I'm assuming you do not typically use one. I would also recommend looking at SoftWash Systems Green Wash. It has a bleach catalyst that boost the bleaching, sanitizing and oxidizing power of the bleach so you can use less SH, and also reduce risk to plants and landscaping. I've never used more than a 4% mix while using Green Wash. It will pay for itself in saved SH, or break even, but with the reduction in salt content, it's a great added value and it is bleach safe. I'd also recommend a gutter cane, either buying one or building one. I wasn't sure I'd like it so I built one, and the first time I used it I was a huge fan. I let it run about half open while getting things ready so the path of water and SH from the gutters is saturated, then turn the flow down to a heavy trickle so as any SH reaches the gutters, it is diluted and flushed, and as it reaches the ground instead of landing in one spot that is ready to absorb liquids, the area is saturated and the SH is spread across a much larger area. Plus, if you have extensions on the end of the gutters as you did in this video, the early water flow will definitely work in your favor and avoid a massive dump of SH and salt when the next rain comes. SoftWash Systems also sells something called "Final Wash" which has a bleach neutralizer. You can put it in a Chapin 362 sprayer and rinse your equipment and trailer to neutralize any SH and keep your rig looking good longer, and avoid rust and corrosion, or significantly delay it. I also keep a 5 gallon bucket of water with some Final Wash in it. I empty the SH from my line, then run the water and Final Wash through the pump and hose to neutralize any SH. You can also upsale on a house wash because it has a heavy cheater wax that can leave a little extra shine on the vinyl siding, and neutralizing any SH is another selling point. I do almost nothing to roof cleaning, but something to consider. Instead of half way rinsing the entire roof, you'd be better off rinsing heavily on the bottom 4-6 feet. then when it rains next, by the time any SH or salt reaches the gutters, all the plants will be covered in rain and the downspouts will already have flooded the landscaping below. The gutter cane is about the last thing I remove so the gutters are free of SH when I leave the job, so the next rain will have to work before any salt reaches the ground. You linked a 50 gallon tank. Take a look at Sprayer Depot dot com. I was able to get a quality brand 50 gallon tank delivered to my house for less than what was linked. They also install all bulkheads and accessories to your tank for free if you buy from them. I recommend making all tank penetrations and connections from the TOP of the tank. This way you will never have a leak which could cost you a lot of time and money repairing a big dead spot in a lawn, or an EPA Clean Water Act fine if you allow it to drain into the storm sewer.

It's the best roof washing video I've seen, thanks Raymond !!

Thanks for taking the time on this attention to detail..... Mentoring at its finest... I appreciate you sharing your knowledge..... Hope 2020 treats you well!! Keep on keeping on!!!

Awesome video Ray. Very good info for the pressure washing industry and the how-to info you provide is easy to follow. Get after it.

Killer job brother! Been here since 100 subs hope to see you keep growing.

Great job! Thanks for sharing!

Another banger, Ray!!!! Keep on hustlin' brotha 😁👍

Awesome video, I always appreciate the tips you give.

Always top notch videos! Keep it up👍

Like a BOSS!! Love watching your hustle bro! You're slightly ahead of me but I'm trying to catch you haha nothing but praise about your style to Joe@BigWest!! Roof job on Saturday. Perfect timing!!

Ray the Man, I have learned the The most from this one video compared to all the videos that I watched in the last two weeks!

Great video 👍🏼👍🏼

Hey Ray thanks for the video when doing a roof wash and rain is in the forecast after you apply how long do you have before it would start to rain and affect the application thank youj

Quality how to instructional vid! How have 16 people disliked this 😂 the mind boggles! Glad I found the channel! Starting roof cleaning In the UK soon.

Great video. Thanks for taking the time to explain this.

Awesome video man, thanks for the info

Awesome bro 👍🏼

Great video man, Thank you for the explanation. I am starting a pressure and softwashin. Thank you so much for all the great information!!!

Hi Ray. Would you share your nozzle sizes that you are using with your soft wash jrod setup? Just getting started here in Sacramento.

Thank you! Great professional video! Very informative and I learned some new things.

Excellent video!!

I have a Simpson 4400psi 4gpm unit and the pump has everything built in so how can I add a bypass to my purge tank so I don't burn my pump up?

hi I usually remove the moss with a brush and blow the ceiling and clean the gutters and put moss kiler powder on top .. .. to do your step I would have to first do everything I usually do skipping the step of applying the powder and then apply the soft wash method?

Great video Rey really appreciated Contant. It’s really good keep putting out those videos brother have an awesome Fourth of July 🇺🇸

Great video, can you tell me about how many gallons of roof wash you used on that house used or what the average amount of gallons on a typical roof wash. Thank you!

Great video and great channel, we just started doing roofs

Great job 👍🏼

what kind of soft washer do you think i should get just starting out i want something to spray herbicides and pesticides too

Great video brother

Great video. Thanks

Great info!

Love all the great content. I’m about to start my own power washing business and just wondering if you’ve ever been sick from being around all the mold, mildew and grime etc. ? Is that something I should be concerned with at all?

Mr, Notario, I am interested in the respirator you use. I found your link for it but the site it takes you to is down. Would you be so kind as to provide more information about it please. Also I love your videos. Brand spankin newbie here and I like how you take things step by step and you actually show your process. Great stuff.

Very good job, love your video, thank you !!!!

Hey boss how did you get you m5 twist nozzle on a 3/8 quick connect.

Hi bud great video!! I am starting my business slowly at the moment I got my water pressure machine also my surface for driveways last week.. I am looking forward to do the roofs but don’t know how to start it, specially talking about chemical etc.. I am just wondering about how can I mix my chemical... using bucket maybe? And spray it? What should I do? 🤷🏽Thanks brow!

Awesome video brother!!! I plan on offering roof cleaning this year.

Dang we look good brother!! Proud to be a part of this thing you have going buddy can't wait to see where we go from here!!! 🤙

Great Video!

Thumbs up fantastic job 👍👍👍

What is 4 percent mix is that 40 percent SH AND 60 percent water? And do you do 1 ounce of surfactant for every gallon?

How do you know what % you’re mixing at ? And why are you worried about getting it on the siding and deck? Don’t you use to same stuff for decks and siding ??

I have a bunch of pressure washing equipment to start out with and have experience pressure washing but one thing i don't know is what chemicals I need for what. Like sodium hydrochloride for you said a roof. What would i need to use for driveways, vinyl siding for mold, moss, oxidation, ect. What to use on brick and everything. I just want to make sure i do this right. I don't want to make huge mistakes starting out . Thank you!

How do you figure out the square footage of each roof? Are you measuring it or can you look up the address online and search for that info? And what’s common ..40 square foot for roof cleaning?

Keep dem roofs liking great ‼️

This channel is underrated 🔥

Hey brother. Hollering atcha from Louisiana. I was wondering if u carry any vinegar, or other chem for safety of getting S.H. on the skin? I've gotten on my arm before and vinegar took care of it. Good work ole boy!!!!!

Hey Raymond, can a hot mix like this do damage to flashing or siding that might get sprayed when spraying shingles?

Nice job man can I do the same think Useing pool shock and Don dish soap

Great video. To get 6% how do I do ratio. I'm going to just use my 20 gallon 12v chemical sprayer to do my mom's house for her and I already have 10.5 % bleach I'm just not sure how many gallons of bleach to mix how many gallons of water. Also it doesn't rain here much so how long would I leave it on before I rinse it off?

Hi ray do you ever worry about overspray/drift onto either client or neighbours property like cars or clothes drying,plants

enjoyed this video. very profesional greetings from across the pond

Good afternoon.. question, do you have a chart on how much S&H and water to use on different surfaces..

New subscriber here. Excellent video man. We started pressure cleaning about a year ago. Just getting into soft washing. I have so many questions lol

Hey Raymond Notario why do you start at the top I was always told to start at bottom. Doesn’t it even make a difference. Also how do you do ceramic tiles and what strength. Thank you very much.

You spoke about being insured. Who do you use? I'm having trouble finding someone. Thanks in advance.

Like a BOSS indeed.

What brand of SH do you use? Like what's the name of the chemical?

You mentioned insurance (good point). What would does the insurance policy cost per month?

what chemicals do you use for the roof cleaning?

Great video, very detailed explanation. I didn’t notice if you mentioned it but is there any potential to damage the skylight in the roof?

damn good video!! thanks bro!!

Where do you get the pink application from?

Can you make a video or explain how to prevent those lines that show up in the driveway?? I get it so clean and then when It drys these lines show up

What kind of valves do you have for your mix? I want to set mine up like that where I can adjust the solution.

Nice video

What size line for soap are you running out of your mix blender? 1/4" vinyl?

How do you keep from spraying in the ridge vent when spraying from the ladder but needing to get those ridge shingles? Also do you use 1/2" or 5/8" on your output side of the 12v pump?

Do you dilute your surfactant in the tank?

Well done man, cleaning a roof is always the easy part, but convincing our customers that we leave dead organic debris on their roof that cleans itself is always the hardest pitch! Thank you for the time you take on these videos!

Hi mate. Love your videos. I live in Australia. I get my chlorine form a pool supply store. It said on the bottle 125g/L. What % chlorine is this? Thanks

If you're working by yourself will you have time to rinse the parts of the property that you don't want the solution on?

I do about 100 roofs a year. Almost exactly like you do them. I think the only difference is I don’t rinse or prewater with a garden hose because its not enuf flow and the customer’s pressure varies too much. I always fire up my PW and put in the 2520/0020 tips and use about 350 psi and rinse with a lot more flow for those plants and the siding etc.Great video. I love watching others and reinforcing what I know and just seeing how others do it. Keep up the great work brother

How would you approach this job if there were solar panels on the roof?

Awesome

Appreciate the video. Softwash isn't common in Australia so the knowledge base here is somewhat sparse. I'm currently setting up mainly for terracotta roofs which are often too dangerous to pressure clean. Is there any concern about the SH sitting in the metal gutters? Also, when you say you do a 6% mix, does you mean 50% water, 50% SH? Presumably your SH is 12% undiluted.

Great video. Please do one on sidewalks, driveways, etc. !!!

LIKE IT, THUMPS UP AND SUBSCRIBED. WITH WHAT I HAVE LEARNED, WILL TAKE IT $$$ TO THE BANK! THANKS

What's up Ray, how were you able to get the solution to run so slow?

thanks

How many gallons is your s-h tank hold and is your s-h strength 12% or10 dose 10 work ?

Great video & thanks for all the information... Can you answer my question. What's the price per squre foot here in NC?... thank you!

Is your second guy using a splitter off the water hose or directly off your buffer tank?

Any suggestions for someone who doesn’t have a soft wash setup? I’m focusing on small jobs hoping to use a pump sprayer if possible?

great vid but I'm new to this and why does it come out that color ???? I'm guessing so you can see where you applied it at,,,,

Should I rinse if it doesn’t rain in my area ? I’m in California

Hey Ray, I notice you use clip flyers and toss them to the driveways. I'm considering doing the same but am worried about complaints. What is your ratio of complaints? Thanks!

Good video bro👍

Is Big John usin one of those as seen on tv garden hose pressure wands things? Nice video!

What chems do you use for cedar shake roof? Or what can u recommend

hey, does anyone have recommendations for a middle-of-the-line sprayer that would speed up my roof spraying? I'm using a handheld sprayer right now and I want to get the jobs done faster!

Ray.... how much surfactant(apple wash) we add to the batch mix of 50gl? By the way tremendous video thanks for sharing.

Also what fabric is best for bleach resistant ? Polyester maybe?

What's the best chemical to clean brick.

Ray what kind of mask is that and where can I get it?