Benz Trade Tips
What's the law regards wearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when soft washing?
It is said by some softwash contractors, and some softwash product suppliers, that high concentrations of cleaning chemicals are fine to use if you are wearing the correct Personal Protective Clothing (PPE).
Is that true?
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Why softwash run-off should NEVER be directed into a septic tank or reed bed
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How to run a soft washing business in cold winter weather
Soft washing can be carried out all year round when the temperature is not freezing or near freezing. The main thing to consider is that softwash chemicals will take longer to produce their full effect in cold conditions.
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Soft washed roofs: How long will they stay clean?
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What's the fastest and least expensive way to learn about soft washing render? (video)
How can you learn the skills of soft washing quickly, easily and simply – without wasting several years in trial and error testing when you could have been up and running in a few weeks?
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How to soft wash wet dash (roughcast, rough cast, pebbledash) pebble dash wall render
How can you soft wash wet dash (aka "roughcast" "rough cast") pebble dash render without using a pressure washer or harsh chemicals?
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How to remove rust stains from tarmac
Rust stains can look permanent on tarmac but they’re easier to remove than you’d think. With the right product and method, you can clear them safely without damaging the surface.
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Can surfactants be safely added to Benz biocides?
A number of customers have asked about adding surfactants to our softwash biocides. So we thought to share the info with everyone.
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Soft washing block paving paths and drives (Cobblelock, Cobble lock, Cobble block, Cobbleblock)
We recommend pressure washing block paving for the first clean, but pressure washing alone won’t kill the spores — untreated surfaces will re-colonise quickly.
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Benz Bio Cleanze kills & controls moss – is this true?
The 2015 change to biocide legislation means no-one can state that biocides kill & control moss, even though they did so for many years.
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Can you use Benz Bio Cleanze for soft washing uPVC windows, doors, gutters, facia and soffit?
A customer asked, "Can Benz Bio Cleanze be used to soft wash uPVC window frames, doors, gutters, facia and soffit, or should I only use Benz Lightning Cleanze?
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How to soft wash man-made artificial composite fibre-cement roof slates (video)
Soft washing man-made artificial roof slates requires a deeper understanding of the materials than does soft washing natural slate roof tiles.
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