Benz Trade Tips
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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Why is it important to stop soft washing run-off entering drains?
In our environmentally aware age all professional soft wash contractors need to be aware of the regulations and best practices for dealing with soft washing run-off and rinse water.
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How to soft wash headstones & gravestones
Discover how to clean and care for headstones with respect using Bio Cleanze and Lightning Cleanze, plus thoughtful ways to promote your service.
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What to do if it rains after soft washing with Benz Bio Cleanze?
Ideally a surface treated with Bio Cleanze should be allowed to fully dry before the onset of rain. But of course we do not live in an ideal world and this is not always practical.
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How to soft wash lime wall render ("limewash")
Lime render was used on older properties until the 1940s when cement-based render took over. How can you safely soft wash lime render?
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External wall insulation cladding: Do you know the best softwash products to clean it?
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What is the best treatment of efflorescence on brick and wall render?
Efflorescence is a white crystalline deposit of salts that forms on brick, concrete and wall render due to the ingress of water into a porous building material.
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