Benz Trade Tips

The fact is that no sodium hypochlorite (SH) based softwash solution can, by itself, kill all the spores on, and in, a porous surface. And sodium hypochlorite offers zero protection against re-colonisation.

This is why we recommend treating a surface with Benz Bio Cleanze after treating with Benz Lightning Cleanze.

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How can you (the soft washing contractor) tell your customer about the possibility of not being able to remove all the staining following a softwash treatment?

The way you do this can make the difference between a happy customer and a disgruntled and suspicious customer who blames you for not doing a proper job.

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When soft washing a roof, should you scrape moss from the roof, or not? This is a question we are frequently asked. And there are varying points of view about the best way to soft wash a moss covered roof.

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A customer brought our attention to the fact that American phone marketing techniques are being advocated for UK softwash contractors. But the the laws around unsolicited marketing calls in the UK and Ireland are now extremely strict.

So how can soft washing contractors stay on the safe side of the law?

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Most of the time as a softwash contractor, you'll find you won't need a power/pressure washer to do the initial soft washing. Soft washing is a technique that largely supersedes power/pressure washing. But it's important to know when using a power/pressure washer will be the best tool for the job.

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A customer asked us for advice on the best way to clean moss from a roof tiled with man-made fibre cement slates.

The problem is that fibre cement slates usually have a surface coating, which can break down over time though natural weathering, or as a result of a poor manufacturing process.

Want to know what do do about this problem?

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We are frequently asked if Benz Lightning Cleanze is suitable for cleaning uPVC and painted surfaces.

The answer is Yes, it does an excellent job in only a few minutes.

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Soft washing is the only way to effectively remove lichen, including black lichen ("black spot").

 

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How can you quickly remove rust stains from lead, paint, cladding, GRP boats, steel, iron, wood, uPVC, render & masonry?

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A customer told us, “I’ve seen videos of soft washing roofs in which the soft washing operator uses a spray lance to shoot the chemical up from the ground. They don't brush the soft washing chemical into the surface. They just spray on the softwash solution, leave for a while, coat again, then rinse off with water.

"Am I right in assuming the chemicals being used are not the same as Benz Softwash products?"

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A question we get asked a lot is: "What's the best way to remove algae by soft washing?"

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