pOWER HOUSE
pH: 11.4 -11.7
Caustic: NO
Degreaser: SLIGHT
Phosphates: YES
Gloss Enhancers: YES
Rinsing: EXCELLENT
SuperFlo Polymer: YES - HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS
Packaging: One 50-pound carton of base powder that will yield 55 gallons of liquid
detergent concentrate.
Power House is a professional strength alkaline cleaning agent specifically
formulated for house washing applications using cold water equipment in areas
of the country that has ‘hard water.’ If the surface is hot cool down with cold water from the pressure washer prior
to product application. We recommend any time you are unsure of suitability do
a test on a small inconspicuous area. For the absolute very best results downstream inject using the Allison Super
Suds Sucker (p/n 1964).
Related Chemical Products: Offer customers the add-on service of protecting
their siding after washing by applying Plex-Master.
Mixing Instructions: Read and understand these instructions before starting to
mix this product. Use warm water (never hot - not to exceed 120 degrees F).
Warm water helps powders go into solution more easily. Hot water, on the other
hand, will blow apart many of the surfactants utilized in the formulary
process. It is possible to use cold water but additional manual agitation may
be required. Use a clean poly drum; fill it approximately 50% full with warm
water. Place the nozzle of a high-pressure washer close to the bottom of the
drum and continue filling while adding the powder slowly. When the drum is 90%
full all the powder should have been added. Continue filling until the drum is
full. The result is 55 gallons of liquid concentrate that is now ready for use.
Dilutions: The amount you dilute Power House depends on many factors and cannot
be covered by one statement. The following guidelines are a starting point from
which you should adjust. Chemical dilution rates need to be adjusted because of
weather conditions, cleaning difficulty, washing method used, including PSI and
whether or not you brush, and desired result. Remember that a typical
downstream injector is already diluting the product approximately 1 part
detergent to 9 parts water (10%) for most injectors or 2 parts product to 8
parts water (20%) with an Allison super suds sucker injector.
Starting Dilution: 1 part product to 70 parts water.
(Salesmen will tell you very high dilution rates attempting to make you think
their product is the best. Actual washing experience is the only way to
determine what is right for you. Remember, detergent is much cheaper than
labor.)
Washing technique (single step): Coat the surface to be cleaned with Power House
using low pressure High-pressure wash the surface removing the detergent and
released dirt. Never apply to an area larger than you can wash off prior to the
product drying on the surface. Apply Power House from the bottom upward and
rinse from the top downward. Do not apply to the surface under high pressure
when washing homes. If you do you will be forcing the detergent into small
areas, up under the siding and around window trim. When this happens it is
impossible to rinse those areas. You will leave the job site thinking all is
well only to receive a phone call from the customer saying that the detergent
has ‘dripped’ from those areas and ‘streaked’ the surface. Occasionally this may cause a situation of irreversible damage.
Note: It is important to always rinse well and when you think you are done -
rinse again. This should be common practice with all cleaning solutions. Pay
special attention to horizontal surfaces that may trap detergent allowing it to
run down onto surfaces after you have washed them. Examples of where this
occurs would be run-off from tractor roofs and trailer tops. Try not to put
detergent in these areas, if you do be sure to get it rinsed off to leave a
streak free surface.
Recommended surfaces that can be cleaned with Power House: Vinyl & Aluminum siding, Painted wood, Brick, Stucco. Not recommended: Asphalt shingles, Leather.
Make it a practice to always read and insist your employees read and understand
the MSDS that accompanies this product.
CAUTION - Avoid Alkaline Shock: Any detergent product that is applied to a hot
surface stands a chance of producing alkaline shock. The surface is hot - a
strong solution of detergent is applied - the water evaporates from the product
before you have a chance to rinse - all resulting in a dull, streaked or
tarnished surface which is often irreversible. Cool the surface down with water
first then apply the product. On real hot days turn off the burner and wash
with cold water.
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