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Pebbledash Cleaning
Pressure Washing at a high pressure is not recommended to clean Pebbledash walls as the force of the jet will dislodge the dash.
Softwashing is the preferred method for the cleaning of Pebble Dash and Roughcast this non-invasive system uses chemicals to remove the staining rather than force.
Cleaning & Treating the biofilm with a Softwash System
The Softwash Solution:
Cleans – Sanitises – Disinfects
The products active ingredient is recommended for the
cleaning of – render and cladding – of industry-leading
companies such as K Rend, Weber and Kingspan Cladding.
Effective and safe to use on:
o
Coloured and plain wall render
o
Concrete patios & paths
o
Painted surfaces
o
Timber decking
o
Natural stone, including sandstone and granite
1) A hypochlorite based softwash biocide which at 5:1-10:1 dilution is classed by the EU, PCD and HSE as non corrosive or hazardous to people or the environment. This solution contains
no acids or solvents does not bio-accumulate and the surfactant is fully biodegradable and after use it quickly breaks down into tiny amounts of ordinary salt and water
Pebbledash is common decorative finish on many exterior house walls. The dash over time captures small dirt particles this allows bacterial growth to establish which appears as red, green or black staining. This staining is more obvious on the walls that take the
brunt of the weather but can be on all walls. The biofilm staining can be removed from the wall using our Softwash systems.
Before
After
The render can be treated using our professional softwash products which are fully approved by both the Irish Pesticides Registration & Control Service (PCS) and UK Health & Safety Executive (HSE) for use as a softwashing biocide in Ireland and the UK also it's
fully compliant with the EU "REACH" (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & restriction of Chemicals) regulations for cleaning exterior hard surfaces.
This professional grade product can give outstanding results as can be seen in the photos. A safe and effect method to return your property to that new look again. We are an experienced Softwash applicator with all the professional up to date equipment to give a
quality finish every time.
Pebble Dash Cleaning (results can be achieved the same
day for some works)
Pebbledash Cleaning
The application of a Softwash Solution via a very low pressure nozzle and pump. The Softwash solution is
sprayed onto the wall or in some instances it is brushed on.
System 1: The hypochlorite solution is sprayed onto the wall and then left for 30-60 minutes before being
rinsed of. It may require more than 1 treatment to bring the walls up to an acceptable standard.
The final step of the process is to treat the wall with the inhibitor solution.
Results are normally seen within 72 hours of application but can take a few weeks.
System Application How to clean Render Walls
Remaining staining will
disappear within 72hours
Before
Before
After
Pebble Dash Cleaning (results can be achieved the same day for some works)
Fully biodegradable
Does not bio-accumulate
Ph neutral, so safe for materials and gentle on people
Controls algae, lichen, fungi, moss and mould
Safe for children and pets once treated surface is completely
dry
Non-bleaching (contain no bleach or acids)
Harmless to all known building materials
Can be used as a pre-painting primer to kill algae and mould
spores
Soaks deep into porous surfaces – killing the micro-
organisms responsible for unsightly discolouring, and
potential structural damage
2) A Biocidal Wash (DDAC) fully biodegradable does not bio-accumulate Ph neutral, so safe for children and pets once treated surface is completely dry.
The Softwash Solution:
Before
90 Days After
After
Before
After
Same Day Results on these Pebbledash Properties
Softwash Biocide
Cleans – Sanitises – Disinfects
This powerful softwash biocide rapidly removes black, red, green and yellow staining – caused by algae, lichen, fungi, moss and mould – from render The Softwash Biocide is fully government approved sodium hypochlorite based softwash biocide available in the
UK & Ireland. Contains no acids or solvents Safe for humans and materials. Safe for our environment
Pebbledash Cleaning
A few treatments of Softwash can rejuvenate the property walls. The dramatic results can achieved in 1 day but normally after 72 hours
Before
After
Biofilm
In the pictures below are various biofilms if your property walls has any of these growths establish it requires to be treated. A Biofilm forms when certain microorganisms adhere to a surface in a moist environment. These biofilms are unsightly but can damage the
exterior surface over time but the application of the Softwash product can eradicate almost all of the staining.
Green - Red Algae dies within minutes by cell wall puncture Black Fungi dies within a short period of application.
Red Algae
Black Fungi
Green Algae
Softwash Cleaning
Cast Stone Cleaning
High Pressure washing can damage natural stone or cast stone and is best avoided Softwashing is the preferred method for cleaning Natural Stone but super-heated water at very low pressure can also be used.
The Softwash system we use can not only clean the stone but can have residual benefits.
Pebbledash Cleaning
After
Pebbledash is common decorative finish on many exterior house
walls. The dash over time captures small dirt particles this
allows bacterial growth to establish which appears as red, green
or black staining. This staining is more obvious on the walls that
take the brunt of the weather but can be on all walls. The biofilm
staining can be removed from the wall using our Softwash
systems.
Pebbledash Cleaning
Biofilm
In the pictures below are various biofilms if your property walls
has any of these growths establish it requires to be treated. A
Biofilm forms when certain microorganisms adhere to a surface
in a moist environment. These biofilms are unsightly but can
damage the exterior surface over time but the application of the
Softwash product can eradicate almost all of the staining.
Green - Red Algae dies within minutes by cell wall puncture
Black Fungi dies within a short period of application.
Red Algae
Black Fungi
Green Algae
Pressure Washing at a high pressure is not recommended to
clean Pebbledash walls as the force of the jet will dislodge the
dash.
Softwashing is the preferred method for the cleaning of Pebble
Dash and Roughcast this non-invasive system uses chemicals to
remove the staining rather than force.
Cleaning & Treating the biofilm with a Softwash System
The Softwash Solution:
Cleans – Sanitises – Disinfects
The products active ingredient is recommended for the
cleaning of – render and cladding – of industry-leading
companies such as K Rend, Weber and Kingspan Cladding.
Effective and safe to use on:
o
Coloured and plain wall render
o
Concrete patios & paths
o
Painted surfaces
o
Timber decking
o
Natural stone, including sandstone and granite
1) A hypochlorite based softwash biocide which at 5:1-10:1
dilution is classed by the EU, PCD and HSE as non corrosive or
hazardous to people or the environment. This solution contains
no acids or solvents does not bio-accumulate and the surfactant
is fully biodegradable and after use it quickly breaks down into
tiny amounts of ordinary salt and water
Before
After
The render can be treated using our professional softwash
products which are fully approved by both the Irish Pesticides
Registration & Control Service (PCS) and UK Health & Safety
Executive (HSE) for use as a softwashing biocide in Ireland and
the UK also it's fully compliant with the EU "REACH"
(Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & restriction of
Chemicals) regulations for cleaning exterior hard surfaces.
This professional grade product can give outstanding results as
can be seen in the photos. A safe and effect method to return
your property to that new look again. We are an experienced
Softwash applicator with all the professional up to date
equipment to give a quality finish every time.
Pebble Dash Cleaning (results can be achieved the same
day for some works)
System Application How to clean Render Walls
The application of a Softwash Solution via a very low pressure
nozzle and pump. The Softwash solution is sprayed onto the wall
or in some instances it is brushed on.
System 1: The hypochlorite solution is sprayed onto the wall and
then left for 30-60 minutes before being rinsed of. It may require
more than 1 treatment to bring the walls up to an acceptable
standard.
The final step of the process is to treat the wall with the inhibitor
solution.
Results are normally seen within 72 hours of application but can
take a few weeks.
Remaining staining will
disappear within 72hours
Fully biodegradable
Does not bio-accumulate
Ph neutral, so safe for materials and gentle on people
Controls algae, lichen, fungi, moss and mould
Safe for children and pets once treated surface is completely
dry
Non-bleaching (contain no bleach or acids)
Harmless to all known building materials
Can be used as a pre-painting primer to kill algae and mould
spores
Soaks deep into porous surfaces – killing the micro-
organisms responsible for unsightly discolouring, and
potential structural damage
2) A Biocidal Wash (DDAC) fully biodegradable does not bio-
accumulate Ph neutral, so safe for children and pets once treated
surface is completely dry.
The Softwash Solution:
Before
90 Days After
Pebbledash Cleaning
A few treatments of Softwash can rejuvenate the property
walls. The dramatic results can achieved in 1 day but
normally after 72 hours
Softwash Cleaning
Cast Stone Cleaning
High Pressure washing can damage natural stone or cast stone
and is best avoided Softwashing is the preferred method for
cleaning Natural Stone but super-heated water at very low
pressure can also be used.
The Softwash system we use can not only clean the stone but
can have residual benefits.
