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RE: Alcohol - Purpose in Apple Sauce & Billy Bob

Baltimore MD Roof Cleaning 410-482-4367 · guest

I am considering dropping my TSP usage 50% and seeing if the ammonyx lo will hold the borax up there.

Roof Cleaning Toledo Ohio (419) 265-3306 · Guest

Bill, I have only been using 2 pounds of tsp in 40 gallon mix and using a third gallon of Amonxyl Lo and 64 ounces Alcohol no Borax and my roofs have been coming out great.

Ohio Roof Cleaning · Guest

Guess I'm just concerned about taking the Borax out of the mix since it's suppose to help the roof stay clean longer. I don't think there's any harm in keeping it in.

That seems like a lot of Am Lo. I've been going with 1/3 gallon per 100 gallon mix. I take it you're not seeing too much residue or a film when finished? That was a point brought up in another post on the Am Lo I think. Thanks!

Roof Cleaning Toledo Ohio (419) 265-3306 · Guest

No Bill, I have not noticed any residue. I have never used Borax.

Roof Cleaning Katy Texas (281) 392-2304 · Apr 4, 2010

Baltimore MD Roof Cleaning 410-482-4367 wrote:

I used the Ammonyx today for roof cleaning and it was just the best!! I will definitely be making the switch

Which solution mixture are you using? In Houston I rarely see moss on a roof.

Baltimore MD Roof Cleaning 410-482-4367 · guest

I have been using 15-20 gal sh with 5lbs tsp 2lbs borax plus varying amounts of dawn and isp. My new mix is 15-20gal sh 1/3+ gal ammonyx 2lb borax and varying amounts of isp. I am still considering a smaller amount of tsp but probably will just use up what I have.

Baltimore MD Roof Cleaning 410-482-4367 · guest

Those are 40-45 gallon mixes

Roof Cleaning Katy Texas (281) 392-2304 · Apr 5, 2010

Thanks a lot Bill. Let us know if ammonyx lo will hold the borax up there.

Roof Cleaning Katy Texas (281) 392-2304 · Apr 5, 2010

Baltimore MD Roof Cleaning 410-482-4367 wrote:

I have been using 15-20 gal sh with 5lbs tsp 2lbs borax plus varying amounts of dawn and isp. My new mix is 15-20gal sh 1/3+ gal ammonyx 2lb borax and varying amounts of isp. I am still considering a smaller amount of tsp but probably will just use up what I have.

Is this for a shingle or tile roof? I think the sh concentration would have to be higher on a tile roof.

Baltimore MD Roof Cleaning 410-482-4367 · guest

Its for asphalt. We have only ever done one slate roof and no ceramic roofs

Ohio Roof Cleaning · Guest

This is what we used this weekend for a 40 gal mix: 13 gal. SH, 2 lb TSP, 5 lb Borax, 1/4 gal. Am LO and a pinch of IPA. We cut the TSP in half. I would say that it didn't stick quite as well because of this but the spraying was pretty sporatic because of the gusts of wind.

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Baltimore MD Roof Cleaning 410-482-4367 wrote:

I am considering dropping my TSP usage 50% and seeing if the ammonyx lo will hold the borax up there.

Good question ?

Cadillac Dan · Guest

if i am using a back pack sprayer should i not use any alcohal due to it needing to be vented?

Roof Cleaning Toledo Ohio (419) 265-3306 · Guest

Dan, That would be like carrying a bomb on your back. Don't add alcohol to the mix. That's a big no no.

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I was told before that the alcohol will ruin a Delavan. Anyone experience this?

Cadillac Dan · Guest

Thats what I was thinking I will make sure not to do that

Roof Cleaning Toledo Ohio (419) 265-3306 · Guest

I don't see how alcohol can hurt a delevan pump. We use alcohol and are pump works fine.

gleamingtheview · Guest

if i am using a back pack sprayer should i not use any alcohal due to it needing to be vented?

*** Before I new better....What happens is the hose connecting at the bottom of the back pack sprayer will pop off and a huge gush of cyder flows down your crack. Not a pleasant experience!!!

Plus you get a white bloch on your t-shirt and a white bloch down your trousers back side.

julz · Guest

Same reason they add alcohol to body lotion, absorption.

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