Can you use a detergent or bleach with this model? Thinking of using it on a trex composite deck.
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Per manufacturer instructions, I do not put anything in the tank except water - may cause corrosion. I use a squirt bottle (Target has good quality Rubbermaid ones in the cleaning supply aisle) and pre-treat the surface, then use the steamer as normal. On my Azek deck (same material as Trex) I have used Simple Green cleaner with good results. If you want to use bleach for mildew, use a 3% bleach/97% water solution. Don't use the bleach straight -may affect the color of the decking. Hope this helps.
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Nothing but distilled water in the tank. However, you can use any cleaning solution you please on the surface you are cleaning. I use a liberal splash of Simple Green on my epoxied garage floor (applied with a watering can for coverage) and go to town with the scrub brushes, usually with steam on high for extra oomph. With a bleach solution on an exterior surface I would advise scrub brushes only. Microfiber can get easily snagged.
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Hello -- I bought this directly but it was for my contractor to use on our new epi (sp?) -- I believe they mixed it with water. He had used it before on another project, and like it a lot. So far, it has performed well on our deck.Thanks.
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Sorry, but I have no idea if it can be washed using bleach. Maybe try a good detergent with stain removing ingredients.
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I recommend you do a search on YouTube, many have made excellent demos there! I use my cloth ALL THE TIME!!! Only use water with it and NEVER let it contact bleach.
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There is a cleaning fluid that should be used with the machine. Plain water can work but will not be as effective.
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I have a composite deck. Get a 5 gallon bucket and a short bristled deck brush, add 4 ounces to 2 gallons of water and start scrubbing. You might want to sprinkle some OxiClean on a moist deck first and start the scrubbing process a few hours after.
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it worked fine on my Trex Deck.... just spray it on, wait and then lightly brush it off.
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It should take off mildew easily with or without bleach. As long as the cleaner is okay with plastic it should not be a problem.
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I don't think the brand of detergent would matter, but I use Clorox for Colors Bleach to help keep mine white.
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I haven't used bleach, but I have washed it and I imagine it might work fine. It's off-white, notwhite, so bleach might lighten it up a bit.
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My deck is made out of recycled plastic, I think trex is the brand name. Anyhow it works just fine. The only surprise is that you get a great camp fire but you eat up a lot of propane fast. I luv mine but only use it on special occastions
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Yes. Although, Would recommend DAP thru Zoro instead. A lot cheaper and more active ingredient (TSP). I use a 1:6 mixture (1 part TSP to 6 parts Cascade) in my dishwasher. Adjust if necessary, till you get desired result. Boosts laundry detergent also.
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I have never tried it because I haven't had to do a deep cleaning of the mat. But, I have had to "spot clean" it because one of my cats vomited on it. I used Clorox wipes and it came right off (make sure that you shake all the litter off the mat first, especially if yo use clumping). I probably wouldn't use bleach because it might absorb into the mat and be bad for the cats (clorox wipes don't have bleach in them).
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I use the Savogran 10621 as a booster for other cleaners, and on its own when cleaning my deck. The 'chalky white stuff' you speak of on your siding sounds like finish deteriorization. No cleaner I know of will stop that. Check with the manufacturer of your siding(or any aluminum siding for that matter), and see if they have answers...
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Used it on Trex deck. Bleached it to a lighter color. Also used it on stucco wall and it worked fine.
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we've had this machine for years. our kitchen sink puts out HOT (too hot to contact without dish gloves) so we just use our HOT kitchen tap water and splash of Clorox Greenworks Chlorine-Free Bleach (it's not bleach). I have found the less detergent (any detergent) you use the better. If you leave behind residual detergent it attracts dirt. I HATE the Hoover steamvac detergents they stink to high heaven.
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I always washed mine by hand with some soap and water and a soft scrub brush, rinsed it and hung it over the deck rail to dry. You could "machine wash" but I would not put it in the dryer.