How to Make a Cleaning Solution for Powerwashing

Published: Jun 14, 2009
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

You can quickly and easily mix your own power washing solution that will do all those things at a fraction of the cost of a commercial product.

Things You Will Need

  • ½ cup Dawn liquid dish-washing detergent
  • 1 qt. liquid household bleach
  • ¾ cup baking soda
  • Bucket
  • Long-handled wood spoon
  1. Pour 1 gallon of hot water into a bucket. Add the baking soda, a little at a time, stirring well with a long-handled spoon following each addition, until all baking soda has dissolved. Pour in 1 quart of household bleach and stir well. Add the dish detergent. Stir the mixture slowly and gently to avoid making suds but blend thoroughly.

  2. Fill your machine’s tank with the power washing solution. Apply it generously to sections about 12 feet square, 1 at a time, and let it set for 5 to 10 minutes.

  3. Use clean water to pressure wash the solution from the cleaned area. Rinse well so that no residue remains on the surface.

The Drip Cap

  • Powerwashers are the easiest and most effective tools you can use for quickly cleaning and removing stains from your home’s exterior, whether it has brick, siding or concrete.
  • You can quickly and easily mix your own power washing solution that will do all those things at a fraction of the cost of a commercial product.
  • Pour in 1 quart of household bleach and stir well.
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