Tel: 0808 123 1214 Tel: 07780808282
Tel: 0808 123 1214
Tel: 07780808282
Render Cleaning
Cleaning & Treating the biofilm with a Softwash System
System 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
The Softwash Solution:
K Rend that is initial applied to a wall looks great but over time pollutants start to build up on the surface of the render. This staining can be on all of the property or just the sides which takes the worst of the weather and are normally brightly coloured red green or
black. These unsightly marks spoil the aesthetics of the building but over the long term may damage the render.
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
K Rend Cleaning (results can be achieved the same day for some works)
Render Cleaning
The render can be treated using 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.
Quotes are FREE and without obligation so call or fill out the contact us form
K Rend Cleaning
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)
Not affected by hard or mineralised water
Harmless to all known building materials
Can be used as a pre-painting primer to kill algae and mould spores
A (ddac) based Softwash solution that will kill the algae, lichen fungus and mould spores and will provide a degree of ongoing residual protection. This is a slower process that shows results between 6 to 12 weeks, and the surfaces will continue to naturally self-
cleanse over the next 12 months.
System 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:
Day 1 before treatment
Day 1 after treatment
Day 60 after treatment
The surrounds of doors and windows can be made from cast stone which is made from Natural Aggregates, Cementitious Binder and Pigments but over time grime builds up on the surface and need to be cleaned.
High Pressure washing can damage natural stone or cast stone and is best avoided Softwashing is the preferred method for cleaning 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.
Cast Stone Cleaning
Cast Stone Cleaning
Cast Stone Cleaning
The build-up of moss, lichen and built-up dirt must be removed normally with a soft bristle brush.
The Softwash is then applied to the surface area left to dwell before being rinsed the procedure
may need to be carried out more than once. This can be follow with an inhibitor treatment.
Before
After
What are biofilms?
The collective name for algae, moulds, fungi, lichen that grow on the walls of properties. Green Algae, Red Algae Trentepohlia is a species of green algae which produces haematochrome which is a red pigment, Black Fungi are characteristic black
cones around stone joints, window sills and cornices, or thinly spread over flat surfaces. The black is metabolised by the hypae in the porosity of the render and protects it from UV light. Moulds Cladosporium spp and Alternaria spp. both metabolise a
black pigment.
Controlling the biofilm
To control the biofilm, it must be impregnated with a Softwash solution. The premium products Cotec use are AlgoClear® Pro and Bio Cleanze and Lightning Cleanze which work on the biofilm by puncturing microorganisms cell walls. Softwash does not
have any detrimental affect on the render.
Cleaning Render Walls
Irrespective of whether the wall is K Rend Pebbledash or Roughcast Cotec offer the choice between a system 1 or stysem 2 clean.
System 1: Lightning Cleanze and a maintenance treatment of Biocleanze results can be seen within 72hrs.
System 2: Only Bio Cleanze or Algoclear Pro results can be seen from around 4-6 weeks but keeps cleaning for up to a year.
Benz Bio Cleanze is a non-aggressive, high purity product that is perfect for cleaning black, green, and red staining from wall render.
It's a Ph neutral quaternary ammonium with added IPA (isopropyl alcohol) that quickly cuts through the layer of biological growth (the “biofilm”), ensuring it’s completely killed.
Algoclear ProlgoClear Pro is a high purity quaternary ammonium, high purity means the product does not contain solvents and will not affect silicone additives / sealants / coatings found in modern construction products. It is a biocide working by contact with
microbial life. It will act on organisms by puncturing their cell walls.
Softwash biocides do not affect the colouring or chemical makeup of self-finished renders. On porous render, the biocide will soak deep to ensure the source of the staining is completely eliminated.
Lightning Cleanze offers a faster way to remove staining of all kinds from wall render and is particularly useful for removing stubborn black staining.
Biofilms
Render Cleaning
Render Cleaning
K Rend that is initial applied to a wall looks great but
over time pollutants start to build up on the surface of
the render. This staining can be on all of the property
or just the sides which takes the worst of the weather
and are normally brightly coloured red green or black.
These unsightly marks spoil the aesthetics of the
building but over the long term may damage the
render.
K Rend Cleaning (results can be achieved the same
day for some works)
The render can be treated using 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.
Quotes are FREE and without obligation so call or
fill out the contact us form
K Rend Cleaning
Cleaning & Treating the biofilm with a
Softwash System
System 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
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
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)
Not affected by hard or mineralised water
Harmless to all known building materials
Can be used as a pre-painting primer to kill algae and
mould spores
A (ddac) based Softwash solution that will kill the algae,
lichen fungus and mould spores and will provide a
degree of ongoing residual protection. This is a slower
process that shows results between 6 to 12 weeks, and
the surfaces will continue to naturally self-cleanse over
the next 12 months.
System 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:
Day 1 before treatment
Day 1 after treatment
Day 60 after treatment
Cast Stone Cleaning
The surrounds of doors and windows can be made
from cast stone which is made from Natural
Aggregates, Cementitious Binder and Pigments but
over time grime builds up on the surface and need to
be cleaned.
High Pressure washing can damage natural stone or
cast stone and is best avoided Softwashing is the
preferred method for cleaning 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.
Cast Stone Cleaning
The build-up of moss, lichen and built-up dirt must be
removed normally with a soft bristle brush. The
Softwash is then applied to the surface area left to
dwell before being rinsed the procedure may need to
be carried out more than once. This is followed with
an inhibitor treatment.
What are biofilms?
The collective name for algae, moulds, fungi, lichen
that grow on the walls of properties. Green Algae,
Red Algae Trentepohlia is a species of green algae
which produces haematochrome which is a red
pigment, Black Fungi are characteristic black cones
around stone joints, window sills and cornices, or
thinly spread over flat surfaces. The black is
metabolised by the hypae in the porosity of the render
and protects it from UV light. Moulds Cladosporium
spp and Alternaria spp. both metabolise a black
pigment.
Controlling the biofilm
To control the biofilm, it must be impregnated with a
Softwash solution. The premium products Cotec use
are AlgoClear® Pro and Bio Cleanze and Lightning
Cleanze which work on the biofilm by puncturing
microorganisms cell walls. Softwash does not have
any detrimental affect on the render.
Red Algae
Black Fungi
Cleaning Render Walls
Irrespective of whether the wall is K Rend Pebbledash
or Roughcast Cotec offer the choice between a
system 1 or stysem 2 clean.
System 1: Lightning Cleanze and a maintenance
treatment of Biocleanze results can be seen within
72hrs.
System 2: Only Bio Cleanze or Algoclear Pro results
can be seen from around 4-6 weeks but keeps
cleaning for up to a year.
Benz Bio Cleanze is a non-aggressive, high purity
product that is perfect for cleaning black, green, and
red staining from wall render.
It's a Ph neutral quaternary ammonium with added IPA
(isopropyl alcohol) that quickly cuts through the layer
of biological growth (the “biofilm”), ensuring it’s
completely killed.
Algoclear ProlgoClear Pro is a high purity quaternary
ammonium, high purity means the product does not
contain solvents and will not affect silicone additives /
sealants / coatings found in modern construction
products. It is a biocide working by contact with
microbial life. It will act on organisms by puncturing
their cell walls.
Softwash biocides do not affect the colouring or
chemical makeup of self-finished renders. On porous
render, the biocide will soak deep to ensure the source
of the staining is completely eliminated.
Lightning Cleanze offers a faster way to remove
staining of all kinds from wall render and is particularly
useful for removing stubborn black staining.
Tel: 0808 123 1214
Mob: 07780808282
