Hot water temperature

[Adkins Cleaning Sol.]

When using hot water for residential siding and decks, what tempatures do you like to use. Thanks

 

[Chris Dubbs]

I don't turn the heat on for residential unless they have oil stained concrete.


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[Doug Rucker]

or....paint splatters,,,or gum....

 

[Adkins Cleaning Sol.]

Thanks guys sounds good

 

[Pat Norman]

High heat on wood is a no-no. Like said I only use heat on greasy, oily, gum or spilled paint or tar on concrete. Some here use low heat 110-120 on house washes. I do not unless its winter and the low heat helps the sodium hypochlorite work faster with less applications on heavy mold/mildew.

 

[Christopher]

I think you need to spend some time reading so you don't go out and accidentally damage something.

Never use hot water on wood, vinyl, and most other house and building surfaces.

It is very easy to cause many hundreds or thousands of dollars in damages by not knowing what you are doing.

There are a lot of great info here in the forums, check it out as there are many years of great questions and answers from professionals with many years experience here to help you out.

 

[Rapid HotClean]

Doug, Pat and the two Chris' have given you great advice. Take it and you're good to go.

 

[JDhomeservices]

or....paint splatters,,,or gum....

Or really thick black mold on a driveway. The only way to get that up with cold water is to use a lot of chemical, or it will leave behind those little spores.

 

[John Doherty]

You can warp vinyl at 115'.

 

[Adkins Cleaning Sol.]

Great information, I currently do not own a hot water setup, but am interested in getting one for commercial work. Just was wondering if I would be using for residential as well. Looks like that's a big no. Thanks

 

[jeffnc226]

You can warp vinyl at 115'.

When you're looking at houses, keep an eye on vinyl siding in the vicinity of a grill. The grill doesn't have to be that close. Heat + vinyl = bad. It's not even a great choice for your house if you simply live in a very hot climate.

 

[Chris Dubbs]

Not to mention, I forgot to say a " Hot " hose in the yard is a no no. Hot hoses will kill grass, and leave the dreaded yellow snake impression.


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[Steven Rowlett]

You can warp vinyl at 115'.

No, I always set the thermostat between 110-115. If you are causing damage at that setting I would check the temp with a gauge. As Pat stated about the wood hot water on wood it will raise the grain.