Simple Green's line of Oxy Solve products are Safer Choice certified and specifically designed for pressure washing without damaging surfaces or the environment. Each product in the Oxy Solve line is specialized for different surfaces: Learn more about Simple Green's Safer Choice products.
Sun Joe, Krud Kutter and Karcher are among the most popular Pressure Washer Chemical brands. While those brands are the most popular overall, you will also find a great assortment from PowerPlay, SIMPSON and BRAVE.
Restrictions on Use: Do not use on non-rinsable surfaces. This product is not classified as hazardous under 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standards (29 CFR 1910.1200). Inhalation: Not expected to cause respiratory irritation. If adverse effect occurs, move to fresh air.
Dilute 1-measure of Simple Green with 10-measures of ambient water (Example: In a clean bucket, add 2 cups of Simple Green to 1 gallon + 1 quart of water).
When diluted with water, Simple Green is ready to tackle the toughest cleaning tasks in and around your home. Simple Green is safer to use around your children and pets. Simple Green all-purpose cleaner is your non-toxic, safer alternative to toxic household cleaners.
Apply solution. Leave on heavy soils for 1-2 minutes. Scrub if needed. Rinse or damp-wipe with clean water.
Simple Green has you covered with a biodegradable* cleaning formula making it ideal for almost any cleaning job both indoors and outdoors.
The aqueous-base and alkalinity of Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner can accelerate the corrosion process. Therefore, contact times for unprotected or unpainted aluminum surfaces should be kept as brief as the job will allow - never for more than 10 minutes.
I use Simple Green for the following: Cleaning my drive train. As a spot degreaser in the laundry (for any grease or oil stain on any washable fabric) Hand cleaner (especially after bike maintenance, changing tubes, etc)
2 Cups Simple Green & 2 Cups water. Simple Green & fill with water. Simple Green & fill with water. Simple Green® is a very forgiving product – dilutions do not have to be exact to work.
For HE Washing Machines:
Pre-treat by spraying full strength Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner onto the stains. Rub the fabric against itself to work the Simple Green into the fibers. Immediately wash as usual.
For extremely stubborn hard water or mineral buildup on non-stone tile showers, your best choice may be Simple Green Lime Scale Remover. Be sure you test the product on a small, inconspicuous area before cleaning, and do your best not to get any overspray on colored grout.
Use Pressure Washer Detergent
Soap and water is always a better cleaning combination than water alone. Better still is pressure washer detergent. Most pressure washers come with an injector to mix cleaning solutions right into the jet stream.
Best for Pressure Washers: Simple Green Oxy Solve Total Outdoor. Simple Green Oxy Solve Total Outdoor pressure washer cleaner is suitable for concrete and other outdoor surfaces, including siding, wicker, wood, stone, and brick. It has an eco-friendly base and uses peroxide to lift stains.
Please be aware that, because Simple Green and Crystal Simple Green are water-based degreasers, regular metal equipment will eventually rust. It is recommended that the switch to a water-based degreaser be accompanied by a switch to either stainless-steel or plastic equipment.
Likely Routes of Exposure: Inhalation - Overexposure may cause headache. Skin Contact - Not expected to cause irritation, repeated contact may cause dry skin. Eye Contact - Not expected to cause irritation. Ingestion - May cause upset stomach.
Trisodium phosphate (TSP) is widely used to clean oil off driveways. It is strongly alkaline, so it will not harm your concrete, but it could cause skin irritation and even burns. TSP is also very bad for the environment.
The only ingredient of Simple Green® with established exposure limits is undiluted 2-butoxyethanol (<6%) (Butyl Cellosolve; CAS No.
Before storage, rinse pressure washer parts thoroughly. For extremely light soils, pre-dilute this product 50/50 with water and follow the instructions above.
An EPA-registered disinfectant will effectively inhibit mold growth and the odors caused by it when applied to hard, non-porous surfaces. At 2 oz. per gallon, Simple Green d Pro 5 will effectively inhibit the growth of mold and mildew and the odors caused by them when applied to hard, non-porous surfaces.
EPA Safer Choice Certified Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner is a powerful cleaner and degreaser designed for effective and environmentally safer use on all washable surfaces. The biodegradable* formula easily removes tough dirt and grime without chemicals that can harm people and the environment.
Most cleaning jobs are effectively performed at the general cleaning dilution ratio of 10-30 parts water to one part of Simple Green -- some at even greater dilutions when heat, spray and agitation are added, making the product extremely economical.