What's your recipe for DIY house wash solution?

[Egg_Head]

I've been using the Clorox brand of house wash and as the price gets above $8 for something less than a gallon I'm ready to roll my own. Interested in learning what home brew others have used and the results. I'll be using a pump sprayer and the main intent is to get rid of mildew, etc., on painted surfaces (painted wood and masonry primarily). I have Googled this subject and see a variety of options including vinegar and TSP. Looking for a chorine bleach/water based solution with specific measurements please. TIA

 

[kschachn]

I used the concoction the siding manufacturer recommends on their website. Perhaps your siding manufacturer has one?

 

[TheLawnRanger]

Jomax Mold and Mildew Cleaner is great. Their roof cleaner is ok at best.

 

[nomas]

If your termite guy uses Termidor to treat your house , do not use household bleach . It can neutralize the Termidor .

 

[55hambone]

If your termite guy uses Termidor to treat your house , do not use household bleach . It can neutralize the Termidor .

That's what I love about this site. I learn so much!

 

[skyactiv]

My previous house has white aluminum siding. I used Mold Armor attached to a hose and it worked very well. I did ruin a t-shirt in the process.

Affected t-shirt.

 

[incognito_2u]

Wet and Forget….
Wet and Forget

 

[BlueOvalFitter]

50/50 Clorox and water. Works like a charm.

 

[walterjay]

Try one gallon of water with one cup of Clorox bleach and one teaspoon of Dawn dish detergent. See how it works for your application. If not effective enough increase bleach by 1/2 cup. Too much bleach will oxidize the paint.

 

[Racer4]

Jomax Mold and Mildew Cleaner is great. Their roof cleaner is ok at best.

I have used Jomax with bleach with very good results on my vinyl siding.

 

[Lubener]

I use some liquid car wash in a spray applicator on the end of a hose. If there is some mold, I will mix a small amount of bleach into the mix.