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Soft Wash Field Checklist: What Every Contractor Should Have On-Site

Self‑Safety Essentials

Before touching your equipment, protect yourself. Soft washing often means dealing with sodium hypochlorite (SH), slippery surfaces, and unpredictable splashes.

Must‑Have Personal Safety Gear:

  • Rubber gloves – Your bleach barrier. Never skip them.
  • Hat – Keeps sun and SH drips off your scalp.
  • Safety glasses – No splash in the eye today.
  • Waterproof shoes – Wet socks are misery. Avoid it.
  • Respirator – SH fumes are real. Don’t breathe them in.

Property Protection Kit

You’re not just cleaning surfaces—you’re working around landscaping, electrical outlets, and customer valuables. One mistake can cost you.

Protect the property with:

  • Tape – Cover exposed wires, outlets, anything SH could hit.
  • Plastic bags – Wrap bleach‑sensitive items.
  • Trash bags – For quick cleanup after the job.
  • Rags – For wiping up drips or cleaning hands.

Chemical Essentials

Soft washing starts and ends with the right chemical setup. Keep your core cleaning agents organized and stocked.

Bring these to every job:

  • SH can – Your sodium hypochlorite supply.
  • Soap – Backup batch in case you run low.
  • LAwesome – For precision touch‑ups.
  • F9 BARC – For rust or oxidation staining.
  • Bleach neutralizer – Instant damage control.
  • Gas – Don’t get stranded halfway through.
  • SDS sheets – Keep them handy. You’ll thank yourself during inspections.

Maintenance & Emergency Tools

Breakdowns and surprises happen. Be ready to fix it fast and move on.

Your fix‑it‑fast kit:

  • Wrenches/tools – For quick connects and fittings.
  • WD‑40 / silicone spray – Loosen stuck parts.
  • “Oh Shit” Kit – Catch‑all for emergencies.
  • Knife or multitool – Cut, pry, fix, open—it does it all.

Optional but Powerful

These tools aren't always necessary—but when they are, they save time and hassle.

Consider packing:

  • Pump sprayer – For precise spot jobs.
  • Soft brush – Gentle surface touch‑up.
  • Extension pole – Reach high without ladders.
  • Bucket – For mixing, rinsing, or carry.
  • Blower – Speed‑dry walkways or siding.

Backup Gear: Always Carry Extras

Every pro knows: the second you forget your backup… you’ll need it.

Double up on these:

  • Pressure gun – Your backup weapon.
  • Pressure hose – One extra keeps the job alive.
  • Nozzle tips – They always disappear.
  • Downstream injector – For reliable chemical flow.
  • DN10 combo – Quick swaps and emergency saves.
  • 12V pump – In case your soft wash system fails.

Final Thoughts

Soft washing is more than spraying and rinsing—it’s a system of safety, strategy, and preparedness. Showing up with the right gear builds trust, protects your business, and keeps your jobs running smooth.

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