Been buying at Costco for years, got the hose sprayer and refill the bottle with concentrate and do 2 light/medium coats. This is the best formula for patio pavers, roofs, driveways etc. dusk, no sun, cool to touch, soak it and let it dwell, works perfect.
medjoolmaker, totally agree. For me too, Wet and Forget is a solid performer. Althought the portable pressure washer I used this summer also works well: th-cam.com/video/-mlXJ4kaE10/w-d-xo.html
Will be trying this on my driveway and 2 story house. Thank you for all the necessary details as well as your unique idea for keeping your downspout extender in place.
Been using this product for many yrs on my driveway, flagstone pavers, shingles, composite deck (black mold), and the moss/mold on the north side of the house . Great product! Mix concentrate 5:1 with water in a tank sprayer, saturate the area, be patient (as it can take a few months to see the results), and enjoy the end result :)
Hi Susan, Ive never heard of hard water stains on a roof/shingles. How is that happening? If you have hard water, I would assume that you would be seeing mineral deposits at some of your faucets for example. Anyways, I cant speak to the product’s effectiveness on your issue. I did notice that wet n forget suggests for their shower product that it may be able handle lighter deposits, but if there is a more major issue, to use vinegar or baking soda first. Hope that helps and good luck
I use it on my caravan roof, kills green algae and stops dirt accumulating, especially during winter. Also kills moss growing on my driveway. On my conservatory roof it removed old lichen growth but took about 12 months!. The only thing that I won't use on again, is my wooden garden furniture, it seemed to dry the wood out and the surface fibres seperated leaving it rough. I had to sand it down and treat with boiled linseed oil to bring it back to how it used to be.
Graham, wow, thanks for sharing. I was going to try it on a 30 year old oak swing, looks like I'll pass on that project and try something else after your experience.
Most of these type of cleaners for siding that work fast are bleach based. I know the 30 second one is basically bleach and water and everyone says it works amazing on siding too. It would make sense that it dried out and split your wooden furniture if it is bleach based as well. When I use to redo furniture and sell it, we sometimes used a bleach wash to fade wood color and it does dry it out a lot.
I cover my bushes when I use it. I had someone wash the roof and house with a product that works the same, not sure of the brand and all the leaves fell off two of my bushes near the house but they grew back.
My experience on using W&F on our 30 year old concrete tile roof that was really dirty was that it worked very well and our old tiles look brand new again, BUT it took about at least a year to see results. So be prepared to wait, but it was worth it. Also, note that the W&F bottle with the hose attachment is nice in that you don’t have to climb up on the roof, BUT just know the run-off will make your windows really dirty and it kills any plants that the run-off solution lands on. So I would recommend doing it before you get your windows cleaned and be prepared to lose any plants next to the house. Otherwise, it is an excellent product that we’ve been using for years on our brick patio and stucco walls.
I saw an ad for this and decided to watch a few honest reviews. I have 180' of 6' fence that takes a weekend to pressure wash. My mother has a screened lanai and the white aluminum is a black mold/moss haven. It take the entire weekend to pressure wash the whole thing. Then it's back to nasty again in a month. We live in Florida where it's never cold or shady so the amount of mold on these surfaces is inexplicable.
pressure doesn't kill the mold spores, as a ex pro company owner we would shoot diluted bleach on that not pressure wash it u can reuse the hose bottle refiled with pool chlorine and soap after washing it well with water since it has ammonium which can be a fatal mix with chlorine
I have used Wet and Forget for several years. It is a brilliant product especially on flags. But i have also used it on different surfaces including the exterior walls of static caravans where they are north facing and attract mould.
I tried this product about 2 years ago. I used the tank application formula and used my garden sprayer to cover what I could of my tile roof. I checked month after month and saw no real difference and I chalked up the experience as just another product that didn't live up to the hype and I forgot about it.. Then after about 6 or 7 months (I'm in Southern California so we don't get much rain) I noticed the roof was looking much better. After another month or so the roof was completely clear of the green/black stains I had for years. I admit I was amazed. The part of the roof I was able to reach with the sprayer actually looks brand new. Now the only problem is there is a line across my roof where the sprayed part is completely clean and the top half is still covered with moss and mold. 😄 I bought this version with the built in sprayer and reached the top of the roof. Now the waiting game begins. Bottom line is if you aren't in a hurry...this product is great. And be prepared to wait 6 months or longer depending on your rainfall amounts and how stained your roof is. Eventually you'll see an amazing difference.
In some will take one year to be completely gone. Recommended spray it six months later, if you still see residual . This is like a soft wash system. It takes time but it will work. I just applied one bottle on my friends roof …It’s been raining here in California. The roof was wet no sun no heat so the roof is going to get great dwell time with the chemical on it. I’ll keep you posted.
I just pressure washed stairs and decks outside, and couldn't get all the green out, so will be breaking out the Wet and Forget this week to solve the problem...
Thanks, great video. Can you purchase the one for the hose, and then in the future buy the standard wet and forget and pour it into the hose one container and use it to spray your roof? Thanks.
I've been using Wet and Forget for years with excellent results. On my tile roof, I found that Spray and Forget works better. It cleans quicker and lasts longer.
Take the empty container, divide the volume by 6 & use your Sharpie to put equal level marks on the side & fill the first 5 with water & the last one with the product, There's your 5:1 mix.
I hooked the outdoor version up to the hose and turned the valve from "off" to "water". The water leaked profusely between the on-off valve and the hose connector. Then a long black assembly shot out of the nozzle. Pretty much defective, I would say.
Same thing happened to me. I called customer service, they asked for the serial number and delivered a new one in a few days. They must know of this issue and didn't even ask for proof of purchase. The product does work well, just need to wait (months) for it to work.
@@bobkucharski9425 it just happened to me. I'll call too--thanks. I was trying to coordinate spraying the house today, then washing windows tomorrow while it's 80 and windy in the Twin Cities. Trying to avoid things like this when the 50's hit on Tuesday!
I have now used the second sprayer with no luck in applying the product. The first sprayer leaked near the hose connection and this second one not only leaked but the end of the nozzle actually came completely off. Consequently, I am done with this product!
I did, but wanted to follow it up with a side by side comparison against a pressure washer, stay tuned. That video should be coming out soon as the weather gets a little better.
Roof application was very easy. Product pulled out much quicker than I anticipated. 1700sf covered by typical roof..., I decided to add a third bottle rather than try to stretch the initial 2 I thought would be enough. I got up on roof with supported hose assist.
I noticed you said to be careful to not mix too much to not over use this product..Why?? I have had to use a 50/50 mix on black mold before and it didn’t seem to hurt anything. I have also had many plants hit with over spray with no problems..
C Dee just going by what's recommended on the label. Frequently it takes time (weeks) for this product to work and folks I know would re apply several times over a week which is what I meant in the video.
HI I purchased the concentrate to wash my home siding and it did not come with a sprayer attachment. I have a garden sprayer but it won't reach the higher part of the house. Is there a hose diffuser that I can use with this -can you please advise? Thanks in advance.
Maybe, but it will be challenging to figure out the ratio for the garden sprayer, I think the concetrations are different between the two Wet and Forgets...
Scott, it seems to be but I haven't tested it to be sure. The hose version requires not mixing it seems to be done at the water passes through to the sprayer. The gallon version you have to mix in a sprayer like the one you see in the picture, surprisingly it doesn't take much...
@@MakeItorBreakItNow Hose-end sprayers work via venturi effect. The water from the hose passes through the venturi, creating a vacuum that draws up the concentrate from the bottle. The amount drawn up is controlled by the orifice design and size. When made of plastic like these are, this mixing ratio will NOT be precise.... but plenty close enough for this use.
I have a weekend cabin that we have to haul water to. I use the concentrate in a weed sprayer because of the little amount of water needed. once in the spring and once in the fall and have been very impressed. I'm not sure there's a better product for someone in a similar situation. Would definitely recommend.
I need to clean very tall wooden beams on the on a second story wood porch on my mountain home in Tn. So it needs to be the one you attach to a garden hose. We have a carpenter bee problem and need to paint this area. That alone is a challenge. Great that I can use on my siding, my homes looks as tall as yours. Can this product be used prior to painting.? I'm on a limited time frame as I don't live at this home. How long after using could I start painting. There's no plants or anything to kill other than carpenter bees. Do you find that you need to use a spray window cleaner after it runs down your windows?
Good question, it can take a month or so for the full effect of the spray to kick in depending on the surface, the results can be faster. On most wood, I've noticed a big difference in a couple of days. It also will likely be affected by what paint or stain you use. Some paints have mildew killing capabilites, like Kilz, that are built into the mix. Here's an example, but you'll need to figure out what works best for your situation: amzn.to/43zRtZJ
The hose connector version is more expensive but it does go up to 13ft tall walls, and, after the year, we noticed it is a more powerful version that leaves brighter results than hand spray dilution version. But the conpany recalled the hose product and now only the refill bottles are available.
@@MakeItorBreakItNow Mine was from Amazon. I showed my order history, and photo of the current old model bottles (3). They sent the replacement nozzles in the USPS mail. It took over a month to receive them.
Wet and Forget is recognized by the Veterans Administration to thoroughly, safely and respectfully clean the military headstones at Arlington National Cemetery.
Great video I just started using this stuff some friends of mine recommended it to me so I've been experimenting on different things to see how it works
My brother in law, after seeing this in Australia, started manufacturing this in the UK. Became the number one here. Then the EU decided to get involved after a few bribes from Unilever. He sold the business to a USA firm. That's why you have it now.
Manufacturer told me absolutely only use the hose end refill for the sprayer. I haven't done a calculation, but if 48 ounces of the regular concentrate isn't supposed to cover the same area as the hose-end sprayer (which holds 48 ounces), I'd conclude that the concentrations of the products are different. Does that mean you can't use the regular product in the hose-end sprayer? No. But you might be applying too much or, more likely, too little product.
I haven't used this product, but I want to us it on my swimming pool deck... (pavers) do you think I should pressure wash first, or just apply the :Wet & Forget" by itself?
I'd like to confirm: Is the product and concentration the same in the sprayer AND in the non-sprayer bottles? In other words, can we just refill the sprayer bottle with the less expensive non-sprayer bottle content and have it dispense at the 5:1 ratio listed on the non-sprayer bottle? Bonus question: Has anybody found a generic hose-end sprayer that'll dispense at 5:1? Seems silly to spend so much for that hose-end sprayer that comes filled with the product. (yes, I know I can mix it myself in a garden sprayer as shown in this video, but I want a stream with some serious volume and reach in order to do the roof)
Darell, the mixes look the same, no telling for sure, but my sense is why dilute one and not the other, WRT the manufactering process? My assumption is they have one vat of the liquid and fill both bottles from the same line. I like you idea of just refilling the hose sprayer from the jug bottle, I'll hae to give it a try.
I used this product and couple others similar that are the hose connect. Does anyone run into issue with once you are about 4th of the way done with bottle only water comes out?
I want to do my pavers. Will it take months to see a difference? I really wanted to clean them and spread my sand and seal them this week. I have the tank version
hard to say, I think you can see a big difference in a day or so, but it keeps going for a couple more weeks until all is gone. At leasat that's my experience. You might also look at pressure washing if time is an issue check out this video: th-cam.com/video/-mlXJ4kaE10/w-d-xo.html
We have bird feeders hanging from the eves around our porch. The birds scatter the seeds and the the hulls from the seeds on the concrete porch leaving a stain. Pressure washer didn’t faze the stain. I tried Clorox which helped a little. Has anyone used wet and forget on this type of stain and what kind of results did you get? Other suggestions are welcomed. Thanks!
WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE CLEANER YOU ARE USING. I CAN NOT SEE THE NAME ON THE CONTAINERS. IF SOMEONE WOULD LET ME KNOW, I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE...80 YEARS OLD, TRYING TO GET SOME THINGS DONE BY SELF....THANK YOU
DeAnna Imbro, maybe so, but some plants, like rhubarb and certain varieties of flowers, seem seem sensitive to W&F. But agree WRT to bushes, totally fine.
@@MakeItorBreakItNow found some stuff at Wal-Mart that took it out. Just hook the garden hose to the bottle, spray, let it sit about 20 minutes, rinse. Came out good.
@@MakeItorBreakItNow thanks for responding I really appreciate your advice however I'm not trying to remove paint. The paint is chalky on this stucco house as well as chalky on the metal garage door I was wondering if I could wash this Chalky film off the house?
@@lyndacrockett5362 I still think a pressure nozzle or a pressure washer is your best bet. I had a porch with a lot of dust on the siding. I used a carwash brush similar to this one: amzn.to/3GeV3wt. To take most of the 10 years of dust that accumulated (dry), which was much like the powdered paint you described. Then rinsed it down with the jet setting on my hose, then soaped it down with the car wash brush, using standard dish washing soap in a 5 gallon bucket, and rinsed it again and this process worked great. Was going to do a video on it but, can't film everything. Hope this helps you.
So if that kills plants then whats the point of using it over chlorine? Chlorine is way cheaper and when you mix chlorine with water it won't hurt your plants as long as you water everything.
ChrisRHI, to date Wet and Forget has not killed any of my plants, was just showing the rinse option in case someone was spraying over extremely sensitive plants.
Well done. Great edit. I’m psyched to apply in the tomorrow to my roof. Finally, A great solution to roof mold and I can stay on the ground. Thank you.
Shane W, doesn't seem to unless you spray them down like you're watering your garden. As a precaution you can always spray those that might have been affect afterwards with fresh water.
@@MakeItorBreakItNow I decided it wasn't worth the expense and made my own solution utilizing bleach and a hose end Chapain sprayer. It worked like a charm and instant results. Much more effective and definitely cheaper!
It can take a month or two for wet and forget to have full effect. Here's a follow on video you might be interested in: th-cam.com/video/j5CWVXd8jdk/w-d-xo.html
Not so far in my experience, which is a plus. Just to be on the safe side I hose the vegitation down with fresh water if I think I've gotten the spray on it.
Maybe, I usually always wear goggles, a mask, gloves, pants and longsleeve shirt, oh and a hat... Here's a follow on video you might find helpful: th-cam.com/video/j5CWVXd8jdk/w-d-xo.html
Soffits are a different story, you should spray it with a water mist every couple weeks just to keep the solution active, since the rain can’t get to it.
@@MakeItorBreakItNow , late getting back to you. The video shows same-day results. I gave up on the stuff after two weeks and went back to a 50/50 H2o/chlorine bleach mixture, which doeS work, but has its downsides.
@@MakeItorBreakItNow, our overhang is 3'-4". You wouldn't believe how the mildew loves it. Anyway, I've learned that the 50/50 spray works much better if I don't rinse it off afterwards. I've learned to ignore the residue because it's invisible except for the change of sheen in the paint finish.
robert, just checked the label, it doesn't say anything about outside temps, it does recommend applying on overcast days, and when rain is not expected within 4-5 hours. I've applied this on days ranging from 45 to 75 degress F no problem. In the 30s I'd wait for a warmer day if I could.
The absolutely worst part is the directions on how to mix 1 to 5 We read it and read it over and over Tried this last fall and was amazed at how it worked in months! So we just Re sprayed yesterday every thing Our sheds, gutters, all sidewalks! Started off with the $20 ready mix in small spray bottle It worked so well bought the big condensed bottle with Spray pump!
1:5 ratio 5 oz W&F to 25 oz of H2O 10 oz W&F to 50 oz H2O 100 ml W&F to 500 ml H2O 1 gallon equals 128 oz 128 oz / 5 oz will give the 1:5 ratio which is roughly 26 ounces (25.6) ounces of W&F per gallon of H2O. Etc etc etc Hope my all my math is correct and this helps a little
Just used this stuff wish I knew before I bought it that you have to wait months to see anything happen. Who has months to wait when you are just coming into the outside season now. I would not buy again!
@@MakeItorBreakItNow Had it for some months. Just bought another n will use that receipt for an exchange, thanks. Good to know it wasnt me or the 70psi water pressure. Love the product.
Lightning77305, Maybe, but liquid chlorine could damage composite decking, siding and wood, make sure to test samples first to make sure before full on spraying.
@@MakeItorBreakItNow Thx, I used a 9 liter watering can with about 1 inch of chlorine and it cleaned the pavers really well, just left it about 1/2 hour and hozed it off twice. I keep it away from wood and other softer materials.
@@Lightning77305 sounds like the rinsing part is key. I'll have to try it. But I treat more wood and composite decking than anything else. The siding I treated alst year with wet and forget is still clean from gunk...
Just get yourself some liquid pool chlorine and a pump sprayer. Mix 1:5 and spray away. Let it sit and then flush all of the areas with fresh water. Much better and cheaper than this product.
Why do u use a pump sprayer?? I don't buy the concentrate. When the sprayer bottle runs out I just pour it out of the container into the sprayer container and start again. Easy essy.
🟢Will it corrode the ,metal hardware and fasteners. concern is that on rear of the garden hose ended sprayer bottle of it called Xtreme that it so states Product is highly corrosive right by the warning tag not to get it in eyes or permanent eye injury will occur wear eye protection. 🟢 I f sprayed on home , will it be a problem for the aluminum gutters attached to the vinyl siding, or a chain link metal fence when one sprays it on the metal when trying to clean off the privacy inserts with in the fence, or etc… hardware , fasteners, things made of metal - if used in shower what of the metal shower heads and tub controls over time. 🟢 The word” highly corrosive “ means something. Thus how is it gentle yet highly corrosive all in one ?
Richard, I'm not sure I'd use it on shower plumbing, but I've sprayed it on composite, wood, concrete, and outside metal hardware and not had any issues so far. Haven't tried it on chainlink fence. I have oversprayed on exterior lighting fixtures, not intentionally but they have gotten wet/damp and had no issues with corrosion there. Your mileage may vary though...
I used this product on a side wall of our home that was covered with green stuff (algae?) It's a side wall which is out of sight from the road or from approaching either the front or the back door, and the algae made the wall look dirty and ugly, hence we used the W&F. I kind of forgot about using the Wet & Forget until about a month later, so I checked on it. The wall was clean and white! It really felt like a miracle had happened!
It does typically take a while for W&F to take full effect. Here's a follow on video you might be interested in: th-cam.com/video/j5CWVXd8jdk/w-d-xo.html
Been buying at Costco for years, got the hose sprayer and refill the bottle with concentrate and do 2 light/medium coats. This is the best formula for patio pavers, roofs, driveways etc. dusk, no sun, cool to touch, soak it and let it dwell, works perfect.
medjoolmaker, totally agree. For me too, Wet and Forget is a solid performer. Althought the portable pressure washer I used this summer also works well: th-cam.com/video/-mlXJ4kaE10/w-d-xo.html
Can you put the nozzle lid from the 2L straight onto the 5L bottle?
Do you happen to know the sku from Costco? Can’t find it, other than Menards who wants blood for it.
Will be trying this on my driveway and 2 story house. Thank you for all the necessary details as well as your unique idea for keeping your
downspout extender in place.
Janice, you're quite welcome. Thanks for taking time to leave a comment. Much appreciated.
Thank you for this great demonstration! We are applying the nozzle product tomorrow and really appreciated your insights.
fortheearth, you're welcome, let me know how it works for you.
Been using this product for many yrs on my driveway, flagstone pavers, shingles, composite deck (black mold), and the moss/mold on the north side of the house . Great product! Mix concentrate 5:1 with water in a tank sprayer, saturate the area, be patient (as it can take a few months to see the results), and enjoy the end result :)
Rick thanks for sharing. Agree, at first and at times it doesn't seem to be working but in time reveals itself later.
I've used once and tipped a mixed bucket over on some grass by accident. Nothing happened to the grass!
@@spencerthomas811what do you mean? Were you expecting it to kill the grass? That's not what it's designed to do
Your shingles on the roof? I have some hard water stain on shingles. Will it remove that? Or just the moss?
Hi Susan,
Ive never heard of hard water stains on a roof/shingles. How is that happening? If you have hard water, I would assume that you would be seeing mineral deposits at some of your faucets for example. Anyways, I cant speak to the product’s effectiveness on your issue. I did notice that wet n forget suggests for their shower product that it may be able handle lighter deposits, but if there is a more major issue, to use vinegar or baking soda first. Hope that helps and good luck
I use it on my caravan roof, kills green algae and stops dirt accumulating, especially during winter. Also kills moss growing on my driveway. On my conservatory roof it removed old lichen growth but took about 12 months!. The only thing that I won't use on again, is my wooden garden furniture, it seemed to dry the wood out and the surface fibres seperated leaving it rough. I had to sand it down and treat with boiled linseed oil to bring it back to how it used to be.
Graham, wow, thanks for sharing. I was going to try it on a 30 year old oak swing, looks like I'll pass on that project and try something else after your experience.
Want to use this on my caravan but was worried it might damage the seals or silicone? How much vid you need to spay on
Most of these type of cleaners for siding that work fast are bleach based. I know the 30 second one is basically bleach and water and everyone says it works amazing on siding too. It would make sense that it dried out and split your wooden furniture if it is bleach based as well. When I use to redo furniture and sell it, we sometimes used a bleach wash to fade wood color and it does dry it out a lot.
I use this on the roof. I get a lot of moss and mildew. Every year I put it on and it takes care of it.
beebob, wow, good to know, thanks for sharing.
@@MakeItorBreakItNow Remember that Wet and Forget does take weeks to work. Don't be disappointed if it's not gone right away
Every year? So it doesn't last very long.
This was awesome, I was on the fence about getting this product but will try it out now.
Glad to hear. This solution works great, as long as you know its limitations.
I've used this on my wood siding and it worked perfectly. I didn't even have to cover my grass or bushes and everything is still alive and well.
burngwngs, good to know, thanks for sharing. I over sprayed my bushes and they didn't seem to care either.
I cover my bushes when I use it. I had someone wash the roof and house with a product that works the same, not sure of the brand and all the leaves fell off two of my bushes near the house but they grew back.
My experience on using W&F on our 30 year old concrete tile roof that was really dirty was that it worked very well and our old tiles look brand new again, BUT it took about at least a year to see results. So be prepared to wait, but it was worth it. Also, note that the W&F bottle with the hose attachment is nice in that you don’t have to climb up on the roof, BUT just know the run-off will make your windows really dirty and it kills any plants that the run-off solution lands on. So I would recommend doing it before you get your windows cleaned and be prepared to lose any plants next to the house. Otherwise, it is an excellent product that we’ve been using for years on our brick patio and stucco walls.
Paula, thanks for sharing your experience. Very helpful.
Water down any plants around your foundation before and after applying the product, it will diffuse the chemical
I saw an ad for this and decided to watch a few honest reviews. I have 180' of 6' fence that takes a weekend to pressure wash. My mother has a screened lanai and the white aluminum is a black mold/moss haven. It take the entire weekend to pressure wash the whole thing. Then it's back to nasty again in a month. We live in Florida where it's never cold or shady so the amount of mold on these surfaces is inexplicable.
KennyC, I hear ya, wet and forget may work for you...
pressure doesn't kill the mold spores, as a ex pro company owner we would shoot diluted bleach on that not pressure wash it
u can reuse the hose bottle refiled with pool chlorine and soap after washing it well with water since it has ammonium which can be a fatal mix with chlorine
Thankyou mate. I want that high spray one for mould on my bricks on side of my house. Thankyou for this video
Gil, you're welcome. As you saw in the video I used it on some second story siding and it worked great..
@@MakeItorBreakItNow yes see how far the hose goes....
I have used Wet and Forget for several years. It is a brilliant product especially on flags. But i have also used it on different surfaces including the exterior walls of static caravans where they are north facing and attract mould.
Thanks David for sharing, the product does work well but for some it's considered expensive: th-cam.com/video/j5CWVXd8jdk/w-d-xo.html
I tried this product about 2 years ago. I used the tank application formula and used my garden sprayer to cover what I could of my tile roof. I checked month after month and saw no real difference and I chalked up the experience as just another product that didn't live up to the hype and I forgot about it.. Then after about 6 or 7 months (I'm in Southern California so we don't get much rain) I noticed the roof was looking much better. After another month or so the roof was completely clear of the green/black stains I had for years. I admit I was amazed. The part of the roof I was able to reach with the sprayer actually looks brand new. Now the only problem is there is a line across my roof where the sprayed part is completely clean and the top half is still covered with moss and mold. 😄 I bought this version with the built in sprayer and reached the top of the roof. Now the waiting game begins.
Bottom line is if you aren't in a hurry...this product is great. And be prepared to wait 6 months or longer depending on your rainfall amounts and how stained your roof is. Eventually you'll see an amazing difference.
dee Zee, thanks for sharing. I've had very similar results living on the central East Coast.
In some will take one year to be completely gone. Recommended spray it six months later, if you still see residual . This is like a soft wash system. It takes time but it will work. I just applied one bottle on my friends roof …It’s been raining here in California. The roof was wet no sun no heat so the roof is going to get great dwell time with the chemical on it. I’ll keep you posted.
I have me 1 bottle today(The one with the hose ) and I’ll try it later. We’ll see what happens.. so far in your video look great prospect.
I just pressure washed stairs and decks outside, and couldn't get all the green out, so will be breaking out the Wet and Forget this week to solve the problem...
Thanks, great video. Can you purchase the one for the hose, and then in the future buy the standard wet and forget and pour it into the hose one container and use it to spray your roof? Thanks.
I think you can. I've experimented with this approach and it seems to work fine.
I've been using Wet and Forget for years with excellent results. On my tile roof, I found that Spray and Forget works better. It cleans quicker and lasts longer.
Thanks for sharing your experiences with this product. I'm still using it today...
Take the empty container, divide the volume by 6 & use your Sharpie to put equal level marks on the side & fill the first 5 with water & the last one with the product, There's your 5:1 mix.
mrpoolplayer, great idea. I'll have to try that out myself. Thanks for sharing.
I hooked the outdoor version up to the hose and turned the valve from "off" to "water". The water leaked profusely between the on-off valve and the hose connector. Then a long black assembly shot out of the nozzle. Pretty much defective, I would say.
D Wall, wow, that's not happened to me... yet... I make sure to tighten everything down, not sure if that's the difference.
Same thing happened to me. I called customer service, they asked for the serial number and delivered a new one in a few days. They must know of this issue and didn't even ask for proof of purchase.
The product does work well, just need to wait (months) for it to work.
This just happened to me!! OMG. I'm covered in it. Thus on youtube trying to figure out what I did wrong.. Ugh.
@@bobkucharski9425 it just happened to me. I'll call too--thanks. I was trying to coordinate spraying the house today, then washing windows tomorrow while it's 80 and windy in the Twin Cities. Trying to avoid things like this when the 50's hit on Tuesday!
Same thing happened to me. The black insert shot out of the nozzle. I returned it to Lowe's
I have now used the second sprayer with no luck in applying the product. The first sprayer leaked near the hose connection and this second one not only leaked but the end of the nozzle actually came completely off. Consequently, I am done with this product!
Marilyn, sounds like you had a bit of bad luck for sure, sorry to hear.
Same problem with the nozzle coming off!
some houses really need this on the siding
They do, I used it on ours with great success.
I was waiting to see the result of the cement pavement. Why didn't you show that?
I did, but wanted to follow it up with a side by side comparison against a pressure washer, stay tuned. That video should be coming out soon as the weather gets a little better.
you sprayed the concrete but how did it come out? i bought this for my driveway. i do have a pressure washer but was hoping this would be quicker
It's a mixed bag, even if it works there are better, cheaper ways as I shared in this follow on video: th-cam.com/video/j5CWVXd8jdk/w-d-xo.html
@@MakeItorBreakItNow imma pressure wash. thanks
Best product ever!
Not bad, but here's an update: th-cam.com/channels/2Rjr0462GBVg5zDMWnjRww.html
Roof application was very easy. Product pulled out much quicker than I anticipated. 1700sf covered by typical roof..., I decided to add a third bottle rather than try to stretch the initial 2 I thought would be enough. I got up on roof with supported hose assist.
John, thanks for sharing good to know. I think the 3rd bottle was a smart move.
I noticed you said to be careful to not mix too much to not over use this product..Why?? I have had to use a 50/50 mix on black mold before and it didn’t seem to hurt anything. I have also had many plants hit with over spray with no problems..
C Dee just going by what's recommended on the label. Frequently it takes time (weeks) for this product to work and folks I know would re apply several times over a week which is what I meant in the video.
Good product. Takes time to get results but worth it. Can be used on patios, pavers, concrete, roof shingles.
Thanks for sharing. Good to see others have had experiences like mine.
You had the nozzle tip upside down the entire video. That will affect the spray pattern.
Jesse J, great observation. It still worked, but to your point I'll use it the right next time and probably get even better results.
HI I purchased the concentrate to wash my home siding and it did not come with a sprayer attachment. I have a garden sprayer but it won't reach the higher part of the house. Is there a hose diffuser that I can use with this -can you please advise? Thanks in advance.
Maybe, but it will be challenging to figure out the ratio for the garden sprayer, I think the concetrations are different between the two Wet and Forgets...
Great video! Is the solution concentrate in the gallon container the same as the water hose container of wet and forget?
Scott, it seems to be but I haven't tested it to be sure. The hose version requires not mixing it seems to be done at the water passes through to the sprayer. The gallon version you have to mix in a sprayer like the one you see in the picture, surprisingly it doesn't take much...
Ah, I had the same question. And still haven't seen it confidently confirmed....
@@MakeItorBreakItNow Hose-end sprayers work via venturi effect. The water from the hose passes through the venturi, creating a vacuum that draws up the concentrate from the bottle. The amount drawn up is controlled by the orifice design and size. When made of plastic like these are, this mixing ratio will NOT be precise.... but plenty close enough for this use.
I have a weekend cabin that we have to haul water to. I use the concentrate in a weed sprayer because of the little amount of water needed. once in the spring and once in the fall and have been very impressed. I'm not sure there's a better product for someone in a similar situation. Would definitely recommend.
Ronnie, thanks for your comment. Agree, you can get great success with this product with a sprayer and not much water...
I need to clean very tall wooden beams on the on a second story wood porch on my mountain home in Tn. So it needs to be the one you attach to a garden hose. We have a carpenter bee problem and need to paint this area. That alone is a challenge. Great that I can use on my siding, my homes looks as tall as yours. Can this product be used prior to painting.? I'm on a limited time frame as I don't live at this home. How long after using could I start painting. There's no plants or anything to kill other than carpenter bees. Do you find that you need to use a spray window cleaner after it runs down your windows?
Good question, it can take a month or so for the full effect of the spray to kick in depending on the surface, the results can be faster. On most wood, I've noticed a big difference in a couple of days. It also will likely be affected by what paint or stain you use. Some paints have mildew killing capabilites, like Kilz, that are built into the mix. Here's an example, but you'll need to figure out what works best for your situation: amzn.to/43zRtZJ
can you apply with a roller
I use the 30 second cleaner. Does the same thing. It works real well.
Thanks for the suggestion.
The hose connector version is more expensive but it does go up to 13ft tall walls, and, after the year, we noticed it is a more powerful version that leaves brighter results than hand spray dilution version.
But the conpany recalled the hose product and now only the refill bottles are available.
Ethan, I agree with your points. They did recall the hose product and have offered to send replacement pieces if you got from say COSTCO like I did...
@MakeItorBreakItNow I just bought some today at Costco , maybe I should get more if its being discontinued?
@@MakeItorBreakItNow Mine was from Amazon. I showed my order history, and photo of the current old model bottles (3).
They sent the replacement nozzles in the USPS mail. It took over a month to receive them.
Maybe I missed it but didn't hear the results of the sprayer. Curious as I use the concentrate with a sprayer which takes forever.
Hey Mike, the hose version and the hand sprayer seem to have very similar results. At least that's what I've after using both for several seasons.
@@MakeItorBreakItNow Thanks !
Wet and Forget is recognized by the Veterans Administration to thoroughly, safely and respectfully clean the military headstones at Arlington National Cemetery.
wow, great to know. Thanks for sharing. and thank you for your service.
@@MakeItorBreakItNow No.
I'm a respectful (Non-Veteran status) citizen.
Great video I just started using this stuff some friends of mine recommended it to me so I've been experimenting on different things to see how it works
Great to hear. Thanks for the feedback.
Does it leave water spots on your windows when you spray your siding with it?
Not really, the rain will wash any spots off, but I've never noticed any.
Thanks for a great video
Lucille, you're quite welcome. Hope it helps you. You might also like this one: th-cam.com/video/-mlXJ4kaE10/w-d-xo.html
My brother in law, after seeing this in Australia, started manufacturing this in the UK. Became the number one here. Then the EU decided to get involved after a few bribes from Unilever. He sold the business to a USA firm. That's why you have it now.
Anthony, wow an incredible background story, thanks for sharing.
Thank you very much very😊 informative
My pleasure 😊 Thanks for leaving a comment.
Can I add the concentrate to the empty Wet and Forget hose bottle?
Eric, Sure you can, I haven't done a chemical analysis but it would make sense the two sources would be the same concentrate since both add water.
I just saw on their website they also make a hose end refill.
Manufacturer told me absolutely only use the hose end refill for the sprayer. I haven't done a calculation, but if 48 ounces of the regular concentrate isn't supposed to cover the same area as the hose-end sprayer (which holds 48 ounces), I'd conclude that the concentrations of the products are different. Does that mean you can't use the regular product in the hose-end sprayer? No. But you might be applying too much or, more likely, too little product.
I use Oxiclean to clean my siding. Been doing it for years. It doesn't kill plants and I've never found a cheaper more effective solution.
Interesting. I might have to try that out. Have you used it on decks and patios?
@@MakeItorBreakItNow Yes, used it on decks at my lake house for 10 years. It works great.
What concentration do you use?
I like the hose sprayer
The hose sprayer has become my favorite too, less to clean up.
I haven't used this product, but I want to us it on my swimming pool deck... (pavers) do you think I should pressure wash first, or just apply the :Wet & Forget" by itself?
Here's some thoughts on Wet & Forget vs pressure washing I made in this follow up video: th-cam.com/video/j5CWVXd8jdk/w-d-xo.html
I got the hose sprayer from Costco. Can we re use that? Or do I need separate sprayer if I buy the normal gallon size ?
I think your can reuse it, not sure why they would make two different solutions...
Thanks!
Jeffrey, you're welcome
I'd like to confirm: Is the product and concentration the same in the sprayer AND in the non-sprayer bottles? In other words, can we just refill the sprayer bottle with the less expensive non-sprayer bottle content and have it dispense at the 5:1 ratio listed on the non-sprayer bottle?
Bonus question: Has anybody found a generic hose-end sprayer that'll dispense at 5:1? Seems silly to spend so much for that hose-end sprayer that comes filled with the product. (yes, I know I can mix it myself in a garden sprayer as shown in this video, but I want a stream with some serious volume and reach in order to do the roof)
Darell, the mixes look the same, no telling for sure, but my sense is why dilute one and not the other, WRT the manufactering process? My assumption is they have one vat of the liquid and fill both bottles from the same line. I like you idea of just refilling the hose sprayer from the jug bottle, I'll hae to give it a try.
I used this product and couple others similar that are the hose connect. Does anyone run into issue with once you are about 4th of the way done with bottle only water comes out?
Paul, I haven't yet. But I'll be on the lookout next time I'm spraying and report back here with more results.
Depends where the little hose is located inside the bottle AND the angle that you are holding the sprayer at.
I want to do my pavers. Will it take months to see a difference? I really wanted to clean them and spread my sand and seal them this week. I have the tank version
hard to say, I think you can see a big difference in a day or so, but it keeps going for a couple more weeks until all is gone. At leasat that's my experience. You might also look at pressure washing if time is an issue check out this video: th-cam.com/video/-mlXJ4kaE10/w-d-xo.html
Power wash first and brush before wet and forget. It’s also great for plants to rinse them before cleaning and again after cleaning
Thanks for sharing! The power washing before does allow the wet and forget to set in better.
We have bird feeders hanging from the eves around our porch. The birds scatter the seeds and the the hulls from the seeds on the concrete porch leaving a stain. Pressure washer didn’t faze the stain. I tried Clorox which helped a little. Has anyone used wet and forget on this type of stain and what kind of results did you get? Other suggestions are welcomed. Thanks!
I've used this on bird stains on all sorts of surfaces including concrete and it has worked great.
Does it work on metal roofs?
yes.
What are the chemical in it? I'm just concerned, because of potential corrosion to property and plants.
Amanda, I've been using this mix for years and don't have a problem with either plants or corrosion.
@@MakeItorBreakItNow Awesome, thank you!!
@@Amanda-cn3pk no worries.
Didn’t work on my roof. Water and white vinegar works much better and is cheaper.
interesting. Thanks for sharing, I'll have to try that one.
Vinegar kills weeds. What will it do to plantings?
WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE CLEANER YOU ARE USING. I CAN NOT SEE THE NAME ON THE CONTAINERS. IF SOMEONE WOULD LET ME KNOW, I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE...80 YEARS OLD, TRYING TO GET SOME THINGS DONE BY SELF....THANK YOU
Wet and Forget.Here's a link: amzn.to/3EFTWXm
Great to hear you're DIY strong at 80!
@MakeItorB😊reakItNow
If you watched the W&F product videos, you would know it was plant friendly.
DeAnna Imbro, maybe so, but some plants, like rhubarb and certain varieties of flowers, seem seem sensitive to W&F. But agree WRT to bushes, totally fine.
How does it do removing black streaks from a shingle roof?
Mixed results, it depends on the material and how its applied...
@@MakeItorBreakItNow found some stuff at Wal-Mart that took it out. Just hook the garden hose to the bottle, spray, let it sit about 20 minutes, rinse. Came out good.
Can I use this to wash the old powdery paint on my house before I paint my house?
Lynda, maybe, its more of a stain, algae remover. A power washer might be better for removing paint.
@@MakeItorBreakItNow thanks for responding I really appreciate your advice however I'm not trying to remove paint. The paint is chalky on this stucco house as well as chalky on the metal garage door I was wondering if I could wash this Chalky film off the house?
@@lyndacrockett5362 I still think a pressure nozzle or a pressure washer is your best bet. I had a porch with a lot of dust on the siding. I used a carwash brush similar to this one: amzn.to/3GeV3wt. To take most of the 10 years of dust that accumulated (dry), which was much like the powdered paint you described. Then rinsed it down with the jet setting on my hose, then soaped it down with the car wash brush, using standard dish washing soap in a 5 gallon bucket, and rinsed it again and this process worked great. Was going to do a video on it but, can't film everything. Hope this helps you.
No. Youre talking about oxidation. You need BC Clensol for that. Works a treat.
@@AndYetHereWeAre great suggestion. Thanks for sharing.
Does this product work on polycarbonate roofs
I think so, it works on every surface I've used it on so far.
So if that kills plants then whats the point of using it over chlorine? Chlorine is way cheaper and when you mix chlorine with water it won't hurt your plants as long as you water everything.
ChrisRHI, to date Wet and Forget has not killed any of my plants, was just showing the rinse option in case someone was spraying over extremely sensitive plants.
I bought it. But did not get all the mold off outside.
Intersting. Thanks for sharing.
Well done. Great edit. I’m psyched to apply in the tomorrow to my roof. Finally, A great solution to roof mold and I can stay on the ground. Thank you.
James, you're quite welcome. I really like this product, unsponsored. Let me know how it works for you.
Will this work on shingles
yes, see others comments on this: @beebob1279.
Will this kill grass and plants?
Shane W, doesn't seem to unless you spray them down like you're watering your garden. As a precaution you can always spray those that might have been affect afterwards with fresh water.
@@MakeItorBreakItNow I decided it wasn't worth the expense and made my own solution utilizing bleach and a hose end Chapain sprayer. It worked like a charm and instant results. Much more effective and definitely cheaper!
@@shanew7361 what ratio did you use bleach to water? Did your overspray afect your plants or grass?
@@MakeItorBreakItNow I don't remember and I sprayed my gtass and plants down before and after, zero issues.
@@shanew7361 sounds like it need to do a follow up comparision between Wet and Forget and a home brew like yours...
Can I use this product on my asphalt roof?
I would imagine so.
applied to the roof, waited, waited more, waiting still, bottle spray seemed defective.
It can take a month or two for wet and forget to have full effect. Here's a follow on video you might be interested in: th-cam.com/video/j5CWVXd8jdk/w-d-xo.html
Does it harm vegetation
Not so far in my experience, which is a plus. Just to be on the safe side I hose the vegitation down with fresh water if I think I've gotten the spray on it.
You probably should have put some scuba gear on .
Maybe, I usually always wear goggles, a mask, gloves, pants and longsleeve shirt, oh and a hat... Here's a follow on video you might find helpful: th-cam.com/video/j5CWVXd8jdk/w-d-xo.html
You did not even showed how to connect hose with the jar.
True, maybe next time, I figured most people knew how to connect a hose. Sounds like that's not always the case. Your feedback is always appreciated.
I just use some wet and forget our friends roof going to see how it works?
interesting, how did it work on the roof?
Why this stuff worked for others I can't possibly imagine. It's been on my mildewed soffits and fascias for two weeks and has done NOTHING.
archiguitarchi, it can take up to 4 weeks per application in some cased. let me know if your luck changes.
Soffits are a different story, you should spray it with a water mist every couple weeks just to keep the solution active, since the rain can’t get to it.
@@MakeItorBreakItNow , late getting back to you. The video shows same-day results. I gave up on the stuff after two weeks and went back to a 50/50 H2o/chlorine bleach mixture, which doeS work, but has its downsides.
@@archiguitarchi yes, I've tried a similar mixture, for me its bleaches everything out...
@@MakeItorBreakItNow, our overhang is 3'-4". You wouldn't believe how the mildew loves it. Anyway, I've learned that the 50/50 spray works much better if I don't rinse it off afterwards. I've learned to ignore the residue because it's invisible except for the change of sheen in the paint finish.
Is wet&forget safe to use on metal roofs?
I'd post that question on their website.
Tony, Jo has a good point. I've never used it on a metal roof.
Did not notice any difference on fence before and after. He should have done a side by side. Basically only taking his word for it
Well, there was no trickery performed here, no point to it for me...
didnt say anything about applying it in cold temps.
robert, just checked the label, it doesn't say anything about outside temps, it does recommend applying on overcast days, and when rain is not expected within 4-5 hours. I've applied this on days ranging from 45 to 75 degress F no problem. In the 30s I'd wait for a warmer day if I could.
Wheres the concrete update
haven't filmed a new one. Will reshoot in a couple of months and compare it to me new pressure washer in the spring...
thanks....but the editing is really choppy hard to watch after awhile
ES, thanks for your feedback, I'm working to improving my style.
i used wet and forget and it didnt work on my vinyl fence
That's interesting. seems to work best on porous materials. It also takes time, not usually an instant result.
@@MakeItorBreakItNow got ya
@@TheNiuhuskies09 let me know how it goes.
I used an indoor mold cleaner and it worked great
@@TheNiuhuskies09 What brand name? Maybe I'll test it out.
D2 works the best for me. Wet and Forget is terrible on stone markers.
good to know, thanks for sharing.
Pressure washing on wood does the best job.
Funny you mentioned that, here's an updated video: th-cam.com/video/j5CWVXd8jdk/w-d-xo.html
The absolutely worst part is the directions on how to mix 1 to 5
We read it and read it over and over
Tried this last fall and was amazed at how it worked in months!
So we just Re sprayed yesterday every thing
Our sheds, gutters, all sidewalks!
Started off with the $20 ready mix in small spray bottle
It worked so well bought the big condensed bottle with Spray pump!
msblizz, totally agree, the directions WRT to the mix ratio could be much better.
1:5 ratio
5 oz W&F to 25 oz of H2O
10 oz W&F to 50 oz H2O
100 ml W&F to 500 ml H2O
1 gallon equals 128 oz
128 oz / 5 oz will give the 1:5 ratio which is roughly 26 ounces (25.6) ounces of W&F per gallon of H2O.
Etc etc etc
Hope my all my math is correct and this helps a little
Dam dude, you should just put on a burka
not sure how that would have helped, but thanks for the feedback.
Not a deep cleaning product. Pool shock is still the best.Hands down.
James, does pool shock have bleach?
@@MakeItorBreakItNow Yes its 3 times stronger than Clorox. 10.5% Sodium hypochlorite.
Vinegar is a lot cheaper
Maybe, depending on the strength.
Just used this stuff wish I knew before I bought it that you have to wait months to see anything happen. Who has months to wait when you are just coming into the outside season now. I would not buy again!
Charles, valid point. For a more immediate approach you can turn to this pressure washer: th-cam.com/video/-mlXJ4kaE10/w-d-xo.html
This product is for suckers. Overpriced and doesn't give same day results.
Hose end sprayer bottle blew the nozzle out, now won’t stay in, useless!
Some of those have been recalled for that reason, understand you might be able to get your money back.
@@MakeItorBreakItNow Had it for some months. Just bought another n will use that receipt for an exchange, thanks. Good to know it wasnt me or the 70psi water pressure. Love the product.
Save your money, just buy a drum of liquid chlorine.
Lightning77305, Maybe, but liquid chlorine could damage composite decking, siding and wood, make sure to test samples first to make sure before full on spraying.
@@MakeItorBreakItNow Thank you for the tip!
@@Lightning77305 you're welcome. Let me know how it works out for you.
@@MakeItorBreakItNow Thx, I used a 9 liter watering can with about 1 inch of chlorine and it cleaned the pavers really well, just left it about 1/2 hour and hozed it off twice.
I keep it away from wood and other softer materials.
@@Lightning77305 sounds like the rinsing part is key. I'll have to try it. But I treat more wood and composite decking than anything else. The siding I treated alst year with wet and forget is still clean from gunk...
Did not like it
sorry to hear.
This stuff is junk
Funny you say that, check out this video: th-cam.com/video/j5CWVXd8jdk/w-d-xo.html
Just get yourself some liquid pool chlorine and a pump sprayer. Mix 1:5 and spray away. Let it sit and then flush all of the areas with fresh water. Much better and cheaper than this product.
Scott, maybe, but some surfaces I've found with pool chlorine could bleach out. The product shown here does not have bleach.
Why do u use a pump sprayer?? I don't buy the concentrate. When the sprayer bottle runs out I just pour it out of the container into the sprayer container and start again. Easy essy.
I use both versions
🟢Will it corrode the ,metal hardware and fasteners. concern is that on rear of the garden hose ended sprayer bottle of it called Xtreme that it so states Product is highly corrosive right by the warning tag not to get it in eyes or permanent eye injury will occur wear eye protection.
🟢 I f sprayed on home , will it be a problem for the aluminum gutters attached to the vinyl siding, or a chain link metal fence when one sprays it on the metal when trying to clean off the privacy inserts with in the fence, or etc… hardware , fasteners, things made of metal - if used in shower what of the metal shower heads and tub controls over time.
🟢 The word” highly corrosive “ means something. Thus how is it gentle yet highly corrosive all in one ?
Richard, I'm not sure I'd use it on shower plumbing, but I've sprayed it on composite, wood, concrete, and outside metal hardware and not had any issues so far. Haven't tried it on chainlink fence. I have oversprayed on exterior lighting fixtures, not intentionally but they have gotten wet/damp and had no issues with corrosion there. Your mileage may vary though...
Is it ok to use the diluted concentrate in the rapid sprayer after the original wet and forget is out? Lil sprayer goes 25-27 feet! Thanks
It should be. Let me know how it works out for you. Thanks.
I used this product on a side wall of our home that was covered with green stuff (algae?) It's a side wall which is out of sight from the road or from approaching either the front or the back door, and the algae made the wall look dirty and ugly, hence we used the W&F. I kind of forgot about using the Wet & Forget until about a month later, so I checked on it. The wall was clean and white! It really felt like a miracle had happened!
It does typically take a while for W&F to take full effect. Here's a follow on video you might be interested in: th-cam.com/video/j5CWVXd8jdk/w-d-xo.html
Did you use it clean gravestones up
Tera, not yet, but saw some gravestones last weekend that might be worth trying on. Let me know how it works for you.
Is this pet safe?
I wouldn't clean your pet with it, but shouldn't hurt most pets if they get a little spray on them.