Eco-friendly power washing is possible with pre-made and DIY alternatives. Cleaning chemicals can be some of the worst offenders when it comes to environmentally harmful products, but we’re here to help!
1. Eco-Gen Pressure Washer Soap (link)
There are only a handful of brands that specifically offer eco-friendly power washing soaps, and Eco-Gen is one of them. Eco-Gen offers a biodegradable pressure washing concentrate that is commercial grade.
Why we love it:
- It’s commercial grade. With commercial grade pressure washing solutions, you can expect to remove stains and debris with more ease than homemade or non-commercial grade products.
- It’s a concentrate. With a pressure washing concentrate, you use a small amount of product to make a much larger amount of solution. This reduces emissions because of lighter shipping weights and reduced plastic in packaging.
- It’s biodegradable and plant safe. This means your cleaning project won’t kill your landscaping or other plants.
Eco-Gen Pressure Washer Soap product information:
- Recommended dilution: 1:64 (2 oz per gallon of water)
- Uses: concrete, heavy equipment, agricultural machinery, tanks, rigs, drilling equipment, buildings, decks, roofs and more
2. Ultimate Washer Products (link)
Ultimate Washer now carries an entire line of eco-friendly pressure washing chemicals that are marketed for specific uses.
Why we love it:
- The entire lineup is free of bleach and ammonia. Bleach is used specifically for killing microorganisms, and it’s harmful to people, plants and animals, too.
- All the products are biodegradable. Not only do Ultimate Washer products not contain obviously harmful ingredients, but they are also completely biodegradable.
- Wide variety of eco-friendly pressure washing detergents. We love that this brand hasn’t traded harmful chemicals for a one sided alternative. They made an entire lineup!
Ultimate Washer product information:
- Each product has unique dilution instructions and marketed uses.
- Examples of specific product uses include house wash, multi-purpose concentrate, heavy duty degreaser, aluminum brightener, and more.
3. Make Your Own Pressure Washer Soap with Vinegar
Perhaps the most sustainable way to use an eco-friendly pressure washer chemical is to use no chemicals at all. You can make a simple pressure washing detergent using just vinegar and water.
Why we love it:
- No packaging. While we’re talking about eco-friendly pressure washing chemical alternatives, we can also consider packaging alternatives. You can find vinegar at a refill store (which is like a bulk section at a grocery store, but it’s its own store and includes soaps and other products!), or in less wasteful packaging like glass.
- Make only as much as you need. When you make your own detergent, you can customize the amount to minimize waste.
- It’s completely safe and non-toxic. This one speaks for itself. It’s just vinegar!
How to make it:
- Dilute one cup of vinegar in one gallon of water. That’s it!