Liquipak SoftWash Surfactant

Here are 10 user‑friendly FAQs for the Liquipak SoftWash Surfactant (bleach‑safe surfactant concentrate used with Sodium Hypochlorite for exterior cleaning):

❓ 1. What is this product?

Liquipak SoftWash Surfactant is a water‑based, bleach‑safe surfactant designed to be mixed with sodium hypochlorite solutions to boost their cleaning performance.

❓ 2. What does “surfactant” mean?

A surfactant is a cleaning agent that lowers surface tension of water, helping your chemical mix stick to surfaces longer and work more effectively.

❓ 3. What is it used for?

It’s used to enhance sodium hypochlorite cleaning, especially on exterior hard surfaces like roofs, patios, block paving, render, concrete and stone.

❓ 4. How do I mix it with sodium hypochlorite?

Mix at about 1 part SoftWash Surfactant to 50 parts Sodium Hypochlorite (e.g., 500 ml per 25 L of sodium hypochlorite).

❓ 5. Why should I mix it with sodium hypochlorite?

The surfactant helps sodium hypochlorite cling to surfaces longer, improves coverage and reduces runoff, making the overall treatment more effective.

❓ 6. Can I use the surfactant by itself?

It’s designed to work with sodium hypochlorite — using it alone provides cleaning action like a soap but won’t kill organic growth as effectively without the biocide component.

❓ 7. Is it safe to use around gardens or plants?

Although water‑based and bleach‑safe, the treated mixture can still harm plants if runoff enters soil. Avoid overspray on lawns, flowerbeds or gardens.

❓ 8. What safety precautions should I take?

Wear gloves and eye protection, avoid skin and eye contact, and keep children and pets away while applying the chemical mixture.

❓ 9. Does it have a scent?

The standard version is unscented, but a cherry‑fragrance variant is also available to help mask the smell of sodium hypochlorite if preferred.

❓ 10. Will it affect the cleaning results?

Yes — adding surfactant to sodium hypochlorite generally improves cleaning performance by enhancing contact time on vertical and difficult surfaces.