Algae Remover – Dakshampoo®
The Dakshampoo® Algae Remover is a highly efficient cleaner for removing green deposits caused by algae, seaweed and moss. With this highly concentrated and professional green deposit remover & algae remover for roof tiles, facades and terraces you will achieve a clean result without a high-pressure cleaner. Dakshampoo® Algae Remover can be used on almost any surface and keeps it free of green deposits for a long time.
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Erwin van Dooren
Verified owner
Works fine, but I expected it to be a bit more powerful
2 months ago
Erwin van Dooren
Verified owner
Works excellent, but it is important to apply a (super)thin layer to troweled concrete.
2 months ago
Erwin van Dooren
Verified owner
Pieter Sombroek
Verified owner
Still have to do it, but you won't know for sure if it's effective for a few years. For now, a 5-star rating.
2 months ago
Pieter Sombroek
Verified owner
Green removing deposits from roof tiles
Moss and algae often find ideal growing places on roof tiles, especially in dark and damp places. They attach themselves to the tiles and can penetrate the pores with their roots, making the roof tiles more brittle. Cracks and fissures can develop, which can lead to leaks and rot in the wood. The consequences of green deposits on roof tiles are therefore not attractive. That is why it is important to remove green deposits from the roof tiles in good time and to apply long-term protection against new deposits.
The advantages of the Dakshampoo® Algae Remover
✓ Removes green deposits.
✓ Bleach-free.
✓ Can be used on almost all surfaces.
✓ Cleans roofs, facades, terraces, commercial buildings, fences, thatched roofs, etc.
✓ Extremely concentrated.
✓ Suitable as a pre-wash for high-pressure cleaning.
✓ Self-cleaning without a pressure washer.
Proper green deposits cleaner and accessories
Removing green deposits from roof tiles can be a challenge. The patio is usually easily accessible, and the facade can be reached with tools, but roof tiles are often more difficult to reach. With the right cleaner and accessories, you can effortlessly remove green deposits from your roof tiles. We have professional tools such as telescopic lances, moss scrapers, and spray systems. This is all you need to apply the Algae Remover according to the instructions below. You don't need to use a pressure washer, and your roof tiles will remain protected against new green deposits for a long time. With Dakshampoo® Algae Remover, removing green deposits from roof tiles is a simple task.
Let on!
This product [algae remover] is intended for professional use. New users should read the instructions thoroughly before use.
FAQ - General
What is the most sustainable cleaning/maintenance method?
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Answer:
- Cleaning and impregnating. – Clean using “DAKSHAMPOO” cleaning products + impregnate with our permanent “TURBO IMPREGNEER” impregnating agent.
Benefits:
- Roof tiles become and remain dirt and water-repellent.
- No longer needs to be treated annually.
- The cheapest method in the long run.
Instruction:
- Pre-treat the surface with “ROOF SHAMPOO” products such as “QUICK CLEANER” or “ALGAE REMOVER” and rinse with a high-pressure cleaner.
- Impregnating with the permanent “TURBO IMPREGNATE”
Can I make the ALGAE REMOVER foam?
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Answer:
- Yes, that is possible with our “EcoThickener”. You can use it to foam or even make it into a gel (thicken).
Benefits:
- Sticks to the roof.
- Doesn't run straight into the gutter.
- 75% fewer resources required.
Instruction:
- Add the “EcoThickener”.
- Spray the thickened agent with a pressure pump onto the roof. Or spray the agent with a foam lance onto the roof/facade.
- After a two-week exposure period, rinse with a high-pressure cleaner and impregnate or simply leave it and repeat annually.
Is high pressure cleaning harmful?
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Answer:
No, by pre-treating it and spraying it with appropriate water pressure it does not have to be harmful. On a microscopic level it more or less affects the substrate but it is more harmful to leave the dirt for years. It is best to thoroughly clean the roof, facade or terrace once and impregnate it permanently so that it never has to be sprayed with a high-pressure cleaner again. Annual high-pressure cleaning should be avoided.
Things to note:
- Pre-treat with our cleaning products so that less water pressure is required.
- Using the correct pressure washer/lance/nozzle.
- Do not hold the nozzle too close.
- Do not focus on the same surface for too long.
- Spray diagonally from top to bottom.
- Avoid slots around skylights.
- Do not use a dirt cutter on facades/masonry.
- Determine the possibility of moisture penetration by inspecting the roof boarding. (Water under the roof tiles will dry up again by itself.)
Benefits:
- Damage caused by algae, moss and lichens is stopped immediately.
- Instant 100% clean result.
- Suitable for durable impregnation / coating.
- Makes defects in roof tiles visible so that they can be replaced/repaired.
Cons:
- Chance of one-time water under the roof tiles if the roof boarding or roof tiles are not waterproof. Water under the roof tiles usually dries up quickly. With good roof boarding, the water is drained into the gutter.
What kind of pressure washer do I need?
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Answer:
- 600 liters of water per hour
- 130 bar water pressure
- dirt cutter for roof tiles
- flat blasting for facades
Benefits:
- Not harmful to roof tiles with normal use in combination with good pre-treatment to loosen dirt.
- Not harmful to joints with normal use in combination with a good pre-treatment to loosen dirt.
Instruction:
- Pre-treat the surface to be cleaned thoroughly so that less water pressure is required for cleaning.
- Determine an appropriate distance between the nozzle and the surface to be cleaned. Maintain the distance as long as possible.
- Work as quickly as possible so that less water and hydropower is needed.
Roof cleaning, facade cleaning and terrace cleaning by just spraying without a high-pressure cleaner, does it get clean?
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Answer:
Optically clean is the highest achievable and algae and lichens can be completely broken down but never clean down to the capillaries for impregnation or coating.
Cons:
- Not clean down to the capillaries.
- On average, several treatments are required.
- Never becomes 100% clean down to the capillaries.
- Not suitable for impregnation / coating.
- Must be re-treated every year.
- The most expensive method in the long run.
- Does not make broken roof tiles immediately visible, which means leaks are not reported/resolved.
Benefits:
- No chance of water under the roof tiles.
- Easy to do yourself.
Instruction:
- Apply roof shampoo products to the roof.
- Apply Eco Thickener Roof Shampoo to make the products sticky or thicker so that they stick to vertical and sloping surfaces and do not run straight down.
Can ceramic/baked roof tiles be coated?
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Answer:
Yes, that is possible and very sustainable.
Benefits:
- The roof in the color of your choice for a fraction of the cost of new roof tiles.
- Much easier to do than replacing roof tiles.
Instruction:
- Pre-treating roof tiles.
- Rinse with a high-pressure cleaner.
- Apply bonding primer.
- Coat roof tiles in at least two layers.
The best weather conditions for impregnating?
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Answer:
- Above 5 degrees Celsius.
- Not in the hot sun.
- Not with too much wind.
Will my wall be completely clean again?
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Answer:
Dirt from influences from the air can generally be cleaned well to very well, as the examples on our website show. However, an outside wall can contain various dirt that has been absorbed over time and cannot be cleaned with our products. Think of rust, soot, weathering, damage and the like.
Benefits:
- Your exterior wall will be nice and clean and fresh again.
- No expensive tools required.
- Since 2014 we have been cleaning exterior walls with great success using Dakshampoo's “Quick Cleaner”.
Cons:
- Some types of contamination cannot be removed, such as soot, rust, weathering, damage and the like.
Instructions:
- Pre-treat walls with the “quick cleaner”.
- Rinse with a high-pressure cleaner.
- Spray the “quick cleaner” again on visibly dirty areas and leave it to work for 20 minutes to two weeks.
- Rinse with water if it needs to be impregnated.
- Or leave it on the walls if it does not need to be impregnated.
When do I choose impregnation and when do I choose coating?
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Impregnating roof tiles, facades or terraces:
- Make water and dirt repellent.
- Making it more sustainable.
- Minimize maintenance.
Coating roofing in color:
- Repair fragile/breakable/worn roof tiles.
- Choosing a different color for the roof.
- Cheaper than new roof tiles.
Applications
Roof Shampoo® Algae Remover can be applied to all types of roofs, thatched roofs, facades, terraces, walls, roofs, tiled paths, flagstones, gravestones, windows, sleepers, and garden furniture.
Calcareous Rinse historic facades thoroughly after 48 hours to prevent residue and staining. Be careful with a pressure washer at a distance (flat jet) [not harmful].
Product sheet
Algae remover is a biocide based on a quaternary ammonium compound. Algae remover effectively kills and removes green deposits caused by algae, seaweed and moss. It also provides long-term preventive protection against green deposits. Algae remover can also be safely used to kill bacteria and yeasts on surfaces and materials (disinfecting). Algae remover is a legally permitted biocide with registration number 16071N.
Application
Legal instructions for use: Use is only permitted as a product for the following applications: To combat green deposits. Treating paved surfaces and equipment next to waterways to combat green deposits is not permitted. This product is toxic to fish and other aquatic organisms. The liquid must be prevented from reaching surface water. To combat bacteria and yeasts on surfaces in areas intended for human habitation. Also to combat bacteria (excluding mycobacteria and bacterial spores) and yeasts on surfaces that may come into contact with food and drink and the raw materials for these, but with the exception of milking equipment on the farm; Disclaimer: the instructions for use as described below must be adhered to.
Properties
• Biodegradable
• Leaves no residue and is not harmful to the user
• Intended for professional and non-professional use
• Preventive effect against green deposits
• Effective and safe disinfection of surfaces and materials
• Easy to apply
Specifications
Kleur: Transparant
Smell: Characteristic
Specific gravity: 1,0 kg/liter
pH: 8
Contains: Didecyldimethylammonium chloride
Flash point: >100°C
Application conditions
Algae remover can be used in all dry weather conditions.
User
To combat and prevent green deposits on walls, roofs, tile paths, flagstones, gravestones, windows, sleepers, garden furniture, etc.:
• Dilute algae remover to a usage concentration of 25 ml per litre of water.
• Apply evenly to the substrate by spraying, pouring, scrubbing or brushing with the diluted solution.
• Leave the product to work for a few days until the green deposits have disappeared. Do not rinse.
• Please note: do not spray or pour on plants and prevent the product from reaching surface water at all times.
Use to combat and prevent green deposits on windows and materials in empty greenhouses and warehouses:
Dilute algae remover to a usage concentration of 25 ml per litre of water.
Apply evenly to the surface by spraying or brushing thoroughly.
Let the product work for a few days until the green deposits have disappeared. Due to the absence of harmful after-effects of this product and the small residue, it is not necessary and may not be sprayed afterwards. This method of application prevents the formation of green deposits for many months.
Use to combat bacteria and yeasts on surfaces:
First thoroughly clean the surfaces and materials to be disinfected. Then rinse any cleaning agent used with clean water. Remove excess liquid. If treated surfaces or materials can come into contact with food and drink, thorough rinsing with water is required
Dilute algae remover to a usage concentration of 4 ml per litre of water.
Apply the diluted solution to the surface with a spray bottle or microfibre cloth and leave to work for at least 5 minutes.
Attention: Use of the product may lead to selection of bacterial strains that are resistant to it.
Units
5, 10 and 30 Liters
Theoretical consumption
Please allow for a consumption of 3 – 5 m2 per litre of solution, depending on the porosity of the substrate.
Practical information
• Do not mix with other products.
• The product becomes ineffective when it comes into contact with soap or cleaning agents.
• Low temperatures and little sunlight can delay effectiveness, so adjust the exposure time accordingly.
• Keep pets away from treated areas while they are still damp.
• Do not deviate from the instructions for use.
Storage and shelf life
Shelf life in original unopened packaging is at least 24 months. Store in a cool, frost-free and well-ventilated place.
Safety regulations
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Avoid skin and eye contact, wear suitable gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses. When in doubt, always consult the safety data sheet or our R&D department.
Technical Support
At DASHAMPOO we believe it is important that you are helped as best as possible. That is why our technical advisors are always ready to help you. They can advise you on the best solutions and explain how to use a product. DAKSHAMPOO, Grote Voort 293a, 8041 BL Zwolle T. +31 38 33 77 555 E. info@dakshampoo-shop.nl W. www.dakshampoo-shop.nl
Disclaimer
This product information sheet is intended as a manual for the use of the product and has been compiled based on the latest developments and technology. Since application, processing and conditions of use are beyond our control, no rights can be derived from this product information sheet. DAKSHAMPOO expressly disclaims all liability regarding warranty and incorrect application and any damage and consequential damage. The user remains responsible at all times for application, product selection, use and result. Edition: March 2023 This edition replaces all previous editions. Authorization number: 16071N
Brand
ROOF SHAMPOO®
Please note! With the information on this page we want to advise you. All information corresponds to the latest state of the art, but due to the large number of possible applications and the different surfaces we cannot guarantee the results achieved during processing. With the publication of this leaflet all older leaflets of this product are no longer valid. Published: 11-03-2023
FAQ
What is the difference between the quick cleaner and the Algae Remover?
- De quick cleaner cleans quickly in seconds to minutes. The Algae Remover on the other hand cleans very slowly in days, weeks to months.
- De quick cleaner cleans both dry and damp surfaces. The Algae Remover, on the other hand, only cleans dry surfaces.
- De quick cleaner has a short exposure time of 60 seconds to 20 minutes. The Algae Remover on the other hand has a long exposure time of 24-48 hours without the intervention of rain showers.
- De quick cleaner is less concentrated and should be diluted with water 1:1 to 1:3 for optimum effect. The Algae Remover should be diluted 1:40 with water.
- Due to the rapid action of the quick cleaner can achieve a clean result within one day and is therefore particularly suitable for commercial services. The clean end result by the Algae Remover, on the other hand, often takes a long time to achieve.
- De quick cleaner can be applied on days when rain is expected and is therefore particularly suitable for commercial services. The Algae Remover, on the other hand, only works in a series of dry days. In advance 24 hours before application and up to 24-48 hours after application without rain.
- De quick cleaner works at temperatures from 0°C. The Algae Remover, on the other hand, works optimally at temperatures from 16°C.
cleans the product better if I dilute it with less water, like 1:10?
The product indeed cleans a lot better with a ratio of 1:10.
Consumption
Theoretically consumption
Please allow for a consumption of 3-5 m² per litre of application solution, depending on the porosity of the substrate.
Application conditions
This algae and moss remover can be used in all dry weather conditions. It's best used on a bone-dry surface and with little to no rainfall for two days after application.
Why 48 Hours of processing time? This is how your Algae Remover really works.
You've purchased our product to naturally tackle green deposits, algae, and lichen. But why does it need to work for 48 hours? And why do we recommend a bone-dry surfaceThe answer lies in the biology of pollution.
Step 1: The 'Thirsty' Enemy (Why Dryness Is Essential)
Algae and lichens are largely composed of water. When they are bone dry, they are, so to speak, "thirsty." They are eager to absorb moisture. At that precise moment, you apply the diluted Algae Remover. The organisms actively absorb the product, like a sponge. On a wet surface, the product slides off and is immediately diluted. On a dry surface on the other hand, absorption and thus control begins immediately and maximally.
Step 2: This is what happens in the first hours (Fast, but invisible)
Within minutes to hours of application, the active ingredient (a quaternary ammonium compound) bonds with the cell walls of the algae and the moss's fungal hyphae. It penetrates and begins to disrupt the cells from within. You can't see this process yet, but under a microscope, it's a real battle.
Step 3: Why It Really Has to Take 48 Hours (The Final Blow)
Killing a complex organism like moss or lichen isn't a fifteen-minute job. While single-celled algae grow relatively quickly, lichens have a deeper, fibrous structure. It simply takes time for the biocide to fully penetrate the roots.
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The 48-hour margin is the scientifically proven standard that guarantees that the product has penetrated to the deepest layers.
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Rain after half an hour? No problem for adhesion. The product will already be firmly in place. But to speed up the process and achieve the best results, it's best to keep it dry for the full 48 hours. Rain slows down the process because it dilutes the product.
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The visible result: After this period, the algae will discolor (often yellow/orange) and the lichens will become brittle. They are now dead and can easily be removed from the surface by rain or a soft brush.
In short: The dry start and 48 hours of patience aren't unnecessary luxuries, but the key to a thorough and long-lasting clean result. It's the time nature needs to do its work.
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