I have on the garage big tank of rain
water. However to prevent green water
and alge we add some kind of pilles.
They probably change PH of the water
but I'm not sure.
I want to ask if it is safe to use rain water
with this pilles for car washing?
The second question is what is the
best ph for car cleaning?
•In regards to your first question:
-what exactly are these algae preventing pills
that you are adding to the rain water—is it
something like “SHOCK” (either chlorinated/
non-chlorinated)—that’s added to pools?
-IMO: if the ‘treated/shocked’ rain water’s pH
level is between 7.0‐8.0 —> [use the afore-
mentioned pH test strips] it’s safe enough to
use to wash vehicles.
•As to your second question:
-Car wash solutions: having higher pH
levels (more than 7.0 pH—ie: alkaline)…
in conjunction with surfactants…are best
for cleaning organic materials: insects,
bird poop, road film, oils, greases, etc.;
and, to also neutralize environmental acids
that have accumulated on vehicles’ surfaces.
-Car wash solutions: having lower ph levels
(lower than 7.0 pH—ie: acidic)…in conjunction
with surfactants…are best for cleaning inorganic
and granular materials: sand, soil, clay, salt, etc.
•However:
-Most modernday Car Wash Shampoos have been
formulated to clean the majority of both types of
contaminates…basically taking the guesswork out
of the equation.
-Which, in turn, makes choosing any one of
the Car Wash Shampoos offered by Autogeek
a cinch.
pH…what me worry?!?! :xyxthumbs:
Bob
