Cleaning solution

Hi,
So I have a parrot and live in an apartment and they are going to pressure wash the buildings. They say they are using a 100% biodegradable solution with algaecide (bleach is biodegradable so not sure if that's what they are throwing in). I'm not going to be home during the day to see how fumey things get. But am very concerned I have no idea what to do about this situation or how dangerous it is... Any thoughts or comments?

If they are cleaning the outside I highly doubt your bird will be in danger from fumes as long as you keep your windows closed. If you are concerned, request a copy of the label of the cleaner they will use, and call your vet to go over the ingredients and find out if it would be worth boarding your bird at the vet that day.


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Just make sure you have your window's closed and you shouldn't have anything to worry about. Undiluted at the source the fumes of the cleaner might be a problem, but by the time you factor in the water dilution, plus pressure, the amount of chemical fumes managing to get inside the building is going to be next to none.

I'm not technically a power washing expert or anything, but I would say you are totally in the clear.

Great advice in all the above Posts!

I am certain that what they used or will be using is not Bleach! Yes, it is biodegradable, but since it will remain in the water that is falling off the building it could /can concentrate in the soil. That would kill much if not all of the plantings around the building. Bleach should never be used in a high pressure washer without using biohazard safety equipment, safe guards, and signage. Yes, there are lots of idiots in this World. But the first time someone kills all the plantings around a building is the last time they will use Bleach. That is the kind of errors that first time DIY'er might make! The majority of Rental Companies commonly warn renters not to use Bleach for that reason: If you kill all your plants, its your fault!

Most 'cleaner's' used with high pressure washers are little more than a 'wetting agent' i.e. they make water wetter, which allows it to cut the dirt quicker. Near all real 'cleaners' require at least a limited about of contact time to start cutting /breaking down the dirt, oil(s), etc... Most solvents (cleaners) will recommend a two-step process where the agent is applied in the first step with a less restricted (wide spray) tip and after applying come back over the treated surface with the high pressure tip in place.

This is good general information, above posters. Thanks.