The North Texas Clean News
Are You Killing the Growth or Helping it Thrive?
Power and pressure washing are highly effective methods for ridding concrete and brick driveways, walkways, and sidewalks of inorganic stains like drink spills. These surfaces can withstand high-pressure cleaning to blast those spills and stains away.
What is the Best Method For Cleaning Algae-Ridden Walkways and Sidewalks?
While we have the tools and expertise to pressure wash surfaces, for a growth like this, softwashing is our solution.
Why is SoftWashing the Answer?
The pressure could have the opposite effect when it comes to organic stains such as algae growth. The high pressure is not killing the growth but blasting the spores and potentially helping them thrive and spread. This means that you could need another cleaning in a matter of months. If you are trying to tackle algae growth, it’s important to remember that this is a living organism that needs to be killed at its root system to halt the growth.
We use biodegradable bleach-based products and low-pressure to kill the growth at its root systems to prevent it from growing back. We let the soap solutions do the work meaning there’s no use for high pressure which also allows us to use less water. When you apply high pressure to this type of growth, you ’ re not killing it, but rather spreading the spores allowing the opportunity for It to reemerge in a matter of months.
The North Texas Clean News
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End of Summer Special
It’s that time of the year to squeeze in your last-minute vacations and finish your back-to-school shopping. When the dust settles, the kids are off to school, and you have a moment to debrief from the busy season, Patriot SoftWash will be here to help.
What Our Customers Are Saying
Awesome company to work with. Very professional and job well done - Ruby B.
Excellent work….would not hesitate to use Patriot again in the future - Ernie G.
August is the last full month of the summer season and there are still many outdoor festivities to be held. This is why we are offering 10% off any services completed by the official last day of Summer. Contact us to get on the schedule before September 22nd to claim this deal!
My stone patio looked amazing after Jim and his crew cleaned it. Due to a low spot that never drains, it had accumulated black and green growth. Patriot Softwash removed it all. - Melaine K
The North Texas Clean News
A newsletter from your neighbors at Patriot SoftWash
Summer Safety Tips
North Texas Summer weather has hit it’s peak with whopping 100-degree temperatures Coast through the rest of the summer safely with these summer safety tips!
And remember, when it comes to cleaning outdoor areas such as bug’s nests, patios, walkways, pool areas, and more call us at 971-402-6810 or visit txpatriotsoftwash com Don’t forget to mention our “End of Summer Sale” to claim your 10% off!
Lemon Meringue Pie
Directions
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Gather all ingredients and preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (162 degrees C)
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To make the filling: Whisk 1 cup sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt together in a medium saucepan; stir in water, lemon juice, and lemon zest Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture comes to a boil Stir in butter
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Ingredients
Filling:
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
Place egg yolks in a small bowl and gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of hot sugar mixture
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Whisk the egg yolk mixture back into the remaining sugar mixture. Bring to a boil and continue to cook while stirring constantly until thick. Remove from heat; pour filling into baked pastry shell.
1 ½ cups water
2 lemons, juiced and zested
2 tablespoons butter
4 egg yolks, beaten
1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
5. Spread meringue over pie filling, sealing the edges at the crust 6
To make the meringue: Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl with an electric mixer until foamy Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form
Meringue:
4 egg whites
1/2 cup white sugar
7 Serve and enjoy!
Bake in preheated oven until meringue is golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes
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August 15 is National Lemon Meringue Pie