What’s up, guys! Cody here from Southeast Softwash, and today we’re diving into a topic we get asked about all the time—surfactants! Specifically, we're talking about our Southern Drawl Surfactant (yes, it’s as awesome as it sounds). We get tons of questions about how this soap works, especially when it comes to windows, so we wanted to give you an inside look at how it performs.
Let’s talk about the magic of surfactants and why Southern Drawl is a game-changer for house washes, particularly when it comes to cleaning glass without the headache.
Why Southern Drawl Works So Well
We’ve all seen those window cleaning jobs where the glass ends up streaky, hazy, or just... not quite right. That’s because not all surfactants perform the same when it comes to rinsing clean. If you’re using a surfactant that doesn’t rinse off well, you’ll end up with glass that’s a mess, no matter how hard you try.
Southern Drawl, our cherry-scented (don’t drink it!) surfactant, is specially formulated to be hydrophilic, meaning it loves water and rinses off cleanly without leaving behind a haze. This is key when you’re washing a house or cleaning windows as part of your regular service. We’re going to show you how it performs in a real-world scenario, so let’s hit it!
A Real-World Test: Southern Drawl on Windows
We’ve got a 3% bleach mixture mixed with our Southern Drawl at full power (a little stronger than we’d usually use for a standard house wash). We’re going to hit some big windows on a building, and then you’ll see just how well this soap rinses off.
Step 1: Soak the Glass
We apply the soap and let it dwell. Normally, we would dilute the soap to 16:1, but here, we’re using a stronger concentration so you can really see it in action. After a few minutes, we rinse it off with just water. Check out the video below to see how clean these windows come out!
Step 2: Rinse and Check
As we rinse, we see zero haze left on the glass. The soap works its magic, and the window returns to a clean, shiny surface—without the need for pure water window cleaning. Sure, pure water cleaning can be great for some jobs, but with the right surfactant, like Southern Drawl, you can skip that extra step and still deliver stunning results.
Step 3: The Hazy Window Test
We didn’t rinse one of the windows, and let it dry with the bleach and soap mixture still on it. Now, a lot of soaps would leave a stubborn residue that’s tough to remove once dry, but not Southern Drawl. Even after drying, we were able to rinse it back to a clean window. This is the power of a hydrophilic surfactant—it loves water and rinses clean, even when it’s dried on.
Key Takeaways:
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No Haze: Southern Drawl won’t leave a haze on windows, unlike other soaps that can create unsightly streaks.
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Versatility: You don’t need pure water cleaning if you’re using the right surfactant. Southern Drawl gets the job done for both house washes and window cleaning.
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Hydrophilic Formula: The soap loves water, meaning it rinses clean every time—no matter what.
Conclusion
So, if you’re looking for a way to clean windows without worrying about streaks or hazy residues, Southern Drawl is the way to go. It’s not a replacement for pure water window cleaning, but it works amazingly well for standard house washes and gets your glass sparkling. Whether you’re washing a house or doing regular maintenance, Southern Drawl makes window cleaning effortless.
Want to try it out? Grab a bottle today and experience the difference!
Thanks for tuning in, and as always, happy cleaning!
