EBC degreaser is one of those products that earns its reputation on jobs most chemicals would choke on. Nando Medina of ProWindowz in Los Angeles put it to the test on a project that would stress any softwash setup: 375 homes coated in heavy dirt from a neighboring construction site, all needing a full softwash.

"Thanks to Carlos Gonzales for his amazing product called EBC that helped us remove this dirt with a simple spray and wash," Medina wrote. "I love the fact that it helped to remove dirt buildup with ease on this 375-home project."

Why EBC Works on Construction Dust

Construction-site fallout is a different animal than routine grime. It bonds to siding, stucco, and painted surfaces in ways that plain sodium hypochlorite won't touch without an effective surfactant or degreaser in the mix. EBC breaks that bond without requiring high pressure — spray, dwell, rinse. On a 375-unit project, that simplicity is the difference between finishing on schedule and blowing your labor budget.

Medina also noted that EBC pulls its weight well beyond residential siding: "It's easy to use on greasy dumpster pads, loading docks, parking garages, and is overall Earth friendly. Who doesn't love that?"

Scaling a 600-Home Contract

With the first 375 homes done, Medina called J. Racenstein to stage five more 5-gallon pails for pickup — another 225 homes were still on the board. That kind of volume is where EBC in 5-gallon pails makes financial sense over quart bottles, and where having a distributor that stocks it locally matters.

If you're running large-volume softwash work — HOA contracts, post-construction cleanups, fleet accounts — pair EBC with a reliable softwash sprayer skid and a downstream-friendly surfactant like ProTool Sticky for dwell-time control. The combination keeps your chemical cost per home low and your rinse times short.

When to Reach for EBC

EBC isn't a one-trick product. Contractors use it across exterior cleaning verticals:

• Post-construction cleanup — dust, mortar haze, and concrete splatter on siding and windows.
• Dumpster pads and loading docks — cuts grease that SH alone leaves behind.
• Parking garages — oil film and tire marks on coated concrete.
• Fleet and commercial softwash — any surface where you need a biodegradable degreaser that rinses clean at low pressure.

For post-construction work specifically, follow the EBC wash with a ProTool Post Rinse to neutralize and leave surfaces film-free. On greasy commercial surfaces, pre-treat with ProTool Oily Man before the EBC application for faster breakdown of petroleum-based stains.

Products Mentioned

EBC Degreaser, Detergent SKU: 83-81M	EBC Degreaser, Detergent SKU: 83-81M	BPX25 - P40 Soft Wash Sprayer Skid SKU: 150-0432M
ProTool Post Rinse SKU: 83-03M	ProTool Oily Man SKU: 83-02M