# Prewash protection **URL:** \ **Category:** Newbie Questions\ **Created:** [May 15, 2022, 11:51pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/prewash-protection/33690 "2022-05-15T23:51:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![AlexECPW](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/alexecpw/32/39802_2.png) [@AlexECPW](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/AlexECPW)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2022, 11:51pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/prewash-protection/33690/1 "2022-05-15T23:51:13Z")
Hey guys, forgive me for not being able to find the answers myself… Anyone got a link to a thread I can find on pre-softwash protection? I’m looking for a general rundown and most notably wondering how y’all protect AC UNITS. (I’m taping/bagging lights, outlets, internet, breakers) The few washes I’ve had I just have the customer turn ac unit off while I avoid them, but looking for what works for y’all? Do you cover them? Avoid softwash and rinse after? I believe protecting the house is time and money well spent, but I’d also hate to waste time going overboard. I also plan on talking to my local home inspection pal to give me a run down on electrical safety and risk management. But then again, he’s not hosing down houses with chems on a daily basis. Thanks for any tips! ---
**Author:** ![AlexECPW](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/alexecpw/32/39802_2.png) [@AlexECPW](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/AlexECPW)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2022, 11:52pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/prewash-protection/33690/2 "2022-05-15T23:52:27Z")
Also, I just read the fire danger safety thread which was awesome and helpful, just no mention of ac and I’m curious. ---
**Author:** ![dcbrock](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/dcbrock/32/38857_2.png) [@dcbrock](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/dcbrock)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2022, 12:28am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/prewash-protection/33690/3 "2022-05-16T00:28:43Z")
AC units…as in the condenser? Around here they are always covered in mold and algae so usually spritz it with housewash mix and lightly rinse off. That’s just me though. ---
**Author:** ![AlexECPW](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/alexecpw/32/39802_2.png) [@AlexECPW](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/AlexECPW)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2022, 1:24am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/prewash-protection/33690/4 "2022-05-16T01:24:59Z")
Ahh makes sense, I just don’t really know much about how those condensers work. I’m insured but just making sure I don’t go shorting stuff out. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![DisplacedTexan](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/displacedtexan/32/29182_2.png) [@DisplacedTexan](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/DisplacedTexan)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2022, 3:33am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/prewash-protection/33690/5 "2022-05-16T03:33:40Z")
Tape off the fuse housing box and wash on. ---
**Author:** ![JAK41](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/jak41/32/38532_2.png) [@JAK41](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/JAK41)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2022, 1:49am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/prewash-protection/33690/6 "2022-05-18T01:49:52Z")
Last summer I had a fuse box, or AC Disconnect box, Pop then smoking after I rinsed the siding. Had the customer turn off the breaker. I opened the box, found that the electrician had wrapped a loop of wire around inside the box, touching it, and over the years it had rubbed the insulation off the hot wire. Add water = the Pop and smoke. I installed a new box for him and he was happy. Cover them up, it’s easier.