Midwesternmarylander

Hello Friends, My name is Dwight and I have a window cleaning business in Severn, MD that I offer several other services as "add on" services and pressure washing is one of them. I have tossed many ideas and thoughts around in other forums regarding window cleaning on various levels and as my business has turned into the pressure washing realm more 'n more, I wanted to advance my knowledge and get things in order to develop a norm for my company. I have two machines, a small one that is 2800 psi, 2.5 gpm that I use for some decks and small jobs. I have another one that is 4000 psi, 4 gpm and I use it for most of my house washing and driveways. I also have a surface cleaner that is 24 inch and is made by Steel Eagle. I also use the truck wash brushes on poles and until recently I didn't have an X-Jet and exclusively used a commercial pump sprayer to disperse my chemical by ladders in high places. I recently bought an X-Jet and am feeling my way through using it. My main reason for coming here to use you guy's expertise is because of my chemical solution. I've used Vinyl Brite solution (house wash) for house washes and have taken in much advice in my effort to settle on an ingredient to make my own for all time. (Or at least until the next revolutionary chemical is brewed) I carry a 5 gallon bucket for the X-Jet. So, I was recently advised by some business friends that I consider pros to use 4 part double strength bleach (12%) and 1 part simple green. (or any generic version that is cheaper) Which essentially means 80% bleach and 20% simple green derivitive. Now, I know the water blasting out of the wand and mixing into the chemical coming from the X-Jet will thus dilute the chemical with water. Does anyone know what percentage it will roughly dilute at with my 4 gpm machine and is that mixture a safe one? I wondered if I shouldn't put some water in the mix prior to the X-Jet process. I do understand the particulars that double strength bleach should not be used on painted surfaces and the basic "do's" and "don't's" of the chems. I just want a mix that I can count on. Thanks in Advance! Dwight R Jencor Services, LLC Severn, MD 21144 (443) 883-1709 Jencor Cleaning Services

Could someone breifly explain the process of reclaiming in pressure washing? Thanks! Dwight Rowe Jencor Services, LLC Severn, MD 21144 (443) 883-1709 Jencor Cleaning Services

Thanks Mike! Dwight Jencor Services, LLC

Hi Jeremy, a cheap way of getting the "word" out for me has been via door hangers. I'm in Maryland and I found a small printing company that swaps services with me for the majority of the costs. I introduce any new services or just expose my current services with these door hangers. Every residential job we do we start it off by hanging about 10-15 of them on door handles and then begin work. Very often we have people come home, see the door hanger, and usually they call the neighbor we are working for to get a reference and then often they walk over and I take a moment to give them an estimate. The funny thing about door hangers or any advertising you leave at a home is that sometimes a considerable amount of time may pass and you may come to believe that the door hangers aren't such a progressive form of advertising. And then walloh! 3-4 calls come in from neighbors that kept the door hanger for when they wanted to use it and called then. Lesson: Be patient! Dwight Rowe Jencor Services, LLC Severn, MD 21144 (443) 883-1709 Jencor Cleaning Services

Anybody ever heard of a generic simple green called Breakthrough? I was advised that it is cheap and effective to mix with the bleach but cannot find where to buy it in bulk. I'm in Maryland. Dwight R Jencor Services, LLC Severn, MD 21144 (443) 883-1709 Jencor Cleaning Services

Thanks a bunch Mud Duck and Beth and Richard. I just ordered some Simple Cherry & some F-13. I'm gonna try your mix for awhile Mud duck to see how things workout that way. Over the course of this summer and into fall I plan on tossing together a variety of mixes to see what works for me. I appreciate the input and welcome anyone else to comment. Dwight R Jencor Services, LLC Severn, MD 21144 (443) 883-1709 Jencor Cleaning Services