Adrian

try a swatch area with WD40........ yep........ WD40. I picked that up on this forum when I first joined. Tried it at my rental car acct. and it does work. You have to clean very very deep after and wipe with dry towel. It may takes a little extra time. but it works!

Here are some pictures of a house I cleaned today. It was pretty gross!!!!!

did I mention that I love my xjet?

He did not want the gutters or the roof, or deck or drive cleaned. Believe me, I offered and gave him a quote to do them while I was there onsite. But the main thing is that he was very pleased. I have recieved alot of advice on gutters. I like gutter zap as well to clean. Purple power is great as well. Have not tried citri clean though. I have all the gear for gutters extension pole, truck brush, and the gutter hook attachment for my wand (that thing makes the biggest mess). I also sometimes will use a rotary brush that I use for my auto accts. It has a quick connect and is made of some pretty firm horse hair. He just simply didn't want any additional services other than the house wash. His exact words were..... thanks goodness I don't have to paint it. I agree that upsells are very important, and I upsell almost every job, even if it is just washing lawn furniture or staues and planters. No offense taken on suggestions. Just want everyone to understand that I'm on the same page with you. The homeowner just wanted to hang onto his lunch money.

yeah and I can probably fit my ranger in the bed of your truck too.LOL

I heard that. Did I say that I love my xjet yet!!!!

Thanks Mike. The chimney had to be 35 ft. Love that xjet

Lmao!!!!!!

I never go anywhere else. Beth and Rod have helped out alot as well as many others here. So why go anywhere else? I know a good thing!! This site has my vote!!!

Thanks Shane, I love my xjet!

With gas the way it is, I am very pleased to be driving a ranger. 389 miles on a tank of gas. I have actually landed a couple of jobs over the phone and email pics from the customer, but the estimates are still free. People want to hear the word free still, I believe. I agree that we can absorb the cost in another way, maybe even on another job. Although I do charge 1.00 a mile outside of my 30 mile radius. Yep..... I am glad I didn't buy that used van or a larger trailer. I really wanted to upgrade to all of those luxuries this year, but all the recent gas pinches and world trauma have made me want to just hold what I have right now, and be greatful for it.

Hi everyone, it's been a while & have been taking advantage of the peak season so haven't been on BBS much lately. I did a PW bid for a community developer in Marietta on Fri. for cleaning a 2 story and all of the flatwork. Brand new house, just completed. This firm could mean very steady business. He likes the bid I gave him for the flatwork and house and is going through the chain of command to get it approved. The one glich I am having is finding a sub to clean and recover the basement of this brand new home. I can't clean the basement! I don't have recovery system. PLEASE DON'T START BEATING UP ON ME ABOUT RECOVERY!!!!!! If anyone does recover in the Atlanta area and is interested in helping me land this one, it could mean alot more work down the road. I'm positive I am in the running with this firm and future business. I would just like to "go the extra mile" for this firm and cover all the bases. I should know around mid week if I have his business. The basement area covers around 3500-4000 sq.ft. approx. Please either email me or call or respond to this post. I will check back as often as possible. Thanks Adrian

exactly!!! Mud from construction and forms. I don't have to do the basement plus I didn't even bid on the basement, just the rest of the property. I will not get in over my head, trust me. Mold issues are bad in these parts. I don't want to be the cause of mold damage, just the solution. I am just trying to get my foot in the door with this developer, and wanted to offer him every courtesy to try and find him someone that could do the basement for him. thanks for the good advise. Adrian

Funny you should mention the Big Chicken (local landmark for directions in this town i.e. " turn right at the Big Chicken"). It could use a good cleaning as well as it is very streaked.

Thanks Beth- I have a shop wet dry vac that would probably handle the job and I may go that route. I use it for my auto accts. mid size 8 gallon I think...... Thanks Scott, I have a surface cleaner as well,a 32" squeegee, and would most likely just redistribute the water outside of the house or just pour it in my tank when i'm through. I like the vac with the water outlet as well. Mine you just fill up and empty. Thanks for your input too, Don. But really didn't mean to imply "so much" work, abundance, meaning, more than my usual 2 or 3 jobs a week if that much.LOL! . Mule and cart.....caught with my pants down.....lol, you always crack me up !!!! As soon as I pay for my new kidney stones, I'll get a recovery unit and hot water. But until then...... the stones rule the finances. LOL !!!! (The Rolling Stones too!!!) I have all the gear that everyone suggested and can remove the water. Plus I will definately go that route if no one wants to gang up on this one with me. I came to the right place, great advice, ideas, and yuks.

With much respect, I do not want to go around again about not having hot water. Alot of firms here in Atlanta don't have hot water units. I am just looking for someone to help with this project. Counting my blessings for the abundance of work lately. I need it. I will eventually get hot water and recovery. But for now, just looking for help on the project if I land it. Thanks

great site

Paul sounds good . I have a bid to do in the afternoon in east cobb but I can make time after I pick up chems and do the bid. Thanks and take care. Adrian

That's insane.... He will never get anyone in at that rate. But yea, Paul, thanks for the info. I think you just saved everyone a mild migrain. Hey you are just right up the road from me. Waffle house and java are on me if you ever want to swap secrets of the trade. Take care.

good to go. Disregard what I said kinnaman. Ryan knows, I was just trying help. I would trust his input anyday. Where can one find greased lightning at?

That link is awesome....... I can literally see my house and property. you guys should try it. Plus to actually have a visual of the jobsite really puts it into perspective. If you zero it in to the fullest view you can almost see the bums Ryan was talking about lol.

Doolittle told me that it is the new aquarium they are about to open soon. Thanks for the call today Jim, I'm still in if we can make it happen. We can all bring our riding lawnmowers and attach water broom s to them and knock this thing out in a month. lol. Standing by.........

Man you guys are evil lol. you must think I'm an idiot after that! evil evil evil. But I should know better and learn the short names on the chemical table. But..... I do remember back in my younger days as an emt in Austin that I learned it would take approx 3 gal of DIHYDROGEN MONOXIDE for a human to drown from the inside out and it does not take place entirely in the lungs. Inadequate perfussion is the cause of death. 3 gallons everything swells on the inside due to saturation. good one guys!!!!! I don't think anyone has answered Kinnaman's question though........other than just using water. try some 12% sodium hypochlorite ( really strong bleach) on the bricks and flatwork Kinnaman, run it through your chem injector or downstreamer or xjet or mjet or pump spray it (whatever you normally use to make chems go airborne) on the surface and exterior. Cut it down a bit so you don't burn the foliage. As for pricing, forget the guy is your friend and charge by the square ft. or the job, whatever you feel comfortable with. I have been corrected in the fact that it is not very good etiquette to discuss pricing on the forum as prices vary geographically. This shouldn't be any different from any other flatwork or resi job that you normally do. If you are only going to be cleaning 1/2 a house price accordingly if there are multiple houses. if only 1 house each trip, bump it up a bit for the time involved. One advantage is that since they are new homes and have not been sold yet, at least you won't have the customers foot up your rump while you are there onsite.

lmao flimmy about the dog. Sorry about the misfortune though. But I have learned something from you guys on this one........ to ask in advance if there are any other contractors onsite and decide if they will be in my way or not. Plus, like a (fool) nice guy I have always moved whatever is on the decks and patios as part of the inclusive price. From now on , there is a charge for moving items or the customer moves it themselves. I like Mr. Fife's fee of a dollar per item. Maybe my next customer will have a couple of cords of firewood. lol Live and learn.

Had me goin'. good one!