One Tough Pressure

I have done misc pressure washing for about 14 years now, but up until 2002 I just viewed it as a task to be done rather than a business opportunity. While doing machine demo's in search of a washer for my employer, the light came on and I realized that this is much bigger than I had been viewing it over the years. While I passed on the unit that started the whole thing, I ordered up the trailer package for myself that same week. I have been full time in the cleaning industry for 8 years but had many jobs that required an unusual amount of cleaning as well, such as the military and the restaurant biz, so the years just keep stacking. I have been doing pressure cleaning as a business since 2002. I like solving problems for people and being able to restore something and just simply dazzle people with the results is a good feeling. Of course the money helps too. My main focus is interior concrete cleaning, but I am not picky, so I do plenty of exterior stuff as well.

I can't count that high, that's why I became a washer. And what's with the swipe comment, you wanted to get everything out of the way. I bet people were singing the show tune to "Sanford & Son" as I drove home fully loaded on goodies, Thanks again. I also forgot to mention the 200 feet of vacuum hose, and 100 feet of discharge hose that I carry. I should have named my biz "Hose Man" but it was already taken.

I keep 100 feet of supply hose on the reel and 200 feet extra just in case I need it. I vary the amount of pressure hose I have on the reel, but it is a minimum of 100 feet and up to 250 feet. I carry a total of 350 feet of pressure hose with me, cause "you never know when you might need it" Also have another 100 feet at home as a back up. Don't even ask me to count my gun and wand collection, it is way up there.

Mink Oil works well and helps them to not dry out from repeated chem exposure.

Why not just use any reel that is suitable for mounting? You can put a cord on a pressure reel, run the end thru the port that is normally used for the live feed and out the side where the swivel would normally be. You would have to cut off the end and replace after running thru the reel but it is only three wires and simple to put on a new end.

I generally only use the F-18 on concrete, but it does a great job.

Where did you find these? They are not all correct, as it is legal in California to own hamster's.

Tip: How to get started in the business of window washing By Taf Baig Window washing is labor intensive, so it’s important to use proper cleaning techniques. The most popular and professional window cleaning methods are “fanning” and “swirling”. Fanning, also known as “snaking,” gets its name from the movement of the squeegee across the window. Experienced cleaners, who move the squeegee side to side in what appears to be one single, graceful movement and rarely lift the squeegee off the window, use this method more often. Swirling is much faster and leaves fewer rubber marks than simple straight down or straight across squeegeeing. Once cleaners know the swirl, they can just slide the squeegee back and forth across the glass in one motion without taking the squeegee off the glass. Rely on customers Your existing customer base is usually enough to start this business without any cash outlay. You’ll be surprised how easy it is to sell your window cleaning service. Here are some other inexpensive ways to market this service: Distribute business cards in all commercial buildings in your area. Visit all grocery stores, schools, retail stores and all smaller buildings in your area, such as apartments and churches, that can easily be serviced with a ladder. Add the words “window cleaning” to your lettered trucks. Clean customers’ homes and offices for free in exchange for putting your sign in their windows. Show me the money! Keep your employees on a commission basis and use contractors who provide their own supplies, if possible. Charge customers by the hour, whenever possible. If you can’t, figure out how long it would take you to clean a certain size window and convert that to the labor rate. Window cleaners only charge $25-$40 an hour, but you can still make a nice profit. With a bachelor’s degree in business management and marketing and very little cash, Taf Baig started a carpet cleaning company in 1991. He built it into a successful turnkey operation. In 2003, he sold his carpet cleaning company to concentrate on teaching others to succeed in this business. He is also the founder of Magic Wand Company, an industry respected supplier of carpet cleaning products.

Subject: Holiday Eating Tips Holiday Eating Tips 1. Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table knows nothing of the Christmas spirit. In fact, if you see carrots, leave immediately. Go next door, where they're serving rum balls. 2. Drink as much eggnog as you can. And quickly. Like fine single-malt scotch, it's rare. In fact, it's even rarer than single-malt scotch. You can't find it any other time of year but now. So drink up! Who cares that it has 10,000 calories in every sip? It's not as if you're going to turn into an eggnog-aholic or something. It's a treat. Enjoy it. Have one for me. Have two. It's later than you think. It's Christmas! 3. If something comes with gravy, use it. That's the whole point of gravy. Gravy does not stand alone. Pour it on. Make a volcano out of your mashed potatoes. Fill it with gravy. Eat the volcano. Repeat. 4. As for mashed potatoes, always ask if they're made with skim milk or whole milk. If it's skim, pass. Why bother? It's like buying a sports car with an automatic transmission. 5. Do not have a snack before going to a party in an effort to control your eating. The whole point of going to a Christmas party is to eat other people's food for free. Lots of it. 6. Under no circumstances should you exercise between now and New Year's. You can do that in January when you have nothing else to do. This is the time for long naps, which you'll need after circling the buffet table while carrying a 10-pound plate of food and that vat of eggnog. 7. If you come across something really good at a buffet table, like frosted Christmas cookies in the shape and size of Santa, position yourself near them and don't budge. Have as many as you can before becoming the center of attention. They're like a beautiful pair of shoes. If you leave them behind, you're never going to see them again. 8. Same for pies. Apple. Pumpkin. Mincemeat. Have a slice of each. Or, if you don't like mincemeat, have two apples and one pumpkin. Always have three. When else do you get to have more than one dessert? Labor Day? 9. Did someone mention fruitcake? Granted, it's loaded with the mandatory celebratory calories, but avoid it at all cost.I mean, have some standards. 10. One final tip: If you don't feel terrible when you leave the party or get up from the table, you haven't been paying attention. Reread tips; start over, but hurry, January is just around the corner. Remember this motto to live by: "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO what a ride!"

Subject: Picabo Street The famous Olympic skier Picabo (pronounced Peek-a-boo) Street is not just an athlete, she is a nurse. She currently works in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a large metropolitan hospital. However, she is not permitted to answer the telephone while she is at work. It simply caused too much confusion when she would answer the phone and say: "Picabo, ICU ". A good clean story is hard to find these days --- pass it on.

It all depends on the job. If you have a bunch of obstacles in your way then it will add considerable more time. On last check, I was averaging 3500 sq feet per hour. That time included X Jet of chemicals, using the 24" Steel Eagle, and rinsing with the wand. This place was filthy and had plenty of obstacles and gum.

I use solid end fittings and screw on a Suttner swivel so that the hose does not kink. The swivels that they put on the end of a hose are only meant to help the hose from kinking when putting it on fixed equipment. I doubt it was the heat, but rather the excessive twisting that they are not designed to endure.

Yes it does, go to weekly high scores. Man you must be snowed in or something, cause you have played way to many times.

Since Jon is home each night and staying out of the cold, :lgcold: we know he is warm and :lgbounces . If he was still washing, he would be making the big:lgmoneyey , but those long wet nights can be :lgbugeyes .

$20.00 for one or 2 car washes is not cheap. That filter is just a smaller version of the more expensive big units.

After a long discusiion with the Chili's manager about cleaning his property, and his repeated comments of we do not need it. (It was filthy) Last question I asked was do you currently have a service? And he replied that they came quarterly. I quickly replied "your quarters up buddy, you better call them" May not have been the nicest thing to say but the look on his face was priceless.:o :eek: :grrr:

They do not have a online catalog.

What is the difference between 2 downstreamers and the soap spider that is sold? The spider has three hoses on one injector.

I agree with the above.. So who else besides Grant, Matt and Craig are in So Cal?

NEVER SAY TO A COP 1. I can't reach my license unless you hold my beer. (OK in Texas) 2. Sorry, Officer, I didn't realize my radar detector wasn't plugged in. 3.Aren't you the guy from the Village People? 4. Hey, you must've been doin' about 125 mph to keep up with me. Good job! 5. Are You Andy or Barney? 6. I thought you had to be in relatively good physical condition to be a police officer. 7. You're not gonna check the trunk, are you? 8. I pay your salary! 9. Gee, Officer! That's terrific. The last officer only gave me a warning, too! 10. Do you know why you pulled me over? Okay, just so one of us does. 11. I was trying to keep up with traffic. Yes, I know there are no other cars around.. That's how far ahead of me they are. 12. When the Officer says "Gee Son....Your eyes look red, have you been drinking?" You probably shouldn't respond with,"Gee Officer your eyeslook glazed, have you been eating doughnuts?"

A young Marine officer was in a serious car accident, but the only visible permanent injury was to both of his ears, which were amputated. Since he wasn't physically impaired he remained in the Marines and eventually rose to the rank of General. He was, however, very sensitive about his appearance. One day the General was interviewing three Marines for his personal aide. The first was an aviator, and it was a great interview. At the end of the interview the General asked him, "Do you notice anything different about me?" The young officer answered, "why yes, sir. I couldn't help but notice that you have no ears." The General got very angry at this lack of tact and threw him out. The second interview was with a female Lieutenant, and she was even better. The General asked her the same question, "Do you notice anything different about me?" She replied, "Well, sir, you have no ears." The General threw her out also. The third interview was with a Marine Gunny. He was articulate, looked extremely sharp and seemed to know more than the two officers combined. The General wanted this guy, and went ahead with the same question, "Do you notice anything different about me?" To his surprise the Gunny said, "Yes sir; you wear contact lenses." The General was very impressed and thought, what an incredibly observant Gunny, and he didn't mention my ears. "And how do you know that I wear contacts?" The General asked. The sharp- witted Gunny replied, "Well, sir, it's pretty hard to wear glasses with no damn ears."

WalMart Greeters Two elderly Wal-Mart greeters were sitting on a bench during break time and one turns to the other asking, "Slim, I'm 73 years old and I'm just full of aches and pains. I know you are about my age. How do you feel?' Slim says, " I feel just like a new born babe." Rather amazed his coworker repeats his statement in the form of a question, "Really? A new born babe???" "Yup", grins Slim, " No teeth, No hair and I think I just wet my pants!

Bruce, Let me make sure I read this right. Mobil makes a 30 wt non detergent oil with an ISO of 68 and your use of it in the pump, makes it easier to start the engine?

So is there a "S" code that equals the ISO 68?

So who is the oil expert? Cat & General spec their oil with an "ISO 68". I have yet to see that on any store bought oil, so what does it mean in relation to the "S" codes such as SI, SJ, SL and the like?