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You could use it as housewash but you don't need the SGEC in with the soap and 12% unless there is a lot of atmospheric stains on the siding. But if you take your housewash mix and add the correct amount of SGEC it does work well on gutters. The gutter dirt level may be different here then other geography however. Not to mention climate and particulate type etc. This works well for me. From what I expect is happening, the 12% reacts with biological growth, and the SGEC reacts with the atmospheric. The soap is just for dwell. One thing else I like about SGEC it somewhat masks the smell of clorine.

Ditto on the Simple Green. If you put Simple Green Xtreme Clean, Soap, and 12% together and downstream, I don't need to brush, and they come out looking GREAT. 1 gallon 12% 16 oz SGXC 8 oz Carwash soap with carnuba Downstream with a 0030 and rinse with a 0015. That is a mix that you can typically buy the day you need it. SJ

I wish my bicycle had a bed. Heck it was tuff enough to get a 2in. ball on the back fender. I was thinking of adding one of those little baskets on the handlebars. Does bob sale those? Maybe I can get it in stainless. If I ever get a truck, I can start marketing uphill!

Ant had a good thought. At the end of the day remember we're all just people. We all just screw up. I typically don't consider my neighbors for services either. If things go bad, I have to live close to it. You mentioned you have a problem with keeping your mouth shut, perhaps they have a problem with opening theirs. I would definatly go with Ant's idea. You both win. Charge them cost on the front end. You look good, the cost of the stain & chems are covered, and you feel better. Plus, think of the example you can set for your daughter. Just my .02

Which item number is the one you are using Jarrod?

Check out Bob's gutter grenade (F13) at pressuretek.com Follow the directions that come with it. I would be willing to bet that if you order it before noon tomorrow, you'll have it Friday morning. Scott J

Ditto the other guys. If she wants to do this herself, more power to her. I would have kept my price. If you had an agreement, then she was unethical. Next time, don't let them off like that. Tell her you are fine cancelling the call, and give her a bill for your minimum service charge for making a contracted trip.

I hope you don't wear white often. Or go swimming... or drink faucet water... those things do fall under the anything category.

a 16in will clean well in that range

What's Steve's web addy, I have lost it? Thanks, SJ

Is it v-seal?

Ant (Hotshot) gave good advice. I remember on a past post he used foam on a building exterior and asked why we didn't use foam on residential work. I had a chimney that was baked with soot at a home I washed today. The foam ate the soot away. Orange streaks slowly ran down. I didn't think it would come off but the foam did the trick & it got me a $50 tip on a $350 house wash.

Sodium Hydroxide

When it all comes down to the wire, you gust gotta FOAM THE ENEMY. I'll be foaming some flatwork this weekend, and foaming a deck next week.

A good soap to use with the LOVE is Simple Cherry. You can order it at Your one source for everything pressure cleaning washer and it's only $25 for a decent size bag. Plus, service just doesnt get any better than Bob at Pressure Tek.

I'm with you Jeff, that is the first thing I noticed as well. I pay 1.80 per gallon for a 5 gallon bucket. Are they charging a deosit on the 35 gallon container?

I lost my x-jet M5 nozzle, and about to ordera new one. If you still hate yours I'll buy it. However, after you match up your orfice size, along with SC & 12%, you will laugh all the way home thinking wow, I used to use an extension, a turbo, etc... I remember the day I switched. But lets actually move even further, do a search on downsteaming. You have about 20 hours worth of reading... but you will be better by knowing each option. I love my x-jet, but downstreaming is great also. They each are superior to an extension wand, and each have their time and place.

I agree... Everytime I ordered from PressureTek.com with the exception of once, I have received my product the next day, and have never requested RUSH. One time the address was wrong and it took three days, as the product was sitting at my local UPS office, and Bob was beside himself with sincere apology. Heck, I was excited about three days. We all make honest mistakes, but being unwilling to communicate with a customer... I would lose the trust, and would then have a difficult time ordering again. The "Customer is always right" statement is true in the fact that the statement does not translate "right" to "correct". It means the customer is the one has the money and has the "right" to chose where they spend it.

I disagree. If they committed to rush it, then they committed to rush it. He trusted their word and made a commitment to his customer. Now it is true that they both have a black eye due to this, but as a contractor we MUST be able to trust the supplier. Not answering the phone, flat out screams "I really don't care".

I believe I am going to try Woodrich this year and wanted to know if anyone had any comments regarding: Applying it to damp wood. How well does it work in this situation. Does it go on easily without overlapping like Readyseal? What is a realistc amount of sqft you will cover per gallon on 10 yr old pt pine? Any additional comments from a contractor that has used it will be appreciated. Scott

I am very impressed with Bob at Pressuretek. I have always received my orders quickly but I ordered F-18 yesterday at 3:00, and Fedex has already been here this morning. More so, shipping was only $8. AND IT’S SATURDAY! I didn't even tell him I needed it right away. I'm still waiting on a return phone call from a competitor that I left mid week. Thanks Bob!

Ken, I noticed that after I posted, and tried to edit twice, but it would not change the title... Beth, Could you change the title to PressureTek Bob is awesome possibly? Thanks, Scott

Ant, Im itchin to see the foam video.

Ken, You crack me up... lol

Actually I used an x jet and mixed a couple of store bought chems. I mixed ProForce HD Degreaser 45%, and Proforce Floor stripper 45% Soap 10%. Foamed up very well and worked great. There is probably something better without mixing, but it was cheap (Sams club) and I had them handy. One thing I love about the x-jet is that it foams very well.