Recent content by John Thomas

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    How Cold is TOO Cold?

    I also have that problem for freezing.I have a couple of coffee shops to do,so what I intend to do is just do them on milder days and that seems ok with the owners i shady areas I guess calcium would have to be put down.Hope this helps ------------------
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    Graffittie Removal

    I am looking to get some info on graffittie removal.Right now I am doing some and would like to get into this line of work a little more along with my Pw.I have a couple of contracts with plazas for power washing and I hve been asked to remove graffittie.right now I use cleaners,jell type along...
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    Chem.injector info

    I am having some trouble with my cleaners being drawn up the the chemicle injector and out my nozzle when I use my 24 ft extension pole with the chemicle nozzle on the end.My hook up is as follows.18 hp Vanguard Briggs & stratton motor 3000 psi Landa hot water skid mount unit.with 150 ft of hose...
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    Pricing advice

    I live in Ontario Canada,I do a side walk in a plaza I charge 5 cents a sq ft ( that seems to be what I can get) however there is no gum removeal all I do is spray down the side walk to remove the winter sand and salt.Hope this gives you an idea Have a good day John
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    Stucco/Alumn washing

    Could someone give me some info or advise on cleaning a 2 story house top half is Aluminum siding and bottom half is white stucco.I have never cleaned this type before only all alum or all vinyl.I would like to know how to do it/proceedure so i dont stain the stucco all they want is the aluminum...
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    Buying a hot water PW-Help

    I need some info/advise on buying a hot water P/W I am looking a a Landa MVP 2500 psi,9 hp honda,manual start $5000.00 same machine but 3000psi 11 hp honda $6000.00 2nd machine I am looking at is a Landa MHP priced at $5800.00 2500psi 9hp honda manual start,same machine but 3000 psi 11 hp honda...
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    Cleaning a Drive Through

    I Have to give a quote for cleaning a drive through coffee/donut shop.they would like to have the area cleaned now and in the fall.When I give this quote should I give a discout?If so any suggestions on what % if this is proper.The area that has to be cleaned is 6 parking spots(just wash it...
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    Bird Droppings on Awnings !!!

    Harold There is a company in Florida called Awning Rejuvanation Systems e-mail is arsi@sprynet.com,They sell all kinds of cleaners.One in paticular may help you it is called Universal viny cleaner or Maintenance cleaner it is suppose to remove all or most of the staining.You can also lighten...
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    Opinions needed!!!!

    When I finish was a house I squeegie the windows before leaving the job.This is a little extra that I do for the customer and I think it pays off,especially for seniors.So far it has worked out ok. Have a good day John
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    cleaning gutters

    Has anyone used gutter zap on dark brown gutters and soffits yet?If so how did they turn out,did the faded brown come back to life? Have a good day John ------------------
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    pricing

    Thank you for all your help the magic price was $15. the owner had not problem paying this,and I ended up with another job to clean them again in a couple of weeks. Have a good day John
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    pricing

    Sorry for my question on commercial pricing.If I had only read on further my question would have been answered. Thanks and have a good day John
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    decks

    I charge a set price for the flat surface also the price per sq ft includes the railings and spindels.stairs are extra along with the lattice.For staining/sealing I add the sq ft of everything to do with the deck and give the customer the price by the sq ft. Hope this helps.Have a good day John
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    decks

    I charge a set price for the flat surface also the price per sq ft includes the railings and spindels.stairs are extra along with the lattice.For staining/sealing I add the sq ft of everything to do with the deck and give the customer the price by the sq ft. Hope this helps.Have a good day John
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    cleaners

    Is there a cleaning solution that can be purchased or made up at home for cleaning windows by just applying the cleaner through my pressure washer and then just wash it off with clear water,and will not streek,as I cannot squeegie.This is in an area where 2nd storey windows are above an overhang...
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