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Was asked to clean a vinyl house. Guess it is 15 years old and never been cleaned. Went to look at over the weekend. Noticed that there appeared to be a lot of oxidation on it - when I rubbed my wetted finger across the siding, a bunch of white appeared on my hand. When I rubbed hard, I left...

Anyone familar with N.E.S.T. / John Tyler Enterprises? A rep called about cleaning concrete in front of a couple of store fronts. Have some concerns about amount of compensation, payment frequency (50 days after paperwork submission, assuming client has paid them), and fact I have to go...

I recently inherited some auto car wash accounts - we clean the inside of the car washes every 2 months. What chem would you recommend? We used some R109 today on this and it worked ok, but I am sure there is a better mix to use. Should I use chem or pressure to "cut the soap scum?

Would like some input. Late this coming week I will be closing on the purchase of another business. About 50% of their current effort is PW based (close to my current biz); the other half is providing non-PW services to my target market (builders). For at least a few months both businesses...

Have been reviewing my insurance. My rates are based on my total gross payroll, AND my class code. Can anyone tell me what their class code(s) is? Example - Outside Cleaning of Structures

Anyone know the Tuff web site. Found a local guy selling a 3000 psi/ 5gpm machine with a Cat pump. Would like to find out more about unit before deciding whether to buy. Thanks, B2

Came up with a 30 gallon plastic drum, which I want to set up as a feed vessel for my PWer. What is the best method for setting up discharge on bottom of drum? Simply drill hole and "glue" in plastic fitting near bottom? Or is it possible to use gasketing and thread fittings in/and out to get...

A related thread caused me to wonder if others have thoughts regarding the best manufactured plugs and couplers. I have tried Breco, Hanson, and ESpecs private label. Found the ESpec jobs to be very poor quality, Breco to be decent. Haven't tried enough of the Hansen plugs/couplers to get a...

Anyone performed any work for Brighter Image? They called today about doing some sub-contract work for them. They are located in Atlanta and basically get regional and national contracts, then sub out the work. On first glance I don't believe this will be worth it to me; however, if others...

Have a couple of flat surface questions. Any responses would be helpful, as I am putting together bids for a couple of projects. 1. Do you spend more time cleaning flat surfaces when you are sealing afterwards? If yes, do you charge more? 2. Looking at sealing exposed aggregate with a...

Setting up a Shurflo system. Deciding on a 12V battery. Two options are a normal (large) marine battery and a (smaller) ATV type of battery. Should be able to get several hours out of the smaller battery. What are your experiences? Is the extra reserve on the marine battery worth the...

Any recommendations of type of hose to use when applying strong house cleaning chemicals, etc. I am especially interested in your thougts regarding clear PVC (braded) vs. other types in terms of its handleability. I am about to set up my Shurflo system and would appreciate your input.

Just received an invoice for my 2002-2003 commercial liability insurance. It nearly doubled from last year. A note came with the invoice - that rates are skyrocketing because of 9-11. Always trying to be positive, I thought this may keep away some of the less than totally committed...

Bidding on a commercial job. Property Management Co wants me to clean and seal exposed aggregate sidewalk area around community building and pool house. Some of walk is 20 years old, some is a couple of months old. Concrete on older part appears to be brown based, new stuff gray based. Co...

Was contacted about cleaning down a huge horse barn. It is about 250 feet long. Will be going to look at job before bidding. New owner wants cobwebs, debris, dirt removed from ceiling and sides. Would like your thoughts on what I should look for when I visit the job. Initial thought is to...

I have no luck in finding a good quick connect which would allow me to QC my water supply hose to my PW. Have tried Home Depot, hardware store and a couple of mail order sets. They tend to leak like crazy, or not seal all the way. How are the rest of you set up?

Have had to remove my unloader 3 times in past week. Currently hard piped. Any reason I couldn't put 3/8" quick couplings on the inlet for quicker removal? Then all I would need to do is unscrew hose clamp on bypass line.

I am in the process of constructing a upright cart shurflo system. Would like to use to use on both roofs and decks. Based on info on board, and in talking offline to a couple of folks, leaning towards a 3-3.5 gpm, 60-100 psi system for roofs. Looks like most people use a 1-1.5 gpm, 40 - 60...

In reading the post on types of phones people are using, I was reminded that I wanted some input from the members of this BB. I have been doing mainly brick cleaning (target market builders), but am looking to do a higher percentage of masonry restoration, house/roof cleaning, flatwork/sealing...

I asked the following on another board. No one seemed to have any ideas. Anyone here care to comment? "Does anyone know of documentation that roof and or house cleaning adds value other than asthetics? While it is evident that maintainance of wood (decks eg) lengthens the life of that asset...