Pressure washing reference guide

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JustMe

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come one come all
I am putting together all of the extensive information I have found through research from this board as well as others and thought I would ask If anyone would like to give me any input on the following topics before I finish it. This document will help out newbies like myself find answers to simple questions as well as old timers who may have missed something?, for example house wash mixes and chemicals..

I have a lot of information in it now that I think will help but if anyone has anything they could contribute I will add it in, please be clear on your information so others understand what you mean.

House Wash Mixes
Gutter Cleaning
Concrete Cleaning
Roof Cleaning
Do’s and Dont’s
Wood Sealers
Concrete Sealers
Gutter Gaurds
Pumps and Pump Up’s
Surface Cleaners
Pricing Information
Equipment
Web Sites
Spare Parts List
Window Cleaning
Reading Resources
Home Owner Lookup
Ad Design Tips
Chemical’s
Deck Cleaning/Sealing

When I get the doc done I will share it with others, but the only problem I have is I wrote a lot of this down from members advice and I am not sure who to thank for a lot of the infomation. If it happens to contain something someone wants me to remove because it is protected, let me know and I will remove it asap.
It will also be in HTML so you can click and find the information easy and I will most likely be adding sub menu's to each main headin. Like:

House wash mixes
Chemicals/Suppliers
Recipes

You can email me or post it here.

Thanks,

Ron Mahlke
 
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Dan S

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I dont see any problem with it Ron... Go for it

I think you missed one though .. Fleets!!

Keep us informed on what ya' need and when you are done......

For the most part if people didnt want ya' to hear their "secrets" they would not have posted it in the first place......... Where I can see the only problem is if you are profiting from Our advice!

If thats your intent then it may be a horse of a different color........
 

Aplus

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Ron,

Don't forget safety information. You need to carry (at least) a fire extinguisher, and an extensive first aid kit with eye wash. And don't forget MSDS sheets.

Hopefully you never need to use them.
 

onecallpowerw

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Ron Mahlke,

You should not worry about adding anything that has been put on this board or any other board. Nothing on BBS's are protected unless it is stipulated on their post by a copyright statement. I have been looking at boards for a long time and just recently started to respond on them but all in all, I have not seen one thread that is protected by copyright.

I noticed you posted this on another board and the response you received. I am taken back that some that act proffesional do not know this themselves.

If you need any help, dont hesitate in asking. Most on this board will be more than glad to help.

Oh and by the way. I thank you in advance for giving a damn about your profession and helping others in this profession that need this information.
 

JustMe

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Originally posted by Dan S
I dont see any problem with it Ron... Go for it

I think you missed one though .. Fleets!!

Keep us informed on what ya' need and when you are done......

For the most part if people didnt want ya' to hear their "secrets" they would not have posted it in the first place......... Where I can see the only problem is if you are profiting from Our advice!

If thats your intent then it may be a horse of a different color........

Great call on that one I am adding it now, do you have anything you would mind offering, like what cleans what, even brand names or recipes or sites?

No profit from it, I just want to share what I have found it from talking to others and it should help a lot of folks who can't find good answers.
 

JustMe

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Oh yeah, and if you notice something you want credit for and did not get it, let me know so I can put recognition under that bit of information.. Your company name would be the best
 

JustMe

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APLUS:
Great thanks, I added that as well. Thanks


ONECALL:
Yeah you were as surprised as I was :) Should bo a good source for information.
 

Larry L.

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The only way I'll agree to let you use any of my post is at the beging of your page or on ever post you use of mine in bold letters stating the chemicals named by Bigboy/Larry L. of this board is NOT libel for its use or heath hazard,use at your own risk.Other then that I have no problem with it,sometimes the good isn't good enough when harm comes knocking.One of the chemicals I mention in some of my post is a deadly killer if handled wrong it can kill you in seconds or over a peroid of years.
 

JustMe

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Now that would not make it complicated would it :) the doc does have a disclaimer right at the top so you would have no worries.
 

Larry L.

PWN TEAM - Moderator Emeritus
Yes,I agree the people coming to this board should read the rules but alot of them want be able to read those rules in your intent.All new members of this board asking Q'tions about what kind of chemicals are warned of their danger when it comes to handling acids.Like I said,if you give warnings of safety in useing the chemicals(acids) I'll agree to let you use my postings nomatter if the board does have a disclaimer.With so many loopholes in the law nowdays the disclaimer may not be enough when a goofball fights for his life.Like this board You should also try to protect yourself and the people that has given so freely,then again if you think its funny :) do NOT use any of my postings.
 

Dan S

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Ron how did the other BB's respond to this ?

You will always have division ........ It's going to be up to you to not let the "bad" ones take the "skip" outa your walk.

Keep hammering away I look forward to checking it out.


Here is one for you to add..Please feel free to edit it ..

Getting new accounts:

Just because "joe" down the street has a pressure washer and looks like he is making money with it , It dont mean that he is good,or dependable. If you really want to work there is work out there. You have to pound the streets keep your name out there so when the time comes when they need cleaning. They will know who to call. Once inside the door YOU must do 110% dont cut any corners. Be fair in price and be DEPENDABLE!!
 

JustMe

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Originally posted by Larry L.
Yes,I agree the people coming to this board should read the rules but alot of them want be able to read those rules in your intent.All new members of this board asking Q'tions about what kind of chemicals are warned of their danger when it comes to handling acids.Like I said,if you give warnings of safety in useing the chemicals(acids) I'll agree to let you use my postings nomatter if the board does have a disclaimer.With so many loopholes in the law nowdays the disclaimer may not be enough when a goofball fights for his life.Like this board You should also try to protect yourself and the people that has given so freely,then again if you think its funny :) do NOT use any of my postings.

Thanks Larry, I will try and make sure I keep you out of this.
 

JustMe

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Originally posted by Dan S
Ron how did the other BB's respond to this ?

You will always have division ........ It's going to be up to you to not let the "bad" ones take the "skip" outa your walk.

Keep hammering away I look forward to checking it out.


Here is one for you to add..Please feel free to edit it ..

Getting new accounts:

Just because "joe" down the street has a pressure washer and looks like he is making money with it , It dont mean that he is good,or dependable. If you really want to work there is work out there. You have to pound the streets keep your name out there so when the time comes when they need cleaning. They will know who to call. Once inside the door YOU must do 110% dont cut any corners. Be fair in price and be DEPENDABLE!!

Thanks for the info and to tell you the truth I am meeting more resistance than help besides a few, it is almost like I am doing more harm than good as most people seem to see it, it keeps coming around to me trying to get their money (Confusing due to the fact I am doing this of my own good will for FREE for others to help them) or coming around to safety. Well, if you don't try and help educate people they are going to get hurt, most likely due to lack of KNOWLEDGE.

At any rate I guess I will push on myself with the few others helping..
 

Dan S

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Where is your resistance?

Why would some agree and others not?

What was posted on the other BB's ...... I dont go to any other one... One Bb is enough........ Awhile back I posted on a couple but found that it was the same guys posting the same question and getting the same answers.. So I just hang here!

so please share your resistance!
 

JustMe

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I posted almost the exact same thing, but some people are coming back with all the reasons I should not do it because someone may get hurt or ruin someone elses stuff and blame me.

My feeling is help them do it right the first time by helping to provide mixes and such, I mean just things like

For house wash
take a 5 gal bucket

add so much 6163
add so much chlorine
add so much other soap for some reason

But most don't want too. I am confused, I thought this would help others who can't find the correct answers or think I have some other agenda.
 

Dan S

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You will always have people like that Ron no-matter what kind of idea you have ..... If this is what you want to do then I would say ~!!go-for -it!!~ ... Dont let the few hold ya' back.
 

Larry L.

PWN TEAM - Moderator Emeritus
Originally posted by JustMe
Well, if you don't try and help educate people they are going to get hurt, most likely due to lack of KNOWLEDGE.

At any rate I guess I will push on myself with the few others helping..


Thats what I'm trying to tell you "knowledge" in not getting hurt when useing chemicals,even tho I have tried telling you the safety thingy you still aren't listen like most.Thank you for leaving me out of your thinking of a good will,hopefully no one will get hurt without having the "knowledge" that will not be passed on with your listings.For the money part is not my concern but the safety is when passing something on to others that I have posted.

Go for it,tho when a 5 year old drinks her daddies acid or gets it spilled on her your knowledge want do any good.Safety should be at the top of the list when gaining knowledge other then squirting water
 

Everett

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If the previous post was directed at me...

Larry is 110% right, safety should be first. That is all that is being said. I believe you are refering to my post on another board. If I am not supposed to cut and paste I apologize. If taken in that text you would think differently, if you read my entire response it is professional and wishes Ron luck with his document. There is nothing wrong with stressing the safety. Larry and Dan , both you guys know me by now, this was the post:

I wish you a lot of luck with what you are doing. When using chems MSDS sheets are required. How are you going to put out a "recipe" without one?
I am merely bring up the point so that you can cover yourself legally. Think of the possibility of someone using "your recipe" and something bad happening. They will be coming for you. Perhaps you already thought of this, I just thought I would throw it out there. Good luck with your research and your document.

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If this wasn't directed at me I apologize but, it sure does. I also NEVER said you shouldn't do it, just the opposite.
 

Everett

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Follow Up

I believe that anything that helps this industry is great and should be encouraged. Just Me, I commend you for your initiative and your idea. I just wanted to make that clear. By the way you can get a lot of great information from this site, I know I have read some great posts here, even by searching. Some of the guys here have some of the best knowledge in the business.
 
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JustMe

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Originally posted by Larry L.


Thats what I'm trying to tell you "knowledge" in not getting hurt when useing chemicals,even tho I have tried telling you the safety thingy you still aren't listen like most.Thank you for leaving me out of your thinking of a good will,hopefully no one will get hurt without having the "knowledge" that will not be passed on with your listings.For the money part is not my concern but the safety is when passing something on to others that I have posted.

Go for it,tho when a 5 year old drinks her daddies acid or gets it spilled on her your knowledge want do any good.Safety should be at the top of the list when gaining knowledge other then squirting water

Ok nevermind, I obviously can't get my point across and will keep it to myself and let others "experiment" on their own while trying to find something that works to wash a house. I remember seeing a post a while back about someone who mixed something they should not have and about blew their head off, is that somehow better because they had no guidence of what should and should not be mixed together?

My whole intention here is not to tell them to mix raw powders together, but rather what dealer bought chems can be mixed at what ratio with chlorine etc.. But somehow now I am responsible for some little girl drinking acid? I would think there would be more to worry about when her daddy reads about HF and orders it up thinking it will clean something better without understanding what it is.

I started this with good intentions to outline what can safely be used, but instead I am getting nothing but the critic standpoint and I fail to see how this will help anyone to be safer..

It would make more sence to me to try and outline everything that is safely used rather than let them just try mixing stuff together that they bought from their different suppliers, but at last I give up and shall keep the info to myself.
 
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