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Graffiti Removal From Brick
Graffiti removal from brick can be a great additional service for a pressure washing contractor, but one of the biggest mistakes you can make is trying to remove graffiti with pressure alone. When removing graffiti from porous surfaces like brick, concrete, block,...
How to Quote Commercial Pressure Washing Jobs
Commercial pressure washing can be a great opportunity for your business. You’redealing with larger properties, bigger jobs, and — if you do a good job — the potential for recurring work. But commercial work is different from residential work. You can’t just drive by...
How I Use RAP All Purpose Cleaner from DougRuckerStore.com
RAP is an all purpose cleaner because it does a lot of different things. I can restore oxidation with it. I use it for removing the gutter stripes, the tiger stripes off of gutters and metal roofs, galvalume roofs, oxidation restoration, alucobon panels and many other...
Pressure Washing Equipment Maintenance Tips That Save You Time and Money
If there's one thing I've learned after more than 30 years in this business, it's this: Your equipment will make you money — or cost you money. I've seen contractors spend thousands replacing pumps, hoses, and fittings that could have lasted much longer with just a...
Doug’s Pressure Washing Business Tips to Keep Organized and Thriving
One thing I’ve learned after decades in the pressure washing industry is this: knowing how to clean is only part of running a successful business. I’ve seen a lot of new contractors buy good equipment, learn how to soft wash, and start landing jobs, but then struggle...
Celebrating 15 Years of Doug Rucker’s Pressure Washing School
On March 11, 2011, I held my very first in-person class for what would become my pressure washing school. At the time, I didn’t know exactly what it would grow into, but I did know one thing: I wanted to help people learn how to start and grow a pressure washing...