Doug Rucker's Pressure Washing School

September 23, 2023 by Dean Dean

PRESSURE WASHING SCHOOL

Doug Rucker’s Pressure Washing School provides a variety of opportunities for professional training. His passion is helping new power wash startups learn the basics of how to provide exceptional exterior cleaning services. Every month near Houston, Doug provides hands on training with his equipment as well as classroom training. The remaining schedule for these monthly hands on training events in 2023 looks like this: October 9-10, November 6-7, and December 4-5. Check out this video to get a feel for what these monthly hands on trainings are like. Once you have attended a monthly training event, you will have access to Doug for additional support. You can look to him as a mentor or personal consultant whenever you need help. He has well over 10 years of experience training others to succeed, grow, and expand their services and their business.

ONLINE VIDEO SCHOOL

For those unable to make the trip to Houston, consider Doug’s online video school. With over 270 videos, you can be self paced with lifetime access to all videos. It includes tests and a forum to connect and communicate with others in the business. You’ll enjoy access to Doug for ongoing support and additional coaching. And you will be able to drastically cut your learning curve and establish the confidence and ability to safely clean residential properties. Plus, we will provide a digital listing of your business in our directory. Doug Rucker’s Pressure Washing School is here to assist you in any and every way we possible can!

GET THE P.O.I.N.T.

The P.O.I.N.T. stands for PERSONAL ON-THE-JOB INDIVIDUAL NEXT-LEVEL TRAINING! This means you could schedule a time for one on one training with Doug with a couple of options for you to choose from. He can meet you on your job site and training you with your equipment. Or, he could bring his equipment. If you do not have a job site in mind, he will find an ideal spot for the P.O.I.N.T.

This is a great way for Doug to further refine your cleaning skills, and help you get better in weak areas. His overall approach is to help you save time and energy while maintaining and preserving your equipment and supplies. This will result in much higher profit margins for your business. That’s what Doug Rucker’s PRESSURE WASHING SCHOOL is all about! Check out the DOUG RUCKER STORE for all your equipment and cleaning supplies.

September 17, 2023 by Dean Dean

DIFFERENCE MAKERS CONFERENCE

The next DIFFERENCE MAKERS CONFERENCE in Humble, Texas is coming up November 2-3,2023. The conference is for those who own and operate a small business in the home service sector. We especially invite those who have been in business for 3 years or less. But any and all are welcome to be part of this dynamic, motivational experience. In those conference, we focus on best practices for those who own and operate a small business. In addition to Doug Rucker, we welcome back once again guest speakers Jeffery Blackman and Von Cross. In addition, Kelsey Elliot will speak about financial matters, and Nick Terry will speak from the perspective of a commercial property manager.

SPEAKER TOPICS

Here are some of the topics you can expect to hear about from our DIFFERENCE MAKERS CONFERENCE speakers.

Commercial Sales – Working with and gaining new commercial clients. What is it that commercial and HOA property managers are looking for when choosing vendors?

High End Residential Sales – Lessons on getting and keeping large residential clients.

Money Matters- (with guest CPA speaker Kelsey Elliott) Taxes, Budgeting, Profit and Loss, Balance Statements, and much more

Pricing- A comprehensive session on how to price your services so you never have to ask “How do I price this?”

Building a Residual Based Income Business – Every business should be built on clients that have a need to continue using your services. We will discuss and show you ways to build a residual based business.

Creating & Building Relationships with Clients – The success of your small business will be based on your ability to build relationships with your clients. Learn from our years of experience in working both residential and commercial clients on how to create and build relationships.

DIFFERENCE MAKERS CONFERENCE LOCATION

The conference will be held at the Country Inn and Suites located in Humble TX with room rates at $79.00 per night. For reservations call 281-446-4977 and ask for the Doug Rucker School rate. The hotel also offers a shuttle to pick you up at the Bush Intercontinental (IAH) airport and bring you to the hotel, as well as transportation to local, (within a 5 mile radius), places around the hotel. There are plenty of restaurants and even a mall very close to the hotel.

WIVES ATTEND FREE OF CHARGE

We encourage you to bring your wives as in most cases, they play a critical role in small business owner’s success. You’ll hear a special speaker also address the role of wives. Wives can attend free but you need to register them as an additional attendee.

To register for the DIFFERENCE MAKERS CONFERENCE, please click here.

September 12, 2023 by Dean Dean

POWER WASH EDUCATION

In this POWER WASH EDUCATION video post, you’ll from a student from SPAIN. He flew 12 hours to learn and grow with our August 2023 hands on training event in Houston. This is a monthly training opportunity that offers not only hands on training with equipment on the job site. It also includes a day of classroom learning with QnA. This is a different way of providing direct insight and information about what it’s like to be a part of my school. Peter Harding first began his journey learning about this business through Doug Rucker’s YouTube channel.

EDUCATION ATTRACTION

There was one big attraction to Doug Rucker’s Pressure Washing School that attracting to him. It was the idea that you could receive both training and equipment all under one roof through his school and his store. The videos are easy to understand, and very clear. It’s great because all of the training is directed toward those who are brand new to the industry. Peter also enjoyed meeting and getting to know the group of guys that were also part of the August 2023 Power Wash Education school.

EQUIPMENT EDUCATION

The first day is all hands on equipment training and demonstrations. Peter makes it clear this is invaluable because he has never even held this type of professional grade pressure washing business equipment. He describes much of what taught as “nuggets of gold.” The day went really quick, and for Peter, any more would have been too much to absorb. He calls it “complete, full, and enjoyable.” Soft washing and downstreaming with a dedicated pump is a big focus of this first day of hands on power wash education.

CLASSROOM EDUCATION

Day two takes place in the training center classroom. The training modules include house washing, roof cleaning, concrete cleaning and property protection. All of the training is also available to students through video access for continued reviewing and learning. Doug will continue to be there for Peter once he is back in Spain to help him with continuing education. Along with Peter, all of Doug’s students are encouraged to reach back out to him any time they have questions and might need additional assistance. At 7:30 into the video, Peter also talks about how we work together to get the equipment he needs to start his business. We are actually shipping his equipment to Spain! Be sure and check out all the training opportunities you can take advantage of. And remember for those who cannot make it out to Texas, we do have an online video school as well.

September 5, 2023 by Dean Dean

FAMILY BUSINESS RIG BUILD

If you need a family business rig build, you’ve come to the right place! In this video, a mother and father work together with their boys on a homeschool project. In this particular case, the project is to start a business. So this family brought a very basic 10 foot trailer to us. We we’re able to provide them with a starter set up with the very minimum equipment needed to start a power wash business. If you would like to start a family business, maybe this family business rig build would fit your family as well.

PRESSURE WASHER

This Family Business Rig Build starts with a 5.5 Gallon Per Minute pressure washer. It is a gear drive machine that delivers 3000 PSI with an option to choose between pull start or electric start. They chose electric start. Feeding the pressure washer machine is an 80 gallon water tank. You can choose various size tanks that range from 16 gallons to 225 gallons. The tank also has a job float valve which automatically shuts the water off once the tank is full. Then they have two Kings hose reels with a stack kit. The top reel has a garden hose while the bottom reel has 200 feet of fierce jet pressure hose. This hose also has the ball valve set up. You will also notice the downstream bypass injector. They will downstream out of a bucket.

SURFACE CLEANER

The FAMILY BUSINESS RIG BUILD also has a 20 inch Whirl-A-Way surface cleaner for driveways and sidewalks. While they chose the floater option, you could also get it with casters instead. They have our pressure wash gun assembly along with the jrod nozzle kit. And they have a couple of extension wands. This set up has room to add equipment as their business grows and they expand services. Eventually, they’ll have a soft wash system for roof cleaning with another hose and another tank. At approximately 4:00 into the video, take note of why it’s important to utilize a dual axle trailer for all power wash rig builds. Again, this is a great little starter basic set up if you’re looking for a family business rig build. Aside from the trailer cost itself, the equipment cost for this rig build is in the $8000 general ball park price range. If you have any questions or if we can help in any way, send an email to Info@DougRuckerStore.com. Also, don’t forget to check out my online video school that will drastically cut your learning curve.

August 28, 2023 by Dean Dean

SOFT WASH SETUP

This SOFT WASH SETUP video post features what we call “The Big Slinger.” While it’s very similar to the Kingslinger Soft Wash System, a customer requested this version. His desire was to have a little more flow and distance than the Kingslinger. So the Big Slinger has 3/4 valves and 5/8 hose. While we provide custom builds around customer needs, this particular SOFT WASH SETP has two valves. One valve connects to the water tank, while the other connects to the bleach tank.

MIXING INSTRUCTIONS

At approximately 1:50 into this video, I provide details for mixing cleaning solutions with bleach. This eliminates any need for a third valve and separate tank. Be sure and following the instructions on the lable of the cleaner you are using for proper mixing ratios. As an example, if you are using our Dougie Fresh, you would add one to two ounces per five gallons of bleach. Recently, we have been elevating the valves up higher for easier and more convenient reach and access. The Big Slinger Soft Wash Setup comes with the Tsunami air water separator.

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

In this video, I walk you through the details of the hoses, reels, and tanks. All of the Big Slinger SOFT WASH SETUP is firmly secured on an aluminum skid. The water tank has a float valve which shuts the water off automatically once the tank is full. And the bleach tank has a vent hose. You will also notice the bleach fill kit so that you don’t ever have to open the lid. This will help protect your equipment from deterioration resulting from bleach fumes settling on it. At 6:20, you can see in the video how we handle shipping these large skids anywhere across the country. If you have any questions about this Big Slinger Soft Wash Setup, ask in the comments section. Or you can shoot me an email to Info@DougRuckerStore.com. Be sure and stay up to date with all the training opportunities coming up for the remainder of this year.

August 10, 2023 by Dean Dean

ENCLOSED TRAILER SETUP

This ENCLOSED TRAILER SETUP video post is a final walk through just before customer pick up. It starts with an 8 GPM HOT WATER PRESSURE WASHER from BE. This unit provides water up to 200 degrees for heavy-duty industrial projects. It’s built on a Honda GX690 with a powerful 4-stroke OHV twin-cylinder, electric start with forced-air cooling. So it can handle the toughest jobs with ease. It is powerful, versatile, and built to withstand frequent use. The FLOW PRO REMOTE BYPASS SYSTEM sits securely on the pressure washer.

KINGSLINGER SOFT WASH

Next is our proprietary KINGSLINGER SOFT WASH SYSTEM. In addition to cleaning roofs, he will use this to apply the new soy based roof rejuvenation oil spray. All of our builds are custom builds, and in this case, we elevated the pump station for convenience. And this particular ENCLOSED TRAILER SETUP comes with three tanks. One is for water, one is for bleach, and one is for the roof rejuvenation oil spray. All of the plumbing is nice and clean as we do strive not just for efficient and effective customs setups, but for great looking ones as well. Check out the three way valve and why that’s important at the 4:00 time stamp.

TRAILER SIDE DOOR SETUP

This ENCLOSED TRAILER SETUP also has a side door for great functionality and additional access. Here, you find the 24 inch U-handle surface spinner from Steel Eagle. This unit has several great options for our customers to choose from. The Kings Hose Reels with stack kit along with a tank, guns and spare hose also fits nicely here tin he front side of the trailer. We always enjoy working closely with each customer to provide custom truck, trailer and van builds. Our speciality is delivering the precise vision each customer has for their rig. Keep in mind we also provide complete website services for pressure washing businesses. Please don’t hesitate to leave a comment on this post if you have any questions. Or you could email Info@DougRuckerStore.com.

August 7, 2023 by Dean Dean

CHECK VALVE REPAIR

This 2023 CHECK VALVE REPAIR video post features the repair kit for downstream injector check valves. Recently, email and text message questions came in regarding how to repair them rather than replacing them to save a few dollars. Later in this video, I go into further detail about how use them, why we use them and when to use them. I also cover installation steps. We hope this CHECK VALVE REPAIR video helps you in your day to day pressure washing business. Our business is to help your business save time, money, and effort so that you can maximize profitability.

REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

It’s important to take note of the small arrow which indicates the way the water flows. But it also points to the side which you’ll need to release with a vice and pliers to start the repair steps. As you loosen this piece, be ready for the spring and check valve itself to fall out. Notice the precise order so you can put them back in correctly. Then you would use a dental pick to left the small o-ring from its seating inside. You are simply installing the new spring and 0-ring into the existing case or housing piece. At the 4:15 time stamp, I demonstrate how to blow through it for the purpose of diagnosing CHECK VALVE REPAIR problem issues. Once again, our line of High Performance oils comes in handy. The lubricant spray will help unseat challenging o-rings if you have problems trying to remove them. 6:15 is a critical time stamp spot you don’t want to miss.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING

At approximately 9:00, I transition from repair to the ins and outs of using them. I talk in detail about installing and using the downstream injector check valve setup. These are available on our Doug Rucker Store website in a couple of difference types or configurations. There is also an option of RTU, which means ready to use. The DIY option means you will assemble it yourself and save a few dollars that way. Be sure and watch the entire video to get the full impact and information you need for your pressure washing business. Finally, I want to invite you to one of our monthly hands on trainings here in the Houston area. It’s a great way to get equipment orientation with classroom learning. It will drastically reduce your learning curve!

August 2, 2023 by Dean Dean

POWER WASH VAN BUILD

This POWER WASH VAN BUILD video post highlights another Summer 2023 build from Doug Rucker Store. All of our builds are completely custom and designed around the needs and desires of the power wash business owner. We do trucks, trailers, vans, and skid builds for pressure wash pros. This enclosed van build is for a student from New York. And He attended the Doug Rucker School a little over a year ago. This video is a complete walk through for him since the van was shipped to us. So it is now being shipped back to him upon completion.

PRESSURE WASHER

This power wash van build starts off with an 8 GPM pressure washer with belt drive and electric start. Notice the exhaust is pointing out on the pressure washer so that fumes will release directly out from the back door. Next to it is our proprietary KINGSLINGER SOFT WASH SYSTEM. This van is also equipped with a water inlet banjo fitting as you requested so that you have greater flexibility with it. There is also an extra hose for the purpose of hooking up to a secondary or satellite tank. All of the plumbing is mostly hidden to provide a clean and organized visual look for yourself and your crew, as well as your customers.

FLOW PRO REMOTE

The FLOW PRO REMOTE BYPASS SYSTEM for downstreaming with a reach of over 2000 feet. This saves both time and effort on the job and allows quick transitions for cleaning mixes to rinse mode with the touch of a button. There is also a three way poly valve and mounting box that allows additional flexibility with the Flow Pro remote system for rinsing the injector. Be sure and check out the Kingslinger test at 8:00 of this power wash van build video. This build also includes the Kingslinger drain kit. Later in the video, you’ll also see the tanks, hose reels and guns through the side door of this enclosed van. Be sure and leave a comment if you have any questions about this power wash van build video post.

July 27, 2023 by Dean Dean

PRESSURE WASHER WATER SUPPLY

This PRESSURE WASHER WATER SUPPLY video post from Doug Rucker will help power wash business professionals. There is a banjo fitting hook up for a garden hose water supply on the Doug Rucker Store website. One end of the hook up goes on the garden hose and stays there permanently. The other piece you would keep in your truck, but pull out to use once you’re ready to hook up to the customer’s water supply. This other piece that goes on the faucet and allows for a faster, easier and more convenient connection. Not only does it save time and effort, but eliminates a lot of faucet connection leaking issues.

TWO WATER SUPPLY CONNECTORS

Notice there are two PRESSURE WASHER WATER SUPPLY adapters. They are essentially the same thing except the fittings are inverted. At the 4:30 video time stamp, I explain which one I use and why I prefer it. Both will work effectively and it is simply a personal preference. The main to remember is don’t forget to remove the faucet fitting hookup after each job. Keep it handy in your truck for the next job. I also take a little extra time in this video to mention another important tip relating to rolling up your hoses. You don’t want fittings, hookups, guns and ball valves dragging on the ground and risking damage on the concrete. Even in the grass, roots, rocks, and other things could damage whatever you have on the end of the hose.

ADDITIONAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Be sure and check out our monthly hands on training opportunities through my Pressure Washing School. You’ll have a unique opportunities to test and feel our various pressure washers and surface cleaners, as well as classroom learning. And if you can’t make it to Houston, our online video school is ideal for those wanting to start their own power wash business. We also have Pat Clark’s SALES BOOST videos available for those have been in the business for a few years and are looking to grow, expand and scale.

July 17, 2023 by Dean Dean

POWER WASH TRUCK SETUP

In this POWER WASH TRUCK SETUP video post, Doug Rucker walks you through another custom build. This six foot truck bed skid is for a customer who works in Katy, Texas. We start with a 200 foot fierce jet pressure hose on a Kings Reel. Then the soft wash hose also has a soft wash ball valve gun and jrod nozzle kit. Then you will notice a flexilla garden hose which hooks up to the customer’s water supply also on a King’s Reel. This hose fills a water tank which is equipped with a jobe float valve which stops the water flow once the tank is full. There are two 100 gallon tanks, one for water and one for bleach.

SOFT WASH SYSTEM

This POWER WASH TRUCK SETUP comes equipped with our proprietary electric soft wash system we call THE SOFT E. In this particular build, we put this inside of a large protective aluminum chrome box. The main idea here is to deliver a 50/50 mix for roof cleaning and other soft washing projects. For the basic differences between soft washing and pressure washing, check out this video. He also has a 5.5 GPM gear drive pressure washer machine because we’re working with a limited amount of space and footprint to work with on this particular POWER WASH TRUCK SETUP build. The gas tank is built into the machine, so a separate gas tank does not eat up extra space. Whether we call it gear drive or belt drive, that pretty much refers to the same thing.

FLOW PRO REMOTE

The POWER WASH TRUCK SETUP also includes a FLOW PRO REMOTE bypass system for downstreaming. At approximately 3:3o, I explain why it’s so important to remove this mechanism during transport. If you have any questions whatsoever about our custom builds, don’t hesitate to email INFO@DougRuckerStore.com. You could also call or text 281-612-1223. And if you prefer, you could reach out directly through our website contact us online form. We strive to make it as easy and convenient for you as possible to contact us. Check out all of our training opportunities here.