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Pressure Washing School December

Pressure Washing School December

Learn how to start and operate a Pressure Washing and Soft Washing business. Invest 1-1/2 days at school with Doug Rucker. You’ll gain practical, hands-on and classroom training and benefit from Doug’s years of experience as a pressure washing contractor! You will significantly shorten your learning curve. Register for The Pressure Washing School December, located in the Houston, Texas, area, and owned by Doug Rucker. Doug owns PowerWash.Net, a Kingwood, Texas-based Pressure Washing Company.

Any questions please call or text 281.883.3630 use our Contact Form

Feel free to check out my You Tube Channel.

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Pressure Washing School August

Pressure Washing School August

Learn how to start and operate a Pressure Washing and Soft Washing business. Invest 1-1/2 days at school with Doug Rucker. You’ll gain practical, hands-on and classroom training and benefit from Doug’s years of experience as a pressure washing contractor! You will significantly shorten your learning curve. Register for The Pressure Cleaning School, located in the Houston, Texas, area, and owned by Doug Rucker. Doug owns PowerWash.Net, a Kingwood, Texas-based Pressure Washing Company.

Any questions please call or text 281.883.3630 use our Contact Form

Feel free to check out my You Tube Channel.

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Pressure Washing School July

Pressure Washing School July

Learn how to start and operate a Pressure Washing and Soft Washing business. Invest 1-1/2 days at school with Doug Rucker. You’ll gain practical, hands-on and classroom training and benefit from Doug’s years of experience as a pressure washing contractor! You will significantly shorten your learning curve. Register for The Pressure Washing School July, located in the Houston, Texas, area, and owned by Doug Rucker. Doug owns PowerWash.Net, a Kingwood, Texas-based Pressure Washing Company.

Any questions please call or text 281.883.3630 use our Contact Form

Feel free to check out my You Tube Channel.

 

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Pressure Washing School May

Pressure Washing School May

Learn how to start and operate a Pressure Washing and Soft Washing business. Invest 1-1/2 days at school with Doug Rucker. You’ll gain practical, hands-on and classroom training and benefit from Doug’s years of experience as a pressure washing contractor! You will significantly shorten your learning curve. Register for The Pressure Cleaning School, located in the Houston, Texas, area, and owned by Doug Rucker. Doug owns PowerWash.Net, a Kingwood, Texas-based Pressure Washing Company.

Any questions please call or text 281.883.3630 use our Contact Form

Feel free to check out my You Tube Channel.

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Pressure Washing School April

Pressure Washing School April

Learn how to start and operate a Pressure Washing and Soft Washing business. Invest 1-1/2 days at school with Doug Rucker. You’ll gain practical, hands-on and classroom training and benefit from Doug’s years of experience as a pressure washing contractor! You will significantly shorten your learning curve. Register for The Pressure Washing School, located in the Houston, Texas, area, and owned by Doug Rucker. Doug owns PowerWash.Net, a Kingwood, Texas-based Pressure Washing Company.

Any questions please call or text 281.883.3630 use our Contact Form

Feel free to check out my You Tube Channel.

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COMMERCIAL PRESSURE WASHING SET UP

COMMERCIAL PRESSURE WASHING SET UP

This COMMERCIAL PRESSURE WASHING SET UP video features a 20 foot trailer.  One of our customers did arrange to have his trailer painted to match our commercial line series of industrial products.  This particular setup is perfect for larger buildings with larger parking areas.  Apartment complexes, shopping malls, and many other large projects are ideal for this rig.  Let us know if you need assistance with your commercial trailer, truck or van setup.

COMMERCIAL HOT WATER MACHINE

This COMMERCIAL PRESSURE WASHING SET UP begins with an 8 GPM hot water pressure washer.  This machine uses gas power, is belt driven, and can be truck or trailer mounted.  It also has the Flow Pro Remote bypass system, which helps save time and effort on every job.  This is ideal when cleaning oil, grease or graffiti.  Some of the options on this machine includes 5 GPM or 8 GPM, as well as a Honda vs Kohler engine which also depends upon availability.

KINGSLINGER SOFT WASH SYSTEM

This COMMERCIAL PRESSURE WASHING SET UP also comes with the Kingslinger Soft Wash System.  This system includes a Flo-Jet air diaphragm pump and the GF valve mixing station which meters bleach, water, and soap.  In addition, the Tsunami Air Water Separator and all of it is mounted on a metal plate for stability.  There is also an auxiliary gas tank supplying the Kingslinger as well as a secondary cold water pressure washer.  When considering the Kingslinger, always consider the Kingslinger Drain Kit as well.

SUPPLY TANKS

There are two tanks for this COMMERCIAL PRESSURE WASHING SET UP.  You will notice a 100 gallon bleach tank, There you will also see a 300 gallon water tank.  Full and complete plumbing for down streaming also includes high quality, professional seals.  A three way poly valve with mounting box allows for convenient rinsing of the downstream injector.  You can switch from the bleach tank to the water tank with this valve box.  Be sure and watch the entire video as there are many more supplies, parts and accessories that you will want to know about.

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Figuring Downstream Bleach Dilutions

Figuring Downstream Bleach Dilutions

I am often asked about figuring downstream bleach dilutions when pressure washing.  I have never really cared to know what the exact precise percentage of bleach to water is coming out of my gun.  What I am concerned with, is one important fact, is the bleach mix strong enough to change the color of the organic stains or not.   If it isn’t then I know I need to use my dedicated pump, like our Kingslinger Soft Wash System, or a pump up sprayer.  Always remember, that all a Soft Wash System is, is a pump up sprayer on steroids.  It allows you to get a stronger mix, like with a pump up sprayer, without having to re-fill the canister and continuously have to manually pump air into the sprayer.

STRONGEST MIX

The strongest bleach solution you can usually achieve using a General Pump Downstream Injector is around .8-10%.  If you have green algae which is easy to remove, then downstreaming will work for that. Once you get in to the darker and black mildew stains, then you need a stronger mix than downstreaming can deliver.  A pump up sprayer or soft wash system that can get you 20% or higher, is great for that.  For Roof Cleaning, you definitely need stronger mix ratios then what downstreaming can deliver.

If you are one that likes figuring downstream bleach dilutions, then here is a bucket method test you can perform. Also be sure to check out my Online Pressure Washing Video School if you are starting a pressure washing business.

How to manually figure out your dilution ratio on your pressure washer.

Step 1:

Check your flow rate on your pressure washer for 1 minute to see how many GPM your pressure washer is putting out. Use a container that measures gallons along the side of it and fill the container up for 1 minute and try to make sure to not allow any water to get out of the container as you are doing this test. (Ideally you will want to do this test with your rinse tip on the end of your wand)

If your container doesn’t have the markings, or a graduated scale, then you can manually mark them by using a measuring a cup to pour desired amounts into the container, and then mark them.

Step 2:

Test your upstream or downstream injector by getting a metering jug that measures ounces and fill it with water and put your soap line into the metering jug and draw the water for 1 minute. This will allow you to see how many ounces your soap injector is drawing in a minute.

Step 3: 

Doing a little math

For example:

If you have a 5 GPM pressure washer then you will do the following math to figure out your dilution ratio on your pressure washer.

5 X 128 (128 ounces in 1 gallon)=640 ounces

Draw rate in a minute: 40 ounces

640/40= 16 total parts, 15 parts water to 1 part chemical, so your dilution ratio would be 15:1 or some in the industry will say 1:15.

I am also including a link to a calculator that you can play around with, and may help you as well.

https://jansson.us/mixingratio-concentration.html#pressureWasherCalculator

Figuring Downstream Bleach Dilutions

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COMMERCIAL POWER WASHING EQUIPMENT

COMMERCIAL POWER WASHING EQUIPMENT

The unique challenge for this COMMERCIAL POWER WASHING EQUIPMENT VIDEO is pine needles.  On this particular commercial building, there is a covered parking structure with pine trees overhead.  There was a large accumulation of pine needles both on top of the parking structure as well as three covered entry ways.  We were able to include the cost for removing and disposing these pine needles in the power washing proposal.  Normally, a landscaping or their lawn service would handle this.  However, some of these services are now also adding pressure washing to their service list.  So whenever possible, it’s best to provide the services they request so that you don’t lose the opportunity to another company.

TOOLS TO USE

The basic tools to use for this COMMERCIAL POWER WASHING EQUIPMENT video is a rake, a blower, and trash bags.  However, for the parking structure, a pool brush really can really save quite a bit of time.  Using a blower for this portion of the project would require more time and effort.  We were able to simply push all of the pine needles off of the parking structure to the ground below.  Then we went straight down line to rake and bag up all the pine needles by hand.  I was able to dispose of these pine needles at my house by burning them.  Be sure and watch the entire video for all the details!

ADD WINDOW CLEANING SERVICE

Another important part of this COMMERCIAL POWER WASHING EQUIPMENT video is window cleaning.  Most commercial buildings have windows and they desire window cleaning service along with power washing.  On this job, we use the REACH IT waterfed pole cleaning system.  Many window cleaning service companies are expanding their services to include power washing.  This is because most commercial property owners and managers want to complete the entire project with one contractor rather than two.

ANOTHER TIP

One more important component of this COMMERCIAL POWER WASHING EQUIPMENT video post is our KINGSLINGER soft wash system.  We can easily clean up to three stories with this soft wash system.  There was a lot of green and black organic staining.  But the Kingslinger gives us the ability to deliver a much stronger mix.  At time stamp 7:50 in this video, I also explain the various nozzles we use.

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CLEANING ALUMINUM

CLEANING ALUMINUM

CLEANING ALUMINUM panels and surfaces is something we see with our commercial pressure washing service.  Black streaks emerge on these types of surfaces.  And it’s important to remember these streaks are not typical algae or mildew stains.  You should not treat these stains with bleach when CLEANING ALUMINUM.  We always use our RAP product for this particular job.

RUCKER’S ALL PURPOSE

RAP stands for Rucker’s All Purpose and we use this cleaning agent for both organic and inorganic stains.  It’s our go to product when not using bleach, which could be for a variety of reasons.  Some of the more common uses are removing streaks from gutters and also removing oxidation.  But it also the ideal solution for CLEANING ALUMINUM panels.  In the video, I explain how we apply RAP with our KINGSLINGER SOFT WASH SYSTEM.  So be sure and watch the entire video for all the details and insights.  In addition to Kingslinger setup, I also discuss the distance that the Kingslinger allows.  Another important part of this job is the ReachIt waterfed pole system.

ADVANTAGES USING RAP

CLEANING ALUMINUM panels without bleach and using the RAP has several positive advantages.  First, we don’t have to worry about bleach over spray touching surrounding areas.  It was a windy day, but this not an issue when using RAP rather than bleach.  Secondly, these aluminum stains can NOT be removed using bleach.  Finally, there is nothing harmful in our RAP cleaning solution.  So you cannot damage a surface in any way by using RAP when CLEANING ALUMINUM and similar surfaces.  It also contains degreasing properties as well as surfactants.

FINAL TIP

I discuss one final tip when cleaning commercial properties.  Providing a hand detail window cleaning is a great way to set yourself apart from competitors and really impress your customers.  We do this mainly for front doors and entry ways that are highly visible to the public.  SPRAYWAY GLASS CLEANER is a fantastic way to get this done, along with a lint free cloth.  Don’t be surprised when customers complain when you leave windows left spotted, stained, or streaked after you leave.

 

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PRESSURE CLEANING SCHOOL REVIEW

PRESSURE CLEANING SCHOOL REVIEW

One of my students joined me on a commercial cleaning job in Katy, Texas to learn and expand his skill set to grow his business.  He also spoke about his experience, giving this PRESSURE CLEANING SCHOOL REVIEW video.  This job was for St John XXIII College Preparatory High School with an extremely impressive campus.

MONTHLY SCHOOL

He attended my monthly school in June 2021 and is actually from the Katy, Texas area.  Jacques Nash spoke openly about how “green” he was to our industry.  He said “It was very informative and I learned a lot from the hands on training.”  The first day of training is on a job site and gives the opportunity to use a wide range of equipment.  In addition, he was able to use our KINGSLINGER soft wash system.  He also makes it clear that one HUGE advantage is being able to ask questions and “pick my brain” in the moment on the job site.  Make sure you listen to his entire pressure cleaning school review video for all the details.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Once someone attends my school, I remain a lifelong mentor to help them succeed in the pressure washing business.  Any of my students are free to contact with me anytime with any questions or concerns that I might be able to help with.  We use an app called “VOXER” and it is a great way to keep in touch.  In addition, there are many great resources available to my students online through the forum and private access area.

DOUG RUCKER STORE

Jacques was in my store purchasing supplies and simply asked what I had planned for the weekend.  That’s when he learned about the project I had planned for the school in the town where he lives, in Katy, Texas.  So Jacques joined me for this project and was able to get even more on the job hands on training at no extra cost.  He was able to use all the equipment on my commercial trailer rig.  He cleaned concrete, brick and stone surfaces on this large school campus.  For more information, please don’t hesitate to check out our FAQ page.