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POWER WASH EDUCATION

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.

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FAMILY BUSINESS RIG BUILD

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.

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Pressure Cleaning School Schedule 2019

Pressure Cleaning School Schedule 2019

The Doug Rucker School is pleased to announce that our 2019 schedule is available.  This schedule is for those interested in attending Hands On and Class Room Training.  It is held here in Houston TX, as we enter our 9th year!When you attend this school, you will be able to see and use the equipment that we use daily for our Houston Pressure Washing Business. We also have class room teaching that covers a wide variety of subjects such as, Roof Cleaning, and House Washing.  We also teach Concrete Cleaning, Plant and Property Protection, How to Bid Jobs, Customer Care, Chemical Ratios and Mixes.  Identifying Surfaces, Proper Application Methods and much more will be addressed.  Listed below is the Pressure Washing School Schedule 2019 dates.

January 14,15, February 11,12, March 11,12, April 8,9, May 6,7, June 10,11, July 8,9, August 12,13,

September 9,10, October 14,15, November 11,12, December 9,10

LOGISTICS

 Pressure Cleaning School Schedule 2019When attending the school here in Houston, I recommend you fly in to the George Bush Intercontinental Airport.  It is best to arrive on Sunday afternoon or early evening. This airport is the closest to our training facility.  The hotel I recommend you staying at is the Courtyard Marriott Kingwood, located at 130 Northpark Plaza Dr Kingwood, Tx 77339, 2819731790.  When making your reservations, be sure to let them know you are attending the Doug Rucker School so you get the School Discount on your room.

The hands on training portion is usually held on the first day, Monday, and starts at 9:00am. The classroom portion is on Tuesday.  We are usually finished each day by 1pm or so.  This allows you time to visit the Houston area and any of our many attractions.  Once you have registered and paid, we will contact you with the location of the training or arrange for pick up at the Courtyard Marriott.  Registration for any of our training classes can be made by clicking HERE.

MORE QUESTIONS

If you have any further questions, please feel free to call or text me at 281-883-3630 or by email at pressurecleaningschool@gmail.com.  Look forward to seeing you in Houston and helping you start and build your business. Also stop by our you tube channel HERE for some helpful hints and tips.

Once you have attended my school here in Houston, you will always have access to me via Phone Call, Text Message, or Email at no additional charge.  I am here to help you become successful, long after the school ends,  and just because the School ends does not mean the education does.

 

Cleaning Stucco Houston Tx
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Stucco Cleaning Houston

Cleaning Stucco Houston

Our crews are often out Cleaning Stucco Houston style using our low pressure soft washing method.  This method is something we spend a lot of time on here at the school when you attend.  When starting a pressure washing business, it is important that you learn how to clean stucco correctly so that you do not damage the surface. Stucco comes in a wide variety of types. EIFS and Dryvit are two of the most commonly known types.  When cleaning stucco it’s important to know the differences and whats required in cleaning them.

Traditional stucco is a basically a concrete block wall with stucco concrete mix troweled on, often times in different and elaborate designs.  Traditional stucco is also known as a hard coat stucco and dryvit is known as soft coat.  You can tell the difference by knocking on them as you would someones door.  Hard Coat Stucco will be solid and have a thud or hard sound to it. EIFS, or Dryvit, will sound hollow.  This is because behind the stucco finish in EIFS is a styrofoam sheet for insulation.  EIFS stand for exterior insulating finish system.

Pressure Washing School Houston Texas

Always treat EIFS and Dryvit very delicately and do not use high pressure on it.  I always suggest soft washing it either using a dedicated pump or by down streaming using your pressure washer.  Follow that up with a nice cold water rinse.

Cleaning Stucco Houston

The picture in this article is from a recent Cleaning Stucco Houston that our Houston Pressure Washing Company, Clean and Green Solutions, did for a customer.  The customer had actually thought he may have to replace the stucco, but was so delighted that our cleaning proved he did not need too.

If you are looking to start a pressure washing and or roof cleaning company, please consider attending one of our Pressure Washing Schools here in Houston Tx or we also have an Online Pressure Washing School you can attend, complete with test’s after each section.

You can also check out our Pressure Washing School You Tube page.

 

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Pressure Washing School Schedule 2018

Pressure Washing School Schedule 2018

The Doug Rucker School 2018 schedule is now available!  This schedule is for those interested in attending our Hands On and Class Room Training that we have held here in Houston TX for the last 7 years.   When you attend this school you will be able to see and use the equipment that we use on a daily basis for our Houston Pressure Washing Business. We also have class room teaching that covers a wide variety of subjects such as, Roof Cleaning, House Washing, Concrete Cleaning, Plant and Property Protection, How to Bid Jobs, Customer Care, Chemical Ratios and Mixes, Identifying Surfaces and Proper Application Methods, and much more.  Listed below is the Pressure Washing School Schedule 2018 dates.

January 8,9, February 12,13, March 5,6, April 9,10, May 14,15, June 11,12, July 9,10, August 13,14,
September 10,11, October 8,9, November 12,13, December 10,11
Pressure Washing School Schedule 2018

Pressure Washing School Schedule 2018

When attending the school here in Houston, I recommend you fly in to the George Bush Intercontinental Airport.  It is best to arrive on Sunday afternoon or early evening. This airport is the closest to our training facility.  The hotel I recommend you staying at is the Courtyard Marriott Kingwood, located at, 130 Northpark Plaza Dr Kingwood, Tx 77339, 2819731790.  When making your reservations, be sure to let them know you are attending the Doug Rucker School so you get the School Discount on your room.

Pressure Washing Training

Hands on training is the first day, Monday, at 9:00 am.

The classroom portion is on Tuesday.  We are finished by 1 pm or so each day.  This allows you time to visit the Houston area and any of our many attractions.  Once you have registered and paid we will contact you with the location of the training or arrange for pick up at the Courtyard Marriott.  Registration for any of our training classes can be made by clicking HERE.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to call or text me at 281-883-3630 or by email at pressurecleaningschool@gmail.com.  Look forward to seeing you in Houston and helping you start and build your business. ALso stop by our you tube channel HERE for some helpful hints and tips.

Once you have attended my school here in Houston, you will always have access to me via Phone Call, Text Message, or Email at no additional charge.  I am here to help you become successful, long after the school ends,  and just because the School ends does not mean the education does.

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Tallahassee Florida Pressure Washing School

Tallahassee Florida Pressure Washing School

The Doug Rucker School of pressure washing and roof cleaning is on the road again.   Ray and Tonya Burke, owners of Spray Wash, and I will be hosting a Tallahassee Florida Pressure Washing School.  In addition,  we cover Roof Cleaning on July 28,29, and 30th, 2016.   Spray Wash is located at 640 Capital Circle NE, Tallahassee Fl 32301. We will meet there at 8:00am, on July 28th, before heading out for training on a residential property.

Also, this school will be a special edition.  We will also be doing Commercial Pressure Washing and Soft Wash hands on training on Saturday July 30th.  Spray Wash is very active every weekend doing large commercial pressure washing project’s in and around the Tallahassee Florida area.  You’ll get to experience first hand everything that goes on from setting up on a commercial job, the cleaning, all the way to completion.

Logistics

Here are the particulars for the 3 day school:

Cost of the School: $950.00

Day One July 28th: 8:00am Meet at Spray Wash at 8:00am located at 640 Capital Circle NE, Tallahassee Fl 32301

Residential Roof Cleaning and House Washing…on the job training as Ray and I teach you how to properly and safely clean a residential roof, house, driveway, patio, etc.  We will teach how we do everything from setting up on the job site, pricing the job, things we look for when protecting the property from damage, spraying techniques and application methods, house and roof wash mixing and much more.  Also plenty of time for questions and answers.

Day Two

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Day Two July 29th: 9:00am Class room time at Spray Wash Headquarters..  I have several power point presentations that I’ll go through that cover everything for Residential Roof Cleaning, House Washing, Protecting the Property, Driveway, Sidewalk and Patio Cleaning, Soft Washing and Pressure Washing, Mix rations for house washing and roof cleaning, Identifying Surfaces and Stains, Pricing Jobs, Quotes, Customer Service, and much more.

Ray Burke will also do an introduction and discussion on the Commercial Cleaning class that will take place on the following day. Oh and how he get’s these monster jobs.  You will not want to miss this part.

 

Day Three July 30th: Commercial Cleaning.  We will head out to a Commercial Cleaning job site that Spray Wash will have scheduled for on the job training.

 

This School is only limited to the first 10 that register and pay. You can do that by CLICKING HERE and reserving your spot.  Once the 10 spot’s are gone, this school will be closed.  All transportation to and from the school and also while in Tallahassee, as well as food, accommodations, etc are your responsibility and are NOT part of the school fee.

 

If you’d like more information please feel free to call me or text me at 2818833630.

 

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Pressure Washing School Schedule 2016

Pressure Washing School Schedule 2016

Well it’s hard to believe but we are announcing our Pressure Cleaning and Roof Cleaning School schedule for the 5th year now.  That’s right, this Pressure Washing School Schedule 2016, marks the 5 year anniversary of our school, and we are so thankful for everyone’s support.  So a very special thank you to everyone that has attended our school.  In the 5 short years we have been hosting the school, we have had over 100 students attend our once a month schools located here in Houston.

Therefore, if you are planning to attend one of this years schools, here are the dates and other information that will be helpful as you make your decision.

The dates are:  January 11,12  February 8,9  March 7,8  April 11,12  May 9,10  June 6,7  July 11,12 August 8,9   September 12,13  October 10,11  November 7,8 and December 5,6

School Focus

Pressure Washing School

Pressure Washing School

My school focuses on Residential Pressure Washing, Soft Washing and Roof Cleaning.

The first day of the pressure washing school, starts at 9:00am and is hands on training at my house.  You will be trained, in everything from how to set up on a  job site, protecting the plants and property, cleaning techniques, Soft Washing via down streaming and dedicated pump, Roof Cleaning, and much more.  We will also go over the equipment we use to accomplish the different tasks needed at a residential home.   You will be free to ask as many questions as you like and learn at the pace you require.   We concentrate on teaching the proper aspects of cleaning that will enable you to start and operate your business in a professional manner.

The second day of our power washing school starts at 9:00am and is classroom time.  During this time I have a few Power Point presentations that we go over that cover everything from Equipment Set up, How to Bid Jobs, Chemical Mixes and Ratio’s, Application methods of cleaning mixes, Property Protection, Sales Techniques, Concrete Cleaning, Roof Cleaning, House Washing and much more.

School Logistics

Cost of our Roof Cleaning and Pressure Washing School:

All travel expenses are responsibility of the attendee.

$750.00 non Houston Area Contractors.  Each additional attendee is $375.00.  Spouses attend FREE.

$1500.00 Houston Area Contractors.  Each additional Attendee is $750.00. Spouses attend FREE.

Traveling Directions

If you are traveling to the Houston Area, I recommend you fly into the Houston Intercontinental George Bush Airport. (IAH), on the Sunday Afternoon the day before the date you are attending.  The hotel I recommend is the Courtyard Marriott Kingwood located at 130 Northpark Plaza Dr Kingwood, Tx 77339. They have special room rates for the school at $129.00 a night.  To get the special room reservation price, call and ask for Tara at 2819731790 or email her at tara@insigniamgmt.com .  This is a very nice hotel with room rates normally around $189.00 a night.

There are plenty of restaurants within walking distance and they also have a great one right inside the Hotel.  They will also shuttle to and from locations with a 5 mile radius of the hotel. There rooms are VERY comfortable and their customer service is excellent and always friendly and will do whatever it takes to make your stay comfortable.  I can’t recommend this Hotel high enough.

Additional Lodging

Also, Country Inn and Suites located at 20611 Hwy 59 N Humble, Tx.  They can be reached at 2814464977.  Use discount code T-138146 and receive a room rate of $89.00 per night. Ask for Darcy Robinson if you have a problem getting the room rate.   They have a shuttle that will pick you up at the airport as well as transport you around the areas for meals, entertainment etc during non school hours. They also have a delicious free breakfast.  I have stayed at this hotel and is one of nicest hotels I have stayed at.  Very Comfortable beds and their customer service is excellent. Very friendly staff.

Once you decide you would like to attend the school, you will need to click Pressure Washing School Event Sign Up to register, pay and reserve your spot.  Please make sure your travel arrangements are made first and that you are sure you are coming.  ONCE PAID WE DO NOT GIVE REFUNDS, but we will reschedule for you at future date.

If you have any questions, feel free to call or text me at 2818833630.

Feel free to visit our Houston Texas Pressure Washing and Roof Cleaning business site.

Also don’t forget we also have an online school with over 100 videos that comprise the class room time you would get while here, plus many live action videos of on site training.