PressureWashingStarkeFL
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Today we went to power wash a home for a customer who wanted their vinyl and stone surfaces cleaned. We explained the process of low pressure and allowing our detergents to do the actual cleaning. We actually had a painting project after this job so we wore our paint clothes. The other day our vehicle was hit head on by an asphalt truck(We were not in it thank God) which damaged the front end so now we are in an old back up vehicl we hardly use. Also,our power washing equipment is mounted in the truck that got damaged so we had to use the back up power washer.
That sets the scene...
We got the contract signed and started work. He showed concern about if we could safely remove the mold and dirt. He was worried our power washing may cause the shutter paint to peel because he just had them painted recently.
We were using a 4gpm 13HP machine with our low pressure tips.
After the job he asked about the smell of bleach(Chlorine)He was concerned themix was going to fade his vinyl. We used 2 gallons of 12% along with 2.5 gallons of water and some surfactant. Anyone heard of that strength fading vinyl along with low pressure? I have not.
He then kept straining his eyes looking for the needle and then said his garage doorknobs were faded now after cleaning. IK looked at it and asked about the scratches and paint on the inside and he brushed it off as thempainting. He said they bought it in April. It looks like he gotpaint on the exterior and cleaned it with goof off which will remove and dull finishes. I come from a family of painting contractors so I know about that hazzard. We pre wet all doors and windows before we applied the cleaner, but even at our strength as mentioned before what in the world?
I figured in the end it was oneof those homeowners we all hate to do business with that either did not want to pay or could not afford it, but he assured me he could.
His explanation: "Your website is so awesome and the house is clean, but you are not dressed like we thought power washing company people would be and showed up in a vehicle that did not look professional."
Then he actually asked us: "Are you SURE you have a truck?"
Can you believe that he had the nerve to ask that? I should have asked if he was sure that he was paying me with his money or was it from his Daddy. Some homeowners are just the end...
That sets the scene...
We got the contract signed and started work. He showed concern about if we could safely remove the mold and dirt. He was worried our power washing may cause the shutter paint to peel because he just had them painted recently.
We were using a 4gpm 13HP machine with our low pressure tips.
After the job he asked about the smell of bleach(Chlorine)He was concerned themix was going to fade his vinyl. We used 2 gallons of 12% along with 2.5 gallons of water and some surfactant. Anyone heard of that strength fading vinyl along with low pressure? I have not.
He then kept straining his eyes looking for the needle and then said his garage doorknobs were faded now after cleaning. IK looked at it and asked about the scratches and paint on the inside and he brushed it off as thempainting. He said they bought it in April. It looks like he gotpaint on the exterior and cleaned it with goof off which will remove and dull finishes. I come from a family of painting contractors so I know about that hazzard. We pre wet all doors and windows before we applied the cleaner, but even at our strength as mentioned before what in the world?
I figured in the end it was oneof those homeowners we all hate to do business with that either did not want to pay or could not afford it, but he assured me he could.
His explanation: "Your website is so awesome and the house is clean, but you are not dressed like we thought power washing company people would be and showed up in a vehicle that did not look professional."
Then he actually asked us: "Are you SURE you have a truck?"
Can you believe that he had the nerve to ask that? I should have asked if he was sure that he was paying me with his money or was it from his Daddy. Some homeowners are just the end...