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How do you clean composite decking? Soft Wash or Pressure Wash? Will pressure washing void the warranty? I think it never hurts to ask other cleaners, but always check with the manufacturer! Their websites are chock full of information that can help! This is a good lesson for almost question...

Let's talk Gloves! Over the years i've tried all types of combinations of gloves/glove liners, etc. but really think i've got the best cheap solution to stay warm and dry. Here's what I prefer: 1st: buy a pair of those .99 cent cheap one-size fits all cotton gloves. These are the ones you buy...

Walking on a tile roof doesn’t have to always lead to damaged tiles. There are places you should and shouldn’t step. It helps tremendously to know how these types of roofs are made to understand this. Always step on the overlapped areas at the bottom of the tiles. This is the part of the tile...

Set expectations. The best thing you can do for your business is to talk to the customer on every job about what you will be doing. Educate them on how long it will take, what the results will and why that is. Let them know what they should see over the next few days/weeks/months. You need to...

Before you clean someone's home, What are you testing? Will the paint get bleached out? Will overspray ruin a freshly stained deck? Will your surface cleaner etch and damage the newly poured concrete? “Test, Test, Test” Anyone can show up and spray bleach on a house or blast concrete with...

After every job you complete, find one small extra thing to do for the customer, free of charge. When you hand them the bill, let them know that you also took care of it for them. 2 minutes of extra work go a long way to securing repeat customers! A few examples that come to mind are: - Blow...

Exterior Cleaning is all about pH. It’s a common misconception that the most important thing is SH%...1%, 3%, etc… While this is important, maintaining a high (12+) pH is key to safe, effective cleaning. At pH above pH-12.00, Chlorine bleach contains Sodium Chlorate and Sodium hypochlorite at...

There is a general rule in chemistry that for every 10 degrees increase of temperature, the rate of reaction doubles or triples. In other words, for every 10 degrees increase in temperature, your bleach with degrade 2 to 3 times as fast! Keep your SH stored in a cool, dark place! This will...

Never Mix Bleach with Other cleaners unless they are designed to work together! SH + Alcohol (including Hand Sanitizer) = Chloroform SH + Vinegar = Chlorine Gas SH + Acid = Chlorine Gas SH + Ammonia = Chloramine Gas Not Just a Roof Pump!

I started this a while back on Facebook and have decided to continue it here. One of my favorite things to do it talk to contractors about the small tips/ideas that I've discovered during my time cleaning. Some of these things may be fairly simple and seem common sense and some may seem more...

Hello All; My name is Ryan Cash and I've been in this industry for 10 or so years. I've spent most of my time cleaning residential but have also helped out on some really cool commercial jobs. I now work for a company called Legend Brands and am the product manager for the brand new...