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  1. Steven Button

    How long until you were 'successful'?

    This reply in another thread got me wondering about how long it took you to get your business to a level that you felt it was successful and 'off the ground'? A lot of 'us new guys' have delusions of grandeur and want to be 'big' someday... how long from startup would you consider it would or...
  2. Steven Button

    Chemical Bandit or equivalent

    Hey guys I've got a few ideas for changing my trailer about - it's not as functional as I'd like. I'm interested in buying a Chemical Bandit or equivalent setup... anyone got any pics or information on the Chemical Bandit? Will reduce the size of my tank (535 gallon) down to 335 or similar to...
  3. Steven Button

    'Diesel Fuel Cap' on Hydrotek machine

    hey guys I'm looking to see if I can find a 'diesel only' fuel cap for my the diesel tank on my Hydrotek.... I'm an idiot. Filled up the tank during a job the other night, left the cap on the sitting on the truck - then drove away at the end of the night and didn't realise until the morning...
  4. Steven Button

    CleanFast USA website (first draft)

    just whipped this first draft of my website up... would appreciate some feedback/tips/advice... I have not completed the copywriting yet for each section, and will be changing much of the wording and format Just wanting some feedback before I go live and point www.cleanfastusa.com at this...
  5. Steven Button

    PWI Membership

    Hey Ron, Russ & all the other administrators and contributors... just noticed that you're only 7 members away from 3,000! Congratulations on a great BBS - this (along with others) has been such a great help to me in getting going in this industry! I'm sure many others will be saying the same...
  6. Steven Button

    What is this?

    hey seeking some more advice or thoughts... anyone know what this could be? <a href="http://xs.to/xs.php?h=xs127&d=08213&f=img_0630768.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://xs127.xs.to/xs127/08213/img_0630768.jpg.xs.jpg" title="Free image hosting powered by xs.to"></a> I know without seeing...
  7. Steven Button

    Painted Sidwalks

    hey guys I've been invited to bid on cleaning the sidewalk at a strip mall that has a painted surface, the Property Manager mentioned gum removal, but I'm concerned that this would be risky as it could remove painted surface... would like some pointers or tips about this kind of surface. I was...
  8. Steven Button

    CleanFast USA's Rig

    Well, here's my baby... first pic is the XXX-rated 'naked' version before I got the signs made up. I'll get a sign made for the back, although I'm thinking about re-arranging the hose reels and adding another machine... I don't know where but may downsize the tank to free up some room... i'm...
  9. Steven Button

    ..."so... What do you do?"

    ...every been asked this? What's your response? I pressure wash I provide exterior cleaning services I provide commercial/residential pressure washing services I'm a hood cleaner I clean Kitchen Exhausts I provide Deck Restoration services I clean Fleets ... Was thinking about this today, I...
  10. Steven Button

    measuring...

    hey folks Just finished measuring a couple of shopping centers and a couple of strip malls... 11.20pm and still 82 degrees & humid - gotta love Florida!!! ... Got pics at each location, one of the strip malls has sidewalks that look as though they have been torn to shreds by a PW. I'll post...
  11. Steven Button

    De-odorizing chemical

    Hey guys anyone got any recommendations on a commercial grade de-odorizer... I'm waiting on some product info from Ecolab, but was wondering if anyone had used anything with some success? The application? Dumpsters - rotting food and garbage and stairwells/entryways - fecal matter and urine...
  12. Steven Button

    Favorite Burger?

    Hey... just got a taste for a burger... but where do I go? I've got a Wendy's, Burger King and McDonalds close by... I prefer Wendy's out of those 3. If I could be bothered I would go with my home made burgers - minced beef, onions, wholegrain mustard, egg, pinch of chilli powder, salt &...
  13. Steven Button

    Building Owners and Managers Association

    Hey guys is anyone a member of BOMA? has it been worth the $800 to join? I can see the benefits in having direct access to the key players in the commercial property management sector... but I have a hesitance in joining an organization that may already have it's cliques and be difficult to...
  14. Steven Button

    Insurance definition?

    Hey guys hope someone can clarify this for me... just off the phone with a Property Manager and didn't get the chance to ask her to clarify, I'm sending her some info about CleanFast USA, copy of insurance and some other info... I asked what her company's minimums were in terms of insurance...
  15. Steven Button

    Kissimme, FL - Motel Sign Cleaning

    a couple of pics of work done at a motel in Kissimmee. Vinyl sign with heavy, greasy dirt and mildew build up... was fun to clean though! CleanFast USA... Professional Pressure Cleaning...
  16. Steven Button

    Separate Insurance Providers?

    hey folks got a query... hope someone can shed some light. I am going with General Liability and Trailer equipment coverage with Joe Walters, but I am looking at another provider for commercial auto for the truck. Are there any potential problems having separate providers on the truck and...
  17. Steven Button

    Tools/Parts on the job

    Does anyone carry a supply of spare parts, tools, oils/lubricants, etc with them in the field. I'm putting together a tool box and parts box to carry on my truck, just wondering what you guys would not be without if something went wrong or needed fixed/replaced? I've got some spare nozzles...
  18. Steven Button

    First Draft - Opinions Please

    Hey folks I've been calling a lot of commercial property management companies lately and am getting the response 'we're good for exterior cleaning companies just now, but send us your details and we'll keep you on file...' I am sending them the relevant info, and decided to make up a postcard...
  19. Steven Button

    PW Fuel Consumption

    Anyone know what I can expect to using in Gas and Diesel per hour... 3000psi 8gpm hot water Hydro Tek, even if this is not your machine, what is your average fuel consumption or costs per hour on a hot water machine? I've heard that 1 gph is something I should expect... is this way out...
  20. Steven Button

    First Ever Condo Proposal>>> Help?!

    Hey Folks Have just been asked to provide a proposal for a local Condo Association... this is my first large proposal and feel a bit stumped, so any guidance will be greatly appreciated. The property manager has said that the Board will be meeting in 6 days time so would be good to get it in by...
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