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  1. samstewart1979

    Spots on Windows

    Hey guys. I've got an account that we pressure wash for and have been doing so for about a year. We have been using the same degreaser for all out accounts for about 18 months and have never had a problem with it. About a week ago, they called and complained about spots on the glass starting...
  2. samstewart1979

    Spots on dumpster pad

    Hey guys. I do a lot of concrete work and I'm having trouble at one location. Apparently the delivery truck and garbage truck both have oil leaks and these stains are getting worse. My base detergent does well but I'm fighting an uphill battle here. Would ebc work on these spots? If not, what...
  3. samstewart1979

    Closing up shop.....

    I'm closing my business. I can't compete with this guy....
  4. samstewart1979

    Football Stadiums

    I'm going next week to bid on my first football stadium. It's a good size stadium at a local high school. This time of year should be good for that kind of work. I will post pictures after I take them. Before I go, what do you guys look for when quoting that kind of work? Would you just...
  5. samstewart1979

    Downstream Injector Problems

    Where do you guys get your ds injectors? How long to they usually last? I don't do much soft washing at all, maybe once every two months. Well, just about every time I hook it up, the injector doesn't pull soap. I've tried 4 different ones from 4 different places and every single one of them...
  6. samstewart1979

    Engine won't shut off

    I swear I invent equipment problems. I got a new Vanguard motor (all I could get in the time frame I had) to replace the one that died last week. I get to the job and start cleaning and go to shut down the motor and it won't turn off. It's got an electric start and the key won't turn to the off...
  7. samstewart1979

    Low Oil - Motor won't crank

    I believe I may have a problem here and want to get the opinions of the veterans. I had a guy cleaning yesterday and he worked for about 5 hours, and reported no equipment problems. Tonight, I get to a job and crank the motor. After about 10 seconds it starts shaking and making an awful...
  8. samstewart1979

    Pricing Help: Intro to Residential

    I do about 99% commercial work with all of my cleaning business (I also do carpet, tile & janitorial) and I prefer commercial work. However I'm moving into residential for pressure washing to help fill in the gaps on cash flow. My brother lives in a decent size neighborhood with most homes...
  9. samstewart1979

    Payroll & Cash Flow Management

    I'm looking for some advice guys. I went full time with the cleaning business in January of this year. I invoice out for monthly service contracts on the 10th and the 25th of every month, with both being about the same amount of money. For some reason, every month I will go 7-12 days with ZERO...
  10. samstewart1979

    Saturday Picks

    Its the opening week of college football. "Sammy's Saturday Slammers" South Carolina - 14.5: Winner!!! Ole Miss -3.5 : Winner!!! Alabama -20.5: ???? Clemson +1.5: ??? Your thoughts???
  11. samstewart1979

    First Deck...

    I'm about to attempt my first deck. I did mine at home with my wand and got decent results. It was a little lighter in some areas where I got close with the wand. This one has mold on it so I am going to use sh and detergent. Then I'm going back in a few days to seal it. Any suggestions to...
  12. samstewart1979

    New Rig

    Hey guys.... Business is growing and when (not "if" because I'm keeping a positive attitude) I land this new account I'll need another rig. The local company that I use is a Landa dealer. I've got a pressure pro and have been overall pleased, although the company that installed it made some poor...
  13. samstewart1979

    2013 PWRA Convention

    http://www.pwraconvention.com Who all is planning on making the trip to Nashville? I'm considering it, but then again I'll take any excuse to go to Nashville. BBQ, Honky Tonks and cold beer will hook me in every time!!!
  14. samstewart1979

    Retaining Current Business

    What are some strategies that you guys use to retain current business? Obviously becoming friends and creating that relationship with customers is a big one, and I have also smoked some BBQ for a chain when they had a managers meeting. I'd like to hear some creative ways that people keep from...
  15. samstewart1979

    DS Injector Stopped Drawing

    My DS Injector stopped drawing after only about 3 weeks. It makes a whistling sound like there is an air leak somewhere. I've contacted Water Cannon and they are sending me a new one and will look into warrantying it for me. Has anybody else had trouble like this out of almost a brand new...
  16. samstewart1979

    Stucco help...

    This was my first experience at soft washing. It was a college roommates Zaxbys and my results were not acceptable. I mixed 4 gallons of 12.5%, one gallon of water, and 16oz of Simple Cherry. What did I do wrong??? I mixed the bleach and water last night but didn't put the Simple Cherry in until...
  17. samstewart1979

    Window Cleaning Using PW

    Are there any products out that can clean windows from the ground? I really don't want to have to get on a ladder and I've got a nice contract with a chain of banks coming up. None are more than 2-3 stories, but I still don't fancy getting my big butt up that high.
  18. samstewart1979

    Alabama Red Clay

    I've got a couple of newer fast food restaurants that have Alabama red clay stains in the sidewalk. I've pressure washed them a couple times and the spots are not going away. Would outdoor bleach help? Any suggestions to turn this to a pretty "concrete white" color?
  19. samstewart1979

    Rust Remover

    What is a recommended product to get rust off a dumpster pad?
  20. samstewart1979

    Browning and smoothing

    I've got an account that seems to have browning and smoothing on some portions of their concrete. It's obvious that the top layers are coming off. What causes this? It is a high sand mixture? I would just like to talk intelligently to them and offer a suggestion or solution. Thanks!! Sam...
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