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Pressure Washing Machine Soft Washing Machine Roof Cleaning? Siding Cleaning? PreTreating Concrete? Surface Cleaning? Pressure Washing? Low Chem, Low Pressure? High Chem, High Pressure? Low Chem, High Pressure? High Chem, Low Pressure? The Rooftec XCS is the ONLY All-In-One system that...

What are the best gloves to wear while soft washing? How do you keep your hands warm while pressure washing in the winter? With the weather changing, it's time to think about how to best keep your hands warm! Over the years I've tried all types of combinations of gloves/glove liners, etc...

This week I'll be driving our RoofTec demo truck up from Raleigh to Baltimore! We'll be hosting a RoofTec day with 2 of our distributors locations. Come visit, talk shop, see the ONLY all-in-one exterior cleaning machine, enjoy a free lunch and say hi! Thursday September 22nd, 2022 Aramsco...

Seasonal changes also bring industry changes. If you're new to exterior cleaning and this will be your first winter, Pay Attention! It’s not too late to start thinking about how business is going to change over the next few months! October- Days are starting to get shorter, You may not have as...

There are a few areas in the country (normally in the south east) that have red colored clay/soil. But what causes it to be red? All soil in the world forms result from a combination of climate, organic life, inorganic material, relief and time. These specific soils have a red tint due to the...

Roof Cleaning Equipment! Pressure Washing Equipment! Can It all be done with a single system? While normally I like to give tips and cleaning guides... Today it's going to be a shameless, self promotion! Here is why i think the RoofTec XCS500 is the best all around piece of equipment you can...

Surfactant Vs Soap Vs Detergent What are they and do you need them? There's a lot of confusion in the industry with these terms. Some guys will assume they're all the same thing, just different names...but is that true? While some people use these terms interchangeably, There are probably...

Right now it seems to be excessively hot everywhere! We're even up in the mid 90's up here in Washington State! I know that's nothing compared to some areas of the country, but just wanted to put out a quick reminder to stay hydrated! Drink water BEFORE you feel thirsty. Drink water in small...

Before I started working on the All-In-One Rooftec System, I spent 10 years cleaning. During that time, one of the most helpful lessons I ever learned was: Attention to detail is, by far, the most important aspect of exterior cleaning It's more important than speed, efficiency, and...

Through the end of the summer, if you pick up a Rooftec all-in-one exterior cleaning system, you'll get $500 worth of free chems! Rooftec Systems!

When soft washing and cleaning a roof with the Rooftec XCS500, it's important to be able to identify the different parts of a roof. Being an expert in this industry involves knowing more than just how to clean. You want to be able to have informed conversations with the customer about their...

How much time a week do you spend on preventative maintenance with your equipment? ] How much time do you spend a week on equipment repairs. Usually the two of these have a pretty strong correlation and most the time, new guys in the industry don’t consider this. The more time you invest in...

Maintaining your Equipment is key! If you want your machine to last, don't forget to follow the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule! We recommend changing your engine oil every 100 hours and changing the pump oil after the first 50 hours of operation, and then again every 500 hours...

What are those Black spots on the siding? What is Artillery Fungus?, How do I remove these black spots on the side of this home? The first and most important step in cleaning anything is stain identification. Knowing what you are dealing with will allow you to properly clean and remove it...

What is the black staining growing on the roof? Is there Mold growing on the side of this home? What is this green algae? This write up is potentially going to be very niche and maybe a little technical. Let's discuss terminology. When talking about staining on siding to a customer, do you...

How much do I charge for Roof Cleaning? What do I charge for pressure washing? Is ______ a good price for me to charge? There are a lot of factors that go into pricing for exterior cleaning. Where in the country are you working? What does your market look like? What is your overhead? Do you...

How do I know how many GPMs my machine is actually putting out? Do I need a buffer tank for my machine? Is there a way to measure the chemical draw rate of my machine? These are more of the questions I see a lot in groups from contractors who are fairly new to the industry. The good news is...

Do you need to brush moss on a roof? How do you remove moss from a shingle roof? Will SH kill roof moss? I often see these questions pop up in groups and most of the times, the answers I see vary pretty wildly. Usually the answer will come in some form of: “Treat moss with X% SH. The Moss will...

Let’s Talk Koi Fish. How do you clean siding when a customer has Koi Fish? First, did you know the most expensive Koi fish ever was sold for 2.2 Million Dollars? Although most customer’s won’t have million dollar fish, it’s not uncommon to see residential koi can cost upwards of $5,000 each...

What safety gear do I need for pressure washing? What is PPE? Do I need PPE for soft washing? What kind of respirator do I need? I watch a lot of videos online of people cleaning homes and one thing I notice is that wearing the proper PPE is VERY rare. Let’s start simple. PPE stands for...