Video: How a Prssure Washer Works
A pressure washer is a fantastic tool, but if used incorrectly can cause many problems. Tim Carter of http://AsktheBuilder.com demonstrates the basics about pressure washers and power washers so you get excellent results without hurting your property or yourself.
Start up Capital for a Pressure Washing Business
As demands on people’s lives increases, more and more homeowners are delegating their household cleaning jobs to professional contractors. The pressure washing business is ideal for someone wishing to start a business from the ground up as the entry level investment is relatively inexpensive.
Consult your local Small Business Association and Chamber of Commerce for potential sources of financing. There are special small business grants and loans available for minorities and women owned businesses that can help you get a foot in the door.
It is critical for your chances of success that you are able to sustain at least a year and a half of operation before breaking even, so make sure to include this in your business planning when you are calculating your required pressure washing start up capital.
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Steam Cleaner generates pressure levels of up to 75 psi.
Including 2 L boiler tank, KleenJet® 300CS combines it with 2 L self-regulating continuous refill tank, which yields total capacity of 4 L. It can provide steam temperatures of up to 310°F, while variable pressure dial lets operators adjust pressure depending on requirement. Attachments include 10 ft detachable steam hose, heavy duty extension rods, steam squeegee for mirrors and windows, and assortments of brushes.
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Cleaning Blade optimizes conveyor belt performance.
Eraser V6 Profile blade features optimized attack angle, allowing for consistent wear over life of blade and eliminating flat spotting. Features include inner ratchet catch manufactured of aluminum, and blade insert that creates stable platform for mounting blade to cleaner system. Perma-Torque tensioner incorporates embedded hex rod with rounded end and radii on all sharp corners. Durable power coat finish provides corrosion resistance in field.
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Spray Cleaner targets urinal systems.
Developed for both conventional and no-water urinal systems, EnviroClean(TM) safely breaks down urine residue deposits so that they are transported directly down drain or into trap insert. Once sprayed, there is no need to wipe or clean off. Prolonged use of EnviroClean can help minimize buildup, extending no-water trap’s life while keeping urinal clean and odor-free.
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What are the Opportunities Available in the Power Washing Business?
Some home related uses are traditional sources of income, such as deck pressure washing or power washing residential exteriors. There are many more areas, however, where a power washing business can establish dynamic streams of income such as automobile detailing, commercial awnings, gutters, entranceways and driveways.
From residential to commercial and industrial applications, high-pressure washing has a surprising number of uses and its growing popularity will result in even wider opportunities for the power washing business.
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Useful Pressure Washing Attachments to Clean your Truck
When using a pressure washer on a big truck there are two helpful tools that will make the job much easier on you.
The first pressure washer attachment to consider is a telescoping wand extension. It is not advisable to work on a ladder since the kick of the pressure can knock you down, so the extension wand is priceless and can reach up to 24 feet in height. These extensions come with a trigger gun.
To clean in awkward areas and underneath the truck without crouching down, a useful attachment is a flex tubing extension that can bend up to a 90-degree angle.
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Advantages of Pressure Washing in the Transportation Industry
On the road, a truck or bus not only represents the driver but is also a moving advertisement for the company. A clean vehicle sends out a message of quality and reliability. Dirt, debris and mud and salt in the winter not only look unattractive but also form pockets of corrosion that can damage the integrity of the unit.
Pressure washing trailers or buses regularly will increase the image of the company and extend the life of the vehicle.
If you add up what you are paying to wash your vehicle at a truck washing service, you may find that you can more than afford to buy your own pressure washing equipment.
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Non-Solvent Degreaser has zero VOCs.
Available in 1 gal container, 5 gal pail, and 55 gal drum, T-91 is biodegradable and has neutral pH of 7.3-7.7. It is non-flammable, non-toxic, and is suited for traditional solvent cleaning, basin style part washers, and dip tanks. Product is environmentally safe and conforms to VOC regulations of CARB (California Air Resources Board), OTC (Ozone Transport Commission), LADCO (Lake Michigan Air Directors Consortium), and SCAQMD (South Coast Air Quality Management District).
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Where to Obtain Information on Starting a Power Washing Business
In order to be better equipped for success in your brand new pressure washing business, you need to be well informed and well trained in every aspect of the operation. There are several sources of information that you may find useful.
1. First of all, talk to other business owners in your area and become familiar with the market.
2. Talk to other operators of pressure washing businesses and to your future power washing equipment suppliers and power washing chemicals.
3. Go to your local Chamber of Commerce and Small Business Association to obtain information on business management and operation, taxes, legal issues, marketing and advertising.
4. Consult industry associations for information on market trends and environmental regulations pertaining to the power washing industry.
There are a variety of books, CD-ROMs and industry periodicals that can also help you identify potential pitfalls and potential sources of revenue that you may be overlooking.
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