Water Containment Systems

November 19th, 2009

If part of your pressure washer cleaning job is to keep a site clean as well, one of the first things you need is a water containment system that will work well to meet your needs. The specialized Vacu-Boom system is designed to be used in a multitude of commercial and industrial functions. In fact, if a wash water containment system is used in your pressure washing business, Vacu-Boom can help. This wash water containment system is responsible for capturing fluid waste and chemicals for later removal from the work site, which can be really important to lots of businesses

Understanding the Design

The newly designed Vacu-Boom is a flexible, hollow five inch tube. That tube is then laid flat in order to create a small hill or a dam from the side. Alternately, it can be used in this way to encircle the whole containment or wash area.

The open side of the Vacu-Boom should always be down so that you can see the cross section, which is shaped like a “C”. The boom has small holes located on the boom’s water side to let liquids in. When the Vacu-Boom is in use, it is connected to a recovery unit by a twenty-five foot hose. The Vacu-Boom is ideal to use with any water containment systems.

Understanding the Benefits

The benefits of water containment systems such as the Vacu-Boom is that the boom is applicable on several different hard surfaces including asphalt, concrete, steel and wood. The Vacu-Boom can be set up or taken down in less then five minutes. This is not only a durable piece of equipment, but also fast and efficient. Use the Vacu-Boom in any of your water containment systems applications.

Other advantages of using the Vacu-Boom are that this piece of equipment both detains and wheedles out waste water as well as other liquids. Luckily, the materials used to create this amazing water containment system don’t soak up the liquids themselves or the contaminants in the liquids.

Another benefit to using the Vacu-Boom is that the boom is easy to move and keep in storage because the boom breaks into sections that are just five feet in length – which means it will fit in any truck or van as well as any storage area.

The Vacu-Boom has a very high tolerance when dealing with chemicals such as petro, acids and caustics. These are just some of the many benefits of using the Vacu-Boom with water containment systems.

The Vacu-Boom is described as a practical yet innovative wash water containment system that prevents any run off when performing washing applications outdoors or indoors. This is an incredibly efficient spill containment system that can handle several kinds of dangerous materials.

These types of wash water containment systems, including the closed loop system and the sloped surface containment system can be used when performing outdoor equipment or vehicle washing, in-plant equipment washing, the cleaning of boats and ships to prevent deck run off, emergency storm water containment, cleaning marinas to prevent contamination run off, parking lot or sidewalk washing, aircraft washing and when dealing with emergency hazardous liquid spill containment.

The Vacu-Boom is the perfect water containment system in several cleaning applications. Prevent contamination from run off or clean up hazardous material spills quickly, in a matter of minutes. This is the ideal water containment system that can handle many different job applications. Do not think twice when purchasing the Vacu-Boom. This is an excellent piece of equipment that can be used many different ways.
The publisher of these pages is in no way responsible for any damage caused to you, your pressure washer, anyone else, your property, or anyone else’s property by trying to implement or by successfully implementing the above-mentioned performance and services.

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Restaurant Pressure Washing

November 19th, 2009

Restaurant pressure washing - People like to eat in a clean restaurant. Perhaps their fork, knife, spoon and plate are fresh from the dishwasher- but what about the rest of your place? Being a restaurant owner, you already know there is a lot of cleaning to do. Wiping down the tables, washing dishes and cooking equipment, vacuuming the floor and cleaning the bathrooms. But what about the tasks your wait and bus staff cannot do?

The answer to cleaning your ducts, signs, dumpster area and parking lot is found in pressure washing. A pressure washer is a necessity for those in the restaurant business. Owning one allows for do-it-yourself for endless cleaning duties.

You can start inside by using your pressure washer to give the kitchen hood, duct, and filters and fans a good cleaning. This will allow for better exhaust. The floor, which is most likely mopped daily, can get a much deeper good cleaning, much better than the busboy can do at day’s end! These two areas, by using a pressure washer, will also get rid of excess grease that was otherwise missed using other methods. For these areas, a light-duty setting can be used.

The exterior of the restaurant is also a key area, as this is what customers will see first. Use a setting of about 2600 PSI to clean oil spills, grease, excess dirt, chewing gum and other debris from your parking lot and sidewalks. If you have an outdoor seating area, clean that as well. For extra greasy areas, be sure to presoak the area. Higher pressure may need to be used on chewing gum. And, do not overlook the dumpster pad area, as this could be one of the most infested areas on your property. The garbage man may pick up the bags weekly, but if there are spills and caked food on and around the dumpster, you are just asking for rats, cats, bears and other stray scavengers.

Our new duct cleaners will help you clean your system from dust and general dirt.

And, while you are in pressure washer mode, take a look up at your sign. How does that look? Give it a quick spray and make it sparkle. If it is a hard to reach area use our telescoping wand that can go as high as 24′. A cleaner sign could look like a new sign. Perhaps you’ll attract some hungry mouths wanting to try out that “new” restaurant!

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san diego pressure washing

November 19th, 2009

Just finished a Pressure washing job in Alpine in San Diego county. It was a one day job. Pressure Washing services were never done at this location so the concrete was really bad. The concrete was stained so we had to be careful of pressure washing to close to the concrete because it could damage the stain. We had to scrape most of the gum because of this. If you just pressure wash the gum off stained concrete the pressure washer will take off some of the stain so you have to scrape it off. Then lightly pressure wash the concrete. Job came out very nice

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Gas Station Pressure Washing

November 13th, 2009

Grease, oil, and tough stains can only be removed with the hot water pressure washers in a precise and timely manner. For gas station power washing we recommend a hot water pressure washers with diesel engine or the Trailer Mounted Pressure Washer .

Do gas, diesel and oil stains come out of concrete? The answer is yes. The best and the most common method of concrete cleaning is called pressure washing. There are several elements to consider when power washing hard surfaces (cement cleaning).

Power washing concrete is used in order to remove oil, fuel and grease from the concrete and to do so you will need a hot water power washer. A hot water unit is necessary for cement pavement cleaners since the cleaning solutions emulsify oil and grease stains better and faster as the water temperature increases. Secondly, for a gas station powerwash, the power washer must be capable of producing a pressure of 3000 PSI or more and a water flow of 4 GPM. Keep in mind that among all pressure washing jobs, oil and fuel are the toughest stains to clean. This will require more time, energy and better, more sophisticated gear.

Connect the unit to the water tank or an outside faucet. Pour Heavy-Duty Degreaser cleaning solution into your chemical tank and start the machine. Spray the surface in an orderly and sequential manner. The best results are achieved if you pressure wash one sequence at a time. Make sure you let the cleaning solution sit on the surface for 5 to 10 minutes. When ready to rinse use the highest maximum hot water temperature your burner is capable of producing. Also, you will need to use a heavy-duty turbo tip. Turbo tip is a very powerful tool that attaches to your wand. Use this tool occasionally and with great care. It can act as a raiser, and if used on wood or bricks it can cut the surface and damage it instead of cleaning it. The best idea is to practice with it before doing the actual job. Try spraying at a distance of 4-5 feet and at an angle of 45 degree. As you start feeling comfortable with it, bring the wand closer to the surface but never closer than 3 feet. Caution: Be sure that the turbo tip is completely attached before using the trigger gun. Failure to do so may result in the tip becoming a projectile and may be lost or it may damage property and/or harm persons.

In some instances, gas and diesel stains may need to be removed using Foamer and Flat Surface Cleaner . If you decide to use a foamer, you will connect your wand to the Foamer twist fast adapter. The Foamer will create foam using cleaning detergent or soap. When applied to the surface it will stick to it for a longer period of time allowing the detergent to emulsify the stains systematically and thoroughly. After that, you would disconnect the Foamer and connect the Flat Surface Cleaner . This machine has a flat round cleaning surface, two hand handle and three wheels for easy maneuverability. Use this cleaner to remove the “shadows” still visible on the surface. Clean the tough spots by going over them several times if necessary. Surface cleaner will most of the time clean the area better and faster. Clean gas stations are much safer than those covered in oil!

Sometimes leaf stains seem to be the problem. At times they leave ”ghost” stains that want to linger after the job has been finished. Here is the solution: Mix a gallon of liquid chlorine with 2 gallons of water, and spray it directly on the stains ( DO NOT put any bleach or chlorine in your machine; they will damage the parts and components). The stains are gone in 5-10 minutes. Then rinse the area one last time. In extreme cases you can use citric acid, but be careful with the amounts because acids tend to brighten the concrete, so an even application is critical. Chlorine can also be used for tire marks. Make certain you are power washing the area thoroughly every time you use chlorine. Advise! Make sure you check the local jurisdiction regarding fuel and oil removals. Some states require all spills to be removed by taking them off the premises and being cleaned instead of washing them off into the drainage system.

Pulled this off ultimate Washer.com it has some good info about pressure washing gas stations.

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Gas Station Cleaning

November 13th, 2009

Our gas station cleaning consist of unseeing commercial grade environmentally friendly de greasers to help remove any oil or greaes stains. While cleaning gas station we focus on removing gum, tar, oil, grease, etc. Not every bit of oil will come out of the concrete. Concrete sucks up oil like a sponge so it makes it very tuff to remove the oil stain but we can sure make it look allot better. Cleaning your gas station gives your costumers a pleasant atmosphere while feeling up as well as a great curb appeal. Our gas station cleaning services include cleaning your canopy 2 times a year. we charge 125 extra to clean a canopy. This includes cleaning and wiping down off all pump from top to bottom. After every gas station cleaning we wipe down all of the bottom of the pumps and clean all the bottom of the windows. The average cost of cleaning a gas station vary’s between 185.00 up to 675.00 most of the time it cost 225.00 to clean your gas station on a monthly baces. Our number one rule is to recover our water especially while cleaning gas stations.

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Pressure washing Corona

November 11th, 2009

Pressure washing in Corona a two story home. That had mil due on its roof. The house was about 3000 SqFt we sprayed the roof with a light mist of bleach to help break up the mil due and then pressure washed off any dirt. After cleaning the roof we applied a anti mold and mil due treatment to helped prevent from the mold or mil due from coming back. Pressure washing the roof caused the side walls to get filthily so we Pressure washed the stucco of the house. After pressure washing the house we Pressure Washed all side walks and the drive way while moving any planters or patio furniture. Placed looked great! Roof Cleaning Corona. Pressure Washing Corona

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Cleaning Articles - House Washing Articles

November 11th, 2009

If you are considering washing your own home, knowing and using the right cleaners to do the job can be a huge time saver and give you much better results.

Most of what you will be dealing with will be mold, mildew, algae, dirt, cobwebs, bird droppings, and bug fecal. Other contaminants not as noticeable are exhaust emissions from cars, trucks, airplanes and such. Also anything any nearby factories may be putting out will also land on your home.

The Vinyl Siding Institute (VSI) recommends using the following for small spots of mold or mildew. Small spots of mold and mildew can be handled with cleaners such as Fantastik® or Windex®. For larger sections, a solution of vinegar (30%) and water (70%) has proven successful. Alternatively, you also could try the following solution: 1/3 cup (2 2/3 ounces) powdered laundry detergent (e.g., Tide®, Fab®, or equivalent), 2/3 cup (5 1/3 ounces) powdered household cleaner (e.g., Spic & Span®, Soilax®, or equivalent), 1 quart (32 fluid ounces) liquid laundry bleach, and 1 gallon (128 fluid ounces) of water.

In my opinion, the only way to kill and remove mold and mildew is to use the bleach solution. Its important not only to remove it but to kill it as well. If you’ve ever cleaned mold or mildew before with just water you know it looks good at first but it returns in a short time, that’s because it was never completely killed.

Something else you need to know is that bleach is for killing and removing mold, mildew, and algae but does not clean well. For dirt and grime you will also need soap in your house wash cleaner. You can use the laundry soap like recommended by the VSI or add a few squirts of dish soap to your bleach mix.

Now you have a home cleaning recipe that will take care of most anything on your home. It can be applied with a brush or sponge. You can try using a pump up sprayer but bleach is corrosive and will eventually ruin the sprayer. It may work long enough to get the job done and if you rinse it thoroughly it may last even longer. Remember that if you’re going to use your pressure washer’s chemical injector to apply the cleaner, it will be diluting your mix quite a bit. Most injectors draw only 1 part chemical to 5 or 6 parts water. You can do the math and try making your initial solution stronger and see if you can get good results.

Once you’ve found a good solution, it should do most of the work for you and you will only need to rinse the area clean. After applying the solution allow it to dwell for a few minutes and then use your garden hose or a pressure washer using no more than 1000 psi and a wide fan nozzle to clean the area. Try to spray straight at eye level with the siding or you can force water underneath and behind it.

It’s important to rinse from top to bottom and to be thorough as to not leave any residue on your home. You can add some dishwasher rinse aid like Jet Dry to your mix if you want. An 8 oz bottle will treat 5 gallons of cleaning solution, this will help the water sheet off the siding.

The bleach, water, soap, and rinse aid (optional) cleaning solution will also work well on aluminum and painted wood siding. It can also be used for vinyl fences, plastic decking, painted shutters, lawn furniture and most anything else that is exposed to the elements and is covered in dirt, mold, and mildew.

Make sure when working around your plants and shrubs that you wet them down with water before, during, and after the cleaning process so no solution is allowed to dry on them. The same goes for your windows, don’t allow the solution to dry on them and you’ll be fine. Also wear eye and hand protection and a ventilation mask when dealing with bleach. Never mix ammonia with bleach or anything else you aren’t sure of.

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How to Pressure Wash your drive way

November 9th, 2009

Your driveway is a mess and you know it. It’s full of grease stains; dirt; sand; mud; tire marks; tree sap; not to mention a dozen other things that make it look older and more worn than it really is. Don’t you think it’s time to give your driveway a good power washing?

One of the easiest, fastest and cheapest ways to spruce up the outside of your home is to give it a good scrubbing. Pressure washing driveway isn’t hard, yet it can make a big difference as to how you (and others) see your home.

To give your driveway the kind of scouring it deserves, get out your pressure washer ad get to work. But, first, remember these important tips:

Pick up all loose debris on the driveway
Soak up any excess grease or oil using sawdust or cat litter
Pre-treat the area with a degrease

Soak the entire driveway in cleaning solution for about 10 minutes
Finish by spraying the area in even strokes using a power washer that produces at least 3000 PSI
For extra tough stains, use a pressure washing driveway cleaner that is specially designed to clean asphalt, cement, concrete and brick or a turbo nozzle that will better direct the flow of water onto the surface using a high pressure stream
Once you are finished pressure washing your driveway, you may want to consider resealing it to prevent damage in the future
Cutting Your Cleaning Time With a Water Broom

Pressure washing driveway will go a lot faster and easier is you sue a water broom. This simple attachment added to your pressure washer will allow you to more evenly clean your driveway in half the time, and with half the effort of using your pressure washer alone.

Using a Surface Cleaner to Beat the Tough Stains

Sometimes pressure washing driveway isn’t enough to get it back into pristine shape. That’s when its time to bring out the big guns: a surface cleaner. Surface cleaners can help remove dirt and grime from your driveway up to 15 times faster than using a standard wand alone, and 10 times faster then using a water broom.

Surface cleaners work the same way as a pressure washer gun. These arms of the cleaner rotate, or spin with the flow of the water (greater the water volume – the faster it spins), which creates a scrubbing action with the water coming out. Since the spray nozzles are only1/2” to 2” away from the surface being cleaned, it works better. One of the greatest advantages of using surface cleaning machines to pressure washing driveway is that they eliminate the “zebra” striping usually seen on driveways and sidewalks after being cleaned.

Pressure washing driveways isn’t the only thing surface cleaners are useful for. They can also be used to clean:

Tennis Courts
Shuffleboard Courts
Basketball Courts
Roofs - Excellent Results with Clay Tile Roofs (Use Low Pressure on Shingle Roofs)
Pool Decks
Sidewalks
Driveways
Loading Docks
Warehouse Floors
Refrigerated Semi Trailer Floors

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Pressure washing Corona

November 9th, 2009

Sunday night we Pressure washed a gas station in Corona AmPm first time doing this gas station. When we pulled up the guy working the counter came out side and couldn’t believe our Pressure washing system. I guess the last guy used a portable pressure washing system. It must have took the guy all night to clean that place with a portable. Our services included Pressure washing of the canopy, pressure washing of all concrete around pumps, pressure washing of front side walks. After we finished pressure washing we wiped down all the pumps and clean all glass that we had gotten wet. Place looked great!

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Picking a good cleaning contractor Corona, Riverside,

November 9th, 2009

Finding a qualified pressure washing business can be a daunting task for the homeowner. The following guide has been developed to help you locate a quality pressure washing contractors.

Educate Yourself. First and foremost, realize that education is your best line of defense. With pressure washing, the possibility for damage exists. Take the time to understand potential risks and how to minimize them. This will help you distinguish cut-rate pressure washing contractors from quality professionals.

Meet the Contractor. Meet the contractor during the estimate and take time to evaluate the site together. This will better communications and reduce errors in the estimating process.
Get Consultation. A qualified pressure washing contractors will take time to review your site, ask questions and seek out areas of concern. They will listen carefully and interpret the service you desire and expect. In turn, they will also review with you, the strengths and limitations of their service. As you consult with various contractors, ask them specific questions on service, procedures, expected outcomes, and possibilities for damage. Together you will develop a more complete picture of the service, weeding out obvious inconsistencies in service. In all this is a great way to judge professionalism.
Get A Procedure Listing. This list briefly outlines the steps that will be taken during your particular job. It may be a separate sheet or part of the estimate. In either case, this is a very helpful tool when comparing one pressure washing service to another.
Inquire about Equipment. Is it owed or rented? Owed or leased equipment is evidence of a long-term commitment to the field of pressure washing. Renting may indicate only an occasional need for equipment.
Most pressure washing businesses will have power washer equipment that can supply 11-15 HP (horsepower, strength), 3000-4000 PSI (pound per square inch, force) and 3-6 GPM (gallons per minute, flow). A rating of 2000 PSI and 2 GPM or less is a residential grade of equipment and will not perform at the level of doing business.

Ask for a Demonstration. This is not always feasible. Demonstrations can take an enormous amount of time to setup and perform. Often contractors will forgo demonstrations and ask the client to be present at job startup. This is not uncommon. If you are not satisfied with results or question work performance, do not hesitate to inform them.
Get Written Estimates. Having a written estimate protects both you and the pressure washing contractors. A written estimate should detail the desired service, expected outcome and complete costs in labor and material.
Get Referrals. When you get referrals, be sure that they represent the service you desire. For instance, someone seeking deck cleaning should receive deck cleaning referrals, not vinyl siding cleaning. Once you have referrals, use them. Ask specific questions concerning cleaning procedures, job outcomes, workmanship and professionalism.
Satisfaction and Billing Policies. Familiarize yourself with the contractor’s satisfaction and billing policies. Understand deposits and payment schedules. Ask them, in the event of dissatisfaction, what their policy is.
Insurance. Check to see that your contractor has liability insurance. All pressure washing contractors should have protected both themselves and their clients from possible on-site accidents, injury, or damage.
Analyze Cost. Cost of service will be a factor in your decision. Keep in mind less cost frequently means less service and less quality. Basically, you get what you pay. Be wary of $49 deck and $99 house washes.
Be Present During The Job. Observe work as it takes place. Quite often, cleaning results are remarkable and you should experience this process first hand. Likewise, be ready to consult with the contractor as any problems or potential damages arise.
Be Present At Job Completion. Thoroughly inspect and evaluate the job site upon completion. List any problems or concerns and review them with the contractor. A contractor is more likely to address problems now, than returning in the future.
Overall, build your knowledge base, research each pressure washing contractors and use common sense when choosing a contractor. Understand the entire cleaning process, analyze cost comparisons, and weed out possible low quality service providers. A quality pressure washing contractor will encourage and assist in helping you in all these areas.

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