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I am very interested in starting a pressure washing business. I have had my trailer set up since October 2005. I start doing research on this site and others looking for ideas on chemicals. I have learned alot from this site and there is alot of helpful people. I am a guy that doesn't like to...

I have been asked about giving an estimate to do the inside of the county jail. it consists of 10 group cells, 10 showers, and numerous individual cells. The entire interior is concrete. i have done mostly residential washing but would like to do this job for experience and the $$$$. My...

From everything i have read it seems that the X-jet is a life saver. Can ya'll explain to me how it works and how its used in the application and rinse of chemicals? thanks guys!

i have read numerous articles for almost two weeks now but still aren't sure exactly what chemical that i can use on different surfaces. i have a place taht i can get 12%-16% chlorine and i use that on concrete and vinyl i'm told but how about other stuff. Wood, brick, roofs, painted wood,etc...

I bought a new 13hp honda, 3700 psi 4gpm pressure washer. It has a chemical siphon but i don't know what the ratio is. Does a pressure washer have a certain ratio where it regulates the chemical/water mixture? or do i have to dilute the chemical before injecting it in the washer? also i was...

i am new to the business. I spoke with a guy about getting started. He only uses 12.5-16% clorine. he uses it on everything. vinyl, wood,brick,concrete, etc. i was wondering if this is safe. i have a pressure washer that doesn't have a valve to regulate the ratio. how do i regulate it? Thanks guys!

I talked to my local stormwater department and theyt advised i had to clean up my waste water if i detail in a parking lot. They advised i could use sand bags around the drain and then clean up the water with a shop vac. Does anyone have any ideas or ways that you clean up water? thanks!

I have done a lot of research on this site and have gotten help from alot of people. But there is a couple of questions that i haven't gotten a good answer. I have a about 20 or so cars that i detail now but i'd like to get the know how about doing houses. I have the equipment capable of...

I have a 13hp 4gpm washer and a 325 gallon tank. When i first pull the trigger on the gun there is a delay in the pressure. The gun sprays but there is a 2 or 3 second delay before the pressure kicks in. I don't think the water supply is the problem but i don't know. What could be the problem...

I'm kinda knew to the business. I have been using 5 gallons buckets to use my chemicals. I have a 13hp 4gpm washer. It has a chemical syphon line on it. How can i set it up so i can syphon out of a larger container such as a 30 gallon barrel? Will the pump be able to syphon the chemical if the...

I just bought a 13 hp 3700 gpm cold washer, 5gpm. I am looking in to starting washing cars. Is there any tips that the pro's can give me on this topic. Also i purchased a 325gal. tank. Is the gravity pressure of the water in the tank enough to supply adaquete water to the washer? I have a 3/4"...

I'm starting my own car detailing business and had a few questions for those in the same business. I currently have about 15-20 cars that i wash. In the past i went picked up the cars, took them to my house, washed them, and then took them back to the customer. I was wondering about pricing...

I am just starting out and i hate to experiment with chemicals that i have never used before. Afraid of damaging someones stuff. If anyone could please give me some help on what chemicals are used on what surface. I have been washing a couple cars here lately and hope to start washing more...

I have thought of expanding my set up and have found a guy selling an entire setup. he has a 16hp vanguard v-twin - 5 gpm, hot/cold system with a 225 gal water tank, 8' x 14' dual axle trailer, 200' hose w/reel, 28" surface cleaner. turbo nozzle, wands, and some extras and he is asking $4250.00...

My name is Michael Bass and i'm from wilson,nc. I'm a firefighter here in wilson and i am looking to start a pressure washing business to do on my numerous days off as a side job. I hope to start out small. I had planned on washing cars because i already have numerous customers that i hand wash...