Recent content by kdfoust

Frankly, I think that all this stuff like: "I was washing using ****** detergent through my ******* downstream injector..." is completely silly. It's even sillier when the writter assumes that everyone knows what "******" refers to. There is a difference between advertising and just telling...

Hi Barry: You will want to watch you for fading when you use bleach on old paint. If the house is a dark color it will probably lighten noticably. You may even see paint colored run off. Just procede carefully and do a test patch in a small area. Have fun, Kevin Foust/Clean Wonder H.P. Washing

Hi: I did a couple of test patches on a painted concrete tile roof that is heavily molded. The main goal was to remove the mold, mildew and lichens. These roofs had never been cleaned before. Here is what I tried: 1. 10% sodium hypochlorite straight out of the sprayer. 2. 10% sodium...

These literally are facias so they are almost straight up and down. I don't plan to walk on them cause I can reach them from the ground with a sprayer. Thanks and have fun, Kevin

Hi: I got a RFQ from a local community for cleaning their concrete tile facias. Basically these are 3 to 5 courses of concrete tiles painted (or maybe dyed) red to look like clay tile. The 3 to 5 courses are at 1st story level (from 8-1/2 to 12 feet off the ground) with good access all around...

I have a conventional concrete cleaner (mossamatic). I've looked at the Fury 2400 and can see some good applications for it, however, you are still tethered to your truck or trailer. I'm thinking in terms of a sweeper/scrubber (Tenant is a major maker of these) because you're not tethered to...

Hi: I'm thinking about a concrete sweeper/scrubber (like a Tenant maybe) for doing outdoor stuff like sidewalks, patios, and entryways. The reason I'm looking at a sweeper/scrubber combo is that one local city is pressuring the urban run-off issue so hard that they are "talking to" store...

I also itemize. Basically, I set the bids up ala carte - the client can choose the level of service (most pick all). Kevin Foust / Clean Wonder H.P. Washing

Hey JR; This is a tough one. There really isn't anything that you should allow into the stream other than water. I would discuss the problem honestly with the client. You could offer to do a no-chem wash. If you use a bleach/detergent mix for mildew or mold make sure you put up some...

I say block him out. I really feel like one of the other p/w boards really has gone down in quality because of stupid personal disagreements aired in public. To disagree is fine, just keep it a little professional. . . Have fun, Kevin Foust/Clean Wonder H.P. Washing

Hey Lightnen; I don't really feel endangered by having my clients know that I use bleach. Just because we're using cheap commonly available ingredients doesn't mean that the homeowner wants to spend all day wrestling with a rented washer to apply it. Basically I don't try to compete with...

Hi; I've been looking at some houses that need my help desperately. They've got cedar roofs that are the most beautiful shade of green that I've ever seen on a roof. They low and even walkable piches (less than 4:12 I reckon). My question is, what is the best low pressure method for knocking...