2nd stories

[ncpressure]

Ive just started out. Had my first job the other day, it went well, it was a manufactured home (vinal siding). There are a lot of homes in my area that have 2nd stories(also vinal). Im sure it would be tough tackling those jobs with my 2900psi cold water unit from the ground. Are extentions usually used for jobs such as these? Or are ladders used? I would really appreciate any help. Oh, on my first job previously stated I pretreated with clorox outdoor bleach mixed with water, seemed to do most of the work for me. Again, I appreciate any responses. Thanks

ncpressure

 

[CaroliProWash]

Pressure washing and ladders don't mix - an extension will be your best friend. If you don't have the bucks to get the ultimate wand - the Coress - we have a couple of our old extensions we can let go for cheaper than you can get a new one - nothing wrong with them, we just prefer the Coress. Give us a call sometime - I don't think we're far from you at all

336-516-6139

Celeste

 

[degraffreed]

Celeste,

If you do not mind me asking, what size coress do you have and ball park figure on cost? You can e-mail if you need to be discreet about it.

degraffreeds@bellsouth.net
[hello]

 

[Ed@PreClean]

LADDERS [puke]

Get an extension wand and not only will you be safer but faster as well. Most siding "soils" are mold of some kind. Beach cut 4 to 5 -1, more for tough stuff will do all the work for you. Mix a cup of some type soap to your mix as a surfactant. Just make sure you wet every living thing around before you apply it. I use a flojet 2.1gpm/60 PSI spot sprayer and can apply the solution to most all houses/buildings I have came across yet and simply rinsed it off. Another products are out there but none as cheap as a bleach mix.


Ed

 

[PressureForce]

I agree - ladder and pressure washing don't thrill me much either. No matter how used to them you get, a 3,500psi gun has a kick - I'm sure a 2,900 does to. Our insurance policy does not permit us to get 12 ft off the ground on a ladder anyhow.

We use a 24 foot telescopic extension wand and can do all the way to the top of most all 2 stories houses with it without ever leaving the ground. It takes a little getting used to but man is SO much safer and saves a lot of time.

 

[Henry Bockman]

Or, get an m5 xjet... I'm surprised no one's mentioned this. Use an xjet to apply your chemicals 2-3 stories up, let it dwell then rinse. Why work harder when you can work smarter?
Give me a call if you have any questions

 

[Aplus]

Henry,
I only carry two extension wands...one 9 and one 12 footer, both extendawands. Like you mentioned, with the xjet I get 2 1/2 stories if the wind isn't blowing. When the soap is mixed right, it only takes a low pressure rinse, and the xjet handles that too.

These pictures show the xjet in action. We are using a 9 foot extendawand. I can't imagine lugging around a longer extension wand that weighs so much more.

 

[Doug T]

Tony,
Is that you in the Cleaner Times? Shirt appears to say "A-Plus Power washing"
Doug

 

[Aplus]

No it's not me. Somebody must have stolen my name, I've had it since 1996.

 

[Henry Bockman]

Hey Tony,

There's an A Plus here too. Either your franchising and don't know it, or everyone wants to be first in the phone books.>LOL

 

[Aplus]

everyone wants to be first in the phone books.>LOL

Bingo!

Believe me, it works!

 

[DeWayne]

There's a company named "A+" for almost every service industry listed in the phone book. I've even seen AA+ and AAA+ or A+ and then the real name of the business. It gets to be kind of crazy sometimes. [spin]

 

[Ghost Rider]

There's a company named "A+" for almost every service industry listed in the phone book. I've even seen AA+ and AAA+ or A+ and then the real name of the business. It gets to be kind of crazy sometimes. [spin]

No offense to anyone who might have it, but any company in the phone book named AAA such and such or AA such and such don't see a nickel from me. In my past experiences, most that start with that are fly by nights. Just my experience, not a law.