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- čas přidán 14. 08. 2024
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I'm back again to share a few things I've learned over the years while providing outdoor cleaning services... specifically pressure washing! This is an intro. The BASICS. Hopefully helping people who are just getting started and MAYBE helping someone with some experience in the meantime.
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Here is a summary of the advice... tips, if you will:
[#0.5] Don't expose your feet
#1 Don't sweep when using pressure if you don't have a surface cleaner (I said second, I'm confused)
#2 Don't run chemicals through your water pump (downstreaming)
#3 Don't "pop" the built-up pressure too close
#4 Don't be brutal (and set realistic expectations)
#5 Don't underestimate the "GPM"
[#5.5] Don't die of deadly gases... do your research
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I would add another “what not to do” never start your pressure washer before turning on the water FIRST! You can easily burn out the pump that way
Thanks for adding this. I didn’t get to it but it’s true! Also, people should know that you can’t just leave most pressure washers running on idle while you stop washing. That water heats up and can also burn the pump up without cool water flowing through. Commercial washers have recirculating on systems but most “residential” machines don’t.
Thanks buddy
@@ThatMillennialDad Or crack the motor with the sudden cooldown when the trigger is pulled.
Thankyou jack web
Thank you. I've already made that mistake by accident!
Thank you so much for this! I recently lost my dad. It was sudden and unexpected. Tomorrow is my first father's day without him and I wanted to make the house look nice. There are so many things that he never got to teach me. I really appreciate you putting this information out there for people like me. My dad had no siblings and I have no one in my life who could come help me out. But, it's nice to know that there are people like you who can lend a hand. Thank you!
This seems almost too wholesome for CZcams comments! I’m genuinely sorry for your loss and anyone one else watching this for the same reason. Your sharing means a lot… and you are very welcome.
@Rissa Roo Your dad has an awesome daughter.
Praying for you dear one.
Prayers and love. So sorry for your loss.
❤🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
My husband got me a pressure washer for Christmas and since the weather is finally nice, I wanted to start using it. I wanted to watch a few videos because manuals are always vague. And I love how a “what not to do” video is 100 times more helpful than an actual “what to do” video! You’re a natural teacher and I’m excited to start washing safely thanks to this!💚
this is generous and so appreciated! Thank you for the comment! You're invited to join along for the other pressure washing videos (and random dad stuff) of course....
Another tip for normal household pressure washer, don’t let them “idle”. I mean, it is turned on , pump,is running, but you are not letting water out with the wand. This is very tough on pump. Pull,trigger on wand, then turn on washer. When you want to stop, turn off pump, with wand still open. If you read mgrs instructions very carefully, they tell you this. And so,true about wearing right foot wear. SAme is true when mowing lawn. I have big thick rubber boots I wear. Injuries from pressure washers are really bad, your foot may never be the same again. Nice video.
Thanks for the kind words and spreading the knowledge! I know it’ll help some people!
I started my business four years ago here in the U.K. and on one occasion, I held the Lance away from the surface and tested the trigger and the nozzle shot out like bullet! Thankfully, the lance was pointing across the road and didn’t hit a car or a person, but since then, I NEVER test the trigger without checking the nozzle is properly installed. That would be my top tip. Good luck to all of you across the pond. Geoff
Thanks Geoff! Another reason to proceed with caution!
Geoff chown hi mate just out of interest what business are you in? I’m from the uk and also do pressure washing for a living. Cheers.
@@jayhill5061 Hi, just thinking of starting doing it for some money. I’m 16 and have a wand washer. Any tips for starting?
@@jayhill5061 how much are you making? Is it seasonal?
Hello Geoff, I’m 27 and thinking of starting my own pressure washing business. Would you personally recommend it? What’s the industry like?
Thank you, B.
I found this very helpful I was just going to go out and work with my pressure washer wearing sneakers.
Now I've got on work boots because you guys reminded me how much pressure is really involved.
I also like that while recognizing that people watching are often novices I don't feel talked down to.
Absolutely! I also struggled to find videos that really got back to the basics and cover some of the “little things” that no one was talking about. Im learning more every time I wash… even a few years later since this was made. Thank you for the kind words!
So I've only used this pressure washer one time. czcams.com/users/postUgkxfQauTxLT0JLSvqkq10rD79TU4k0Vz8zP The one time I used it, it worked great. I recently had new siding installed but kept the old gutters and small areas surrounding my house that weren't replaced so they looked horrible and dirty because of the new siding. I needed to get it cleaned asap. When I used the pressure washer, man it just melted all the dirt and grime that was on those areas of my house. I used that krud kutter soap and it was over after that. Easy to assemble, feels durable, very simple to use. Also, I purchased a used one to save money and there was absolutely nothing wrong with it. I want to get more use out of it so I think I'll be washing the cars and update this comment as time goes on.
Not sure I understand the comment but… I wasn’t using an electric washer in this video. They are getting better though! Just not enough for what I do.
This is my first time watching your channel. I learned a lot.
You are a natural born teacher!!
[blushing] Oh stop it.
Just started my pressure washing business a few days ago. Thank you for this information.
You’re welcome! Be careful, take your time, don’t compare yourself with others further down the road than you and enjoy it!
Thank you for the advice, im new to using these tools . I had no idea how unsafe it could be.. You saved my life 😊
Woah. And I thought I was just saving toes! Thanks for the kind words. We all start somewhere
Be very cautious when you first get a pressure washer. You can do a lot of damage if you don't know what you're doing. You can easily destroy vinyl siding and damage the waterproof underlayer if you're not careful.
absolutely!
I literally started pressure washing my porch for the first time ever with crocks on and decided about 5 minutes in that it was probably not the best idea once I felt the stinging of the water bouncing back and hitting my foot.. didn't hurt myself thank God but I think its funny that was the first tip lol
Glad you adjusted and that you still have feet! That was a close one 😉
Gotta get some bistro crocs. I wear them 98% of the time. The rest of the time is in croc flip flops lol
Enjoyed your video and learning from it and the comments....I have a suggestion...never ever use a power washer without adequate eye protection....it's amazing how much debris flies up from surfaces....
Most people don’t expect this but it’s true! Thanks for the input. Maybe we saved some eyes!
Great video about pressure washing. I watched alot of different videos and this one is the most knowledgeable
While I have my doubts, I won't argue with that! Thank you!
My best tips... Throw away the zero degree red tip, immediately. There is no practical use for it. Get a nice heavy duty hose. Do not wash large flat surfaces without a surface cleaner. It's going to do it 10x faster and way nicer while keeping you nearly dry in the process. Get the "smallest" extendable wand(or extensions if you need it to be lighter) to wash houses with, it eliminates almost all the ladder work on your typical house and keeps you much safer and dryer, as you're not blasting the surface immediately next to you. And yes, I said the smallest one that extends, they get super heavy very quickly and practically useless once extended passed 14 feet, at that point you are better off getting ontop of a small A-frame ladder for extra height. Start with the widest tip and work your way down, never use the zero degree red tip that you already threw away(please just forget it even exists), and if need be get a turbo nozzle and try to minimize using that as well, make sure the tip is freely rotating without stopping before you blast anything with the turbo nozzle, which is literally just a rotating zero degree tip, and stay far away from anything fragile (windows, doors, screens, old wooden siding etc). Use chemicals as little as possible (unless you know exactly what you are doing), maintain a constant speed, angle, and distance between 6 to 14 inches. Wash in any order you want, but rinse from top down after blasting away the dirt. Use common sense and you'll get the hang of it in no time.
Check this out for some continued advice. It's solid! thanks for contributing! For those looking for more details like this, I hope to contribute more even though there are so many videos out there. Let's get the basics down first before we get wild out there!
Thanks bro
If you use stripper (highly basic) buy disposable boots. It will literally melt the boots away over time. Then, when the pressure washer is on and you are trying to wash a deck, it will be like walking on ice. Very slippery. Another thing; there is no such thing as a "plant friendly" soap/surfactant. It doesn't exist. By definition, soaps kill microbes; and if they kill the beneficial soil microbes, nutrient cycling is reduced and it stunts the growth of the plants. Try to never get any large amount of concentrated soap in the soil where healthy plants are.
@Alex k
The red tip is uselful for power washing the grease and crap off your motor and in tiny spaces on the engine while especially if your planning on painting it chevy orange for your '70 Nova. Ridiculous tip.
*you're
Be careful is a must. I was doing a driveway with steel toe boots being an idiot and sweeping quickly and sliced my leg right above the boot.
It's crazy how fast it can happen!
This helps me a lot man. Thank you.
@@SpencerFoust you're welcome! I hope to have a new video out this month with more stuff I've learned... stick around!
Oh, my!
Dont need to say anything, except Thank You. Sure glad I listened before I started this project. I have already ruined the front of my old house with a pressure washer I borrowed. Wish I could find a computer guy like you. They all take it for granted that you know what this, that, or the other is. When you have no, I repeat, NO knowledge of what they are telling you to do.
@@CharlotteWaters-dm3yl this comment means a lot and Im grateful for the kind words. I really did try to do my best to make this for people out there with no prior experience. With that in mind, what’s a follow up video to this that YOU wish existed? Or a recommendation?
People will say "o yes we have amazing water pressure" and the water will trickle..I always check my gpm and I run a 2.5-3.0gpm 3200-4000 psi set up on residential..It helps keep from any damage..
That’s why I run mine off a buffer tank.
@@jamesg863 I got one of those ibc tanks and bought the fittings and made my own
@@dameronlyon6740 👍 yup, my 35 gallon buffer has a Hudson float valve on top feeding from the supply line, that has two outlets for the pressure washer and softwash. But nonetheless a tank is the best way hands down.
Very informative especially the upstream part and release the pressure part.
I appreciate it! Also, I have the additional video on down-streaming if you plan to do it. Either way, good luck to you!
I’m researching pressure washers to start my own little company. Helpful video. Thank you!
Great! I hope it's helpful. These are tips I hadn't heard before myself but there are lots of other videos out there. Just research a lot before you get in too deep! Good luck!
Most guys I know did about 6-9 months of research before they got it down.
I was in business for years and made good money but the work is not easy. I wanted to get rich and I found easier was to do it.
Did you start it? How’s it going if so? I’m thinking the same rn lol
Me too, im gonna try an get myself into this little thing as a sidejob hustle first and see if i can take contracting full time from there, but right now i just want another source of money i can pickup and improve with every now and then and hopefully eventually be full time in.
Cheers pal about to pressure wash my garden. Thanks from England 👍🏼
Cheers from the southeast USA! Hope it goes/went well! Let me know if you lose a toe or two!
Kidding of course since you saw this.
Your garden? Aren't you going to kill all your plants? Is that what you're trying to do
I work for a pressure washing company and the machine we have is one of the beastier ones. I can confirm that the do kick when poping pressure, they can do a lot of damage if not careful. The widest tip we have is a 65 but that is a interchangeable tip. Not the adjustable xjet. Both are good but the difference is the xjet has a connection for chemicals. The interchangeable tips the will sometimes come with the pressure washer will have a tip specifically for chemicals. With the xjet you generally have to carry the chemicals with you because the connection is on the xjet. But for the ones we use we can put a chemical connection at the point between the pressure washer and the hose leading to the gun and have the chemicals sit by the pressure washer. The only thing that's a problem with that is if you forget it's connected there and leave it connected and accidentally run chemicals threw surface cleaner or waist chemicals. I would put a turn off valve before the chemical connection and one at the gun as well so you have more control and less waisted chemicals and water.
That millennial dad thanks for the ♥️ I really like how your spreading info I'm kind of new to the job and watched your video to see if I could learn something although what you said would be common sense not everyone thinks about it or will try to avoid it.
Just bought a pressure washer today. Hoping to get my business up and running soon. This was very informative
Gl
How's it going to far?
@@Micahshot its going pretty well. I've done 3 pretty big houses so far. Then things slowed down, I'm not focusing on Marketing and advertising to keep customers coming.
@@kingofkings8709 how much did you make from 3 houses?
@@Micahshot I did one for 400, one for 475, and the last one was the largest of the 3 and I charged him 650. The large one took about 7 hours.
I bought an electric 2000 psi for my own use from Lowes. Works great, (no gas engine that won't start, no gas to mess with). But use it just at home and own shop for farm equipment to wash. Great buy.
Awesome! I admit that electric is improving. Thanks for sharing!
I am going to do my first power washing tomorrow. What should I wear? Any tips please!
Not sure I got to this in time but just in case: Closed toed protection for feet, pants to cover the legs and something comfortable that can get wet 👍 oh! And I like to wear my Bluetooth capable ear protection too, but that’s not essential
Thanks about the closed toe tip. Was about to step into the flip flops..
@@JasonL-hr2hb flip flops are great… until you don’t have any toes to hold them on!
Thank you for sharing those tips. Appreciated!
@@shirleyrauscher8232 you’re welcome!
Very helpful tips. Thank you!
@@susanepstein5874 you’re welcome!
Hay Bro. ! You had some really good stuff to say about the up & down streaming that 's pretty important ,,.. And I don't recall anybody covering that before. thanks
You're welcome! I did try to mention some things that I specifically hadn't heard people talking about. Thanks for the comment!
As an RN I can verify our hero's statement about footwear. An injection injury is hell at first and THEN IT GETS WORSE. There's little to do for it except pain control and cutting away the dead tissue as the days go by. Skin grafts are real fun. Pain at the donor site AND the receiving site. STEEL TOED RUBBER BOOTS and not the cut-rate ones either. Always buy them 3-4 sizes larger than your shoe size. Your feet will thank you.
Our feet appreciate you!
bought A NEW RYOBI 2900 PSI THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE will not disconnect from the pump or the handle , I don't want to wrench it , it was the first use . I only hand tightened
I’m sorry to hear that…
I live off a dirt road with a white vinyl siding and its stained so bad. Im at a loss of what to use to get the brown yellow stains off. Everybody in the neighborhood thought my house was yellow.😢
@@joe89chev this is a tough one. Water alone will not get it… and SOME chemicals are able to at least lighten the stains. Good luck! I have had to invest in chemicals to have any luck.
I've noticed (sometimes) after I pressure wash brick surfaces that there's a white chalky, salt looking substance afterwards. What is this and how do I prevent? Am I "burning" the brick with too high a mix? Not rinsing enough, or soon enough?Thank u!
Great question but tricky to answer! I’ll try my best. Sometimes the “chalky” look is something you put onto the outside (sodium hypochlorite for example can dry like salt) of the block and sometimes it’s from inside the block (usually efflorescence) due to reactions of moisture pushing through the block. Hard to know which one it is but if you are soft washing with a mix, it’s possible that it’s reacting with the concrete mix of the block itself.
Maybe it needs more rinsing?
I’d experiment with a small section of the next one with different mixes in an out-of-view area. Try it without a mix, then with a different percentage, then maybe with a different product?
Also consider if it’s concrete block or brick/masonry. I’ve seen it before and it’s not a one size fits all answer. I hope that helps!
Today I started my 4000psi 4gpm Powerhorse pressure washer for the first time......I was not ready. Everything I thought I learned went out the window. Cause yeah that sweeping....I was sweeping like I was trying to get gum up with a regular broom smh. I see you have to keep it at an upright angle at the same level. And yeah 4gpm is a lot of water, muddied my lawn. Also tried my turbo nozzle out........😬. This video helped me out a lot. Thanks man. Tomorrow will be better.
Hey, Now you’ve got practice under your belt! It’s a whole new experience when you actually start the washer and things get really loud and messy. Tomorrow will be better!
I just got a pressure washer from Lowe’s and the O-ring is leaking water everywhere. I put a new one in, but I’m not sure if it’s the right one because it’s still leaking. How am I supposed to know which one to use?
@@jane2100 depends where it’s leaking! There are 2 common size of orings used (that I replace all of the time) with pressure washing hoses and wands. There’s a size that fits the hose and a smaller size that fits the end of the wand where the top goes in. Maybe bring the old one with you to a store to match it if possible? Then there are garden hose o rings and others that are changed less often.
Thank you for the video by the way it was very helpful
@@jane2100 you’re welcome! Thanks for coming along for the adventure 🤘Good luck out there #savethetoes
Thank you so much from someone who has no idea what or how to do this. You are a Godsend.
You’re absolutely welcome. We’ve all been there! I hope you’ll follow along/subscribe for other helpful info… and sharing of stuff you don’t need at all!
So, I've pressure washed 2 houses and used sandals and that's 100% true. Not only did I sweep my foot, but you also get brush burns basically from your feet being soaked with dirt and tiny pebbles that get in your sandal because your feet move around a lot in them while they're wet
You are brave… you have learned… and thank you for confirming my point! 😆 I hope you’ll stick around for what I have planned. Best of luck out there!
@@ThatMillennialDad I don't know about brave. But I sure learned my lesson :)
@@Jay-Kaizo hey, going outside seems to be an act of courage in 2024… right? Haha.
Excellent covering all the most important points I’m learning a lot.
I appreciate the comment and I hope it leads to good things for you.
How often should a brick house get pressure washed? How long should you wait in between the first-time pressure wash and second time? Had a brick house pressure washed for the first time and was informed a second should be done in three months.
Hello! This depends on where you are in the world and how fast it gets dirty. In the southeast USA, I recommend once a year.
The recommendation sounds… odd! You don’t have to rewash in 3 months unless you are planning to paint or do something specific. There is no advantage to doing it that often due to it being brick. I hope that helps!
Absolutely. Preferably wellies, waterproofs, eye protectors, old clothes. First time I did it I was covered in dirt.
Way more dirt than we ever expect…
Can you recommend the size unit I should buy to do a stucco home?
I tried using a cheap unit and it was useless yet at the same time I’ve heard to big of a unit could cause damage
Thanks
@@Farmer_26 I think a unit that’s between 2000-3500 psi going for 2-3 gallons per minute (GPM) is great for household use. That’s just my opinion! Good luck!
Awesome video and great tips. 👍
Honestly before this video I was about to do some of your NOT TO DO list 😅
Now I won't! thanks
Glad I could help! Be safe out there and enjoy the shower 😉
Thanks for this great video. Very interesting. I used a pressure washer at a client friend's place the other day, having never ever used one before. I pushed the trigger and it sprayed fine, but then I let it go and then pressed it again and it wouldn't respond to that for a while. Then after a while I pressed the trigger again and it sprayed. Then I let it go and when I pressed it again it wouldn't spray again. Any ideas why this would happen, why I couldn't just press the trigger whenever I wanted to blast water?
This one is interesting. How long did you wait in between stopping and trying to spray? Water pumps need some time to “load”… it sounds like it’s changing gears once you go to spray. That said, it could be a lot of things. The pressure washer motor, the water pump, the water flow from the source (like a house), the washer could simply be dying… I wish I could help!
I’d start with my sure there is good water flow going to the washer and making sure you have good oil in the pressure water motor AND water pump… and go from there.
@@ThatMillennialDad I didn't time how long I had to wait. The second time it didn't respond to my pushing the trigger, I just gave up, disconnected the hose and unplugged the pressure washer, and then just washed everything with just a hose and nozzle. There was a slow leak where the hose connects to the pressure washer, that probably didn't help. It has an on/off pedal, looks like every other time you push it you turn it on and every other time you push it you turn it off. Like a toggle switch. So you can't tell if you're turing it on or off. But I pressed it and then the trigger many times, and no spray for a while after I let go of the trigger. It might well have kept spraying if I'd kept holding onto the trigger, who knows.
Thanks for the helpful tips. I’m about to get a pressure washer. But most of the ones I’m looking at are about 120 to 140 PSI, I’m guessing you’re talking about some professional versions, not the domestic ones you clean your car or mountain bike with? Or am I getting confused here?
Are you sure they aren’t 1200-1400 psi? Those would be consider “home” and “consumer” grade. 120-140 would be like… a garden hose out of a hose in the USA.
@@ThatMillennialDad thanks for replying. I got mixed up. They are 120-140 Bar. They don’t always say how much psi they are.
@@domtomas1178 you’re welcome. Follow along for more helpful info! And feel free to drop more questions
I'm glad you didn't add any video on it, because then we'd get to see it.
Me too... me too
Thank you. My worn 40 year old roof tiles, as i type is being pressure cleaned.. to then be painted with 2 coats paint. I never expected such a mess.. literally everywhere, on every surface. 👀
You’re welcome! Yeah, those roof tiles can get really nasty over time. I hope that went well and that you’re roof is in good shape 👍
Great video!
Had a quick question…
What pressure setting would you recommend to wash a brick home built in 1995? Any specific cleaner best? I know you said they can damage the pump. I was going to use “mean green”.
Thanks for any help, God bless
You’re welcome and thanks for the comment!
Getting to the questions:
-for the SETTING, pay attention to the degree number/color of the tip. For brick, I would try the 25 degree/green tip and be careful with your distance (like in the b-roll of the video). If the brick is in good condition, this shouldn’t be a problem but be cautious as you go.
- As far as the chemical, something like “mean green” can help. If you are going to spray it through your pressure washer, make sure you rinse it when you are done by putting water in the soap tank. Some of their products do have diluted chlorinated bleach in them. That’s what will rust things from the inside out if you’re not careful! Brick doesn’t need a specific cleaner, but I’ll note that some of those common cleaners make it a little easier since it’s a very porous surface.
I hope that helps and I hope you’ll follow along to check out the videos I have planned for the near future!
Could somebody clarify what he means by HE or se on the concrete Is he talked about a Sullivan
Would you mind sharing the timestamp by just typing the time that I mention it? I might have mentioned "SH" which is short for Sodium Hypochlorite? It's also called "pool shock".
@@ThatMillennialDad Thank you much appreciated
Hi sir. Good video. I was working on getting an old pressure washer running and my neighbor came by to ask if i could pressure wash his house and pay me after i got it running. So I did get it running and now i have never pressure washed anything but I have heard to be cautious since my machine is 3500 PSI... how much would this kind of work charge the customer? And what kind of suggestion of caution ? Should i just stand further away or use a less aggressive nozzle? I'd say the house is two story and probably no more than 1200 sq feet if that matters....
We if you look through some of the comment section you might find more helpful info. The summary is that it’s hard to know what you can charge someone fairly. Lots of factors but most of all… has anyone charge you for your house in your area? Do you have a gauge of what companies charge? You shouldn’t charge more than them of course but that gives you an idea. Since it’s your first time, I would think of it as a really valuable learning experience where you are really REALLY careful. Stay back and use the widest tip possible but DONT do it if what you are washing seems damaged or like it’s not worth the risk. Don’t chase the money! Chase the knowledge.
THANK YOU for this! I thought the process was like using a garden hose, how hard could this be?😌after watching this VERY informative vid... **I'll jus hire a pro**🤣
Hey it's hard to know what we don't know! You're welcome!
My electric pressure washer has a soap tank. I confirmed it's a downstream system and the soap doesn't go through the pump. The soap is syphoned with a ball valve venturi and mixed with water after the pump.
Kudos to you for taking the time to investigate how your washer works! Best of luck
I love tips 😂😊. This was a great video!
I appreciate that! YOURE WELCOME 😄
Oh geez. I just typed this whole diatribe and accidently did something wrong and poof. So let's start over. I am researching how to clean algae, mold and water stains off my house's exterior walls (stucco or concrete..not sure yet) and was planning on renting a pressure washer. The dude at home depot told me I needed a 4000psi. He insisted. I rallied for one in the 2000 range ($$) plus I pictured an angry jetpack gone rogue and zooming around my neighborhood dragging me with it through yards, flopping like a fish out of water...or blasting my cat's eyeball out accidently. I digress. Home Depot swore I needed the monster. But you tube and my dad all are telling me a lighter pressure will prevent damage or paint chipping and my dad takes it a step further and says no soap or chemicals needed. But in FL, algae and stuff can be hard to remove, according to you tube. So I am getting each side of the spectrum. But no inbetween. I was thinking 2800psi and EZ (supposedly a hazard free, plant safe option that works...??) Thoughts? Also, this house is a sh*&hole and parts of the walls are already mushed in and cracking and there looks to be some questionable rotting going on in some random wood panels near the front door....so there is that. Any ideas, advice or direction welcomed. The good news is I really can't make the house look any worse than it already does so I could just fire away. j/k. do I go with the nancy pressure washer that my grandma uses to clean her birdcages or the almighty aggressor that might actually transport me back to 1955 with Biff and Marty McFLy??
I'm honored that you typed all of this twice! Thank you! That said, here are my thoughts. In Florida where things go green in the BAD way, you will need to kill it. Water won't get it all without damaging... even if it was 4000psi. Don't just blast it! I invite you to watch my video about downstreaming on my channel but I know that may be overkill. I'd recommned a professional with good reviews that does "softwashing" in your area if you can afford it especially with the wood you describe. Those companies are everywhere in Florida since algae and mildew grow so fast! You can also buy a product called "wet and forget" at either home depot or lowes that will take care of a lot of what you are saying. It's pretty impressive. They even have a bottle you can just hook onto a garden hose! I hope that helps and I hope you'll join on the journey!
We have mold on cement siding. Recommended soap or chemicals?
With cement siding, my first question is going to be “Is it painted? If so, with what?” Just be careful about what’s directly under the mold. Considering it’s mold, you are going to need something like Sodium Hypochlorite (chlorinated bleach) to kill it since mold is organic and spreads with spores. If you don’t do it all of it, it will simply pop up somewhere else soon. Soap is just there to hold it on longer… so that would depend on what you choose to kill it. Know what you mix or it could be deadly! For example, any bleach with any sort of ammonia (found in some dish soaps and detergents) can create deadly gas! Hope that helps!
@@ThatMillennialDad
Wouldn't the siding be painted with a version of Kilz to seal the cement before it's painted with the color paint like Behr??
@@kristinatidwell6563 I have found that many newer homes actually use the minimum amount of primer and paint… one coat of each so it’s very easy for mold and other things to stain and permeate the paint. I would hope that your suggestion is the case, but unfortunately it’s usually only the case in specific areas or where the homeowner has repainted. I hope that makes sense
Do you need to shut the machine down when you are switching tips for different surfaces?
Usually if you are just switching the tips at the end of the wand, then no. Just don’t leave it running for very long if you aren’t spraying! Up to 30 seconds usually won’t cause problems
My dad, my son, my husband, and my brother in law are all gone. I have no idea how to do any of this stuff. So I'm going to give it a try.
You are not alone! Cheering for you! Feel free to ask questions or scroll through the comments after you watch to see what’s helpful!
I’m coming late to the game, but I just bought a Greenworks Pro 2700 PSI Electric Power Washer. Please share your thoughts on doing windows. We have huge 2 story windows along the back of our house which are covered with screen tinting. We had a windstorm awhile back causing all of our windows to need cleaning. Since the windows are so tall and big, I purchased the power washer mainly to reach them and keep them clean. Which sprayer should I use for our 1st and 2nd story screened picture windows? I’m assuming that I fan out and just barely apply pressure. The main reason I bought the washer is to keep our windows clean.
I’ll do my best to answer this so that it helps: There are a lot of specifics to your situation that make it hard to say “do this” or “don’t do that”. Screen tinting, size, height, etc. Pressure washing will get the water up there but it depends on how you define “clean” as well. Correct, don’t use a lot of pressure (wider tip), keep your distance and consider using a basic soap solution to help work for you instead of depending only on water. Good luck!
Nice tips Seth Rogen. My nightmare is tearing up a floor and being liable for damages.
My nightmare is showing up to wash a house with no pants… oh and you’re welcome!
Hello, thanks for the video. I recently pressure washed my concrete and now have some lines. This looks bad. How can i get these out of the concrete? Thanks
First, to your question, the lines are inevitable when anyone does it by hand. You have a few options to lighten or remove the line. You can go back and continue “sweeping” on them with the tip until the lines are gone, you can buy a small “surface cleaner” attachment to have a larger cleaning area to go over it with better results OR you can go to a pool supply store or hardware store to get chlorinated blach aka pool shock. If you carefully spray this as a “post treatment” it will reduce the lines in the concrete. It would need to be diluted AND applied with a pump sprayer you are ok with not using again…. Maybe ever. Hope that helps!
Question...for a decent power washer (i have a Simpson 3000 psi) how many hours can you realistically expect to use a power washer before the pump blows up? I've heard with typical use an maintenance,some pressure washer pumps only last about 100-150 hours of use. If your running a power washing side-business,that 100-150 hours could be used up in a month! Any advice on how long to expect a pump to last and how to keep it from breaking down? Thanks!
Great question! The simple answer is “it depends”. Mostly, I has to do with the quality of the manufacturing and how well you maintain it. If you always have water running to it while it’s on, change the oil at recommended intervals, don’t let it idle for long periods, and generally treat it well… I would HOPE it last longer than that. It just depends! I’ve seen some lay less but they were “bargain” washers to begin with. My 4gpm unit is on its second Annovi Reverberi pump but I used it well over 250 hours and I bought it used. Not what you wanted but i hope that helps!
@@ThatMillennialDad thanks! Makes sense,i will try to maintain it well.
@@dwade6322 you’re welcome. You got this 💪
I have an 1800 psi ryobi just learning how to use. it I have a 10' X 10' Lanai that I power wash to maintain it I want a deck cleaner for it one of those circular things
Yeah, this is good starting equipment for basic maintenance! Just make sure the surface cleaner isn’t too big for your washer.
Never thought about footwear
I did an experiment that I’m looking forward to uploading in the future. It was… scary.
Great video. Helped out alot. Father of 6. Just bought a pressure washer !!!!
That's awesome! Hopes this helps around the house and beyond. Also, good luck being an awesome dad! Thanks for following!
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1st tip for having 6 kids: it's ok to make the kids move the wood pile.
this was great to the end still not sure about the soap i cleaned the patio kinda can you turn off soap or do you empty the soap out or take hose off for not soap i am a lady 79 years old probabvly could use easy to do help???
If your pressure washer has the soap tank, the SOAP will only come out mixed with the water if you use the "soap" tip that came with your pressure washer. You'll see tips that fit on the wand that are different colors (red, yellow and green are common). The soap tip is black a lot of times. I hope that helps!
I have white cars , one of them havent been used for along time , the paint built up black dots like a tuff black stain on the paint , What features for the water pressure machine you recommend me to buy when it comes to the PSI , 2030 PSI would do it ?or i need a stronger pressure for it ? Gonna be using a house backyard water tap for it, Thanks.
With a standard pressure washer around that psi strength, it should come with different colored tips. If you have stains, I’d actually see if you can get them off with soap and sponge first. If not, Do NOT get too close and try a 40 degree tip (white color here in the USA) and see if anything comes off. But be warned, that sort of staining means the paint is fading and there is not clear coat protection. You could easily strip paint off and I don’t want you to do that. Be careful!
Thank you for your advice. I had not used the electric pressure washer of my late husband and was just thinking about using it this year for my vinyl sidings. I cleaned it manually with long brush and soap last year but I missed a few spots. Hopefully I can also use it to remove the moss on my driveway.
That washer should be able to take care of that moss for you! All the best to you!
Another fun fact! If you have a higher Gallon Per Minute (GMP) machine and your water supply cannot feed it at that gpm rate, then the pressure washers pump can seize up. It can run dry, run to fast or overheat. Definitely be mindful of the gpm number.
Absolutely! Don’t underestimate it!!!
Ran into this the other day. Just used a different supply and got lucky. Wonder how to prevent this without a buffer tank?
@@ZAP719 Id say it’s simply one of the risks of not running a buffer tank. You could either have a smaller washer that pulls less water OR MAYBE get fancy and tap into other/multiple alternative supplies for water? All of that might not work, thankfully it’s uncommon in the USA where I’m at. I just run into Well water for farms out in the country that can’t supply as much as home on city water. Less pressure but not problematic
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Thanks for the vid. I have my very first preassure washing job coming up. It's a small patio and a around a swimming pool with a rocky floor. I don't have a round surface cleaner. Is it a bad idea to just wash it with the wand?
Hey Juan! Is it a bad idea? No. It will mean that it will take you longer and you have the possibility of having a hard time getting it to be cleaned evenly… but it’s possible using the correct tip while being conscious of your tip distance. Be careful but flat surfaces are a good place to get practice. Also, I’d recommend take some time to practice where you live if possible. Don’t forget to keep spraying and do NOT let the washer idle for too long while you wash. Keep the water flowing while it’s on unless you have a larger belt driven commercial washer. Maybe with the money from this job, you could reinvest in get a smaller surface cleaner? Where I am, I can get a 14 inch round attachment for about $150 USD.
Thank you for posting this video because it is extremely helpful.
You’re welcome!
SO WHAT CUT YOUR FOOT OPEN WHEN YOU WERE WASHING IN YOUR FLIP FLOPS
WHY ARE WE YELLING ALSO BE CAREFUL WITH THE RED TIP MY FOOT IS OK
Great video. Thank you
That's encouraging! I appreciate it!
GREAT rules to follow
Thanks!
💥 5:46 if the pressure washer generates 2,000 psi where does 3,000 psi temporarily come from at any point in time?
Only facts should be quoted continuously in order to keep all of what you say trusted and respected. Now how do I weed out what’s accurate or not here.?? “In my opinion”…??
Addressed this and other concerns in other comments but… just here trying to to help people. Unscripted and not trying to hold to specifics while doing my best to get actual points across.
Noted and thanks for the comment!
Woah I appreciate CZcams so much for these type of videos ! Thank you
You are very welcome! Thanks for commenting liking and subscribing! Also… Thanks for being safe out there :-)
So my Ryobi pressure washer has a tank included but it has a letter that says no bleach so I'm assuming that's an upstream injector is it possible to reroute it and use it as a downstream injector?
Great question! Yes, that means that it has a small injection valve that is built into the pump (underneath). You can purchase a separate “downstream injector” kit that is the appropriate size, in gallons per minute, for your washer. If you choose to buy that kit, make sure it comes with the correct size of “soap tip”. If not, you’ll need to buy one of those as well. If you were going to use this setup a lot, I’d recommend that you use quick connect fittings for your injector and hoses to make life easier. (If not, maybe just make a safe mix for a one time use through a pump sprayer for what you are cleaning). Rerouting is really about getting the fittings to match up so that the injector is in line with your pressure hose outside of your pump. Make sure that whatever you inject is diluted appropriately but… this would accomplish what you want.
A homeowner should never got a pressure washer larger than 2800psi. Love to see your downstream set up and demo!
I’ve got to get to it! Stick around and it’ll happen!
Why should a home owner never get higher than 2,800psi? What if I'm tearing apart my motor and I need to clean off all the grease lol that's what I'm looking for one for. And for washing my cars
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it may remove the paint off of your car!
Hi there just had a question. Im going to be starting a power washing business in the spring here in Michigan. I'm worried about what chemicals to use for different types of cleaning jobs. I've been told not to use bleach of houses that are painted or any thing that has a color other than white. Is that true? And also is it environmentally safe to use just regular old bleach or is there a certain type of bleach that I should use?? I was leaning more away from bleach and order some environmentally friendly chemicals on Amazon. Im just confused as to what chemicals to use. Thank you
That’s a great thing to a lot of research about. Bleach coils discolor paint depending on how long it sits and/or the type of paint with consideration of how diluted it is. That said, “SH” is chlorinated bleach also known as pool shock. It works great but in Michigan you won’t be dealing with as much black mold and algae growing on homes so you have more options. Alternatives vary in prices but it’s up to you. If you can find something else that works, I’d advise NOT using bleach if you are in doubt about it. Learn about what the factors are about if it’s safe or not to use it… and if you ever use it, never let it dry or sit too long on anything painted. Do more research! Thanks for the comment!
Could you connect a rain water barrel to a psi 1800 power washer? Would it work properly? Thank you
Great question! For most washers that size, it would not work from a barrel unless there was enough pressure from a very large tank that would be comparable to the PSI comity out of a home. The exception to this would be if the water pump on your washer was BELT driven. Most pumps on 1800 psi washers are not belt driven. They call them “direct drive”. Thanks for the question and I hope you’ll follow along for other videos!
How much should I charge per square foot starting??
Well this depends on what you are washing, your market and frankly... what you can handle. There is a range. I have seen one "standard range" where I am is between 10-25 cents (USD) per sq ft depending on factors. so 5000 sq ft could be between $500-$1250 depending on many things. I'm not the expert, but I've found the healthy spot for my market with experience and sometimes getting turned down!
Can I power wash the eaves? They are perforated and wouldn't water get up in there? Can I use Wet n Forget in a power washer?
Thanks for the question! I would NOT power wash the soffit (underside) portion of the eaves even if they are looking dirty. I softwash them (downstreaming chemicals, low pressure) for customers and am carful to shoot at an angle so I don't essentially create mud in their soffit and attic that ends up weeping out. Wet N Forget will work pretty good too and you could carefully follow up with a garden hose making sure not to shoot directly into it. Good luck!
Thank you for breaking down gallons per minute usage!
You’re welcome! Thanks for hanging out on my channel! Best of luck to you out there 👏
I have a 3300psi 2.5 gpm is that good?
Yeah! You can do a lot with that size. Just get accessories that work best with that GPM and PSI
So when people have 8gpm + pressure washers do they use tanks and fill it with customers water first and then refill it once it’s empty with the customers hose or water reservoir once it’s empty and repeat?
Thanks for the comment! So usually for pros, we/they carry a large water tank and simultaneously fill and draw from it while washing. (Carrying it full can be an enormous weight! Many tow the tank 1/3 full or less) They can do this using something like a Hudson valve that automatically shuts off the water once the tank is full. 8gpm can drain a 250gallon tank pretty fast so it’s constantly refilling.
hey man great vid im planning on getting a 4200 psi washer and starting out by doing a family members house my question is how can you get gum stains off with just water is it possible? i live in California only issue id have with law is the storm drains i hear i can use a boat pump to help any advice? thank you so much in advance man
As long as you know what the surface is and are aware of how it can be affected, Gum stains usually need steam or heat. So water yes… but needs heat too from what I know. I’m not aware of one but there could be a chemical that helps loosen it too? And yeah, check the laws. Getting pumps for a tank you carry is “simple” but you just have to plan for that if your drainage is going back to public sewers. Sometimes if it’s only water, it’s not really an issue but introducing chemicals is when you need to be aware and read up. Good luck!
Thank you for this. I am still a bit confused on upstream and downstream and which one you recommend. ??
My toes will thank you soon sir.
You’re welcome! I recommend downstream injecting if you want to use any chemicals to assist in cleaning. I made another video that goes more into detail about how I do it if that could help. Good luck!
I am new to pressure washing (don't even own one yet) - so this is probably a silly question.
I want to wash my vehicle's engine but I don't want to use water - is it possible to run something like a de-greaser or diesel etc through a high pressure washer (instead of water)?
Thanks for the question! I would not recommend putting anything through the washer other than water. Downstreaming allows to add to the water (see other video on my channel) but the pumps are made for water. Honestly I do not know FOR SURE but I highly highly highly doubt this is possible. Great idea though! There are electric fluid pumps out there that could do this for you...
I painted my exterior brick/ slump block, turned out darker that I wanted. Can I power wash with bleach to lighten the color a few shades? I don't want to repaint.
While I feel a little out of my field here, I know that you can did a little more CZcams research about products that could help speed up the fading process of paint. Bleach will help that but keep in mind that it’s hard to control it being an even fade. The pro recommendation is to simply paint again but there are diy workarounds. Just not sure which one is efficient and most common.
I am only a beginner at pressure washing I am 12 years old I am going to use the Greenworks 1800 PSI 1.1-Gallon-GPM Cold Water Electric Pressure Washer is that good for washing walk ways
Hey! Thanks for the comment. Can that size washer clean the walkways? Yes! Will it do it quickly? No. Remember to slide, don’t sweep 😉 I’d recommend taking your time, wearing good shoes and even pants, wear some glasses to protect your eyes and use the 25 degree green tip. There are other tips and attachments out there for your “wand” to make it go faster but that requires money! Oh… and sunscreen is good too since it will take a while.
@@ThatMillennialDad thanks you and I know to take my time and I won’t be that fast.
@@Danielytshorts then you are set! Good luck
Fellow pro pwasher here... Lots of good advice here... I don't disagree with #1 but I don't follow it and haven't had any issues. I just always need to be aware of where I am aiming it... I agree, dance with it or it won't be even... A power tip and a surface cleaner go a long way on concrete...
Awesome! You are right and thanks for sharing that you are careful. The world needs you, haha. I can’t trust that I won’t get distracted and lose track!
@@ThatMillennialDad I did once. Hit my big toe while using a power tip. It wasn't close enough to break skin but it felt like someone hit my toe with a small hammer 10x real fast. Throbbed for an hour.
Just came across this and I'm surprised how complex it all is lol I thought it was simple as using a hose lol guess not.. I bought a Lidl park side PW today I can't wait to try it out now I'm armed with your information i don't feel ill screw up! Lol
Thank you
You’re welcome! It’s good to do a little homework so I’m glad you landed here for some of the basics. All the best! Hope you’ll join for more!
That Millennial Dad ok you got me lol ... subbed! 😃
@@killjoy4540 I won’t let you down!
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Keep up the good work and Thank you for replying
@@killjoy4540 you’re welcome! I’m honored that you’d share my content. Cheers!
Isn't there something about Electric Pressure Washers about not letting the pump run idle for even a short period of time. May burn out the pressure pump. Some videos say this is mentioned in the Owners Manuals. Thanks for these tips, thinking about getting one in the future.
Yeah, you're right! No matter if it is electric or gas powered, idling or running it without water are both really bad for the water pump. And you're welcome!
There’s a residential grade gas pressure washer (Ryobi 3300psi 2.3gpm) that I am really interested in, but it only holds 1/4 gallon of gas. It has a feature where it automatically idles down when the trigger is released which saves gas. I’m not doing any huge home projects other than the normal siding, decking, windows, and concrete. How long will 1/4 gallon last? It just seems like I will have to refill it very often. Your thoughts… Great informative video btw.
I have an secondary washer with a similar tank. Mine is 2.5 GPM at 3100PSI. I have to refill after about 20 minutes of run time. It’s annoying but I put up with it when I need to. You also can upgrade it to a larger one if you have any small engine/handyman know how. Just have to buy the appropriate parts and be ok with it looking weird. And thanks!!!
@@ThatMillennialDad thanks for the reply. I just made the purchase yesterday. The pros (Honda GCV 190 idle down motor, 50’ hose included, adjustable nozzle) outweigh the one con of having a small gas tank.
@@ralphmilleriii9957 Best of luck! You're welcome! Those honda engines are great.
Damn bro I have a back problem I’m not about To dance with it all day I’ll have to modify the method. Thanks for the tips!!
Just find a dance that doesn’t hurt that back… I’m sure you can find a way, lol
Looking to get into the pressure washing business. I'm definitely saving this video.
Awesome! Feel free to subscribe as I work on some more videos about washing and small business in the future!
Got a pressure washing question. Say theres a hill and a street goes up it with houses and their curbs going along the street. If I wash a curb and later either weeks or months I come back and do a curb higher on the street and the runoff goes to the previously cleaned curb. What should I do about the runoff now that it has messed up a previously clean curb?
Great question! This gets more into business practices and setting customer expectations. When you say a curb, if you mean the concrete runoff gutters along road and driveways in subdivisions… they don’t stay clean and I believe it’s unfair for a customer to expect you to “maintain” their curb if you do other jobs. Runoff and others things will inevitably dirty it up. Cleaning curbs is a courtesy… because in most cases, it’s not technically their property anyway! Also, be careful of your ordinances and how strict your state is about water collection and recycling if runoff is going into public sewers! It depends where you are. Best of luck and I hope you’ll subscribe for what’s to come!
@@ThatMillennialDad Ok thats what I was thinking and glad to know I got an experts approval. Gonna sub now.
What is a good pressure washer for a beginner?I am thinking about gettin into it
No sense in getting too much. Rather than the brand, I look for who they bought the motor and water pump from. I prefer Honda small engines so I look for that first. Again, not something too powerful or too expensive to get started. Good luck!
So how long of a water hose is recommended? I have a Husky 3200 psi and my water hose is 100 ft. The dealer is telling me not to use anything over 50 ft. Is this correct?
Just know that you will be fighting friction loss. Depending on how many GPM you need, that’s what you factor. If you are not downstream injecting, you could easily do 100ft more in my opinion but if you are downstream injecting… you need more GPM, not more PSI. For me, I can comfortably use 200ft of pressure hose with a 4GM/4000PSI pump if that helps. I won’t do more than that though.
Very Good Vid! ty!
Thanks and you’re welcome!
May I please have a further explanation on the dance part
Keep the want pointing straight down. Or keep at the same distance away from the surface you are washing. If you sweep you are 6 inches away in the middle but on the sweep you 10 inches away creating a patter. So the dance is just taking little steps and moving yourself instead of moving the wand.
@@dalynferguson2582 okay thank you
Would you like me to dance for you? Am I the only one reading into this? Lol
@@ThatMillennialDad nah your reading into it just right