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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: R.W.C.S on May 21, 2013, 02:04:15 pm

Title: Pressure Washer Advice
Post by: R.W.C.S on May 21, 2013, 02:04:15 pm
Hi,

I'm recently finding that a lot of my custies ask me if i do pressure washing.

As a complete noob to this, and not wanting to spend a lot of money for odd jobs, i was looking at this one:

http://www.pressurewasher.co.uk/nilfisk-c110-4-5-x-tra-patio-bundle.html

Can anyone explain what I should be looking for in a pressure washer - i.e. whether i should be more interested in the flow rate or bar psi etc.

Also do i need the patio bundle for cleaning stone/concrete. What does the patio cleaner attachment do that the standard pressure washer cant.

Apologies for the noobishness of this post :-)
Title: Re: Pressure Washer Advice
Post by: wpclean on May 21, 2013, 03:52:19 pm
You will get a better response on the General cleaning section of CIU.

(You would need a petrol, or diesel pressure washer to clean commercially)
Title: Re: Pressure Washer Advice
Post by: Ian101 on May 21, 2013, 04:16:19 pm
Yes they will love u over on the general cleaning section just remember to tell them ur a window cleaner looking to do some part time pressure washing
Title: Re: Pressure Washer Advice
Post by: R.W.C.S on May 21, 2013, 04:31:09 pm
Yes they will love u over on the general cleaning section just remember to tell them ur a window cleaner looking to do some part time pressure washing
Haha, i get the feeling i should tread carefully!
Title: Re: Pressure Washer Advice
Post by: Alex Wingrove on May 21, 2013, 04:37:26 pm
Yes they will love u over on the general cleaning section just remember to tell them ur a window cleaner looking to do some part time pressure washing
Haha, i get the feeling i should tread carefully!

Yeah, show them the nilfisk
Title: Re: Pressure Washer Advice
Post by: Ian101 on May 21, 2013, 07:37:09 pm
Yes they will love u over on the general cleaning section just remember to tell them ur a window cleaner looking to do some part time pressure washing
Haha, i get the feeling i should tread carefully!

Yeah, show them the nilfisk

 ;D yup will be good to see their reaction however if u want to do big jobs u need petrol 250 / 15 lpm inho .... will have 1 for sale come October as it so happens  ;)
Title: Re: Pressure Washer Advice
Post by: GoodFella2006 on May 21, 2013, 11:05:49 pm
They will call you an add on merchant,stealing their food of their table  :-\
Title: Re: Pressure Washer Advice
Post by: Lee Gilroy on May 21, 2013, 11:22:28 pm
Probably better off with this cheaper and takes up less room in the skip when you have completed your first job

http://www.wilko.com/hose-pipes+sprinklers/wilko-everyday-value-garden-hose-green-15m/invt/0304226?VBMST=hose&VBMST=hose&VBMTC=506ccda9888a5008dfc4d5b46ff8da81
Title: Re: Pressure Washer Advice
Post by: telfordwindowclnr on May 22, 2013, 06:49:37 am
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D I am loving that Nilfisk bundle man! Truthfully, you would struggle to clean your teeth with that! It would be rubbish!

You need a Honda cobra GX340 or 390 at 16 litres a minute. Anything less than 15 litres a minute and you will struggle to make any money. Then get a whirlybird and turbo nozzle. For £1500, you should be set up and ready to tackle any job.  :)

I get the impression you are on a shoestring though, so maybe I can come and watch when you do your first job with the Nilfisk!   ;D. Are you selling tickets for the event? ;D
Title: Re: Pressure Washer Advice
Post by: andyM on May 22, 2013, 07:09:06 am
Unfortunately the Nilfisk won't cut it if you want to finish the job before midnight!  ;D
You could also consider hiring a pressure washer for the odd job, but a decent one is not cheap to hire, and you would have to price the jobs very well to make a profit out of it.
Title: Re: Pressure Washer Advice
Post by: Rob_Mac on May 22, 2013, 07:17:19 am
He doesn't even need to come down to the general cleaning section - you've crucified him before we have even had the chance ;D

Well done ;D

Rob ;D
Title: Re: Pressure Washer Advice
Post by: GoodFella2006 on May 22, 2013, 09:47:31 am
Now mention the "Rug Doctor" to carpet cleaners.Let's see what happens  ;D
Title: Re: Pressure Washer Advice
Post by: Ian101 on May 22, 2013, 09:52:44 am
Now mention the "Rug Doctor" to carpet cleaners.Let's see what happens  ;D

Any volenteers for our amusement .... I volenteer Bob Plumb  ;D
Title: Re: Pressure Washer Advice
Post by: Ian101 on May 22, 2013, 09:58:48 am
Now mention the "Rug Doctor" to carpet cleaners.Let's see what happens  ;D


ok i volenteered myself

http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=170644.0

how long before they suss its a wind up ?  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Pressure Washer Advice
Post by: andyM on May 22, 2013, 11:03:29 am
They are biting.............. ;D
Title: Re: Pressure Washer Advice
Post by: p1w1 on May 22, 2013, 11:57:20 am
 ;D
Title: Re: Pressure Washer Advice
Post by: Ian101 on May 22, 2013, 12:22:31 pm
Think I may have upset Craig !
Title: Re: Pressure Washer Advice
Post by: Ian101 on May 22, 2013, 12:23:08 pm
Must remember dirty water trick lol
Title: Re: Pressure Washer Advice
Post by: Ian101 on May 22, 2013, 01:38:19 pm
They're still biting lol
Title: Re: Pressure Washer Advice
Post by: Ste b on May 22, 2013, 01:53:34 pm
Think I may have upset Craig !


Yep hes not very happy with you  :D.

Keep up the good work  :)
Title: Re: Pressure Washer Advice
Post by: AshWhite on May 22, 2013, 05:30:13 pm
 :P
Title: Re: Pressure Washer Advice
Post by: Ian101 on May 22, 2013, 05:49:30 pm
:P

youve upset me on the carpet beaters forum
Title: Re: Pressure Washer Advice
Post by: jasonl on May 22, 2013, 06:45:06 pm
Very good , now wheres me shammy leather, and wooden ladders.
Title: Re: Pressure Washer Advice
Post by: CleanClear on May 22, 2013, 09:44:26 pm
Now mention the "Rug Doctor" to carpet cleaners.Let's see what happens  ;D


ok i volenteered myself

http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=170644.0

how long before they suss its a wind up ?  ;D ;D ;D

Here's not a wind up, we advertise we use the 'rug doctor' as seen on tv. People trust it, ot trust their advertising. And its easy to ride on the back of their advertising too.
 Here's the site................
http://www.cleanandclearcleaning.co/

and you'll see the advert for it. And before anyone tells me its a load of crap, i'm sure it is. All you need to do is stop people ringing us up and paying us for cleaning with it, and also if possible try and make them unhappy with the job it leaves. As it is, they're all happy.