A Full Day Of Pressure Washing With No Chemicals

[@JasonDunlop247]

Always find these kinds of videos so therapeutic Ashley. Keep em coming, appreciated.

[@aemackintosh]

JD Great! Thanks.😃👍🏼

[@Purecleanexteriorcleaning]

I mounted my pressure washer in the van and have garden hose and 100m pressure washing hose on reels (30m high pressure hose on reel and a couple of extensions wrapped up. Never have to lift anything and just pull hoses out. I managed to fit that and a facelift compact system in a bipper so doesn't take up much room once you take it off the frame and bolt it through the floor. Very small footprint. You're a machine Ashleigh smashing the jobs out. If the customer has a hose reel also you can park 50m or more away from the tap and still work. Try a soft coconut broom for brushing the blocks off once sanded. A lot quicker.

[@aemackintosh]

Nice one, thanks for that. Thanks for your comments.😃👍🏼

[@G71cleaningServices]

Nice job Ash 👍🏻 Just finished a roof soft wash and a driveway pressure wash. I deep clean drives and sell a yearly soft wash, no more sanding and done in a fraction the time.

[@aemackintosh]

Sounds good. Nice one!😃👍🏼

[@ColetteDornan]

Just need power wash my ground back and front not a big job were are. You

[@ColetteDornan]

Back has bricks I'm on falls road

[@G71cleaningServices]

@@ColetteDornan near Glasgow

[@completeexteriorcleaningse750]

Nice jobs done there Ash it's a very therapeutic and satisfying job isn't pressure washing and with surface cleaner very little to no mess

[@aemackintosh]

Yeah, I enjoy it, and every job is a different challenge. It can be stressful if things don’t quite go to plan sometimes, but these jobs were all regular cleans and very straightforward.😃👍🏼

[@KerriHooper]

Good job. We wash way differently. I use all chems and low pressure for everything.

[@aemackintosh]

😃👍🏼

[@davew8628]

Thanks for sharing Ashley. Great Stuff.

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks for your comment! I’m glad you enjoyed it.😃👍🏼

[@itscharstoncho5900]

So that is like a 1 day job? Finish all and go back to the 1st job once finish the 3rd job to apply sand if all in close area. Awesome job

[@jamieanderson8171]

If your looking for space try a gro works flexi tank if getting tight in your van. Great vid cheers

[@aemackintosh]

That’s a great tip. I’ve seen those, but always wondered if they actually work?🤔👍🏼

[@jasoncummings853]

Do you no the bin have you got the hose pipe putting water into as you pressure wash .

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Great video. Can I ask why you didn’t use hypo on the three jobs. Going to include jet washing to my gardening business. Thanks for all the info and tips. Your pricing videos and honestly are first class.

[@aemackintosh]

They didn’t need it. I don’t like to use the chemical if I don’t have to.😃👍🏼

[@christhompson6216]

Love your videos mate ! Is it not possible to pull water from your van for your pressure washer ?

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks. I could use water from my van, but realistically it wouldn’t last that long to do a job, I would have to fill it at the same time as using it. Also, pure water costs money, and I don’t really want to start contaminating the tank by messing around with it like that to be honest.😃👍🏼

[@khaukhaandrew9339]

Hey nice work but i really need to see make a video starting from preparations . like connecting the pressure pump and also the chemicals you use before using the pressure washer

[@aemackintosh]

khaukha andrew No chemical was used at all on these jobs. I sometimes use Sodium Hypochlorite to get rid of bad spotting. I will see if I can show how I set things up next time.😃👍🏼

[@Liam....]

What spec is your pressure washer ? Also when you are using the flat surface cleaner does it remove all the moss and small weeds from the joints.

[@amarachi26]

excellent job

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks.👍🏼

[@DetailedByAndrew]

I love to watch your videos! Great work.

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks! I’m glad you enjoy them. I hope it’s helpful.😃👍🏼

[@BigJohnA1]

Can we have an exclusive video on what different chemicals you use and how you mix them up when pressure washing and for what surfaces..

[@aemackintosh]

Good idea. I will try and sort something out at some point.😃👍🏼

[@fredfoz6730]

Love the video's so entertaining & informative, I am looking at buying an Evolution pressure washer like yours from ac pressure washers, can I ask the model and specs of yours as their's a big choice and price difference in their range, cheers

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks for your comments! My pressure washer has a Honda GX390 engine, with a Dual Pumps pump at 21litres per minute and 2900 psi pressure.😃👍🏼

[@jonathanseddon7704]

Hi Ash, not sure if you’re still answering questions on this post but I’d assumed pressure washers worked off a hose from the customers outside tap. I must have got that wrong ..

[@aemackintosh]

Yes, I always use the customers tap to feed the buffer tank/bin. This means that the pressure washer can draw enough water to run properly and is not dependant on the pressure from the tap. Since the pressure washer uses 21litres per minute, some taps don’t always provide enough flow, so the residual tank allows for this.😃👍🏼

[@tinabeattie9212]

Love the videos, Do you find you can do these sorts of jobs all year round? Or is it mainly seasonal?

[@aemackintosh]

Yeah you can do it all year round. You just need a dry day to brush in the sand. Things go quiet in the winter, this is the busy time of year for pressure washing.😃👍🏼

[@AlCapri-eh1zk]

great video, thanks. how many bags of sand would you use on each drive that size?

[@aemackintosh]

Less than one bag for each of those jobs. The key is how you rinse it. If you just rinse carefully, skimming the surface and not washing away more sand than you need to. The more you rinse away, the more you will need to replace.😃👍🏼

[@Slaterhobbies92]

What was your minimum charge for pressure washing? Did you edit that out for a reason? I am trying to gauge pricing as im starting up my business. Many thanks.

[@aemackintosh]

There are a couple of videos on my channel about pricing. Check out the pressure washing playlist. But I never say exact prices. It depends on where you live and how you pitch your service really.👍🏼

[@kaneorchard2720]

Hi, mate. Loving the videos. I was wondering how do you l manage for water if the customer doesn’t have an outside tap?

[@aemackintosh]

I carry every possible tap adapter I can get my hands on, even ones to fit an inside tap. Check the tap situation when you do the quote.👍🏼

[@eliyaskara2697]

Great vid! Do you use hot water for pressure washing at all?

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks. I only use cold water.😃👍🏼

[@iandocksey9792]

So, I'm new to window cleaning,growing a nice number of regular window cleans. Looking at add ons, I've been getting a fair few GFS and Conny Roof cleans. Now i have a Karcher pressure washer with the attachments, I'm thinking i could offer patio and drive way cleans using this. Yes it will be slower than a big machine like you use, .do you think it's worth starting off with what i have.

[@aemackintosh]

I think it’s worth investing in some decent equipment to do a professional job so that your service will stand out from what the customer could potentially achieve themselves. Keep up the good work.😃👍🏼

[@iandocksey9792]

@@aemackintosh yep agree with what you point out. But can I start out with what i say, and invest in a bigger machine ,down the line

[@clivebernath3490]

Hi Ashley. I have just quoted for a job and the pathway has lights built into the pathway. Not seen this before. My question is. is it safe to pressure wash the pathway? Of course I would be mindful of the lights. Just wondered how you deal with this? Thanks

[@aemackintosh]

Yeah, I’ve done a job like that. The lights should be sturdy enough to stand up to it, but I would be careful around them.😃👍🏼

[@clivebernath3490]

@@aemackintosh Thanks for taking the time to share your experience,Ashley. I will be careful.

[@traceyrogers5125]

Do you have a vidio of set up?

[@jonnyretro3128]

They come up great Ash

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks!😃👍🏼

[@traceyrogers5125]

Hi Ash. How do you work out the price? What sort of cost is a decent Pressure washer.?

[@alexpowell4294]

Great video how do you price for these job?

[@aemackintosh]

There is a video how to do it on my channel.😃👍🏼

[@sidavies5174]

Are these pre paid jobs before you do anything to safe guard the money or do you wash and sand then get paid just wondering do you ever get anyone bump you on the money for windows or jet washing What the success rate of asking for payment beforehand do you get push back

[@aemackintosh]

I work locally and there is an element of trust with my customers. I invoice after the job is done, and most come back with repeat work as well.👍🏼

[@kablong9269]

Hey man, Im planning to start a pressure washing business. Do you mind giving me tips how start? Would like to discuss this to you if possible thank you

[@aemackintosh]

I will see what I can do.😃👍🏼

[@zacky180]

The biggest tip I could give you is to advertise and get work doesn’t matter how small or big before you even look at buying any machinery as it can be quiet expensive to have Siting around in the garage or shed . And this is where a lot of people fall flat especially at the minute work is hard to find and the gear you will need can be very expensive I started with a second hand diesel Brendon cold water pressure washer from eBay but some machinery dealers such as spinaclean do start up deals hope this is of interest east coast jet washing thanks

[@joshhall6391]

Can i have some tips info on a start i am a window fitter but wsnting to get into pressure washer my mate has done it in a another city and it jas took off big time am i starting wrong time off year i also have alot off contacts in logistics was thinking winter months i could do wagon/buses

[@paulmcqueen9041]

Hi Ashley What bar is your pressure washer? LPM? Would 15 LPM be ok to run a flat surface cleaner? I am looking to start this as a sideline to start with and just need your help on the kit.

[@aemackintosh]

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[@thegreatergood6648]

So maybe a silly question mate, but when do you use chemicals on a job ? Thanks for the great vids.

[@aemackintosh]

I try to only use chemicals on the dirty jobs where it’s needed. The jobs in this video were done quite regularly so they weren’t so dirty.😃👍🏼

[@thegreatergood6648]

@@aemackintosh Thankyou

[@adamholden8068]

Question, So today I got a cleaning job of a painted kitchen yard..... Well it was full of grease (years old) how would you have takled it? Really not happy with how iv left it tbh

[@aemackintosh]

adam holden Sounds tricky. There is a product called EBC, Enviro Bio Cleaner I think it’s called? Keep meaning to try that on something tough. Then paint removal is a whole different thing, enviromose paint stripper gel for that.

[@westwoodcleaningservices3741]

Hey mate, what nozzle tips are in your cleaner? We have similar set ups I have 02-015

[@aemackintosh]

I have 025 jets on my flat surface cleaner. I believe this is the optimum for cleaning power and coverage of the surface.😃👍🏼

[@paulmcqueen9041]

Can you tell me what make your pressure washer lance with the control valve handle on the side is?

[@aemackintosh]

I’m not sure. It came with the pressure washer when I bought it. But you should be able to find a twin Lance from most good suppliers.👍🏼

[@traceyrogers5125]

@@aemackintosh What pressure washer issit?

[@aemackintosh]

It’s an evolution machine, 21litres per minute. There is a video about it if you check out the pressure washing playlist on my channel.😃👍🏼

[@christhompson6216]

what do you use for filming....gopro ?

[@aemackintosh]

Chris Thompson Yep.😃👍🏼

[@sbcleaningservices5667]

On the 2nd job what was leaking out of the washer? I could see water spraying everywhere.

[@aemackintosh]

SB Cleaning Services Yeah, I didn’t notice at first but one of the valves on my pump started leaking. I managed to tighten it up for now but I think it might need changing really.😃👍🏼

[@ЕркебуланТойлыбаев-ц2л]

Hi!! How Kiln dried paving sand?

[@simondoherty5189]

Hi where can i get some ramps like that? Thanks

[@melinaclark2694]

how do avoid damaging flowers and plants ?

[@aemackintosh]

Be careful.👍🏼

[@Adventures-of-Ellie798]

Hi ash, what would you recommend the minimum psi to be to use a surface cleaner? Also what bar of pressure? Thanks mate

[@Adventures-of-Ellie798]

Ok thanks for info 💁‍♂️

[@MarcusssAntonio]

Hi, how much is to do the job?

[@aemackintosh]

Can’t remember now. But I usually measure up and charge per square meter.😃👍🏼

[@shaunflack7303]

How long did each of these jobs take you

[@aemackintosh]

I did all three in a day.

[@shaunflack7303]

@@aemackintosh i see that was just wondering as your mininum charge is £95 was wondering what exactly you class as minimum

[@WussDog]

Im getting my equipment together to start this spring. I'm guessing a minimum charge about £100/120?

[@aemackintosh]

Sounds good.😃👍🏼

[@87114]

What surface cleaners are you using x

[@aemackintosh]

I use a BE whirlaway at the moment.😃👍🏼

[@87114]

@@aemackintosh Do you think surface cleaners are as good as a lance lots don't like the surface cleaners

[@MrCraig1981]

Hi ash, What was you minimum charge?

[@aemackintosh]

I set it at £95, but you might want to set a different amount depending on the area you live and your business.😃👍🏼

[@MrCraig1981]

Thanks, thought it would be about £100 mark

[@matthewschimneysweepexteri8806]

What sand do you use?

[@aemackintosh]

Kiln dry sand.😃👍🏼

[@allaboutcleaning]

Nice job. :)

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks!😃👍🏼

[@paulharkin906]

I didn’t catch what your min charge was on pressure washing? I’m just starting out that’s all

[@5688gamble]

How do you clean with no chemicals? Is water not a chemical? I mean is anything that we can physically interact with apart from light or sub-atomic particles not a chemical? Sorry for being pedantic. I know what you mean, just couldn't help myself. lol

[@aemackintosh]

🤦🏻‍♂️There’s always one.😆👍🏼

[@andrewjames3109]

So what is the minimum you charge?

[@aemackintosh]

I set £95 as the absolute minimum.😃👍🏼

[@andrewking8414]

So what is the minimum charge ?

[@aemackintosh]

I set mine at £95.😃👍🏼

[@pickwick822]

what would u call a minimum charge mate

[@aemackintosh]

It depends on you and your business really. What if someone gives you a call to do a small job that only takes an hour or so, but you have to load, unload, setup equipment, travel time. A bit of fuel cost, chemical etc. It’s probably most of the morning gone for even a small job. You have to decide on a minimum cost for your time on a job like that.😃👍🏼

[@pickwick822]

@@aemackintosh thank you mate 👍

[@rodneyhendrix93]

Minimum charge is?

[@aemackintosh]

For me personally, I set a minimum of £95. But you might want to set it higher depending on your business and the area you live.😃👍🏼

[@ColetteDornan]

Where' are you I'm in Belfast beside west club

[@aemackintosh]

I’m afraid I don’t know west club, I’m in Northampton.

[@jamieanderson8171]

You made good money that day lol

[@aemackintosh]

😃👍🏼

[@Ldalesports]

You what up with the minimum charge crap what’s the price nice music tho

[@td6460]

If you don't SH them, the muck comes back in a month.

[@aemackintosh]

T D I don’t think SH is the solution for every job. A post treatment of biocide acts as a good preventative and will help keep it cleaner for longer. I also offer sealant applications.😃👍🏼

[@td6460]

@@aemackintosh SH is a biocide

[@spencerj1413]

What is SH ?