Always find these kinds of videos so therapeutic Ashley. Keep em coming, appreciated.
@aemackintosh4 жыл бұрын
JD Great! Thanks.😃👍🏼
@Purecleanexteriorcleaning4 жыл бұрын
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.
@aemackintosh4 жыл бұрын
Nice one, thanks for that. Thanks for your comments.😃👍🏼
@completeexteriorcleaningse7504 жыл бұрын
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
@aemackintosh4 жыл бұрын
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.😃👍🏼
@G71cleaningServices4 жыл бұрын
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.
@aemackintosh4 жыл бұрын
Sounds good. Nice one!😃👍🏼
@ColetteDornan Жыл бұрын
Just need power wash my ground back and front not a big job were are. You
@ColetteDornan Жыл бұрын
Back has bricks I'm on falls road
@G71cleaningServices Жыл бұрын
@@ColetteDornan near Glasgow
@itscharstoncho59004 жыл бұрын
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
@jasoncummings8536 ай бұрын
Do you no the bin have you got the hose pipe putting water into as you pressure wash .
@KerriHooper3 жыл бұрын
Good job. We wash way differently. I use all chems and low pressure for everything.
@aemackintosh3 жыл бұрын
😃👍🏼
@Liam....4 жыл бұрын
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.
@khaukhaandrew93394 жыл бұрын
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
@aemackintosh4 жыл бұрын
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.😃👍🏼
@davew86284 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Ashley. Great Stuff.
@aemackintosh4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment! I’m glad you enjoyed it.😃👍🏼
@BigJohnA13 жыл бұрын
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..
@aemackintosh3 жыл бұрын
Good idea. I will try and sort something out at some point.😃👍🏼
@jamieanderson81713 жыл бұрын
If your looking for space try a gro works flexi tank if getting tight in your van. Great vid cheers
@aemackintosh3 жыл бұрын
That’s a great tip. I’ve seen those, but always wondered if they actually work?🤔👍🏼
@amarachi263 жыл бұрын
excellent job
@aemackintosh3 жыл бұрын
Thanks.👍🏼
@traceyrogers51253 жыл бұрын
Do you have a vidio of set up?
@jonnyretro31284 жыл бұрын
They come up great Ash
@aemackintosh4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!😃👍🏼
@christhompson62164 жыл бұрын
Love your videos mate ! Is it not possible to pull water from your van for your pressure washer ?
@aemackintosh4 жыл бұрын
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.😃👍🏼
@jonathanseddon77043 жыл бұрын
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 ..
@aemackintosh3 жыл бұрын
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.😃👍🏼
@fredfoz67304 жыл бұрын
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
@aemackintosh4 жыл бұрын
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.😃👍🏼
@DetailedByAndrew4 жыл бұрын
I love to watch your videos! Great work.
@aemackintosh4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I’m glad you enjoy them. I hope it’s helpful.😃👍🏼
@Slaterhobbies922 жыл бұрын
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.
@aemackintosh2 жыл бұрын
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.👍🏼
@clivebernath34903 жыл бұрын
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
@aemackintosh3 жыл бұрын
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.😃👍🏼
@clivebernath34903 жыл бұрын
@@aemackintosh Thanks for taking the time to share your experience,Ashley. I will be careful.
@AlCapri-eh1zk4 жыл бұрын
great video, thanks. how many bags of sand would you use on each drive that size?
@aemackintosh4 жыл бұрын
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.😃👍🏼
@sidavies5174 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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.👍🏼
@iandocksey97923 жыл бұрын
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.
@aemackintosh3 жыл бұрын
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.😃👍🏼
@iandocksey97923 жыл бұрын
@@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
@traceyrogers51253 жыл бұрын
Hi Ash. How do you work out the price? What sort of cost is a decent Pressure washer.?
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices3 жыл бұрын
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.
@aemackintosh3 жыл бұрын
They didn’t need it. I don’t like to use the chemical if I don’t have to.😃👍🏼
@paulmcqueen90413 жыл бұрын
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.
@aemackintosh3 жыл бұрын
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@alexpowell42943 жыл бұрын
Great video how do you price for these job?
@aemackintosh3 жыл бұрын
There is a video how to do it on my channel.😃👍🏼
@melinaclark26942 жыл бұрын
how do avoid damaging flowers and plants ?
@aemackintosh2 жыл бұрын
Be careful.👍🏼
@adamholden80684 жыл бұрын
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
@aemackintosh4 жыл бұрын
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.
@eliyaskara26973 жыл бұрын
Great vid! Do you use hot water for pressure washing at all?
@aemackintosh3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I only use cold water.😃👍🏼
@tinabeattie92124 жыл бұрын
Love the videos, Do you find you can do these sorts of jobs all year round? Or is it mainly seasonal?
@aemackintosh4 жыл бұрын
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.😃👍🏼
@paulmcqueen90413 жыл бұрын
Can you tell me what make your pressure washer lance with the control valve handle on the side is?
@aemackintosh3 жыл бұрын
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.👍🏼
@traceyrogers51253 жыл бұрын
@@aemackintosh What pressure washer issit?
@aemackintosh3 жыл бұрын
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.😃👍🏼
@westwoodcleaningservices37414 жыл бұрын
Hey mate, what nozzle tips are in your cleaner? We have similar set ups I have 02-015
@aemackintosh4 жыл бұрын
I have 025 jets on my flat surface cleaner. I believe this is the optimum for cleaning power and coverage of the surface.😃👍🏼
@kaneorchard27203 жыл бұрын
Hi, mate. Loving the videos. I was wondering how do you l manage for water if the customer doesn’t have an outside tap?
@aemackintosh3 жыл бұрын
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.👍🏼
@christhompson62164 жыл бұрын
what do you use for filming....gopro ?
@aemackintosh4 жыл бұрын
Chris Thompson Yep.😃👍🏼
@paulharkin9063 жыл бұрын
I didn’t catch what your min charge was on pressure washing? I’m just starting out that’s all
@5688gamble3 жыл бұрын
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
@aemackintosh3 жыл бұрын
🤦🏻♂️There’s always one.😆👍🏼
@sbcleaningservices56674 жыл бұрын
On the 2nd job what was leaking out of the washer? I could see water spraying everywhere.
@aemackintosh4 жыл бұрын
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.😃👍🏼
@MarcusssAntonio3 жыл бұрын
Hi, how much is to do the job?
@aemackintosh3 жыл бұрын
Can’t remember now. But I usually measure up and charge per square meter.😃👍🏼
@ЕркебуланТойлыбаев-ц2л3 жыл бұрын
Hi!! How Kiln dried paving sand?
@simondoherty51894 жыл бұрын
Hi where can i get some ramps like that? Thanks
@thegreatergood66483 жыл бұрын
So maybe a silly question mate, but when do you use chemicals on a job ? Thanks for the great vids.
@aemackintosh3 жыл бұрын
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.😃👍🏼
@thegreatergood66482 жыл бұрын
@@aemackintosh Thankyou
@matthewschimneysweepexteri88063 жыл бұрын
What sand do you use?
@aemackintosh3 жыл бұрын
Kiln dry sand.😃👍🏼
@andrewjames31093 жыл бұрын
So what is the minimum you charge?
@aemackintosh3 жыл бұрын
I set £95 as the absolute minimum.😃👍🏼
@pickwick8223 жыл бұрын
what would u call a minimum charge mate
@aemackintosh3 жыл бұрын
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.😃👍🏼
@pickwick8223 жыл бұрын
@@aemackintosh thank you mate 👍
@kablong92694 жыл бұрын
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
@aemackintosh4 жыл бұрын
I will see what I can do.😃👍🏼
@zacky1804 жыл бұрын
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
@joshhall63913 жыл бұрын
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
@allaboutcleaning4 жыл бұрын
Nice job. :)
@aemackintosh4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!😃👍🏼
@Adventures-of-Ellie7984 жыл бұрын
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-Ellie7984 жыл бұрын
Ok thanks for info 💁♂️
@871144 жыл бұрын
What surface cleaners are you using x
@aemackintosh4 жыл бұрын
I use a BE whirlaway at the moment.😃👍🏼
@871144 жыл бұрын
@@aemackintosh Do you think surface cleaners are as good as a lance lots don't like the surface cleaners
@andrewking84144 жыл бұрын
So what is the minimum charge ?
@aemackintosh4 жыл бұрын
I set mine at £95.😃👍🏼
@rodneyhendrix933 жыл бұрын
Minimum charge is?
@aemackintosh3 жыл бұрын
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.😃👍🏼
@MrCraig19814 жыл бұрын
Hi ash, What was you minimum charge?
@aemackintosh4 жыл бұрын
I set it at £95, but you might want to set a different amount depending on the area you live and your business.😃👍🏼
@MrCraig19814 жыл бұрын
Thanks, thought it would be about £100 mark
@Jeff-islandboy2 жыл бұрын
Im getting my equipment together to start this spring. I'm guessing a minimum charge about £100/120?
@aemackintosh2 жыл бұрын
Sounds good.😃👍🏼
@shaunflack7303 Жыл бұрын
How long did each of these jobs take you
@aemackintosh Жыл бұрын
I did all three in a day.
@shaunflack7303 Жыл бұрын
@@aemackintosh i see that was just wondering as your mininum charge is £95 was wondering what exactly you class as minimum
@ColetteDornan Жыл бұрын
Where' are you I'm in Belfast beside west club
@aemackintosh Жыл бұрын
I’m afraid I don’t know west club, I’m in Northampton.
@Ldalesports3 жыл бұрын
You what up with the minimum charge crap what’s the price nice music tho
@jamieanderson81713 жыл бұрын
You made good money that day lol
@aemackintosh3 жыл бұрын
😃👍🏼
@td64604 жыл бұрын
If you don't SH them, the muck comes back in a month.
@aemackintosh4 жыл бұрын
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.😃👍🏼