How To Pressure Wash More Efficiently

[@RodderTV]

Another Awesome Video. Your SH mix ratios are great. You nailed a lot of questions.

[@TheFreshRinse]

It means a lot to me that you would let me know it’s a help. Thank you brother.

[@colonialfiend]

The true meaning of "scaling" is to get the most productivity out of human labor so Mike nailed it by saying efficient processes and better equipment is how you scale.

[@TheFreshRinse]

Thank you. I’m actually currently putting together a list of ways to scale without hiring employees. More efficient equipment is at the top of the list.

[@colonialfiend]

​@@TheFreshRinsewell, since you're an influencer in this business, I implore that you stress that "scale" really means economy-of-scale which means to get the most productivity out of human labor. However, for some reason, people are using the term to mean growing your business. Albeit, they seem similar but the term is constantly misused which can really make people lose sight on how to "grow", not "scale" a business. White boards and throwing out the term scale gives me douche chills 😂

[@jerrymeyers2075]

Great Video Brother and thanks for the opinion this morning, now I see what your taking about for the 2 person setup!

[@TheFreshRinse]

Thank you my friend. I appreciate you!

[@razur9065]

Being efficient certainly does matter. I run a 4gpm and you are correct, the rinsing is where most of the time is spent. I can do a 2800 Sq Ft 2 story house wash in about an hour and 40 minutes give or take from taking pics, to property protection, pulling hose and wrapping it all up. I may spend more time rinsing than i should but i would rather rinse too much than not enough. Great video as always Mike!

[@TheFreshRinse]

100% correct

[@LeverettesPowerWashing-s4q]

Yea I spend more time rinsing with 4gpm myself I have another 4 on rear need to get it going have 2 running off 300 gal tank at the same time would be 8gpm 1 to surface clean 1 to rinse

[@tomalley798]

Totally agree. Efficiency is the key

[@TheFreshRinse]

Thank you Tom

[@JoshParkerWI]

Another great vid, thanks for sharing your wisdom with all of us! If I may ask.. In regards to injectors, is the best way to tell what ratio you pull with a machine is to do a draw test? I am using a 5.5 right now and like the idea of using less chems in the warmer months and reducing the risk of hurting plant life.

[@TheFreshRinse]

Yes, I do draw tests. That’s how I came up with the 15 to 1 for the 2.3.

[@The-SKYS-The-Limit]

Looks like the one Cam and I did yesterday. We used the AR45 at 1.5% to get her clean. House was very dirty on all sides.

[@TheFreshRinse]

Love these dirty houses!

[@KentuckyWashPros]

Good stuff brother!

[@TheFreshRinse]

Thank you my friend

[@robwright3064]

Great info! What nozzle(s) you using to wash and rinse?

[@TheFreshRinse]

Thank you. I’m using the M5 Twist

[@tonysmith5785]

Mike are you not concerned with spraying SH on the chair cushions on the front porch? Thanks

[@TheFreshRinse]

They were made of vinyl. No issues.

[@brandonjester3683]

What size is your M-5 twist?

[@TheFreshRinse]

Rated for 3-7

[@backspace12399]

Iv got a 5.5 @3500. A normal house wash in the suburbs with minimal property protection and a cookie cutter footprint. It takes me 1-2 hours to clean a house running solo with the flow pro. However some jobs have many more elements. Moving furniture, working around vegetable gardens, lots of taping, lots of wood. Who knows. I cleaned a home 2 weeks ago with 3 grills along with the bags of charcoal and pellets and piles of wood and so on. The deck had 9 wind chimes and about 10, 15” pots with soil. I was cleaning inside of a greenhouse aswell among other things. That project took 2, 7 hr days. I know you’re supposed to tell customers to put it away or inside. But some are not able and I’m willing to do it if it means the project comes out perfect. I do however need to take a rest day after that. It beats the crap out of me 😂

[@TheFreshRinse]

You are 100% correct. This particular house wash wasn’t standard. Most of the time there’s a lot more to it.

[@backspace12399]

@@TheFreshRinsewe see the steps you take when it’s required. You do fantastic work and have been one of my favorite wash KZbinrs to learn from. Thanks for the upload 🙏🏼

[@josh.miller]

Yo fresh! I have gained a lot of knowledge over the winter, but on my first job that I used chemical (yesterday) I found myself underprepared in many ways. Can you go over in a future video some things that aren't so obvious when using SH? Thanks!

[@TheFreshRinse]

I can do that. Care to explain your “Under preparedness”?

[@alhydrowash9989]

Good stuff buddy!

[@TheFreshRinse]

Thank you Al

[@KidExteriors]

Is the podcast on Spotify? Or is it just broadcast on KZbin and Facebook?

[@TheFreshRinse]

Only on KZbin and Facebook so far. Working on that.

[@cleanmaxexteriorpowerwashing]

1 hour, I wish I could do the same. That would be a 2-3 hr job for me. I spend a significant time doing property protection and rinsing.

[@TheFreshRinse]

I completely understand.

[@RickHamilton-nk5pi]

I was feeling like a slacker when you said you're washing a house in about an hour, but I see below that others are taking up to a couple hours as well. Property protection is killing me. I guess you and JD get all the houses with no issues....becasue they are all here where I am. You're welcome!!!

[@TheFreshRinse]

I hear you. I should go into more detail when I make those statements. But, every video is unrehearsed. That house had little or no landscaping. It was an easy wash. You are not a slacker.

[@KidExteriors]

Going to do a budget build 6.8gpm and 8gpm as money allows.

[@TheFreshRinse]

That’s the way to do it!

[@tjmars37]

Are you running straight SH with soap and letting the downstream injector dilute it?

[@TheFreshRinse]

I’m downstreaming it straight (no soap and no added water). Yes, the injector dilutes the mix. Great question.

[@tjmars37]

@@TheFreshRinse thanks I've been running 2 gallons of sh to 2 water in a bucket then through my injector. 1.8 injector 4gpm machine. I always wondered if I was too weak or not. I mean it works well ya know. But always looking for other ideas

[@masonsindelar2793]

How did you mount your bypass system to that plate?

[@TheFreshRinse]

It is held to the plate with an “Unloader block”. You can order it from Southside Equipment. You’ll have to call. It’s not on their website.

[@B1G_LIL]

Hey, what size is your soft washing hose the orange one? idk if I need 5/8 or 1/2 for a gas system

[@TheFreshRinse]

I have 1/2”

[@johnwiechel]

Would a 1.8 be fine for a 5.5gpm?

[@TheFreshRinse]

Sure. That would be about 1%. Which is quite strong

[@johnwiechel]

@TheFreshRinse I got a house t lo do Friday that twice as bad as this one lol. It's covered big time

[@KidExteriors]

How do you like having a helper?

[@TheFreshRinse]

I do like it. She’s a keeper

[@sheelalavan2150]

'Promo sm' 💦

[@TheFreshRinse]

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[@5thpowerwash]

I disagree.. Im using a 1.8 and it's not strong enuff in the 40s.

[@TheFreshRinse]

Maybe your 40s is colder than my 40s. LOL

[@Fromgreentoclean]

Mike I could of done that house in 59 minutes 😂 and I will be on at 9 see u then old boy

[@TheFreshRinse]

I’m confident you could brother. See you tonight!

[@powerfulimprovements]

E Fresh ently

[@TheFreshRinse]

Nice!

[@seeclear2022]

Always get the crying woman jobber ad on your videos are they paying you sir ? 😂

[@TheFreshRinse]

LOL