Surface Cleaner Driveway for Pressure Washing Business

This Surface Cleaner Driveway for Pressure Washing Business video walks you through the step by step process. We cover several important details that deliver huge results on the final visual impression. We provide tips and tricks that will help save time, improve the quality of your work, and protect the property. Leave a comment if you have any questions or if you find this video helpful. Our Surface Cleaner Driveway strategy will help newcomers and veterans alike in this industry.
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[@stevenpeteryevchaksr.6100]

Thank you. That was very clear and concise.

[@blakeprince3419]

Look at this dude... Making videos about what I asked a few days before on the group!! Lol thanks man!

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Blake Prince yeah did this video a couple weeks or so ago and scheduled it for today.

[@blakeprince3419]

@@PressureCleaningSch I sense a conspiracy

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Blake Prince lol

[@kjvwarrior777]

I own a janitorial company, we don't specialize in pressure washing, but we do add it, ........ all these videos are most helpful...........

[@brettabadie6628]

Great tips! I especially like the hose management. Thanks a bunch!

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Brett Abadie yeah really makes it easier and saves a lot of time

[@Jay-Kaizo]

What do you do if your test on the concrete shows that you will leave etching? Do you go with very low pressure after an sh mix?

[@dougrucker6783]

Yes. Just a light wand rinse after pre treating

[@Jay-Kaizo]

@@dougrucker6783 Thanks so much, Doug! Love your channel and I just realized I'm not subbed. I'll fix that :)

[@dougrucker6783]

@@Jay-Kaizo Thanks Jay

[@dwaynesmither5273]

A helpful and informative video. Thanks Doug.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

You are very welcome

[@mikethemagicdj]

What are your thoughts on post treating to eliminate streaking?

[@dawsonhanson625]

When testing the cream what do you look for exactly and how much pressure do you use to know it will be okay to do with surface cleaner

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Dawson Hanson I look for two things one that the cream is being removed and exposing the aggregate which are the small rocks in the concrete mix. 2) The water on the spot I’m testing will look white and milky. I use an adjustable wand And I start on low pressure and slowly increase it. If I can get all the way to full pressure without any issues that I know I can use my surface cleaner

[@ereed42]

@@PressureCleaningSch Doug thank you for taking the time to explain your procedure

[@PressureCleaningSch]

@@ereed42 you are very welcome

[@vcash1112]

@@PressureCleaningSch What if you cant use the surface cleaner what do do? change the nozzles?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

@@vcash1112 yes. Change them to higher flow less pressure nozzles. May have to “up” 1 or 2 sizes

[@robertcassady6189]

Doug, do you have any content that elaborates on the testing portion where you are discussing "cream?" What will indicate that the concrete will etch? Will it visibly be a different texture, or is there more to it?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

No other content than what in this video. Usually the concrete will have a real nice smooth white look to it. But not always. Just have to test.

[@vcash1112]

@@PressureCleaningSch So what happens if you get etching? Do you lower the pressure until you don't get it and plug in the surface cleaner ?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

@@vcash1112 pretty much yes.

[@dannycars13]

Would it be better to pre treat with a degreaser?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Not for organic stains. Only for grease/oil stains

[@luisfernandez803]

Nice job. Thanks for the advice.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Your very welcome

[@adrianprieto9394]

Thanks for your video Doug. I have learned a lot from you buddy!! Question, how about post treatment?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Adrian Prieto I post treat when needed. On this the sidewalk had some black algae stains that would not come up w surface cleaner so I hit it w a 20% mix using my pump up sprayer.

[@adrianprieto9394]

Doug Rucker thanks Doug!! 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@aaronbailey3640]

If you pre treat, please give us newbies your % of SH Thanks

[@PressureCleaningSch]

All depends on the situation. Usually 30-50%, just depends on the concrete and how bad the staining is. But it's really rare that I would pre treat.

[@davidintili6647]

How would you clean it if rocks would show? Also can you use same nozzles for 2 different surface cleaners but same inches round

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Not sure what you mean by rocks would show. If a pebble rock driveway, then I would use larger office nozzles to knock the pressure down and increase flow. And yes, you can use two different nozzles. Just can’t use two different size nozzles on the same surface cleaner.

[@scottgarvey8130]

learning alot from you. thank you!!!

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Awesome. Glad to hear it

[@vspd303]

What size of hose are you using with the 9 gpm? That surface cleaner looks like the perfect fit.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

3/8 one wire

[@benderprofessionalservices9018]

Looks like the lines are already there. No post treat?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Yes. But that won’t really help the lines

[@benderprofessionalservices9018]

@@PressureCleaningSch ok cool. Thank you. I always though the post treat got rid of them. Thank you for making these videos and all you do. God bless you.

[@user-we6fd4wv8p]

@@PressureCleaningSch how do you get rid of surface cleaner lines?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

@@user-we6fd4wv8p post treat w bleach mix to help blend them in. But you’ll see then again as the concrete gets dirty

[@dustinbrown2122]

would it be safe to use 10% sh in a bucket and downstream it as is for treating concrete, and what about doing house washing? I can't seam to find good information any where, mainly because my pressure washer is just a 2.5 gpm machine vs what most people have of 4gpm and above, my chemical injector is also made it seams for 3.5 - 5 gpm, or something around that range, I bought my chemical injector from doug rucker store I guess they don't make them for a 2.5 gpm, I am also in need of a jrod and not sure which to buy.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Yes you can use 10% SH. Yeah very hard to get the injectors, fittings, etc from a distributor like us fir a 2.5 GPM. For those I always suggest trying to manufacture of your pressure washer or where you bought it. Those really aren’t designed for the type of cleaning we do and the strength of SH we use like 10%.

[@dustinbrown2122]

@@PressureCleaningSch I appreciate the reply, after my comment here I found out about a way to test the draw rate of the injector so from there I think I can figure it out, again thank you very much!

[@PressureCleaningSch]

@@dustinbrown2122 awesome

[@Truprosoftwash]

Cool!! Very helpful!!

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Awesome. Thanks

[@vato6056]

MAJOR KEY

[@joecouch5427]

Great video. Do you ever post treat with SH?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Yes sometimes I do...depends o the concrete and how bad the staining was....

[@chunkybones668]

What do you do with the puddling and gunk that sometimes builds up at the bottom of the driveway?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

First and foremost we always analyze and look for low spots, we then clean those first before water can puddle up in them. Then as we are cleaning other areas of the concrete or house, we allow that water to soak into the landscape, takes a little time and will leave the dirt, we then lightly mist the residual dirt towards the landscape...sometimes takes a couple times doing that. If needed we use a sludge sucker hooked to a pressure washer and pump the water out.

[@tomuzagregv.8300]

…and so, a year later 😇 Great tips in this one!!Thank you Sir! 🙏🙏🙏 Question: This is off topic a little but, I see you’re cleaning inside the garage there… Do have any tips for that… especially for keeping “splash” off walls when Surface cleaning/wand and rinsing ie. low spots/puddles inside, along walls, under stuff? D (Solo operation) Thanks for all your videos and help! 🤔 Might make a nice video also 😁 👍💯🙏✌️

[@PressureCleaningSch]

We tarp off or use Tyvek to cover the the walls if they are drywall. This one we didn’t have to cause there aren’t any walls

[@tomuzagregv.8300]

Thank you! 👍💯🙏✌️

[@ohsaycanyousee5591]

Can you fix an etched driveway?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

There is a circle technique that some have used w great results. Craig Harrison at front 9 products came up with it to my understanding

[@vcash1112]

Can pre threat with a degreaser?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

If you have oil stains present then yes.

[@vcash1112]

@@PressureCleaningSch 👍✨

[@joewolfe8612]

What do you use for that caulk cleaning? Thanks for your videos, very useful information.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Joe Wolfe bleach mix on rag and wipe it down a few times.

[@giantslayer473]

Doug, if u have a driveway with exposed aggregate, is it safe to use (for instance) a 20" surface cleaner on it?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Assuming your talking about a river rock type driveway, Yes but you may need to change the nozzles to increase flow and lower pressure. Really depends on the condition of the surface

[@giantslayer473]

@@PressureCleaningSch what I mean is a concrete driveway thats showing some aggregate here n there.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

@@giantslayer473 yes it is. Should always test first but those are usually fine to use a surface cleaner. Pretty porous so post treat is usually needed

[@giantslayer473]

@@PressureCleaningSch thank u Doug.

[@jenkinsmonster]

Love your style! A lot like mine.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Thank you

[@josephbailey7408]

So assuming the concrete was in fact fragile and too new, how would u clean it?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Soft Wash it, apply your mix and rinse lightly

[@MrLittle2020]

any word on the wheel assembly?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

No I have not gotten a reply to my email I’ll follow up again tomorrow

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Kyle which surface cleaner is it?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

never mind I found it, it's the Big Guy....email me at [e-mail] please

[@MrLittle2020]

@@PressureCleaningSch hey doug, its the big guy 28

[@PressureCleaningSch]

kyle eldridge k. Thanks

[@michaelc7283]

Hi Doug, Thank you for all your tips. This will help me work more efficient. For pre-treat what's the best mix ratio and best chemical to use? Also it seams like you still see lines with any surface cleaner and pressure washer. At the end of the video you can see the line from your large wheel surface cleaner. I guess that's normal.

[@PressureCleaningSch]

Michael C I’ve never pre treated with more than a 20% mix. If we do pre treat it’s usually by down streaming. Yeah the lines are just going to be depending on how porous the concrete is. No real way to eliminate that. When dry you don’t see them until a few months down the road as it starts getting dirty again you will.

[@poppystewart9206]

love it

[@luisfernandez803]

💪

[@JuanSanchez-nn1db]

Where do you rinse your water? To the lowest point too? I guess common sense right?

[@PressureCleaningSch]

You got it