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John Aloisio · Approved Exterior Cleaner

RE: New house wash

Maverick Contracting · Approved Exterior Cleaner

+1 John
Not only will poly hold up to SH far better but you can get lightweight moisture wicking "cool" clothing for hot weather

Jeff Wible · Approved Exterior Cleaner

I prefer the blue Dickies uniform pants,.they hold up excellent to bleach and look better than the white after a few jobs. And I never wear shorts,.I know many do,.but I prefer more protection than they provide.

Jeff

Fred W · Guru

Bryan P wrote:
With that new mix, you're gonna want some of these! :) They look like crap after every job, but they clean back up nice. :)

-- Edited by Bryan P on Monday 13th of June 2016 07:19:49 PM

Get the blue pants........

Art O · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Baton Rouge Roof Cleaner wrote:
Bryan P wrote:
With that new mix, you're gonna want some of these! :) They look like crap after every job, but they clean back up nice. :)

-- Edited by Bryan P on Monday 13th of June 2016 07:19:49 PM

Get the blue pants........

I have a pair of them Short, but I can't bring myself to wear them

Maverick Contracting · Approved Exterior Cleaner

I'm getting digital grey and white camouflage printed ones to hide the paint and stains lol!

Art O · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Maverick Contracting wrote:
I'm getting digital grey and white camouflage printed ones to hide the paint and stains lol!

with red hearts?

Maverick Contracting · Approved Exterior Cleaner

But What else ?

Art O · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Maverick Contracting wrote:
But What else ?

Bryan P · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Art O wrote:
I have a pair of them Short, but I can't bring myself to wear them

You can do it, Art!

I have the white pants, and the shorts. They get dirty, but I like the way the uniform looks and I love all the pockets. White pants and the shirts are navy blue (100% cotton). The shirts stay perfect. They don't bleach, dry super fast, and are comfortable even on a 94 degree day like today.

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Roney Conca · Veteran Member

Jeff Wible wrote:
Keep in mind,.that here is the North where SH cost more than down South,..you could get a 5 gallon bucket of 12.5% for about $20.00 with maybe a $1.00 worth of soap added and likely have just as good,.or likely better product. And where you're at the cost is likely better than my cost? Those savings add up once over the course of many, many buckets. I just wonder what the concentration of SH is in that mix?
EDIT: Well if nothing else,.the 55 is a way better deal than the 5 gallon.
Jeff

-- Edited by Jeff Wible on Saturday 11th of June 2016 11:19:34 AM

My iocal pool supply place charges me $11/5gal 12.5% SH. Jlist my $.02

All Kleen Softwash Systems · Exterior Cleaner

Roney Conca wrote:
Jeff Wible wrote:
Keep in mind,.that here is the North where SH cost more than down South,..you could get a 5 gallon bucket of 12.5% for about $20.00 with maybe a $1.00 worth of soap added and likely have just as good,.or likely better product. And where you're at the cost is likely better than my cost? Those savings add up once over the course of many, many buckets. I just wonder what the concentration of SH is in that mix?
EDIT: Well if nothing else,.the 55 is a way better deal than the 5 gallon.
Jeff

-- Edited by Jeff Wible on Saturday 11th of June 2016 11:19:34 AM
My iocal pool supply place charges me $11/5gal 12.5% SH. Jlist my $.02

11.00 for 5 gallons? Wow that's a steal

Bryan P · Approved Exterior Cleaner

A_J Pressure Washing wrote:

11.00 for 5 gallons? Wow that's a steal

Anita, in NC, you ought to be able to find 55 gallons for around $125+tax. That's what I pay here in TN and also what my friends in Upstate SC pay. You're so close to us that I bet you'll find it comparable.

Jeff Wible · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Hey Bryan,.I thought her price sounded high for her area also? I wonder if she got the price before the deposit. I pay $246.00 for 53 gallons at Univar,..but then the barrel has a $25.00 deposit, bringing it to $221.00

Jeff

All Kleen Softwash Systems · Exterior Cleaner

That's crazy, I'm going to do some shopping around today

Jeff Wible · Approved Exterior Cleaner

It's all relative to location. Us in the North pay more,..but I think we get more per job in many cases due to lack of options for the general public. In the Southern states there's PW business's are a dime a dozen,..the command for pricing isn't the same. So it's all relative.

Jeff

Liberty SoftWash · PWS Vender

We pay 600 for 275 tote

Jeff Wible · Approved Exterior Cleaner

That's a good deal Eric,..for Pa. Who is that through?

Jeff

All Kleen Softwash Systems · Exterior Cleaner

Ok i just got off the phone calling every pool Supplier and Sherwin Williams in the local area. Nobody else even has it for sale in 55 gallon drums. So I guess I'm stuck with the 175.00 that I'm paying. That's still better than 4.00 a gallon for 8% clorox.

waxman18324 · Founding Member Rest in Peace

We are at $2.40 a gallon delivered to my totes at the shop.

Hank

Art O · Approved Exterior Cleaner

I pay $2.24 a gallon, Delivered or picked up

Steve Salley · Approved Exterior Cleaner

$2.05 for 500 gallons to our Univar Bulk Storage Tank

They charge a surcharge for fuel... $70.00

My daughter had dealings with a rep when she was in the gas and oil industry and she got them to move off $2.99 which was all they would give me.

With that savings alone we have paid for our Pro Portioner. Then, the fact we use so much less SH means even more savings per job which means better profits

-- Edited by Steve Salley on Wednesday 15th of June 2016 07:36:29 PM

Pinky · Approved Exterior Cleaner

$2/gallon

Liberty SoftWash · PWS Vender

Jeff Wible wrote:
That's a good deal Eric,..for Pa. Who is that through?

Jeff

Chem company close to us.

DirtyRoofcom · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Art O wrote:
I pay $2.24 a gallon, Delivered or picked up

Art whos that from? Is it in those blue jugs or bulk? pm me if you rather.

mikepas · Exterior Cleaner

Anybody else using Lauramine Oxide in there house wash and in what ratio? Best place to buy?

Mike

Bryan P · Approved Exterior Cleaner

John Aloisio wrote:
100% polyester clothing is a must!

Ok. I'll eat my words (or...er...shorts). I rocked a pair of 100% polyester for the last three jobs and they still look clean.

https://www.amazon.com/Burnside-B9803-Mens-Microfiber-Shorts-B9803-36-Khaki/dp/B00JKSS8Z2/ref=sr_1_3

-- Edited by Bryan P on Monday 20th of June 2016 06:26:29 PM

Pinky · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Joey, you might want to take a trip up here. Xterior Pressure Washing Superstore has 15% for $2.45/gallon. He carries just about everything plus he has a mechanic on duty. He has the X-Jet, down stream, wands, guns, quick connects, hoses, reels, machines hot & cold etc.etc.etc. Owner Ken Sapic 919-779-7905 Cell 919-669-5400
142 Annaron Ct. Raleigh

All Kleen Softwash Systems · Exterior Cleaner

Thanks pinky.
Well be headed that way soon to get more text for my son's brain cancer. I will definitely be checking that place out. Ty