Winter Maintenance
Cold weather creeps in and many of the specialty services that you or your company normally offer simply don’t sell in the cold winter months. So, what are some ways you may look to get through that dip in revenue or in some cases how do you survive?
WINTER PRESSURE WASHING TIPS
Pressure washing during the winter can present some special challenges. Here is our list of our top Winter pressure washing tips to help you avoid some rookie mistakes.
Six Ways to Maximize the Lifespan of Your Soft Wash Pump
Chemical pumps are designed to withstand some exposure to chemicals like sodium hypochlorite, but precautions must be taken due to the corrosive nature of the chemicals. Regular preventative maintenance can maximize the lifespan of your soft wash pump.
Why Roof Cleaning Is Important
Did you know those ugly black streaks on roofs are not only eyesores, they are downright destructive? Left untreated, those streaks will literally eat away at shingles until the only remaining option is to replace the roof.
Big Announcements!
Have you ever wanted to know more about Pressure Washing Equipment? How about the pressure washing industry? Well this year two of the big names in the Pressure Washing Industry are combining resources to bring one large show under one roof.
X Jet
What’s an X Jet?
An X Jet is a nozzle that is placed at the end of a high-pressure wand to achieve to results.
Tip Replacement
Water being forced thru a small orifice is abrasive and over time the water will bore out a wider hole in a metal tip than it was designed. This is why a person should replace the tips on pressure washing devices regularly.
Learning About Chemicals
Most things in and around us every day are acidic. Even we are acidic. Most people’s skin sits at about 5.3 on the pH scale (acidic). The air we breathe out, CO2 is acidic. Most dirt particles are acidic. The most pH balanced thing we deal with every day is water, that sits at about the pH neutral 7. I bet when you were back in school and sitting in a science, chemistry or math class you where thinking "When I am ever going to need to know this?" Well now that you are in a business that uses chemicals you may be regretting not paying more attention.
2017 National Convention
In 2016 the UAMCC held the most successful industry convention to date. With just under 60 presentations, hands on training sessions and demonstrations, the revealing of the organizations new safety trailer, an after-hours kitchen exhaust demonstration, and tons of networking by the hundreds of contractors, there was an obvious question left after those 3 days. Could it be topped?
Green and Black Gold
There’s gold in them there hills! Well maybe not the hills but certainly on sides of houses and on roofs. Yes, this work has been so plentiful that well, it’s just like gold!
Benefits of Continuing Education
Regardless of the industry, whether you own your own business or work within a large or small company, continuing education is not only encouraged, but often times required in order to keep moving forward in your career growth potential.
Choosing the Right Equipment
Probably the most common add on in the window cleaning business is pressure washing and this section will highlight tips and tricks and information that will help you when making pressure washing decisions.
Is Adding Pressure Washing Right for You?
Probably the most common add on in the window cleaning business is pressure washing and this section will highlight tips and tricks and information that will help you when making pressure washing decisions.