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Steel vs. Aluminum: Which Trailer is Best for Your Pressure Washing Business?
Steel vs. Aluminum Pressure Washing Trailers If you’re building your first pressure washing rig or upgrading an old one, you’ll face a fundamental choice right at the foundation: should you build on a steel or an aluminum utility trailer? This isn’t just about looks; it’s a crucial business decision that pits upfront cost against long-term…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Protecting Your Pressure Washing Trailer
Protect Your Trailer Floor From SH Damage If you’re in the pressure washing business, you know that the chemicals we use are brutally effective on dirt and grime. Unfortunately, they’re just as brutal on our equipment, especially our trailers. The constant exposure to Sodium Hypochlorite (SH) and other corrosive agents can turn a sturdy trailer…
Read MoreProtecting Your Property: Essential Precautions for a Safe Soft Wash
Protecting Your Property: Essential Precautions for a Safe Soft Wash Soft washing is a fantastic way to restore your home’s beauty, gently removing algae, mildew, and grime. But like any exterior cleaning method, it’s crucial to ensure the process is safe for your property. While no method is 100% foolproof, taking proactive steps to protect…
Read MoreSoft Washing Away Summer Pests – Including Black Widows
Soft Washing Away Summer Pests – Including Black Widows! Oh, the joys of a Tallahassee summer! Sunshine, blooming magnolias, and… well, let’s just say a thriving insect population. If you’ve spent any time on a porch or patio around here, especially if you’re near one of our beautiful lakes or nestled amongst the trees, you…
Read MoreTallahassee Soft Wash: Killearn Home Shines (Lake McBride)
Sparkling for Memorial Day! Annual Wash for a Valued Killearn Customer It’s that time of year again – the sun is shining, and outdoor gatherings are just around the corner! We were thrilled to be back in the Lake McBride area / Killearn (near Bannerman Rd), Tallahassee, Florida this May to help one of our…
Read MoreSoft Washing Pollen and Bugs on a Tallahassee Porch
Bustin’ Pollen and Bugs on a Tallahassee Porch! Man, we love working in the Live Oak Plantation area of Tallahassee. The homes out here often have these amazing, long wrap-around porches – perfect for kicking back. The only thing is, with our warm Florida weather, they can get pretty loaded with pollen and those pesky…
Read MoreRemove Lichen from a Painted Metal Fence
How to Remove Lichen from a Painted Metal Fence with Low Pressure In many cases, the most effective way to tackle organic invaders like moss, lichen, and mildew on sensitive surfaces such as siding, shingles, and fences is through soft washing, typically involving chemicals like sodium hypochlorite. This method is excellent for delicate materials. However,…
Read MoreSoft Washing: From Lake Jackson to Killearn!
A Day of Sparkle and Shine: From Lake Jackson to Killearn! Another busy and rewarding day is in the books! Our team was out and about today, bringing back the shine to properties across the area, from the calm shores of Lake Jackson to the beautiful neighborhoods around Lake Killarney. Kicking Off the Day in…
Read MoreTallahassee Soft Wash Friday Fun!
Wrapping Up a Wonderful Friday of Clean Homes and Happy Customers! Southwood Soft Wash & Pressure Wash Delight What a fantastic Friday it was here at Hot Water Pressure Washing! We hit the ground running this morning with a soft wash for a lovely new customer in the Southwood neighborhood. He reached out to us…
Read MoreBest Efflorescence Cleaner for Brick
Taming the White Menace: Our Efflorescence Removal Project Efflorescence on brick can be a real headache, sometimes seeming impossible to remove. We recently tackled a project involving several brick columns covered in this unsightly white mineral deposit, and I’m excited to share our successful approach. For this particular job, we used EF-Fortless by EaCo Chem.…
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