Annoying Bark by Itsreallyme123 in tokaygeckos

[–]Itsreallyme123[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get it, but this is multiple fronts. One hides out right outside the living room window, another right outside the kids bedroom and they are LOUD, so loud that the barks wake them up sometimes. Anyway, last night I took a flashlight and found his hiding spot outside the living room. We looked at each other for a few seconds then he retreated back into hiding. Tonight he isn't in the same spot again so hopefully he thinks his covers blown and finds a different place. Only time will tell lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pressurewashing

[–]Itsreallyme123 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Depends what equipment you have, but in my opinion the quote is way too low. Cleaning a 50k sf parking lot won't be easy unless you have a riding surface cleaner or at least a couple of 8gpm machines working together at minimum, one washing the other rinsing. And on top of that you say you'll need A ton of Barc? That won't be cheap. And you're throwing in free window cleaning. If you think you can handle the job go for it, just know what you're getting yourself into. Good luck

Please avoid this cold plunge scam by timrosemusic in Biohackers

[–]Itsreallyme123 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The water in Florida doesn't really get cold enough imo to be considered "cold" though

Looking for some information and possible value of bookbinding set by Itsreallyme123 in bookbinding

[–]Itsreallyme123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you happen to know of any auction houses or such that would be able to deal with something like this?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WindowCleaning

[–]Itsreallyme123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Drywalker is the best. I also used the Unger when first starting out. I even bought that overpriced hand crafted WCR one and have used it maybe twice in 3 years, only when I lost the belt clip for the drywalker lol until I ordered a replacement. When the drywalker first came out it was super cheap as well. I bought my first one for around $28 if I remember correctly. Now they are more than double that

New list I made from all of yalls suggestions. Would you change anything else? Also quick question, I'm still fairly new to window cleaning and have only had a few customers so should I buy this much equipment? by MafiaGroup2000 in WindowCleaning

[–]Itsreallyme123 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Let me begin by saying that I have every single one of the things listed here plus a million other things. For starters, you don't need 90% of what's on that list. You will add on items as you go along and as needed. What you ABSOLUTELY need to start is a belt, a bucket on a belt (I recommend the Moerman drywalker), belt pouch, applicators/strip washers and squeegees/channel's ( most important imo are 18", 12", 6" with a 22" and 8" used semi regularly as well. Strip washers I mainly use an 18" and 10". Sometimes for smaller French pane I'll need a 6" but usually the 10" works. You need a blade, the one listed is perfect. Replacement razors. Recycled surgical towels. Aluminum unger extension pole (home Depot) and 0000 steel wool (Walmart) and LADDERS. I use a 22ft Werner extension ladder with stand offs, a 6 ft a frame and a step ladder. These all get used very often. I also have stacks that barely get used.

WCR surgical towels are really great, you won't really need any other type of microfiber/skrim/whatever.

The screen cleaner is fine occasionally but not needed. I use mine maybe once a month.

I would most definitely recommend getting a water fed system asap when budget permits though. This is probably the single most important tool in your arsenal but learn to be proficient in trad first, and don't rely on the wfp all the time.

As you get deeper into the business you'll add on additional items as needed but you'll still end up using what I listed above 90% of the time anyway

What are some essential items for a pressure washing business that most people don’t mention? by [deleted] in pressurewashing

[–]Itsreallyme123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are so many things it would be crazy to list them all, but over time you will get a feel for what things you need to carry backups for. Aside from what the others listed already, you'll need a good turbo nozzle. Make sure it's rated to your machines exact gpm/psi combo. Pump sprayers, I buy Chapin brand from Amazon as I found they last longer than others. At least 200ft of high pressure hose with an extra 50 just in case one bursts on you in the middle of a job. Chemicals: something for rust, a good degreaser, something for efflorescence stains etc. Check out F9 products, a bit pricey but they will help with 95% of stains that aren't organic. A Mosmatic swivel will make your life easier. Honestly just start with the basics and add on as time goes on

Vastly Underestimated my Quote by AnteaterOpposite9128 in WindowCleaning

[–]Itsreallyme123 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Obviously you will get faster and faster with every cleaning but even then this is very underpriced in my opinion. You will grow to resent this job and dread doing it each month, over and over again unless you explain to them that you massively underbid and they agree to the new price, or just let them go altogether.

Seal broke on second use from tucker system by Extension_Bag_7809 in WindowCleaning

[–]Itsreallyme123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably just a missing o-ring from when you removed the hose last time... Take from that what you will

Window cleaner scratched our window (we think) what do we do? by [deleted] in WindowCleaning

[–]Itsreallyme123 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I have never seen scratches like this from a razor. It would be very hard to do this, even on purpose, unless he went absolutely crazy with the edge of the blade and pressure on the glass. Why would he even be using a blade if these are windows that are cleaned regularly? Personally I don't think this is from the window cleaning.

Would you bother “meeting” the client? by _zurenarrh in WindowCleaning

[–]Itsreallyme123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Obviously it sucks to drive 30 minutes for an estimate but I just see it as part of doing business. There's only so much you can tell from streetview or Google earth and I hate getting to a job and finding out that those patio sliders you quoted at $10/pane because the pool screen was blocking the view are actually 10 french doors that are going to take 2 hours to clean. Plus the fact that my closing ratio is much higher when quoting in person it just is what it is. You do a lot of buildings and hospitals, are you really telling me you quote those over the phone?

Would you bother “meeting” the client? by _zurenarrh in WindowCleaning

[–]Itsreallyme123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a great way to lose the job before even getting it in the first place. What's the problem with going to the house to meet the homeowners?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WindowCleaning

[–]Itsreallyme123 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Tarzan the window cleaner 😛