Showing posts with label concrete. Show all posts
Showing posts with label concrete. Show all posts

Saturday, March 12, 2016

Pressure Washing Logo

Pressure Washing Logo

A company logo is how people see you it is your trademark in the industry.
Cleaned by Pete; pressure washing logo

Being a old guy I have different views than the newer generation. With that in mind I try to have logos that will carry on the idea of what I do. I power wash so I have a figure of myself washing, plain and simple. This year I have changed my figure to help keep up the looks and keep things fresh at Cleaned by Pete.

I will be using the new logo this year as it captures more of what I look
like. Branding myself to my trade for easy identification of what I do.
Water marking your photos and using a full description of what
is going on will always help. I chose to over-lay my logo on the photo
instead of water marking easy to see and again branding it to
Cleaned by Pete. There is a lot of "photo borrowing" with internet
photos and others that will claim your work as their own. If you
do not wish this to happen then always mark your photos in some way. 

Cleaned by Pete
Serving the greater Springfield MO area and the surrounding towns
417-459-7869   Stone Washing


Cleaned by Pete
Serving the greater Springfield MO area and the surrounding towns
417-459-7869   Concrete Cleaning

Cleaned by Pete
Serving the greater Springfield MO area and the surrounding towns
417-459-7869  Wood Fence / Deck Washing

Cleaned by Pete
Serving the greater Springfield MO area and the surrounding towns
417-459-7869   House Washing

Cleaned by Pete
Serving the greater Springfield MO area and the surrounding towns
417-459-7869 

Thank you for your support.

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

What Do You Want! :putting together a custom power washer

What Do You Want! :putting together a custom power washer. We all have different ideas of what we want to work with. We all have ideas to change our working equipment to be even better. If they only did this or that. Well the manufactures did not call me when they built it so it could fit just my needs. That leaves me to put a washer together myself the way it fits my needs. 


Setting the stage I wanted a smaller footprint washer with power enough to do concrete and at the same time wanted reliability and a long-life for it and the components. Belt drives pumps turn at half speed this gives the pump drawing power and since it is not turning as fast you should double the life of a direct-drive washer. Belt drives are great but take up more space and with the pulleys and belt drive set-up. Added weight of the belt guards the tentioner brackets, the pulleys them selves and a larger stronger mounting plate to handle all this is something I was looking to avoid. I have had the "V-twin" over head valve motors and while proven I personally do not like them. I know right now some are ready to come to blows over that statement. More moving parts, a higher profile, and a bit top-heavy for my taste so to speak. This is what I am looking to solve in this build.

For the motor I picked the old Briggs 180* opposed flathead twin-cylinder motor. Very reliable lower profile a old work-horse of a motor. flathead motors have fewer moving parts and develop more tourk something I'm looking for. The 180* lay out means it is a smoother running motor also this is also a plus. To shorten up the footprint and still give the larger pump a greater lifespan I'm going with a RS500 gearbox to replace the belt system. This gearbox will now take the 3450 RPMs of the motor and reduce it to 1700 RPMs required by the pump. It will look much like a direct-drive power washer and take up much less room. I have chosen a K-5 unloader for this build simply because I had 2 sitting on the shelf. The last item is I wanted a big gastank nothing worst than running out of gas when you have 10 feet left to clean on a job. I happened to find this Sears Craftsman power washer and had the cage wheels and tank I had been looking for. An older gentleman bought it at an auction and never used it. I removed the pump and motor and mounted it on a old two wheel pressure washing cart a neighbor had given me and I'll try to sell at a later time. The pump I have a spare General 5.5 gpm at 3000 psi sitting here and will be using it for the build. Generals are good pumps and we have a part supply house here local with every part needed in stock to keep one up and running.

Cleaned by Pete putting together a new washer to serve the customers better with all the ideas and needs that I had to be filled.

Cleaned by Pete putting together a new washer to serve the customers better.

Have most of the parts to build up another power washer. Using the gear-box will give me a smaller footprint than the old belt drives but will still give me the longer life of the pump. 18 hp Briggs 180 opposed twin with custom manifold, General pump, K5 unloader, RS500 gearbox, large gas tank in a Craftsman frame. Have the sheet-metal and fan off the motor for the build. Have to see how it goes together now.


Well this is where I'm at today have most of the parts and fittings.  I will start to build and see what I can create. I don't know if it will be better than others but I will only have one person to blame if it does not work out as I planned.

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

The Vacation Is Over

The Vacation Is Over 

Winter is still here with us but our vacation time is about over and I will resume working on the blog here. Just to get things up to date, what have I been doing well here are some photos of some of the jobs we have done and a new video. The show some of the jobs we were lucky enough to have warmer weather to do and the new addition to the residential washing rig. I have added another twin Mi-T-M washer to it and am able to link the two together for water flow, the video shows the results. For now here are some photos, will be posting more soon on the new set-up. Cleaned by Pete, "Safely Soft Washing Springfield One Home at a Time"


Some work photos:
Removing transmission oil from a driveway.

Removing transmission oil from a driveway, Ozark MO Cleaned by Pete.

Removing transmission oil from a driveway, Ozark MO Cleaned by Pete.

Removing transmission oil from a driveway, Ozark MO Cleaned by Pete.

Removing transmission oil from a driveway, Ozark MO Cleaned by Pete.

Removing transmission oil from a driveway, Ozark MO Cleaned by Pete.

Removing transmission oil from a driveway, Ozark MO Cleaned by Pete.
  
cleaning a rental bad mold and mildew 
concrete cleaning Springfield MO

Cleaned by Pete, concrete cleaning Springfield MO.

Cleaned by Pete, concrete cleaning Springfield MO.

Cleaned by Pete, concrete cleaning Springfield MO.

Cleaned by Pete, concrete cleaning Springfield MO.
Cleaned by Pete, concrete cleaning Springfield MO.

Cleaned by Pete, concrete cleaning Springfield MO.

House washing Springfield MO

Safe soft house washing Springfield MO, Cleaned by Pete.

Safe soft house washing Springfield MO, Cleaned by Pete.

Safe soft house washing Springfield MO, Cleaned by Pete.

Safe soft house washing Springfield MO, Cleaned by Pete.

Safe soft house washing Springfield MO, Cleaned by Pete.

Safe soft house washing Springfield MO, Cleaned by Pete.
Safe soft house washing Springfield MO, Cleaned by Pete.
Safe soft house washing Springfield MO, Cleaned by Pete.

Safe soft house washing Springfield MO, Cleaned by Pete.

Safe soft house washing Springfield MO, Cleaned by Pete.

Safe soft house washing Springfield MO, Cleaned by Pete.

Small house washing getting it ready to be put up for sale:
Battlefield MO

Safe soft house washing Battlefield MO, Cleaned by Pete.

Safe soft house washing Battlefield MO, Cleaned by Pete.

House washing in the Battlefield / Springfield MO area:

House washing in the Battlefield / Springfield MO area, this one is now ready to put on the market also, Cleaned by Pete.

House washing in the Battlefield / Springfield MO area, this one is now ready to put on the market also, Cleaned by Pete.

House washing in the Battlefield / Springfield MO area, this one is now ready to put on the market also, Cleaned by Pete.

Duplex patio home in Springfield

Duplex patio homes being cleaned and house washed, in Springfield MO, Cleaned by Pete.
Duplex patio homes being cleaned and house washed, in Springfield MO, Cleaned by Pete.
Duplex patio homes being cleaned and house washed, in Springfield MO, Cleaned by Pete.
Duplex patio homes being cleaned and house washed, in Springfield MO, Cleaned by Pete.
Duplex patio homes being cleaned and house washed, in Springfield MO, Cleaned by Pete.
Duplex patio homes being cleaned and house washed, in Springfield MO, Cleaned by Pete.
Duplex patio homes being cleaned and house washed, in Springfield MO, Cleaned by Pete.

And the last one in the video house washing in Springfield MO

Home being cleaned and a safe, soft, house wash being applied, in Springfield MO, Cleaned by Pete.
Home being cleaned and a safe, soft, house wash being applied, in Springfield MO, Cleaned by Pete.
Home being cleaned and a safe, soft, house wash being applied, in Springfield MO, Cleaned by Pete.
Home being cleaned and a safe, soft, house wash being applied, in Springfield MO, Cleaned by Pete.

Thanks for looking we will be back blogging once again this season.

Cleaned by Pete 
417.459.4869 
serving the greater Springfield MO area
your #1 House Washing Company

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Slip & Fall: Sick Kids: mold, mildew, bacteria removal

Don't miss an opportunity for a photo op.
Slip & Fall, Sick Kids: mold, mildew, bacteria removal by Cleaned by Pete.

This entry is a branch from the previous entry. After posting and publishing the entry a member of the group Power Washing Community on Google+ offered a suggestion. I quote " Try to emphasize the fact that this is mold, mildew and bacteria forming on the bleachers and unless they are looking to have sick kids, they better get these routinely cleaned.  Would not want the school to be sued now would we!" Which did get me thinking the main reason for cleaning these bleacher was they just looked bad. That reason alone landed Cleaned by Pete the job along with a few other reasons as mentioned in the previous blog. 

 This is the way I use to approach and add opportunity based on looks while it is still a very viable add campaign we can change it also to health and safety. What is growing on your home? Autoimmune, respiratory, the rise in allergies, sinus headaches, kids unable to go out and play with out getting sick are all on the rise in this country. Can we as an industry make a difference? I believe so.
Cleaned by Pete Rogersville MO

With the suggestion sent me I started to look at things differently. Not wanting to let an opportunity to pass with out trying to get some traction off or it. I started to play around with the idea of health. When washing we all know how slippery the surfaces can get when mold, algae, and mildew are on it. Well the aluminium steps and walk-ways were the same. This led me to another reason to clean them and brings up the question are we cosmetic cleaners or do we do this for safety reasons. I would like to think safety first but looking at the reason why I landed this job it was not considered. 
Cleaned by Pete stadium bleacher cleaning 417.459.7869.

Safety cleaning should be a big push in our industry. Slip and fall due to lack of traction on concrete and other surfaces due to the growth of molds, algae, bacterial growth and mildew should be a big concern. How may times have we cleaned oil spills up cause they look bad? Slip and falls are one of the largest arenas for lawyers to go after companies not that there side-walk looks bad.
Slip and fall, sick kids let Cleaned by Pete help you head these concerns from happening.

In the same vain molds, mildew and bacterial growth in public places are a common problem not just schools. Respiratory illness is a big concern and airborne pollutants are here to stay. Here is an example your at the ball park where do you set your drink? Most bench bleachers are not deep enough to set it between your legs most of us will set it by our feet. Now look at the photos did you really notice what is under you seating area? Small kids crawl around and down think what is there? Park benches, picknick tables, out side patio furniture even playground equipment. Rain does a good job but more and more pollutants are in the air the rain helps to deposit them more then rinse them away today.
Safety reasons are a main reason we should be cleaning and washing.
External mold mildew and algae removal. Help free your home from these and others contaminates Cleaned by Pete mold removal 417.459.7869.

Are the days of "cosmetic cleaning" gone I don't think so everyone wants there properties to look good. Safety cleaning should be a reason or a trend we need to push for. As times change so we need to as an industry. Open up to new ways of looking at thing. Even cleaning a home a "house wash" removes molds, algae, mildew that is growing on your home. If you or your family members are having respiratory troubles or allergies this could be a contributing factor.
Cleaned by Pete Serving the greater Springfield MO area 417.459.7869.

Health and safety lets look at thing in a different light the service we can preform may be more important than you think. We are selling a service lets sell safety, heath, and prevention we need to promote these services more and drop the idea of an $89.00 dollar house wash. We need to remove contaminates as mold, mildew, algae, bacterial growth and other airborne agents from a house, concrete or other surfaces. As a benefit your home or property will be cleaned in the process. Selling the health or safety service. Do we need to be selling and promoting cheap house washing or a service to remove the air borne and contaminates growing and feeding on a home or property. Are we selling a $20 to $50 dollar drive way clean or are we selling peace of mind knowing the drive way is safe to walk on. After removing these organisms from the pours has renewed grip to help hold shoes from slipping. We can remove the contaminates giving you a safety factor and in doing so your drive will be restored to look good once again. This puts our service above the "water squirter". While cosmetic looks will drive most customers to our doors offering peace of mind, health and safety factors we will up our game as I see it.

Cleaned by Pete
just a power washer serving the greater Springfield MO area
417.459.7869