What's new at Cleaned by Pete

What's New

Sitting back and just working is not for us at Cleaned by Pete, we do all our own maintenance and up keep. I will also do any rebuilding of our pumps and motors if needed. If you keep your oil changed and all other maintenance on a regular schedule your equipment will last longer. This not only keeps your overhead down but also helps the motor running at peak which saves gas and oil. Keeping your pump up keeps it at a higher efficiency moving the most water and keeping up the PSI making its' cleaning power at the top.

Another thing I do here is build new units, if a need arises I will seek out what is needed and build a new unit I just finished one today. Cleaned by Pete has been doing more concrete cleaning lately. We started in the power washing business washing concrete, business fronts and sidewalks. The recession set in and a lot of business took a hit to save money and keep the profit line higher several let their external cleaning go or tried to do it "in-house". Today these businesses are coming back. Our residential customers are more concerned with that black algae and mildew growing on their driveway and sidewalks. Keeping your concrete cleaned has several benefits: looks, safety, and health being the top of the list.

If you see something growing on your concrete you know it is forming a layer or growth this growth gets slick anytime water is present. From rain to a heavy dew you are at risk of slipping and falling, and you need not put your customers or visitors at that risk. Cleaning and killing off the cause of the problem is what we do. Give that concrete some grip with a cleaning form Cleaned by Pete.

Looks: just having us clean your sidewalks and entrance makes your business or home more inviting and if your selling it has more "curb appeal". Your customers get a feeling that says you care and keeping up appearances it's important to your business, a good place so shop or eat.

Health with environmental change and strains of algae and mildew that is always evolving we are now seeing black streaks on our roofs and concrete. Some strains have become resistance to older cleaners. Cleaned by Pete keeps up with new cleaner and brings that technology to you. Some people are bothered by mold, mildew and algae to some it is more a health concern than just an eye sore. Let us help you with this concern with a cleaning.

In order to help you with these problems. I would like to introduce you to two new pressure or power washers I have built for cleaning concrete and patios. First one is a higher powered unit to enable us to use our to largest surface cleaners more effectively. Getting a "deep clean" helps us to root out that organism growing in the pours of your concrete. With this new washer we can get more water pressure to the point it is need.

Portable high pressure unit built for concrete cleaning, Cleaned by Pete your concrete driveway and sidewalk restoration cleaners.

Portable high pressure unit built for concrete cleaning, Cleaned by Pete your concrete driveway and sidewalk restoration cleaners.

Portable high pressure unit built for concrete cleaning, Cleaned by Pete your concrete driveway and sidewalk restoration cleaners. While you can buy a unit like this I prefer to build our own so I can customize one for the needs and want here in our local area.

This addition to our line of washers is to insure you, that you're getting the best cleaning you can when you use Cleaned by Pete.

The second unit we are adding to the lineup is for patio and areas we have had trouble or that were time consume getting to in the past. Hauling a washer to remote or backyard areas sometimes is quite impossible with the lay of the land or landscaping getting to that needed area, that needs the cleaning took several trips and time. Getting that washer, tools, hose, and supply lines there took time  and energy so to help I came up with this. A washer that is gas powered and will carry the high pressure hose, the supply hose, a cleaner tank, an adjustable flow setting for the cleaner, tools needed, on pneumatic tires, and a easy to move cart all in one unit all on-board and taking one trip to get it there and setup. Just think everything needed in one trip to and getting your cleaning under way quicker leaving little to no invasion on your yard or vegetation. While not quite complete, it still is needing the hoses attached and the new pump plumbed in here are some pictures. This is again something you may be able to buy but this custom made unit is all set up and designed to fit the needs of our customers and us here at Cleaned by Pete.

This will be Cleaned by Pete's self-contained patio and remote washer.

Two hose reels, gas motor, high pressure pump, chemical / cleaner tank, pneumatic tires and a easy to manoeuvre cart Cleaned by Pete is building this unit to aid in getting and cleaning those hare to reach areas.

Portable high pressure unit built for concrete cleaning, Cleaned by Pete your concrete driveway and sidewalk restoration cleaners.

Cleaned by Pete is always adding, updating, and building new power washers to help us to better serve you, our customers. Give us a call at 417-459-7869 and discuss your cleaning needs with us.

Cleaning and the "Mother Road"

 Cleaning along the Mother Road Route 66

 

Sometimes it not just about the job, a person has to enjoy what they do. Today we were cleaning a rock porch, steps, and side-walk to remove the old sealer. Getting things ready to reseal. If you follow here at all you will know my love and like of the oringinal rock house and buildings found here in Southwest Missouri. Another one of my loves it following the "Mother Road" better know as Route 66 and it just happened my job was on this oringinal section of Route 66.

  This entry is more about where I was at then what I was cleaning or how. Route 66 has parts of the original road that still exist, some of the concrete pictured below is said to be part of the original construction of the road still in use today. Just think about what this concrete saw, everything form the "model T" to my power washing rig. What you see in the pictures is original road just off straighten route. This is about 1/2 to a mile from where I was working and this section runs for about 5 miles I would guess. The station, office and store are restored for you to take pictures here or have a picnic on the grass. The buildings look like they would in the days when Route 66 was the lifeline of this nation. The stores are not open but still help to keep the old road alive. Just down the road in the picture you can still see the old iron bridge most most of these iron giants have been removed or decommissioned two items from the past to see with in a half mile. Here in Missouri older sections of the road that are still in shape for traffic are being reopened and are marked with the blue Route 66 signs. In todays fast paced world a person needs to take time and enjoy. Don't let the pace of life get in the way of enjoying the simple things. Thanks for your support Cleaned by Pete

 

Stopped here today for a photo opt, Cleaned by Pete enjoying the drive on this original section of Route 66. The Cleaned by Pete power washing rig on Route 66 at Spencer's Garage.

Stopped here today for a photo opt, Cleaned by Pete enjoying the drive on this original section of Route 66. The Cleaned by Pete power washing rig on Route 66 at Spencer's Garage.

Stopped here today for a photo opt, Cleaned by Pete enjoying the drive on this original section of Route 66. The Cleaned by Pete power washing rig on Route 66 at Spencer's Garage. Some of this road pictured here is said to be part of the original construction.

Stopped here today for a photo opt, Cleaned by Pete enjoying the drive on this original section of Route 66. The Cleaned by Pete power washing rig on Route 66 at Spencer's Garage. Some of this road pictured here is said to be part of the original construction.

Cleaned by Pete's power washing rig on Route 66 at Spencer's Garage.

Cleaned by Pete's power washing rig on Route 66 at Spencer's Garage also showing the office, general store and post office.

Cleaned by Pete's power washing rig on Route 66 at Spencer's Garage also showing the office, general store, post office, and barber shop, a Cleaned by Pete photo.

Stopped here today for a photo opt, Cleaned by Pete enjoying the drive on this original section of Route 66. The Cleaned by Pete power washing rig on Route 66 at Spencer's Garage.

Route 66 and an original iron bridge in the same picture.

Route 66 and an original iron bridge in the same picture.

These blue sign point out parts of the original route of the "Mother Road" finding and driving the ares marked by these signs is like taking a trip back in time on original parts of Route 66.

If you run across one of these take the time and follow it. Time is not all that important when your on a real time machine.

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Sorry for not posting I've been busy.....

Sorry for not posting I've been busy.....

Last week seemed to take over and I did not find a chance to post. Please excuse me I like to post at least once a week and this is a bit late. Here is what was going on this last week. Each job takes a different tack to make it work, each job is different and takes different pressures, and attachments. This last week found us doing drive-thrus and side-walks which found us using the surface cleaners, one cold-water machine and one hot-water machine. House washing using 2 different machines, for gutter cleaning and patio yet another machine. Some of the job took place during the day while cleaning concrete at two local restaurants took place at night.

Cleaned by Pete uses this hot water machine for concrete cleaning including the drive-thrus and side-walks notice the surface cleaner beside the machine.

Cleaned by Pete uses this cold water machine for concrete cleaning including the drive-thrus and side-walks notice the surface cleaner beside the machine. We also use this machine for the sorority house cleaning pictured below.

Hot or cold water house cleaning washer Cleaned by Pete.

One of our small commercial / industrial grade cold water units, Cleaned by Pete used this one for the patio and gutter cleaning this last week.

 The pressure washer is only part of the equation cleaners and soap are the next step in the chain. Using the right cleaner for the job. We use quality, safe, environmentally friendly cleaners for our jobs. Using the right pressure washer we save water having less runoff. The quality cleaners used for different jobs speed cleaning and we have less runoff. Both of the last statements also speed up the job we use less gas and oil.

Quality cleaner for different jobs, this help us to clean better and quicker helping Cleaned by Pete to be good stewards towards the earth.

The right machine the right cleaners and the knowledge that has been gained over the years of cleaning helps Cleaned by Pete to have results like this.

Cleaned by Pete the pictures show the process from start to finish. This was the cleaning on self-storage units Springfield MO. Removing years of algae and mildew growth returning the painted metal to the original look.

Cleaned by Pete finishing cleaning the storage units.

A parting shot as Cleaned by Pete get ready to leave.

Cleaned by Pete finish picture of the sorority house cleaning Springfield MO.

Cleaned by Pete finish picture of the sorority house cleaning Springfield MO.

Cleaned by Pete finish picture of the sorority house cleaning Springfield MO.

Cleaned by Pete cleaning concrete and removing gum.

If  you would like to see more pictures of the cleaning please visit us on facebook at Cleaned by Pete power / pressure washing. If Cleaned by Pete can help you please call 417-459-7869.

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http://www.powerwashingspringfieldmo.com

http://southwestmissouripressurewashing.net

All this and still had a bit of time to work on the on going building of the compact, self-contained, patio washer pictured below.

6.5 hp motor, low pressure hose reel, retracting high pressure hose reel, 2000 psi at 3.5 gallons per min, adjustable chemical injector, l gallon on board chemical tank on a custom made cart for easy maneuverings. Built and designed by: Cleaned by Pete.

Soap & Cleaner Slinging: revisited part II

Soap & Cleaner Slinging: revisited part II

This is a follow up to one of our more popular post according to the numbers of views. Since posting the first entry we have acquired a few more items to help us get the cleaning power of the soap and cleaners on to your home. One of the biggest is a new cold-water pressure washer we built with more gallons per minute and with less pressure for a safe "soft washing" for your home. This new washer is able to downstream distances we could not reach as easily before. While we could reach these areas with our extension poles, it took more water and time to do so. This new power washer and the other items that are pictured below, allows us a better cleaning of your largest investment, your home or property, safer, quicker and more efficiently while helping to save resources.

Short video showing us trowing some soap and cleaners this is what you should see when a professional power washer is working. Using good environmental friendly cleaners makes a difference, good coverage makes a difference, good tools and washer make a difference Cleaned by Pete makes a difference. Call 417-459-7869

As I stated before in the earlier blog entry, you can not get things cleaned or killed off, if your soap, cleaners, algaeside, mildew killer, oxi cleaner, or other safe chemicals do not get where they need to be working. Here is some of the new equipment that aids us in doing this. So once again if you see us around your home using the strange looking wands or guns you know we are working with the best and newest techniques to obtain the cleanest, safest, and water conserving methods available today.

Applying soap and cleaners to this home the peek of the roof line is at the second story the chimney is well over three stories. A Cleaned by Pete photo.

Applying soap and cleaners to this home with the newest cold-water pressure washer, the peek of the roof you see is the second story peek the chimney is well over three stories. In this Cleaned by Pete photo you can see us applying cleaner over the top.

New dual wand set-ups allow Cleaned by Pete to save time and gas. With these wands we can switch from soaping (low pressure) to scrubbing and rinsing. The wand with the handle sticking out is adjustable by turning in or out the valve with the handle, while the other can be switched by simply "rolling" the wand over side to side and tapping it. A Cleaned by Pete photo. Since these wands have the option of two nozzles the trigger guns are affixed together making it a ridged unit.

Two different nozzles can be placed in each wand for different uses being able to simply switch the water flow to the different nozzles saves time and cleaner, while still getting your home safely cleaned from the ground. As we learned saving time is saving water, gas, or other resources Cleaned by Pete does what they can to be the friendly to the environment.

Adding different lengths of quick plug in lances helps to reach areas that are hard to get. The quick attachment system allows us to build what we need quickly and on the fly. This again is time saving which all helps us to do a better job while saving natural resources and fuel, Cleaned by Pete.

This was the first version of this tool Cleaned by Pete built and designed. It was just to be plug in with the quick attachment system. It is a soap foamer which aspirates the soap into a thicker better cleaner with more power to remove dirt form your home.

Special tip with adjustable controls for making or wiping up the cleaners into a foam for better cling and cleaning power, a Cleaned by Pete photo.

As with any tool, time tell you that some times you did get it right the first time. With the addition of a side-handle, valve, 16 inches of length, a dedicated trigger gun and a swivel to hold a jug of cleaner this foaming tool is now ready for use once again. A Cleaned by Pete designed and built attachment.

This tool draws the cleaner in to the water stream at a more concentrated level and then turns it into a foam apply the cleaner more evenly. This attachment help to reach areas of your home that we had trouble reaching before and will use a lot less water to get the cleaner where it needs to be. Cleaned by Pete.

This foaming head draws in the cleaner or soaps via the tube form the jug, while drawing in air and whips it in to a foam lather which helps us to clean you home. Clean by Pete can apply soap and cleaners in a foam concentrated to clean faster and better using less water, while reaching hard to clean areas.

This is another tool used in our need to get soap onto the home or building we are cleaning. Sometimes it is called a "cannon" or "long-range gun", you can change the gun fromm trowing soap to rinsing by moving the handle closest to the orange tip forward for soap and pulling it back will start to rinse. You might ask why Cleaned by Pete has all these different tools, attachments or guns? Simple one tool does not fit each and every job, your home or business differs from others. Should we be forced to use one tool all the time? Does your building contractor just use one hammer to build a home or does the painter you hire have just one brush? We are a professional power washer and have the different guns, tools and attachments to do the best and safest cleaning for you and your home or business.

Along with our tried and true attachments, nozzles and tools for placing soap and cleaner on your home, the ones we have been using for years and blogged about in the earlier entry. With the addition of these new tools to help us out even more we are ready to clean your home or business. Cleaned by Pete is always looking for ways to: save and help with water conservation, limiting run off, and better, safer and more effective ways to clean your property. If you're needing the best in house washing for greater Springfield MO area call Cleaned by Pete at 417-459-7869 for a free estimate of your project.

House Washing Springfield MO & Republic MO

House Washing: Springfield MO & Republic MO

 One of our older adds, introducing our house washing services, while we still wash houses using safe soft washing methods and techniques, we are still trying to keep our prices low. Call us at 417-459-7869 for a free estimate on your cleaning needs. Adding new washers and equipment all the time, keeping up with new equipment pays off for you our customer getting the best and the safest clean for your home.

Here are a few pictures of some of the homes we completed with in the last week. 

Cleaned by Pete House Washing Springfield MO

Cleaned by Pete House Washing Republic MO

Cleaned by Pete House Washing Springfield MO

Thanks to all our clients for letting and trusting us with your largest investment, your home.

All in a Weeks Work

All in a Weeks Work

Here is what Cleaned by Pete did this week, Being a power washer brings on different challenges each with different needs. Cleaned by Pete can address these different needs and with years of experience know how and what to use and do. You can rest assured that your home or items are in good hands. Experience, knowledge, equipment and the investment we have put in over the years is what you are looking for call us at 417-459-7869 for your cleaning needs. Below you will see house washing, patio cleaning, fence washing, window restoration and cleaning, and a the new pressure I built and designed plus the new dual wands which will aid us in our down-streaming cleaning methods. All in a weeks work.

Picture of the week:

Cleaned by Pete house washing, patio furniture washing, wooden furniture washing, drive-way cleaning.

Cleaned by Pete new construction clean-up, patio cleaning and patio furniture washing.

Cleaned by Pete new construction clean up.

Concrete patio cleaning, Cleaned by Pete.

Construction clean-up and house washing, Cleaned by Pete.

House washing, Cleaned by Pete.

Cleaned by Pete, patio cleaning.

Fence washing, Cleaned by Pete

Fence washing, Cleaned by Pete

Cleaned by Pete cleaning windows and buffing out the frames restoring the looks.

Window frame restoration left side has been buffed and waxed,  right side is faded and chalking still awaiting Cleaned by Pete to restore them to look new again.

Window frame restoration and cleaning, Cleaned by Pete

Window frame restoration and cleaning, Cleaned by Pete

Building a new washer, this is a frame we are building for a self-contained washer with hoses and soap tank for accessing patio areas that are hard to get to.

Cleaned by Pete is building this new power washing unit: it will have high pressure hose, garden feed house, soap / chemical tank, 6.5 hp motor driving a 2000 psi @ 3.5 gpm pump on wheels to be able to move it to hard to reach patio areas for cleaning

Cleaned by Pete built this new unit to help us with your jobs investing in new ideas and equipment will help us help you.

Also had time to build two new dual wand lance one with adjustable control valve and the other with a roll over valve to aid us in our down-streaming washing methods.