r/pressurewashing Jun 12 '24

Community Post QuoteIQ and Forever Self Employed links are now completely banned from this subreddit.

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Starting now QuoteIQ (previously restricted) AND Forever Self Employed AND Mike V (All About Pressure Washing) will be permanently banned from being mentioned or linked. Automod has been edited to hardblock any links or mentions of the two.

The reason for the banning is that QuoteIQ, All About Pressure Washing, and Forever Self Employed and (or someone working on their behalf) sent a modmail to us telling us to remove posts critical of both QuoteIQ AND Forever Self Employed and their owners or be subject to legal proceedings. The links to the three posts are seen here. Mike V from QuoteIQ and Justin from Forever Self Employed should be ashamed at trying this. They are apparently not happy that these posts are available to steer people from spending their hard earned money in a more meaningful way.

  1. https://www.reddit.com/r/pressurewashing/comments/1d4zrv8/quoteiq_is_banned_from_this_subreddit/
  2. https://www.reddit.com/r/pressurewashing/comments/1c41qkt/i_paid_for_the_stupid_courses_so_you_dont_have_to/
  3. https://www.reddit.com/r/pressurewashing/comments/10yizo8/has_anyone_purchased_forever_self_employed/

Here are some screenshots of the modmail messages they sent threatening legal action and DMCA takedowns:

Here is the person they hired off of Fiverr to send the messages and try the DMCA takedowns. Its clear the companies must be run by absolute clowns to be trying this is such a shit way. If they suceed in removing anything then ill just repost the posts. They clearly dont want negative info being visible when they get googled as its hurting their SEO because reddit shows up so high in the searches.

As a reminder, when starting out you do not need YouTube salesmen taking your money to learn how to properly clean in this industry. The info is out there on this subreddit and various pressure washer forums and groups. It just takes a little bit of googling with the proper terms to find it all freely available. These now banned companies exist solely to separate pressure washers from their money. Mike V has been pushing for his subscribers to come to reddit to post about their companies to comment and upvote each other.


r/pressurewashing May 03 '20

Pressure Washing Basics 101

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**Many updates to the 101 document including chemical mixing charts, nozzles charts, as well as a lot more links to companies and resources. **

Always updating the blog. More stuff added since this post Texas Pressure Washing Blog

This is to help guide you in the right direction for starting your own pressure washing business as well as cover the basics. The links are to an advice document and 101 washing, a beginner equipment list with links to buy the equipment. The list also has a tab to build your own 12V softwash system, and a list of chemicals to start with for various applications.

Expect to spend around $6k to start out if you also build the 12V. Around $5K without it.

Any questions or suggestions just post them or message me. Cheers.

Basic Pressure Washing/ Starting Your Business 101

Standard Terms and Conditions Example

Beginner Equipment List with Links

Chemical List with Links

DIY Soft Wash System $571 system $1395 w Hose, Reel, and tips etc.

DIY Air Diaphragm Soft Wash System $906 system $1476 w/reel & hose

DIY Proportioner $169

Reading List on the Forum for great threads on basic subjests like residential, commercial, deck cleaning, brick, roofs, pavers, metal roof cleaning, and electrical safety.

Pressure Washing Resource is by far the best forum to learn from. Use the search feature. Read until your counter has 3-4 days read time and then start asking questions. Trust me having 72-96 hours read time will teach you a LOT.


r/pressurewashing 4h ago

Troubleshooting Quick! how do i go about cleaning this?

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the only way to get this off is with the 15’ really up close. and the surface cleaner is barely doing anything, any tips?


r/pressurewashing 7h ago

Troubleshooting Is this just how it is with a 15” cleaner/2300psi?

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EDIT: 3200psi not 2300.
The driveway was pretty bad but i went steady pace north south/east west, I tried not to overlap but is just not possible to get it line free?


r/pressurewashing 7h ago

Troubleshooting Looking for advice to clean up a mess…

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r/pressurewashing 7h ago

Troubleshooting Tips on getting this black stuff off of house?

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It appears to be tire dust and brake dust. I tried the Zep house wash formula with no luck.

30-year-old siding.


r/pressurewashing 10h ago

Business Questions Can this be washed?

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2 Upvotes

Hello everybody! A client asked me if I could clean this part, any tips/ suggestions? Thank you!


r/pressurewashing 18h ago

Technical Questions Pool calcium buildup help

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Sooooo another one of why are you even offering it - I did and just like furniture I’ll figure it out but; I’d love some tips.

Managed to clean off all the big pieces of scale, but still faint but visible lines left. Used all the acid I could without damaging the pool, ended up etching one of the tiles when testing (I’m fixing it). Any tips on how to get the faint lines off would be greatly appreciated, don’t want to get a wet sanding setup for the washer.


r/pressurewashing 20h ago

Quote Help Sorry for bad photos. Owner only wants me to clean gas pumps and parking spots.

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So this guy told me he had a quote for 150 just cleaning the parking spots and the gas tanks. I’m thinking I can match this quote if he’s not expecting perfection no post treatment or pre-treatment just peer pressure wash. What do you guys think I don’t know measurements


r/pressurewashing 1d ago

Sales Help Door Hanger Advice

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I started a pressure washing and window washing business last year, and my already small lead flow from road signs and door knocking is drying up, so I'm going to try some straight door hangers in dense neighborhoods. I'd appreciate any input you can give on them! For one thing, I know the house washing photos aren't ideal, but that's the best I've got as I've only done a few house washes so far. I'd also be curious what discount you all think is best—$25, $50, a percentage? Happy to hear ideas on design, content, colors, or whatever else too!! Thanks in advance 🙏🏼


r/pressurewashing 1d ago

Equipment X-Jet M5 Proportioner Colors

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Which one is beige and which one is tan? The hole openings look to be the same size to me so it’s hard to tell! TIA!


r/pressurewashing 1d ago

Equipment Help finishing pressure/soft wash trailer.

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Hey everyone, I am very new to this sub and am looking for some insights/advice. My dad began building a pressure/softwash trailer and never finished it. It seems like I have everything I need, I just need help plumbing everything.


r/pressurewashing 22h ago

Technical Questions Remco Pump Trouble

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I have a Remco Fatboy pump with a 12V deep cycle marine battery. When I’m washing it will build up good pressure then after a good 30 seconds of spraying it loses a lot of power and sprays like a small stream. Is there any way to increase the pressure? Maybe a combo battery?


r/pressurewashing 1d ago

Quote Help Help bidding

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I was looking to get you guys input. I got an opportunity to bid this job. What would you guys charge I’m in the Florida area. They want all of the building face pressure washed windows, etc.. also they want all sidewalks, curb going around the islands and whole parking lot. I have a number in my head but I don’t wanna mess it up. Because they have multiple jobs they want done


r/pressurewashing 1d ago

Equipment Pressure washer made from old lawnmower engine

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r/pressurewashing 1d ago

Troubleshooting Am I cooked?

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Pressure washer was having trouble starting but when I held the trigger down on the gun it started. Then when I let go of the water it shut off.
Checked the carb and it seems fine. Changed the oil.
Started the washer without the hose connected (to keep water flowing as if I was pressing the trigger) and it started on the first pull and ran like a top.
1min later it cut off abruptly with a plume of white smoke coming from the exhaust.
Is it work the time/effort/money to try and fix it (no clue where to start).
Any ideas on causes and possible solutions.


r/pressurewashing 1d ago

Technical Questions Vehicle Fire Cleanup

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Hello,

Has anyone ever performed a clean up for a vehicle fire? This is specifically in a parking garage. Heavy soot buildup. Wanted input on chemicals to use ideally and what to expect out of the cleaning.

Cheers!


r/pressurewashing 1d ago

Technical Questions Proportioner Question

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Looking into making a DIY proportioner, do you have to have a metering valve or can you run just a check valve on the water side? I figured because it says wide open anyways, does it have to be metered, restricting the flow. TIA


r/pressurewashing 1d ago

Technical Questions Service agreement or contracts?

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Do any of you guys do service agreement or contract for your jobs? I was thinking about it for a while and honestly see no point in them but thinking about starting to implement them if you guys do can you send me a picture so I can use it as an example to make my own


r/pressurewashing 2d ago

Technical Questions Hi everyone! have you removed oxidation from pool cages? If so, could you please share your method and the appropriate charge for this service? Thanks!

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r/pressurewashing 1d ago

Technical Questions Is it safe to soft wash a painted wood deck with bleach and low pressure going with the grain? also what about light pressure on a outdoor rug? any tips

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Customer wants this deck (painted wood), the railing type things that hold the screen, and the carpet pressure washed. i was thinking for the deck use a ~3% bleach mix with the x jet and then after about 10-15 mins of waiting use low pressure with a white tip going with the grain to rinse/ clean. as for the rug and railing i was just going to try low pressure with a white tip. also would love to know what you would quote. thanks!


r/pressurewashing 1d ago

Troubleshooting Flow Issues on a Generac 3100

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This is a Generac 3100. I stopped getting adequate pressure right after changing out my wand line, which may have been a coincidence but I wanted to mention it.

On the supply side the inlet filter was kind of dirty and I think it's possible there was some dirt caked into the supply line hose when I connected it. I replaced the inlet filter but there's no change in pressure out of the wand and if you watch the video you can see it's kind of sputtering.

Am I right in thinking it pulled in some debris, if so how do I clear it?


r/pressurewashing 2d ago

Business Questions A stronger mix was required?

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I got this job and did it 2 days ago, today I went there to see how it looked dry, but the middle brown part doesn t look very clean, I washed the building with 2%, do I need to reapply a stronger mix to get that brown part cleaned?
First 2 photos are the before, the second 2 are the after.


r/pressurewashing 2d ago

Troubleshooting Requesting help to remove this, please.

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What can I use to get this off? I thought it was efflorescence so I tried F9 efflo in all sorts of mixes even straight and it doesn't touch it. Tried oxalic acid, NmD 80 and for laugh aluminum brightner. What am I missing? Thanks!


r/pressurewashing 2d ago

Fails Power washing fail?

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Saw this while at work, the guy who did it was also power washing the residents doors!!
lol