The Power Washing Transformation: A Behind-the-Scenes Look
We were excited to see the transformation that was taking place at this property, and we're lucky enough to have been able to document it with our cameras. The owner had enlisted the help of two friends, Matt and Kevin, who were working on the property with their trusty power washing equipment.
As we spoke to Kevin, we asked him about his initial thoughts when he first arrived at the property. He told us that he was surprised to be there so late in the day, but that he had always been interested in big projects like this one. "I know you guys got some good time-lapse of it, so it'll be fun to watch that," he said with a smile.
When asked about the equipment and supplies used for the job, Kevin explained that they were using standard issue pressure washing gear, including 20-inch surface scrubbers and wands, as well as several hundred feet of garden hose and pressure washing hose. They also had two Dewalt 3800 psi pressure washers on hand, with backup units available in case anything went wrong.
Kevin went on to explain that for concrete jobs like this one, a simple mixture of bleach or half-leach-half-water spray is usually sufficient. "You just use some bleach or some half-leach-half-water spray it down and uh let it rip," he said. However, for larger or more complex projects, commercial-grade equipment may be necessary.
As we continued to chat with Kevin, we learned that the property had a long history of maintenance, with one of the owners having maintained it himself using a street sweeper attachment on his tractor. "That's what they don't have here anymore," he noted wistfully. But despite the lack of such equipment, the team was determined to get the job done.
The Power Washing Process
As we followed Kevin and Matt as they worked on the property, we couldn't help but notice that things were moving quickly - too quickly, in fact. "We're gonna catch on fire once or twice," Matt joked, "but it's all part of the process." And indeed, just a few minutes later, they showed us footage of their truck catching fire while Kevin was fueling up.
"It was pouring out," Kevin said with a laugh, "but I'm glad I got that out of there because it spilled and it started pouring back down." Despite the setbacks, the team remained focused on their goal: to transform this property into a beautiful outdoor space.
The Equipment and Supplies Used
According to Kevin, the equipment used for this job was standard issue. They had 20-inch surface scrubbers and wands, as well as several hundred feet of garden hose and pressure washing hose. The pressure washers were Dewalt 3800 psi units, with backup units available in case anything went wrong.
The team also mentioned that they had a few dump trailers and trucks on hand for junk removal and other tasks. "We're currently just pressure washing and junk removal," Kevin said. "But we're looking to expand our services in the future."
As we continued to chat with Kevin, he explained that his company, Schultz's Complete Care, had started out offering only pressure washing and junk removal services. However, they were now looking to diversify their offerings to include other services such as dirt work, grading, and asphalt milling.
The Time-Lapse Footage
Throughout the day, Mike was gathering footage of the transformation using a variety of cameras, including time-lapses. As we watched the footage come together, it was clear that this project had been a labor of love for everyone involved.
As the sun began to set on another long day of work, Kevin and Matt were exhausted but exhilarated by what they had accomplished. "We're gonna get work done," Kevin said with a grin, as we watched them pack up their equipment and head off into the sunset.