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Homeowners always see floor stains as a headache. Cleaning floor stains due to oil, grease, grime, road salt, and dirt penetrating the garage is very hard to clean. It’s a excellent thing that there are many garage floor cleaners being sold today. But which one of them works best for you?
To know that, first, you have to determine the real cause of the stain in your garage floor. The type of garage covering you use should also be considered. For painted garage floors, the simplest solution could just be the application of a fresh new coat of paint over the problem spot.
While that seems to be a excellent thought, you need to be sure that the paint coating you’ll use would really stick into the surface. Because if it didn’t, you’ll go back to your ancient problem – floor stains. And you can make it worse even.
Here is where the range of garage floor cleaners available in the market comes in. Thing is, before you place a coat of paint to the garage floor, it has to be cleaned thoroughly.
Do it just like the very first time that you painted your garage floor. Clear the surface of dirt, grime, and oil. And you’ll need an effective floor cleaner for that.
Try to use the pressure washer to clean your floor. It water and regular detergent are able to clean the garage floor, they you’re lucky. Try to increase the water pressure to 1200 psi for simple cleaning. For maximum effects, get an anti-grease detergent.
If the floor stains are history, then you won’t have to buy commercial garage floor cleaners anymore. If a pressure washer isn’t available, you can alternately use a steam cleaner.
If the stain is a stubborn one, you really have to go for specialty garage floor cleaners. You can either make them or buy them from stores. If you don’t have time to make one, just head to the hardware shop and make the buy.
But before using it, take time to know the product’s usage instructions. Buy the most recommended brand so the stain is removed and there’s no need to repaint the floor.
To make garage floor cleaners, you’ll need an all-purpose detergent. The grease-cutting variant is most preferable. Dissolve it in half gallon of cool water. Add a cup of ammonia. Be sure that your hands are well protected as you combine these chemicals together. Wear overalls too – especially when you are cleaning the garage.
You are also going to need the pressure washer, sponge mop, and some soft cloth for drying up the floor. The air in the garage should circulate freely when you are working inside it to prevent possible suffocation.

Anyone with older aluminum siding is well aware of the paint chalking problem. Just rub your hand along the ancient siding and the chalky ancient paint will be all over your palm. Trying to get paint to stick to this could be a real problem. This is due to oxidation of the paint. Siding manufacturers originally referred to this problem as a benefit. They called it, self cleaning, as the paint literally washed off the house.
Older vinyl siding is also a problem. UV light fades vinyl siding over time and the siding becomes very unsightly.
Many unfortunate homeowners and contractors have experienced the dismay, when they repainted their homes, only to find the new paint peeling off a few months later. Both problems with older aluminum and vinyl siding can be overcome with proper cleaning, surface preparation and re-painting.
Cleaning ,you will need to rent a powerful pressure washer with at least 3000 psi. You will want a pressure washer powerful enough to remove most of the ancient chalky paint off the aluminum siding or, to remove any dirt buildup on the ancient vinyl siding.
Start at the top course of siding and work your way down. You will need to keep the pressure wand honestly close to the siding surface to effectively remove the ancient paint. In some areas, you may find that the paint comes off to the bare metal. Be careful near windows, corners, soffits and doorways. The water under pressure, can be forced behind these areas causing hurt. You can add TSP or other cleaning solutions to the reservoir for mildew, algae or other grime built up. If you do use a cleaning solution, be sure to completely rinse it off with your pressure washer. You should allow your home to dry for several days in dry, sunny weather before proceeding to the painting process.
If you are repainting vinyl siding or vinyl coated aluminum siding, you may need a surface de-glosser. This is a solvent type product used to remove any shine on the surface and to help your first coat to adhere better. You will have no distress finding a excellent de-glosser at your local paint supply store.
Application, i like a commercial type airless sprayer. It will draw the paint directly out of your 5 gallon paint pails, through the hose and into your spray gun. These are available to rent at many tool rental locations and even some paint supply stores that supply contractors. If your paint is real high quality latex, it will be thicker than regular latex paint and will require a more powerful airless sprayer.
Priming, this step is equally as critical as the step above. Really, the cleaning and surface preparation phases will make or break the results of your project.
I like a latex paint additive called emulsa-bond for the first coat. Emulsa-bond is a bonding agent you will add to the first coat of paint or primer, to help it to bond to the ancient siding.
I buy the best grade exterior latex paint, rather than oil or other solvent based paint. Latex paint seems to keep up with the expansion and contraction of the siding very well. The high quality latex paint I buy needs no primer. I add the bonding agent directly into the first color coat. Check with your paint supplier whether or not to use a primer. The rule of thumb is, when in doubt, use a primer. If you use a primer, add the bonding agent into it before applying. There are also bonding agents available for oil or other solvent based paints. One type is called penetrol. These are usually available at a painting contractor supply store.
Many contractors will spot prime areas, especially where bare metal is exposed. I dont like spot priming because it can lead to an uneven looking top coat. When I place a primer coat on, I prime the entire home. This gives a uniform surface end later on.
End Coat, your top coat will be color only. You should check with your paint manufacturer to see if you need one or two top coats after the base coat. Like I mentioned above, buy the highest quality exterior paint.
In Conclusion, proper cleaning and surface preparation are the two main ingredients to a successful painting job. A bonding agent in the first coat is also very critical to avoid paint peeling off later on. Using these techniques, Ive re-painted homes that have lasted far longer than the original factory applied end.

Just stop to reckon about for a minute. How many tanks do you suppose are out there being used to hold all varieties of fluids in commercial and industrial settings? If you guessed jillions than you are probably close, because there are a heck of a lot of them. The Business of Tank CleaningJust like everything else they have to be cleaned from time to time. Some, to facilitate inspections and others for purely sanitation reasons. As a result, an entire industry has sprung up that revolves solely around tank cleaning. The Pressure WasherJust as the products that can be contained in tanks take on all forms, so to does tank cleaning equipment. But; one of the most common pieces of tank cleaning equipment is the pressure washer. Not Your Average Pressure WasherHowever; don’t head down to your local hardware outlet to get a look at todays industrial pressure washer, because they are a specialized type of tank cleaning equipment. In fact, they range in strength from 70 hp to 750 hp and some of the more powerful of these types of tank cleaning equipment can be perilous to operate. Slip and accidentally hit your buddy with a 750 hp pressure washer and he’s taking a trip to the hospital, because a pressure washer that is this powerful can really do some hurt. Solvent Recovery SystemsSolvent recovery systems are another type of tank cleaning equipment that you can find in use today. They are used to recover either solvents that were used during the cleaning process or solvents that were washed from the inside of the tank. Typically a solvent recovery system will refine out the solvents after they have been recovered through a distillation process.

Cleaning fences is a tedious work especially when lots of dirt and grime have accumulated on the posts. Wooden fences, in particular, are most often exposed to direct sunlight daily and may be filled with tree leaves, bird droppings, soil and other stains. So let’s cut to the chase with some cleaning tips. Power Washer Prep First rent, borrow or buy an affordable pressure power washer. Search for these online, in the yellow pages and by calling around local hardware stores. Note for beginners at this, while using one for cleaning fences, you should maintain certain distance from the pressure washer. And before you start cleaning, wet and cover all your plants and other outdoor things you want to keep safe and dry. Ensure proper protection has been given to your eyes with protective eye wear. And ready a floor brush or rotating brush for cleaning the outer surfaces of your fence. In the pressure washer unit, adjust the nozzle first. And then prepare the washing detergent according to the instructions given by the manufacturer. Make sure the pressure washer states that it is able to effectively remove dust, oil etc. (some don’t have as strong a spray, but most commercial types should). Before cleaning your fence, read through the general instructions below first, printing them out for handy reference. Note: For safety, ensure that there are no other electrical appliances nearby during use of your power washer. Cleaning Your Fence with a Power Washer If you have a wooden fence, then preserving the natural color of the wood is essential while cleaning. Over-application of detergents will spoil the natural color and life of the wood. So cleaning without disturbing the original color of the wood is essential. Cleaning wooden fences include two steps. You have to clean the fencing and remove the stains from the posts and slats with household detergent and bleaching that will be effective to some extent. But for tough stains on wooden fences, you can use chemicals such as Tri sodium phosphate. (Check with your local hardware store for right usage in your area). Pressure washers can do a fantastic job in cleaning wooden fences. But remember too much of pressure may cause breaking the wooden fence. So find a smaller machine with a wide fan to offer you greater benefit. When you apply cleaner or brightener in wooden fence, rinse it thoroughly within 15 minutes. Otherwise the chemical can spoil your fence. Note that bleaching agents can reduce the natural color of your fence. Non bleaching agents can clean the fence without damaging the wood; they remove stains and dirt gently yet are environment friendly and do not harm your plants and lawn. Applying cleaner and light pressure. Then rinse the fencing completely with the power washer. Note that heavy pressure may hurt the fence. Power Washing Tips - Usually power washers come with various tips and adjustable nozzles. You should use the right nozzle spray so that water from the machine will not hurt the fence. - You should not use hot water in your power washer for leaning fences. - You should always keep the pressure washer at certain distance; otherwise, the close contact can leave strip marks, and your fence will look uneven. - Ensure that all the mold spores have been completely removed from the fence.

There are many fantastic air compressors on the market today that come in many different styles and sizes. And though one of the most vital things in choosing an air compressor is to get the right one for the job, you also want to make sure to get one from a excellent and reputable company. Let’s take a look, in alphabetical order, at three manufacturers that are known for producing affordable, quality products that they will stand behind. Campbell Hausfeld has been around longer than any of the other companies, dating back to 1836 where it got its start by the Campbell brothers manufacturing horse drawn wagon for agricultural equipment. Within a few years they had expanded to farm equipment as well as wagons and carriages. The company continued to grow as they developed new and innovative farm equipment. In the 20th century, Campbell started manufacturing furnaces for Joseph Hausfeld. The work relationship was so successful that they two companies merged in 1920. The company continued to diversify and entered the air compressor business in 1940, and followed with air tools in 1945. Since then, they have added many product lines, and have continued to expand their offering of air compressors, air tools and other accessories. Their tag line is “Built to Last” and they have backed this up by striving to produce durable and reliable products, both for the professional and the do-it-yourselfers. Campbell Hausfeld makes a large variety of sizes of air compressors, including residential, contractor and commercial sizes. They develop different capacity and styles as well, including single stage and oil-less pumps, as well as 2-stage and quad pumps. With air compressors, you also need air tools, and with Campbell Hausfeld you can find most any tool that you could possibly need. Jenny is also a very ancient US company, with roots going back to 1870 as a manufacturer of ball and plug valves for the steel industry. In the late 1920’s, they revolutionized the cleaning industry with the invention of the steam cleaner, and in the 1950’s with the first self service car wash system. It wasn’t until 1998 that they broke into the actual air compressor industry when they bought the Davey Compressor Company, a leader in innovation in the compressor industry by being the company that designed and built the first portable, air cooled air compressor in the 1920’s. Jenny pride’s themselves of manufacturing a complete and extensive line of air compressors, including: hand carry and two-stage wheeled portable compressors, service vehicle compressors, industrial size compressors and climate control and fire sprinkler compressors. Mi-T-M Corporation was founded in 1971 by a professional painting contractor, who’s first product was a pressure washer. They have since then expanded into a variety of products, including wet / dry vacuums, generators, water treatment systems and air compressors. In a variety of sizes, they offer hand carry, portable and stationary compressors, both single and double stage. Though a newer company than the other two, they have set themselves apart by establishing a reputation for manufacturing high quality products, and standing behind their products with unparalleled customer service. To customers of Mi-T-M, their name stands for performance, value, quality and dependability. There are many fantastic, and not so fantastic, air compressors manufactured in the world today. If you are in the market for one, make sure to check out these three companies. They all have a history and a reputation of quality air compressors for competitive prices, you cannot go incorrect with any of these three manufacturer’s.