I have a good sized storefront to bid tomorrow for removal of cobwebs from the stucco front and frames.
Do you have a good method that works?
I don’t have a wfp. From experience brushing will not do it.
The front is about 3 stories give or take.
I am thinking manlift with pressure washer- dialed down. I haven’t actually seen the job yet (I’ve been there many times but never looked at the stucco). I know they have an overhang over the main entrance.
Any thoughts?
Obviously it includes window cleaning as well.
Get in touch with Doug Rucker at Clean and Green Solutions his Bio Blast works great for spider webs. He is a member on here.
If you softwash, be carefull about getting other property’s wet with chemicals.
I was in the area so I took a sneak peek this evening.
Definitely can be reached with just my sectionals. The cobwebs aren’t too bad, but definitely over hanging the windows, making it look horrible. I was thinking just a some soapy water and a good scrubbing. Might do the trick.
I don’t want to use any chemicals other than mild detergents because A; I don’t have the knowledge/experience and B; I don’t really have the right setup for softwash.
Just a basic pressure washer.
Bio Blast? Sounds interesting. I might look into it.
Ok I looked up the bioblast.
That is what I need! But a couple questions.
Can I apply it with a garden hose instead of my power sprayer? I don’t have an x-jet to spray that far up. Will it still be powerful enough to loosen up and knock down the webs?
And if we just go ahead and get an x jet attatchment and pressure wash, how do you guys go about pressure washing over head on storefronts? Obviously you can’t block off all exits, and people will get wet from drips…
Its a very busy pet store, therefore there will be cats, dogs, etc coming in and out as well.
Cob webs a pain in the arse when wet. I would try to hit them with a dust brush on the end of a pole first.
Agreed. I will try that first and foremost, but from reading about the bioblast it looks like it really works good.
I’ve dealt with them in the past and they can be a challenge.
Do the job “after hours” to not interfere with busy foot traffic then wash away.
Bio Blast is applied with a pump up sprayer. If you already have a pressure washer give Bob at Pressure Tek a call and get set up for soft washing.
Yea I thought about that afterwards. It’ll be before they open so we have day light.
Good point. A pump sprayer would definitly be the best option.
After posting I found this link. They use a hose sprayer for first stories and pressure washer beyond that.
http://eatoils.blogspot.com/2010/08/eatoils-bioblast-loosens-cobwebs-for.html
You can use an X Jet or M Jet, the only difference is I know of is the M Jet has an on off valve. It will allow you to spray chem’s at high pressure as opposed to downstreaming which is low pressure. You may still have to get up there and pick that stuff off. It’s nasty when wet. Do the job at nite with a helper. It should turn out fine. Good Luck.
I have used an Ettore super brush on a long pole with good results.
Ettore Super Brush | Window Cleaning Supplies, Tools, Equipment, Products
I didnt know Doug made products, I thought he just washed?
Don’t know if he makes them but he sells them.
The superbrush looks cool, but not only is it stucco (pain in the arse to get off) there is staining from the webs as well. The guy called me back earlier and gave us the go, problem is he wants to pay by credit card. We don’t take credit cards. He’s supposed to call back with an alternitive method of payment.
I think we will order a gallon of bioblast and apply it with the backpack sprayer. Scrub it in to loosen it up, and maybe use ladder if we need to. Rinse with hose. I’m bringing the power washer just in case we need it.
Any other ideas? I don’t want to start this job and have to leave it half arse done…
Doug does sell chem’s, but he dosen’t advertise it much on the forum’s I guess he dosen’t want to step on toes. Doug is a great guy, I got alot of respect for him
I spoke with Doug last night. What a great guy! Very helpful.
