You should do a story video about your journey so far as a small business owner? The good things and bad things you’ve run across while be a small business owner. Glad to see the success, keep up the good work! Looks great!
@doitallgaragetx2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, buddy! I'll consider it.
@mlhm55 ай бұрын
If you X-Jet another mix you can try is KOH instead of NaOH. On a molecular level KOH is slightly smaller than sodium hydroxide which means it cuts through oil/grease molecules faster/easier than sodium hydroxide (you cannot make hard soap with KOH only liquid soap because of this). This makes potassium hydroxide a great choice for removing caked-on oil/grease. KOH is also more water-soluble than NaOH and able to rinse away grease better, especially with hot water. Does not generate as much heat when mixed with water as NaOH. You can add Super Clean to your mixture.
@doitallgaragetx5 ай бұрын
Agreed. I keep 50lbs of both on the truck.
@valkyriewarrior8189 Жыл бұрын
I have a couple questions! How did you advertise your business initially? And is Sodium hydroxide and soap the only chemicals you use?
@doitallgaragetx Жыл бұрын
When I started, I mostly used word of mouth and Facebook. I ran a couple of paid Google ads with no success (probably my fault from lack of knowledge of how all that works). I haven't done any paid advertising since summer of 20. I use other chemicals as needed, just depends on the job I'm doing. For degreasing jobs, yes, I only use sod hyd and soap. Thanks for watching.
@chrisdavis1681 Жыл бұрын
nice did you use hot water.
@doitallgaragetx Жыл бұрын
Nope
@nathanielholsey468010 ай бұрын
Trying to get started doing dumpster pads but need a ball park figure on how much to charge on a monthly basis
@doitallgaragetx10 ай бұрын
I hate to get into pricing because no matter what your price is, the "know it all's" will attack. However, a good rule of thumb is to be at $100/hr or more. I don't necessarily have a set price for dumpster pads. It depends on how far away they are, how dirty they are, how much grease is on the ground, trash on the ground, heavy items that need to hauled away, etc. Depending on your area, customer, etc, you could generally expect anywhere from $100-300 per pad. Sometimes alot more if they are extremely dirty.
@nathanielholsey468010 ай бұрын
What decreasing do you use
@doitallgaragetx10 ай бұрын
Degreaser? I use sodium Hydroxide beads and dish soap.
@shleah11 Жыл бұрын
Are you using hot water on this job?
@doitallgaragetx Жыл бұрын
No. Just cold water on this one.
@matthewrobinson6297 Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@truthseeker5863 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this video because I’m actually thinking about getting into cleaning dumpster pads because pressure washing homes is not going too well they’re not trying to pay my prices so how do you go by getting jobs for dumpster pads do you send emails or do you go to the physical site and sell your services face to face
@doitallgaragetx Жыл бұрын
Both.
@truthseeker5863 Жыл бұрын
@@doitallgaragetx ok thank you
@thomasweis Жыл бұрын
What do you do for water reclamation? I'm in the northwest and it seems to be taken pretty seriously here. I'm trying to do things right, but it's looking to be too expensive for me to even join the game.
@doitallgaragetx Жыл бұрын
I reclaim it, just can't see it in the vidya.
@thomasweis Жыл бұрын
@@doitallgaragetx If you don't mind me asking, what is your recla setup? I'm struggling to find a good solution
@doitallgaragetx Жыл бұрын
@@thomasweis call me if you like, we can discuss it. 713-483-0676
@thomasweis Жыл бұрын
@@doitallgaragetx Will do, tonight around 6pm west coast if that works. I really appreciate it
@doitallgaragetx Жыл бұрын
@@thomasweis anytime, bro. If I'm available, I'll answer
@zachpearman65562 жыл бұрын
How are you mixing and applying your sodium hydroxide?
@doitallgaragetx2 жыл бұрын
I use a mixing tool on my drill. 5 gallons of hot water, ~5 cups of s.hydrox.
@zachpearman65562 жыл бұрын
@@doitallgaragetx and then are you applying that straight or are you diluting it by downstreaming it?
@doitallgaragetx2 жыл бұрын
@@zachpearman6556 straight
@SpeedySpears2 жыл бұрын
Mind me asking how much you charged?
@doitallgaragetx2 жыл бұрын
~$1500
@joshuahilinski4147 Жыл бұрын
@@doitallgaragetx What do you charge just for smaller one like a restaurant surface pad and dumpster? I want to land a few of these. Do you charge sqft?
@doitallgaragetx Жыл бұрын
@@joshuahilinski4147 I don't usually charge by the square ft. I charge by how difficult the job is, if I have to do the job at night/day and how far away it is. I also take into consideration how often they want it done.