trash truck washing??

junker1

junker1

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well it seems te computer wont allow me to post a picture. But, I am asking if ten minutes is enough time to wash a trash truck

some of these trucks are washed weekly and some bi weekly. for the most part they are clean, old but clean. they are regular ten wheel front loader and ten wheel rear loaders. the only washing would be the outsides, downsteaming my chemicals. I will be using a 6gpm hot water machine.

I just want to know if ten minutes, one person, per unit is doable with the right equipment.
thanks
 
To me it depends on what exactly you are doing. I would think a Pre-wash (just hot water and pressure) to get the bigger stuff off and most of the dirt, then there's the wash (using soap) to get the bigger stains and giving it the shine look. Then the final rinse (maybe using a DI system). So at the very least I would say 15 minutes. 5 minutes for each one. Then again you did their not that dirty, but I always ; like to go that extra mile to impress my client in hopes that they become return customers, so far that method hasn't bit me in the butt.

This is based on a spray wash not a hand wash, right?
 
Well, depends.....

What are you calling trash trucks? Aluminum trailers? Roll off trucks? Curb pickup trucks?

We wash a fleet of aluminum transfer trailers and cabs every Friday. They are "transfer trailers" that they top load with dozers, and all sorts of muck drips down the sides. We use the standard 2-step high Ph / low Ph detergent, then rinse. It takes 1 guy about 10 minutes per half a trailer, so more like 20 minutes. Thats with an 8 gpm machine, which is going to be faster than anything smaller. Don't forget there are 4 tire rims to do as we'll.....

A cab probably takes about 15 minutes with 2 guys, 2 8 gpm machines..... One guy applies step 1 soap all around, 2nd guy switches soap line to step 2, when that's done, guy 2 is brushing windows and grimy areas..... Then both guys rinse...
 
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different company, but these are the same trucks. like i mentioned they are already washed once a week. so with the right equipment and chemicals could this be done in ten minutes?

please disregard this post i found what i was looking for thanks anyway.
 
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Yes it can be done if you are setup right
 
I think that ten minutes per truck might ne pushing it, but it all depends on current condition, and where you and the customer want them to be.
 
Thanks guys,

I think their expectations are to just make them presentable to the public. they are one of the larger companys for the area. when I spoke with the guy he said just wash the outsides. no engines no big stuff. I will say they look presentable now, but would also say they could do a better job. I will go with fifteen minutes per truck. now I need to figure how much i want to make. i am thinking $30 to $ 40 per truck and when I get the system down I could squeeze 5 trucks an hour.
 
Yes, it can be done in 10 minutes provided that they are being washed weekly and you wash them where they stand. Good to plan for 15 tho. Especially with a 6gpm machine. Are you calculating reclaiming in on the price? Depending on location I would think that the price you want is a little high, but if you can get it, go for it.
 
Thats is high or a good price for you if they give that to you dont let time be a big factor.You can make good money and also do a real good job at that price.
 
Weekly wash...10 min is a reasonable time based on your methods and your experience. If you are new I would schedule at least 15 min each. After you get it all dialed in a 10 min wash should be a breeze.
 
Kiloman said:
Thats is high or a good price for you if they give that to you dont let time be a big factor.You can make good money and also do a real good job at that price.
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These would be parked and I would only have to move once. I can get 20 trucks without moving. I would start with 5 an hour
anything lower than $30 per unit just doesnt seem worth it.
 
30 is good ,but remember in fleet washing some body will do them cheaper
 
I wouldn't clean below about 25 on sunny day or 30 when it's cloudy. Your chems won't work as well and you work longer and harder for your money. Not to mention the safety of working on a sheet of ice.

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