Cleaner Times — August 2024 Editor's Note

We have been created to work, and it is satisfying to see the end results of a job when our hard work produces a good, quality result. This creates a sense of accomplishment and pride in a job well done. Work or toil, however, isn’t easy. Good work challenges our mental faculties and often our physical capabilities. Much sweat and tears, and sometimes blood, are poured into work, not to mention financial resources. So as you work this summer, don’t forget to work hard, be diligent to finish the job well, and keep on keeping on.

Turn to page 6 to read “Financing and Leasing” by Diane Calabrese. Roy Chappell with Chappel Supply and Equipment shares about leasing, “It is a great tool to help sell equipment and then get your money in two or three days…It is a big help to our customers also.”

While financing allows customers to spread out the equipment cost and own it at the end, Troy Jaros of Lease Consultants shares, “Leasing allows for the customer to have all the benefits of financing equipment except they don’t own the equipment at the end of the term… Leasing protects the customer from obsolete equipment.” If possible, it is best to have both options available.

On page 10 Terri Perrin has updated the article in the Pressure Washer’s Guidebook on solar panel cleaning. Josh Tillman is owner of Squirt’s Pro Wash in Glennville, GA, and to his repertoire of exterior cleaning he has added solar panels. He recommends a gentle cleaning approach to these delicate surfaces. He warns, “This is not time for high PSI pressure washing or use of harsh chemicals.” He also notes that the job is not to provide 100 percent spot-free clean but to improve the efficacy of the solar panel by removing buildup and to protect the integrity of the solar panels.

Other valuable articles in this issue provide guidance on removing stains from concrete, choosing the right brand and product, establishing a flourishing and reputable service department, understanding the benefits of pressure washing, and engaging with customers.

Whether you are engaged in physical work or mental travail or a combination of both, Cleaner Times wishes you the best and hopes you have a good August.

Michael Hamline

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