Best way to clean lawn care handheld equipments
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- Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
- After cleaning so many lawn equipment for all these years, this is the best way to clean lawn care handheld equipment without a pressure washer. I clean all my string trimmers, backpack blowers, hedge trimmers, and lawn mowers the same way and they stay looking their best. Please let the lawn care community know how you keep your lawn care outdoor equipment clean.
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Hey Johnny,
This is Will with Military Lawn Cuts & Landscaping. I am another Veteran who is in the lawn care business like yourself. I currently am just using my personal cell phone for business as well but am not sure if this is the most efficient way because I have clients that text me outside of work hours that takes up a lot of my time. Do you have a business line that is different than your personal cell phone and how do you set it up to ring your personal phone?
Thanks in advance!!
Ok I will. Tony's lawn care.
I’m very particular about keeping my equipment clean. Not only does it help to fix any problems earlier but it also shows customers that you care about your equipment and take pride in your business. This professional approach also tells your clients that you take pride in the work you do for them. No body wants a crew turning up with shoddy looking equipment to their home
Well said, thanks.
Roger that!
It also trickles to the employees, they know that the boss man gets you good equipment and holds them accountable, therefore they show better respect to their tools.
I have to say after watching several of your videos, I have to respect not only your work but your visual standards. I respect the fact you make sure you and your staff look professional while doing a dirty job.
Mad respect!
I worked for a lawn care company out of Punta Gorda Florida For awhile and our everyday routine at the end of work we took out every piece of equipment every single day. They also tough us to never rev up and down up and down with the weed eaters and blowers because it wrecks the fuel diaphragms inside. It was like LAWNCARE equipment clean up boot camp. :)
We have an eight axle tractor/trailer unit in a trucking company I own with my son in law. We have a simple rule: The equipment is kept clean after every run - no exceptions. The whole unit goes through a truck wash and the tractor is detailed about every four months - inside and out. Customers notice when a driver comes into his yard to pick up an $800,000 piece of new equipment with a clean rig and a well groomed and clean driver. The customers comment on it and we get business from it. If we take such good care of our equipment, the customer reasonably assumes we will the same for the cargo. And we do. I don't drive a truck but I do set rules. Our owner-drivers are a lot happier with their clean rigs even when they have to pay to have them clean.
You remind me of my dad. When he had his business, he always kept his equipment clean. A lot of people who think it was a waste of time because "its just going to get dirty again or "its meant to be dirty". But I will tell you now that like your equipment that's lasted several years, he also has equipment that is 15+ years old that starts up right away. Even a zero turn from the 80s that still works.
That's cool. Admirable stuff. 👍
Just bought some old equipment at a yard sale. I am on a fixed income, so I hope they work OK. I bought an electric weed eater, an electric hedge trimmer, and a Scott's fertilizer spreader-a large one. So I am going to get brave and clean them and see if I can get them working. I have never used electric tools. I actually have been trimming my yard with scissors and sitting on the ground and hand pulling weeds and grass. I am an older woman. I have an acre and I landscape it myself with a variety of bushes, trees and plants and flowers. I do not even know how to put the string on the weed eater. Thank goodness for You Tube! Wish me luck. Thanks for the video!!!
Thanks for your video. My husband is like you in keeping machinery clean. So your cleanliness is appreciated.
My new Kobalt weedeater is light, battery powered, and does the job. Now I can keep my fence rows clean.
That is awesome!
*Good vid, thanks for sharing. I call this cleaner purple stuff and I use it to clean all my equipment as well. I use it on my hedge trimmers as well and it cleans the blades exceptionally well. I just use my electric handheld blower to blow dry everything after I rinse with my garden hose to remove all of the water and prevent rust and moisture problems. One thing I did notice about purple stuff is that it ruins the pump on the spray bottles. If the trigger on your spray bottles ever starts sticking or becomes useless just look under the trigger and you'll see a small plunger. Pour a little engine oil or other thick oil on that plunger and it'll work like new again.*
Anybody living in the snow belt having lawn care withdrawal and watching this for a fix? That's me right now.🤣
lol!
Yep.
Spot on my man, keep your stuff clean and ready.
I agree
Love your work ethic it's so refreshing to see someone one doing landscap garden so professionally. 👍
I literally just ordered some purple power and can’t wait to clean my equipment!!!! Thanks for this video bro!💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
Hi Johnny! Personal preference for me...is Simple Green. I get the gallon containers of the concentrated solution, then put them in pump sprayers like you do. The Simple Green seems to work best on stuff like algae, grass and dirt stains, it would probably work well on the dreaded Savannah yellow snow too. Keep up the good work, and thanks for sharing your videos with us.
Got a new Kobalt weedeater from Lowe's. Love it. Just cleaned it like you said. On my way to get Kobalt hedge trimmer. Love the battery power.
Thanks for your video. Was very helpful.
Great job and I use a similar brush from HF which is great. I suggest we clean equipment & vehicle prior to being sent to be serviced it shows you care and tech will provide perfection.
Thank you!
Sweet!
I love taking care of my personal equipment.
Me too!
Clean equipment is key to a successful business
You're correct.
Great video man. I need to get my stuff all shiny again! Thanks for motivating me to do it.
It's like washing your car, for some reason it feels like it runs better, lol!
@@Bladesofgrasslawncare How true that is!
Nice to see the attention to detail
I use the same cleaning product but instead of a spray bottle I use a one gallon pump sprayer to speed things up. Continue making these how to videos and pop smoke!!
Great tip, thanks.
That's funny, I was cleaning my equipment yesterday too. Lol, I didn't get a chance to get my handhelds, yours put mine to shame. Will be doing mine by the end of the week.
Great vid; thank you so much for the how-to! I've been meaning to clean my trimmer lately, but wasn't sure what to use on it, or the best way to clean it up.
Glad it helps others
Great advice, Johnny, for cleaning and maintenance of your equipment. You’d notice any defects early and sets a great example for your team and customers 👍👍
I appreciate it, thanks
Exactly I keep my equipment looking brand new and yea I payed a lot of money for it and if it looks dirty I clean it l but I just use a pressure washer it can be a pan sometime might give this a go keep rockin 👍
Thanks for the advice.
Any time!
I like to clean too. For me I just powerwash them . Zero turns key cleaned and if need touch up paint I do that to. I think I clean my zero more then my truck. I was everywhere right before u change oil to. Good tip on the purple stuff.
Thanks for sharing
Lol man I can learn so much from u about professionalism. That's awesome I definitely will implement cleaning my equipment more frequently.
It makes a difference, it's like washing your car. For some reason, it drives better, lol!
You're so on point. excellent video.
I appreciate that!
Your new intro is killing me lol. It's like windows 95 starting up Haha. Love the videos.
Thank you!
Thanks for the tip Johnny
👍
Thanks man you motivated me to clean 🧼 mine. They look so much better that way. Gonna try some Purple Power
You'll gonna love it, thanks!
We use a product called "oil eater" a type of degreaser, but hmmm that purple power looks better. After I clean my equipment I spray some WD40 on the head and the shaft of string trimmer to make it easier to clean the next time around.
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This I a Great easy way to do it, thanks!
Good stuff man, looking good!
Thanks for the visit
Watching this video while I cleanup our trimmers! Cheers, brother!
That is awesome!
@@Bladesofgrasslawncare yes it is! Thanks for all the great videos!🥳🍻
Thank you so much for this video! I was having a heck of a time trying to keep it clean. I’ve even waxed my FS90R which didn’t help much. I don’t like the pollen either...
Very good!
Thanks for the tips. I happen to have another brand cleaner/degreaser hope it works the same. If not I’ll get a gallon soon.
You’re already getting the pollen wow!!! Clean equipment is happy equipment and efficient equipment.
Yeah... I'm stuffed up big time, lol!!!
@@Bladesofgrasslawncare pollen messing with me too! Big Time!
Great information ..thank you very much
Glad it was helpful!
I like how you take care of your stuff, A+!! And I love your channel..... I was wondering if you would show how not to get divots on a zero turn, I'm new to the zero turn world... I do not do this for a living , just my own lawn.. Thanks Tom
You take care of your tools they take care of you !
Thank you soo much for sharing
You are so welcome
So clean it looks like new and nice to use ,you can see wear better too.
Yes, thank you
I appreciate the effort you put in your business. It shows your work ethic! Do you cover the exhaust holes before you spray with water so water doesn’t enter the cylinder? I might have missed it. I’m not far from you, and this is the first time I’ve seen your channel👍
To be honest, I've never covered the exhaust and never had an issue because of it, thanks for watching!
Good vid bro.
I found if you spray it down with silicone spray after you clean it the grass will literally just fall off of it
Great idea. Any recommendations on what kind/brand?
Good for you. I’m the same way.
Very helpful video
Glad it helps
I like your style!
Thank you!
Hey what is that handle on the string trimmer if you don't mind?
Thanks for this video. I just bought a Stihl FS 56 R and after my first use I was wondering how to keep it clean without damaging it. I thought that too much water could ruin the transmission but, after watching your vid I was obviously wrong. So it won't be a problem to water it and use degreaser on the transmission areas, etc?
My equipment gets clean from rain on an open trailer. The only time I've ever washed them is to put them for sale.
Got it, thanks.
Thanks for this video!!! Truly appreciated!!! I like to have clean looking equipment. It looks more professional, to me( my own opinion).
You are welcome!
You need to rinse that brush once in a while.
Good video man. Been wanting to start buying equipment, cleaning and fixing it up and reselling it. Purple Power is legit
Glad I could help
how do you like the darwins grip...is it worth the money....thinking about getting one......and you are right about the pressure washer, i used it on my mower, wasnt paying attention, and cut a front tire.....im using the purple power and the garden hose from now on.......
That's a hard thing to find these days! Respect to you sir for taking pride in your investments, smart man! Also shows alot of positive things about you character, & is a good look for business! Keep up the hardwork & GodBless 🇺🇸!
I appreciate that!
Did you just put straight purple power in the spray bottle or did you add something like water to it?
Do you use anything to keep the mower and trim pieces shine and keep the dark black look?
" I keep em clean" 😎
Make you feel better
I do the same thing. I even hit em with the pressure washer if it is already out ;)
Nice!
I just cleaned mine two weeks ago got em back shiny
That's what's up!
Hey Johnny did you mix up a batch of fuel with the Sabre yet?
Not yet, we've inundated with pine straw jobs but will let you know
Great video your like the only one that popped up
Great video...do you mix the purple power with water in the spray bottle like a 1:1 ratio or just apply the concentrate directly to the equipment?
It's a 1 to 1 ratio thanks!
Hey man just wanted to let you know I have learn alot from u.
I appreciate it, thanks
I been doing my own lawn Service for about two years now.
Which is better? Husqvarna or Sthil . I have the bt150, looking back wish I had bought the bt350.
Thnks for Guidance. Is there not any problem in engine or contractor by water.
Never experienced any issues
I'm a neat freak with my equipment too :) what are your thoughts on the Darwin Grip?
I only had a chance to use it one property and felt occurred, but I know that it takes some getting use to
I want one.
Always say I always say take care of you tools and I will take care of you because stay make you the money and that doesn't matter what it cost take care of all You tools
I agree!
Have you started mowing down there? Heck, up here in Michigan we are at least 7 weeks away.
Oh... Yes, be patient it's coming
Will water not ruin the engine or other electric parts?
So would you use a pressure washer if washing a lot more equipment at once?
Great tip, thanks! Can I use the same method if the line trimmers are electric or is this only for petrol trimmers?
Both, thanks!
@@Bladesofgrasslawncare Gotcha! Tnx for the quick reply! New sub❤️
I was worried about using water on my Sthil trimmer....you just made me feel better about going ahead with it. Thanks for posting.
No problem 👍
Buenas noches
Amigo como puedo guardar mis herramientas para el veranó siguiente
Que recomienda
How do you like that Darwins grip?
The Military taught me how to clean like that ... many hours on the Tank Wash Racks!!!!!! I still do it to this day!!!
Good habits are hard to drop
Would a pressure washer remove poison ivy oil without a degreaser? Is it safe to use it on the water sensitive parts in the back due to the strength of the water?
It’s crazy how cleaning something like this can sound so easy in theory but with urushiol being so annoying to possibly be exposed to makes me overthink it.
Will not spraying water on the motor and turning mechanism mess it up over time on the weed eater?
Never thought about my weed eater, but now I know. Where do you buy the Purple Power. As far as keeping everything clean, it makes your customers feel better seeing clean equipment. It's like going to a auto shop, they can have the best mechanics in town, but if the shop and office are dirty, you don't want to get your work done there because it will make you wonder.
I get it from one of the Big box stores and clean equipment is like a clean car for some reason it works better
@@Bladesofgrasslawncare Is the building orange or blue and grey? I have both about 20 minutes from me. Thank you
@@Bladesofgrasslawncare
Clean equipment is happy equipment.
Thanks for the video.
Johnny where did you get that spray bottle? And how long does it last holding Purple Power? I haven't found one locally that will last 2 weeks with the cleaner in it.
I got this bottle at the Home Depot and I've had it since the beginning of the season last year
@@Bladesofgrasslawncare thanks I've beening using Lowes, Ruralking, Tractor Supply. I'll try Home Depot. Thanks again
I see that you have both stihl and echo witch one do you perfer?
STIHL I'm selling the echo due to too much issues
Can you do the same to a push mower? Spray purple power and spray it down ?
No, the purple power is too strong for the mowers paint so use www.ballard-inc.com/mower-magic-pro-wash/MAGICPRO.html?lang=default
Do you use a gas stabilizer, or premium fuel in your small stuff?
I use marine fuel for my small stuff
I’m not a lawn care professional I just really like your videos. Question 🙋♂️I get maintaining your expensive equipment. But in past videos you talked about a warranty from your dealer I think on your zero turn. Does it not also apply to your weed eaters?
Yes. They come with a two-year warranty
Try some Mean Green Auto and Garage cleaner when you can to see how it compares. Get it st Walmsrt Dollar General.
I'll try it, thanks!
After you spray the equipment how long do you leave the spray on for?
3 to 4 minutes
Sorry Johnny, pressure washer FTW!
Are you mixing the purple power with water or straight?
Straight
Thanks keep the videos coming love watching
So it's ok to wet the weed eater with water even by the motor ??
I believe the same thing clean tools
Easier if u put it in a 1 gallon sprayer
You can get a car wash brush with a water hose attachment.
Useless for cars, but for perfect for this.
Which of your blowers do you prefer the most one from the other???
I have a black max chainsaw 😊
How do i fix a gunked up weed eater it starts but doesn’t havepower
I'm not a mechanic 🤔
What about the underside of weed trimmers? Just scrape it off?
Yes, no need to clean that thoroughly