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The Importance of Winterizing Your Pressure Washer
When winter comes around, your pressure washer will be used less and be exposed to colder temperatures. Properly winterizing your equipment will protect it and maintain the life of it as it is used/stored in the winter months. COVERED IN THIS ARTICLE #1 – Routine Maintenance is Key 🔑 ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE BEFORE WINTER Before you […]
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The Difference Between Belt Drive and Direct Drive Pressure Washers
When it comes to pressure washers, choosing the right equipment can significantly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of your cleaning tasks. Two common types of pressure washers—belt-drive and direct-drive—each offer unique advantages and limitations, making them suitable for different applications. Here, we’ll break down the key differences, benefits, and ideal uses for each type. Belt-Drive […]
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Preparing for Winter: Preventative Maintenance for Portable Heaters
As winter approaches, the need for reliable, efficient heating becomes paramount, especially if you rely on portable heaters to warm your space. Portable heaters are a convenient solution, but like any appliance, they require regular maintenance to ensure optimal performance and longevity. Neglecting maintenance can lead to inefficiencies, higher energy costs, and, in some cases, […]
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Starting a Pressure Washing Business: Step-By-Step Guide
Pressure washing, also known as power washing, is a lucrative business opportunity with relatively low startup costs and high demand. Whether you want to clean residential driveways, commercial buildings, or industrial equipment, starting a pressure washing business can be a profitable venture if approached correctly. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get started. Conduct […]
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Maximize Efficiency with Wastewater Treatment Systems
In today’s fast-paced industrial landscape, maintaining a clean and safe environment is paramount. At McHenry, we understand the unique challenges industries face and offer top-of-the-line wastewater treatment systems designed to meet diverse needs. Our comprehensive range of products includes treat & release systems, recycle treatment systems, portable systems, pit systems, wash bays & design, and […]
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Exploring the Contrast: Water Cannons vs. Pressure Washers
When it comes to heavy-duty cleaning tasks, two powerful tools often come to mind: water cannons and pressure washers. While both are designed to tackle stubborn grime and dirt, they serve distinct purposes and possess unique features. Understanding the disparities between these two can help users make informed decisions based on their specific cleaning needs. […]
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Differences Between Single-Stage and Two-Stage Air Compressors
Air compressors are indispensable tools in various industrial and commercial applications, powering pneumatic tools, machinery, and processes. When it comes to selecting the right air compressor for your business, one crucial decision to make is whether to opt for a two-stage or single-stage model. Each type has its own set of advantages and limitations, and […]
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Commercial vs. Consumer Pressure Washers: How To Decide
Pressure washers have become indispensable tools for cleaning various surfaces, from driveways and decks to industrial equipment and commercial buildings. When it comes to pressure washers, there are two main categories to consider: commercial and consumer-grade units. In this blog, we’ll explore the key differences between these two types of pressure washers, including power, durability, […]
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Finding the Right Pressure Washing Accessory
Pressure washing accessories run the gamut from extended reach and dual wands and nozzles to soap applicators. Choosing the right accessories for your pressure washer and cleaning application can save you a lot of time and give you more control and power! Making the switch to quick-connect nozzles only represents one of many ways to […]
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Using Your Pressure Washer as a Jetter or Pipe Cleaner
If you or your customers have ever wanted to clean out a drain or pipe without calling the plumber, you’re in luck. Your pressure washer may be capable of converting into a pipe cleaner—a jetter, as they’re known—with a custom kit that includes the hose reel, control valve, jetter hose and nozzle. Let’s find out […]
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Choosing the Proper Surface Cleaner for Your Equipment and Application
Do you pressure wash decks, driveways, sidewalks, and garages for a living? Do you ever wonder if you can do it faster and better? Chances are good that switching from a regular 2-inch spray wand to a multi-inch, multi-nozzle rotary surface cleaner attachment will double your productivity—or even triple or quadruple it! Concrete, wood, asphalt, […]
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The Importance of Using the Right Pressure Washer Nozzle
How can you clean faster and more efficiently with your pressure washer without causing damage? By choosing the right pressure washer nozzle! Matching the pressure washer nozzle to the pressure and flow of your unit—and to the task at hand—is the key to success. The correct spray tip can reduce the time and effort involved […]
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Pressure Washer Pumps — When to Repair or Replace
When the pressure washer pump breaks, how do you know whether it’s time to replace it or repair it? What are the pros and cons of repairing vs. replacement, and what are the signs of severe irreparable damage? Take a moment to review signs that it’s time to repair or replace a pressure washer pump […]
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6 Benefits of Routine Preventative Maintenance for Pressure Washers and More
“If it isn’t broke, don’t fix it.” Let’s bust that myth right now! When it comes to pressure washers and air compressors, routine and preventative maintenance keeps your business going. It prevents delays and helps you make more money. Let’s review six benefits of preventative maintenance for your essential equipment. 1. Reduce Overall Expenses Preventative […]
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The Latest and Greatest Heaters for Your Shop, Warehouse, or Job Site
Each winter, one thing can make or break your comfort on the job site—the efficiency and quality of your portable heater. McHenry has a wide range of fuel-fired VAL6 infrared heaters for your worksite, farm, workshop, warehouse, or shop. The options range from compact space to long-running portable heating options designed for large spaces. Learn […]
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How Preventative Maintenance Benefits You
Winter is coming to Baltimore, Washington, DC and surrounding areas. Is your pressure washing systems, portable heaters and air compressors and other systems ready for the cold weather? Can they handle the additional wear and tear of freezing temperatures? Make sure the answer is yes with preventative maintenance from qualified technicians. This simple step can […]
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Clean Better & Save Time with New Two-Step Cleaning Attachment
Do you want a cost-effective way to clean vehicles better and faster? Our new dual-lance foaming wand system offers an easy, effective way to apply soap and perform two-step cleaning. This device provides an easy and efficient method of two-step cleaning without special pressure washers or complicated, expensive equipment. The system provides the added benefit […]
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Eight Questions to Ask Before Choosing an Air Compressor
Whether you’re pumping up tires, running power tools, spray painting equipment, running backup power, or need energy for other business applications, an air compressor is an ideal tool. At McHenry Pressure Cleaning Systems, our wide variety of air compressors fit the bill for all your automotive, commercial, and industrial needs. But with so many to […]
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22 Winter Pressure Washing Tips
Yes, the weather outside is frightful. But your machinery and fleet can still be delightful. Despite freezing cold temperatures, at McHenry Pressure Cleaning Systems, we realize many of our customers still need to pressure wash trucks, tankers, and equipment. Why Should I Pressure Wash In The Winter? Your vehicles and fleet are a representation of […]
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New Undercarriage Wash System
McHenry PCS is now proving standard packages for installing undercarriage wash systems. These can be installed by our experts at McHenry PCS or by the customer. The system is available in different lengths for different size vehicles and equipment. Undercarriage washes protect provide an easy, efficient, and automatic means of flushing mud, salt, and other […]
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Tools for Commercial Cleaning
Helping our customers disinfect equipment, trucks, and properties. McHenry PCS is assisting our customers by providing the following tools. Introducing: Vital Oxide The Ideal Disinfectant Vital Oxide offers many advantages over other products in helping fight the Corona Virus. Vital Oxide is an EPA registered disinfectant cleaner, mold killer, and super effective odor eliminator. Ready […]
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Sanitization Tips for Combating COVID-19
During the Coronavirus crisis, McHenry PCS is trying to do our part to provide our essential customers with service, support, and ways to help combat this war on the virus. Below is how our offered equipment and chemicals can be used to assist you in cleaning, sanitizing and hopefully winning the war! Here is what […]
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COVID-19 UPDATE
Hello Customers/Friends, We are all struggling personally and in our businesses to both handle and weather this current crisis. Maryland has just enacted a non-essential business closure notice starting at 5PM on 3/23. There is some gray area in determining the definition of essential/non-essential business, but we can state that many of our customers are essential […]
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Spring Pressure Cleaning with McHenry PCS
Spring has finally sprung. With spring weather comes a whole new list of projects, jobs, equipment. Along with that, spring and summer allows for more outside cleaning that cannot be done or is avoided when temperatures are below freezing. Spring weather allows companies and equipment owners to clean away winter grime and begin preparing spring […]
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5 Surprising Advantages of Infrared Heaters
Powerful and efficient, VAL6 infrared heaters are the best way to keep warm this winter. If you need added heat in your shop, warehouse, etc., our VAL6 infrared heaters offer several models to meet your needs. Our heaters are the most technologically advanced on the market today. Check out the below advantages of using infrared heaters this […]
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Selecting the Right Pressure Washer for Industrial Cleaning
Industrial pressure washers exist to make cleaning large and small surfaces easier and faster than a standard garden hose. With so many pressure washers to choose from, it can be tough to find the right industrial model for your project. In this guide, we will cover the following topics to help you decide: Hot vs. Cold […]
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How to Prevent Corrosion
At McHenry Pressure Cleaning Systems, we know the toll that salt corrosion can take on machinery. That’s why we offer a full range of cleaning products to stop this mineral in its tracks. Our equipment protects metal substances from further corrosion. What is Corrosion? Corrosion is defined as the wearing away and breakdown of solid […]
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Hot vs. Cold: Industrial Pressure Washers
When it comes to using a pressure washing for industrial cleaning jobs, there are a variety of ways to determine the best pressure washer for the job. The first distinguishing factor to help determine the right machine is whether you will be using hot or cold water while cleaning. Hot and cold water pressure washers […]
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Should You Buy or Rent a Pressure Washer?
When it comes time to clean (commercial or residential), it can be difficult to decide how to invest your money—to buy or rent a pressure washer. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of five questions you should ask before making a purchase. 1. How will you be using the machine? Assess your cleaning needs first […]
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11 Industries That Use Steam Cleaners
Why a steam cleaner may be the best option for your cleaning task? Simply put, steam cleaners simplify business. Aside from cutting down on the amount of equipment you’ll need to transport each day, you’ll also be cutting down on chemical costs. Steam cleaners require less chemicals due to the grease and grime loosening nature […]
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6 Steps to Bust That Rust
At McHenry Pressure Cleaning Systems, we know the toll that salt corrosion can take on machinery. That’s why we offer a full range of cleaning products to stop this mineral in its tracks. Our equipment protects metal substances from further corrosion. What is Corrosion? Corrosion is defined as wearing away and breakdown of solid materials, […]
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Winterizing Industrial Equipment Guide
As the leaves change color and temperatures drop, the time has come to begin thinking about winter days ahead. More than just thinking about cold, snowy winter months, it’s not too early to begin preparing and winterizing your expensive tools and machines. November is an ideal month to prepare your pressure washing equipment/system, air compressors […]
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Commercial Pressure Washers for Your Business
From backhoes to bulldozers, cranes to combines, and tractors to trucks, McHenry has the ideal commercial pressure washer to clean all your company equipment. For more than 25 years, McHenry Pressure Cleaning Systems has helped our clients solve all their maintenance needs. Whether you use a pressure washer at your business or off site, we […]
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The Importance of the Pressure Washer Pump
Just as the heart pumps blood, a pressure washer pump is the lifeblood of a pressure washer. At McHenry Pressure Cleaning Systems, we’ve supplied high quality pressure cleaning and environmental equipment to clients for more than 25 years. We also offer a full line of pump kits for a variety of pressure washer makes and […]
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Hard Water (The Silent Expense)
(CaCO3) = 2.5(Ca2+) + 4.1(Mg2+) Hard chemical equation? No, just hard water. No matter which way you diagram it, hard water is a real problem . . . especially when it comes to commercial use. At McHenry Pressure Cleaning Systems, we know a thing or two about hard water. We know it wreaks havoc on […]
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Everything You Need To Know About Wastewater Treatment Systems
If you’re like most Americans, you don’t think much about the water supply. Yet the recent case in Flint, Michigan has many people talking about safe water. The U.S. government remains vigilant about keeping our water supply fresh and free from contaminants and has enacted strict environmental laws. Wastewater — or used water — contains […]
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Providing Pressure Washer Service in Maryland for Over 25 Years
Purchasing industrial equipment is a big investment of time and money. You want to be sure you have a quality product that will last for many years to come. When you buy equipment from McHenry Pressure Cleaning Systems, we consider the sale just the beginning of our partnership. For more than 25 years, we have […]
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The Ultimate Guide to Pressure Washing
We live in a society of instant gratification. And if ever there was a tool of instant gratification, it’s got to be a pressure washer. Pressure washers are the superheroes of cleaning. In a battle against dirt, mold, and mildew, you’ll always defeat the enemy using a Mi-T-M pressure washer. Our equipment makes fast work […]
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Hot Water Makes the Difference
Hot water pressure washers offer a number of advantages over other types of pressure washers. Hot water pressure washers can raise the water temperature from about 53 degrees to as much as 311 degrees! This drastically decreases your cleaning time and the amount of cleaning product that needs to be used. There are three different […]
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Winterizing Your Pressure Washer
As the leaves change color and temperatures drop, the time has come to begin thinking about winter days ahead. As cold temps arrive do not forget about protecting your pressure washer from freezing. October and November are ideal months to prepare your pressure washing equipment/system for hibernation or winter use. The following tips will help […]
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Is Your Commercial Cleaning Equipment Environmentally Friendly?
Environmentally conscious businesses using commercial cleaning equipment on a regular basis also use wash water treatment systems to avoid pollution to the environment. Because the run-off of chemicals, oils, and other waste materials in cleaning run-off can cause issues for business, many choose to implement wash water recovery systems for moral, legal, and financial purposes. By […]
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Cleaning Equipment Available at McHenry Pressure Cleaning Systems
Pressure Washers At home or at work, small or big, McHenry Pressure Cleaning Systems can help you find the right pressure cleaning equipment for the job. A variety of options, power, and cleaning needs play a role in choosing the proper pressure washer. For residential cleaning, McHenry Pressure Cleaning Systems has a variety of easy to […]
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How to Purchase a Pressure Washer
Pressure washers are a great tool to have around home and work. Residential and commercial pressure washers save valuable time by cleaning quickly and thoroughly. Depending on the task at hand, different pressure washers clean at different powers and speeds. Do you know what pressure washer is best for your cleaning job? McHenry Pressure Cleaning […]
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Best Cleaning Products For Pressure Washing Jobs
McHenry Pressure Cleaning Systems not only wants you to have the best quality equipment for any cleaning job, but the best cleaning solutions and detergents to get the job done. The right detergent or soap product is a key ingredient in successful cleaning and achieving the results you desire. McHenry PCS has the solution or detergent […]
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Spring Car and Equipment Cleaning
Cleaning Salt from Vehicles and Equipment Although chilly weather still lingers along the East Coast, warm weather is right around the corner. Unfortunately, until then, these cold winter months continue to make life a little more hectic. As if icy, bad weather driving isn’t stressful enough, winter driving takes a toll on the condition of […]
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Industrial Portable Water Treatment/Recovery Systems
Industrial portable water treatment systems and recovery systems have become a large part of today’s industrial cleaning world. The environmental awareness of the public and your customers require your attention and involvement. The protection of your business, as well as your customer’s business and property, is extremely important for a company’s future success. Customers today […]
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Pressure Washer Water Treatment and Recovery Systems
Pressure Washer Water Treatment and Recovery Systems Have you ever considered how dirty of a job cleaning can be? Ironic, but true, and it’s definitely true when it comes to industrial pressure washing, cleaning, and degreasing. The run-off from these types of cleaning, whether it be parts or equipment, can cause major messes for a […]
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A Guide to Infrared Portable Heaters
Efficient Machines Powerful and efficient, VAL6 infrared heaters are the best way to keep warm this winter. If you need heat in your shop, warehouse, outdoor work area, etc. this winter, our VAL6 heaters offer many efficient models to meet your heating needs, all available at McHenry Pressure Cleaning Systems. EPX from Val6Looking for a […]
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Winterizing Your McHenry Pressure Washer
As the leaves change color and temperatures drop, the time has come to begin thinking about winter days ahead. More than just thinking about cold, snowy winter months, it’s not too early to begin preparing and winterizing your expensive tools and machines. October is an ideal month to prepare your pressure washing equipment/system for the upcoming winter […]
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Heavy Duty Pressure Washer Safety Tips from McHenry Pressure Cleaning Systems
Heavy Duty Pressure Washer Safety Tips Heavy duty pressure washing is a fast and effective method of cleaning at home, work, or on the farm. It’s a fun chore, but can also be dangerous if proper heavy duty pressure washer safety measures are ignored. To guarantee safety while pressure washing, abide by instructions described in […]
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Choosing the Right Industrial Pressure Washer for Maximum Efficiency
Do you spend a good amount of time behind a pressure washer each week? Industrial pressure washers can save valuable time, but are you using the right heavy duty pressure washer? Cleaning quickly and efficiently is important to McHenry Pressure Cleaning Systems. Located in Frederick, MD, it’s important to us that our busy customers finish […]