Is a hot water power washing set-up the only way to deal with gum on concrete? Is there any other chemical that will lift it off so that we can use our softwash rigs instead of a power washer?
(I did searches on "gum", "chewing gum", "gum on concrete", but did not find any information on this yet.)
Thanks Mark
Hank Timmermann said
Mar 27, 2013
Mark,
For commercial work we can't beat the hot water units. Having said that though there are some small "Steamers" that allow the contractor to remove gum without disturbing foot traffic in retail and hotel environments.
Hank
Michael Derose said
Mar 27, 2013
That system hank is talking about costs around 4-5000. Its cheaper to get a hot water machine. I did a home depot and without hot water I would have been there for days instead of hrs.
Greg Nash said
Mar 27, 2013
Your going to need a hot water pressure washer.
Hank Timmermann said
Mar 27, 2013
Michael Derose wrote:
That system hank is talking about costs around 4-5000. Its cheaper to get a hot water machine. I did a home depot and without hot water I would have been there for days instead of hrs.
Mike,
Thanks. I didn't realize the units cost that much.
Mark,
Disregard what I posted.
Hank
Chris Gunther said
Mar 27, 2013
If you're going after commercial flatwork and gum removal, invest in a hot water unit, otherwise it's best to find another pressure washing contractor in your area and start swapping leads.
AC Lockyer said
Mar 27, 2013
I use a asphalt torch. Heat the gum up real good and then zing it off with a cold water washer. The cold water solidifies it in mid air after it is released from the sidewalk.
Is a hot water power washing set-up the only way to deal with gum on concrete? Is there any other chemical that will lift it off so that we can use our softwash rigs instead of a power washer?
(I did searches on "gum", "chewing gum", "gum on concrete", but did not find any information on this yet.)
Thanks
Mark
Mark,
For commercial work we can't beat the hot water units. Having said that though there are some small "Steamers" that allow the contractor to remove gum without disturbing foot traffic in retail and hotel environments.
Hank
Mike,
Thanks. I didn't realize the units cost that much.
Mark,
Disregard what I posted.
Hank
AC