Been thinking about trying this since it’s not much more expensive than the Zep stuff, and I’m sure Simple Green will do as good of a job as the Zep all-purpose. So why would I use it? Because using green, toxin-free cleaning fluids can be a huge selling point. Consumers may be apt to think that the stuff we normally use will eat their faces off and cause their kids to grow eyes in the backs of their heads. They can rest assured that a well known non-toxic, proven brand like SG won’t do that. Being conscious about the environment given an impression of responsibility and modernity. There’s also that thing about how it’s a good idea to use this stuff for the sake of the planet and all. No one sits around going “You know, the world just isn’t polluted enough. What can we do about that?” .Something also tells me it’s a way to show I’m not some couldn’t-care-less, greaseball outfit with work-corner hires wearing paint-splattered jeans. They’ll probably be able to glean from any advertising in which I mention SG that there aren’t going to be any, um, let’s say…“language barriers” when they call me. Any thoughts on this or experiences using Simple Green?
Jeff,
The saint and I have been using Simple Green in our home(s) since it first came out. Never gave a thought to if it is a “green” product or not, it just works well, smells good, and purchasing in 1 Gal. containers, inexpensive.
13+ yrs. ago, started an exterior wood restoration company. Working on decks or wood sided homes, one tends to get stain on vinyl, painted, or other unwanted surfaces. Simple Green cleans wayward stain easily, and with a bit of scrubbing, even when dried. Works very well with Ready Seal stains, which is a paraffin oil. Have no idea of linseed oil or waterbased stains. We do not use them.
Terrific product and if purchased in quantity, inexpensive. The “green” idea is a nice point, but never used it. We only use it for 'eff ups.
Why would you want to brag about using cleaners your customers could buy themselves at Lowes? use professional grade cleaners if you want to be considered a professional.
Going “green” is a bunch of BS that is part of the left wing agenda, period!!
Too much water will kill plants
Oil comes from the earth and leaks to the surface, both under water and on land, on a regular basis
When it comes to burning natural fuels (oil, gas, coal) it cost more to create solar panels than it will ever save.
Charging an electric car ever few hours uses creates a bigger carbon foot print than any gas vehicle, due to the electric needed to do the charging and the
materials needed to create and maintain the batteries
Volcano’s spew out enough carbon in a few minutes to neutralize hundreds of years worth of “green” transformation
Global warming/cooling has been going on since the beginning of the planet, evidence is all around us. The deserts around the world used to be the bottom of oceans, you can still find seashell there. The Great Plains in the US used to be a rain forest. The list goes on and on and man had absolutely nothing to do with those changes
Going “green” is nothing more than a way to get simple minded people to buy stuff and get govt. funds/grants to regulate all businesses.
Don’t follow the sheeple, read up on history and make up your own mind
That being said, used properly, chlorine is the best, safest and fastest cleaner out there for our business
I doubt if any customer ever stood there before you did their job and said “I want you to use the strongest stuff you can get your hands on, even if it’s full of unnatural chemicals and is way stronger than you need to be using. Also, charge me more for it accordingly, since I hear the other stuff is cheaper. Yeah, please do that.” Insisting our world isn’t in environmental trouble makes you look about as smart as those who thought the world was flat even after it had been proven round.
JC: Take your washer, set it to the soap setting and douse your garden and plants with it every other day. Give a em a real good soaking. As a marketing plan for your company, I suggest you print out your uncalled for, juvenile tirade and hand it to all of your customers. See if that helps your company. That advice is free, but if I charged you for it, I’d have gotten payment in advance, because something tells me you’d be a little short on funds to pay me with later.
Dawg: Anyone can change their own oil, many of those who know how to do it even have the tools and the know-how. Yet I don’t see oil changing businesses going anywhere. Also, what says Simple Green can’t be considered a professional chemical? It’s just fine for most residential jobs. if you have to use something more, then let the customer know and change accordingly. You also have to think about what those stronger chemicals are going to do to you since you’re being exposed to them every day. I do feel most cleaners are safe to be exposed to though. I wouldn’t go drinking the stuff, but the label doesn’t recommend a hazmat stuff either.
You must be pretty young, there are tens of millions of dollars in the oil changing business, how do you back up your statement about it not going anywhere?
Your inexperience is shinning through very brightly, I suggest you use the search button, read and LISTEN to what the more experienced guys are offering you.
Um, iiiiiiii I said they “Aren’t going anywhere” as in "They’re not about to go out of business. That’s what that means. I can grow out of being young, but being an idiot like yoursef? Is forever. I suggest you take your half-truth environmental statements where they belong: the garbage. Mayber they’ll fit next to all that stuff about the world being flat.
Biologically you can grow out of being young but mentally that may never happen and you will be immature for many, many, more years, if not decades, to come.
Back to the flat earth stuff, show me facts, I’ve shown you some (the weather channel.com), prove me wrong.
Back to power washing, are you here to learn or what???
Good stuff JC and Dawg!!
This thread is three years old and the user you are replying to has not been on the forum for almost a year.Just curious as to why you would think a reunion would be in order especially with all that hostility that was in the thread?
Just an FYI, Simple Green did the best marketing snow job I have ever seen. Today they do have SOME “green” eco-friendly formulas, but historically the only thing “green” about simple green was the green color, lol!
Also, there should have been a drastic drop off in the non-toxic and biodegradable claims on chemicals. Those are no-no words now unless they are qualified. For example, you can say non-toxic surfactant, but you can’t just say non-toxic, that implies everything from the chemical to the bottle are non-toxic. 16CR 260.10, and the Federal Trade Commission consider such claims to be deceptive and have fined multiple companies.
