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luvsnow 
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 Topic: NewPosted: 26/October/2008 at 8:52pm |
It sounds like your son is older then me (I'm 19) and if that's the case chances are he probably won't ever be interested in cleaning carpets. My family is a bunch of motor heads and my uncle and Grandfather wanted me to be mechanics. I just didn't have the interest in it from a young age and still don't. There is just something to it I don't enjoy and that may be how your son looks at carpet cleaning. No sense in forcing someone to do something they don't want to do. But if he's younger then me, he may realize he is foolish to not learn carpet cleaning and decide to change his mind. All I can say is I wish my dad had a carpet cleaning business to teach me the ropes. Instead my dad was watching me clean our carpets and took interest in it and literally ripped the wand out of my hands to try it  He was actually doing pretty good and then he told me he used to clean some carpets/tile while he was in the Marine Corp. His job isn't doing too well right now and he will likely be laid off soon and I think he would have no problem cleaning carpets with me. He really enjoys manual labor and cleaning so it's a good combination for him.Welcome to the forum, cleanforless. Didn't mean to hijack your thread |
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Soil Lint Green
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Joined: 30/December/2007 Location: Oregon Status: Offline Points: 551 |
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Posted: 26/October/2008 at 4:40pm |
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You have had your carpet cleaned by them a few times now?
That's great! How many times is a few? Since they started in business last year I was wondering is it 6 times? That carpet in the bedroom that you were going to throw out, was it perfectly cleaned the first time you used them or this last time? You should have them put you on a monthly contract just to be sure you never have a dirty carpet again. Also you really should check them out with New Jersey's Secretary of State for LLC corporate fillings and see if you can find them as a legal entity because my research dug up nothing. |
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It's ORY GUN, not OR A GONE. Learn to talk.
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mikeblair
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Posted: 24/October/2008 at 9:18pm |
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STEAM IT LLC EAST HANOVER NJ 973-884-4464
I have used Steam It a few times now, and I am once again incredibly happy with there service. I was about to tear out the carpet in my bedroom, because I had stains throughout. I thought maybe I should try to have it cleaned first. Glad I did they made it look new again. I never thought that they would be able to do what they did. Thanks for all your hard work.
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cmaster
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Posted: 24/October/2008 at 4:28pm |
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I can't wait til my grandson is a few years older. We let him push the wand on synthetic area rugs once in a while |
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John L
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Joined: 29/November/2004 Location: I'm Right Here! Status: Offline Points: 4013 |
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Posted: 24/October/2008 at 2:57pm |
Not always..
 My boy picked up a wand at 12.. He is now a Computer professional 3 certs and more on the way.. I do the same as doug use my son when i can to move that wand.. |
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cmaster
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Posted: 21/August/2008 at 10:33pm |
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He will be back. Once you pick up a wand, you're hooked
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doug
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Posted: 21/August/2008 at 8:01pm |
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My son cleaned carpets with me for years. As a matter of fact the best tech I ever had. But now he has moved on. I do take full advantage when he comes home as he will still pickup the wand and help me. Weather he comes back or not time will tell.
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doug
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Posted: 21/August/2008 at 7:58pm |
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In the GTA you would have to find out what language to speak first?
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John L
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Posted: 21/August/2008 at 10:51am |
 You might be near some of the fellas that post here..
 Or you might get along..
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cleanforless
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Posted: 21/August/2008 at 12:13am |
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Thanks ,, if I was to twiddle my thumbs all day like I would like to , my wife would shoot me ,and yes I am close to T.O. and will be stopping by there ,I am going to talk with the rotavac guys also.. and also I have another business to do parttime but is more of a harder sell and might only get one or two jobs a month with that,different story.Right now I am still reading the forums and looking at different equipment ,used or new ,want to start off right.Well to think of cleaning carpets ,why not , you guys are doing it..
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Ed Valentine
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Joined: 14/September/2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 770 |
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Posted: 20/August/2008 at 4:58pm |
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Great recomendation, Adwa.
Ted will also pull a rabbit out of his hat for you too. Hey, ask Adwa, I'm not kidding either.
he's a great gentleman and credit to this Industry.
The very best;
"Name held by request"
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Adwa
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Posted: 20/August/2008 at 4:44pm |
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If your located in Cleanforless if you can get your son to listen to you …………carpet cleaning part time could definitely help with a young family…….. I have been trying for years to get my son into this business part time if only for something to fall back on…………..the boy is still not listening. |
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Ed Valentine
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Posted: 20/August/2008 at 4:36pm |
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This can be a great business if one operates it correctly....................and in a smart way.
I know because I am living proof of that. Moved from a card board box on main Street to a neat house in the Suburbs.
Hummmm. Pour me a glass of merlot, Thank you!
The very best;
Ed Valentine
cross-american corp.
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John L
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Posted: 20/August/2008 at 4:21pm |
Maybe he dont know what else to do! Probably dont want to twiddle his thumbs all day..
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