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KevinC 
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 Topic: pricing and water pressurePosted: 21/October/2004 at 10:28pm |
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I just began offering carpet cleaning into our cleaning business. I decided to price as follows: $.30 for carpet cleaning. $3 per stair and $.15 for deodorizers and carpet protectants. I did a few jobs for some commercial customers. (Vacant apartments and houses). I said I would match their previous rates. They told me they were being charged $.13 per sq ft. and some were $35 for 1 bedroom vacant apts. I did the jobs and I really don't know why anywould would sweat their *!# off for that amount of money. Please let me know if my rates are in line. Also, where should my water pressure guage be when I'm cleaning? It runs from 0-1500. I've been setting it around 650 and maintaining the temp at about 200. I am using a BlueLine Champ. Also, It seems this machine sucks to hard. I can barely move the wand sometimes. It is really kicking my butt. Any suggestions?
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Posted: 21/October/2004 at 10:37pm |
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you need a glide on yer wand
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Posted: 21/October/2004 at 10:45pm |
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First Question, where are you laocated??
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Posted: 21/October/2004 at 10:50pm |
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diva
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Posted: 21/October/2004 at 10:58pm |
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Maybe what you need to do is call around (anonymously) to local reputable cleaners in your area and get quotes. Don't compare yourself to Joe Blow who is going to do it for a sandwich and a beer. Check the with the big boys and then charge at par! 650 PSI is too much you are just over wetting and forcing water down to the underpad (you don't want that) 400 psi should suffice. 200f is good . I know Im going to get slaughtered for this but, Have you looked into an OP system? DIVA |
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PadMan
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Posted: 21/October/2004 at 11:40pm |
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LOL, that is a good one Diva, we have an office in San Marcos, which is north san diego county. your prices are about right for that area Kevin. I used to run a three van op out of San Marcos. |
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Posted: 21/October/2004 at 11:44pm |
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Hey Padman, How is business in North County?
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PadMan
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Posted: 21/October/2004 at 11:57pm |
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My dad still lives in San Marcos and my brother in law bought the biz from us, business is good there and you won't have any problem getting your price either. I am in Kentucky now and have been since '92. |
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diva
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Posted: 22/October/2004 at 12:05am |
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wooooo John I could have used some back up in the chat room Me against two HWE boys EYIKES!! LOL DIVA
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Superglide Ken
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Posted: 22/October/2004 at 12:10am |
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See Diva; no slaughter! Actually, I think Kevin needs to buy one of John's Conquerer Pad machines too. In areas where there is lots of competition, you need to differentuate your service from the me too cleaners. Once you do that, that 30% premium John talks about becomes easy to get.
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Posted: 22/October/2004 at 12:13am |
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very true Ken!
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MR. STEAMER
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Posted: 22/October/2004 at 12:36am |
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Padman is starting a revolution ...an oscillating one.... this guys is looking to become the Gawd father of pad... there is a lot of money to be made if cleaning goes from HWE to pad.. Answer this question to yourself..... Can you wash your hair without washing the Chemicals out???? Hell I could save 5mins if I just soaped up my body and then dried it off with an absorbant towel... I might look clean but would I be clean??? soap and water soap and water soap and water give me that ol time religion it's good enough for me
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Posted: 22/October/2004 at 12:51am |
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Mr. Steamer: I will give it to you. Padding actually does have a rinse cycle to it. When you spray down the cleaning agent first, that is the wash. A little dwell time emulsifies the oily soil in the face fibers of the carpet. The pads are then wet with water, and are almost dripping wet when you put them under the pad driver. The cotton material they are made of holds lots of water. That is the rinse water. During the oscillation process, the oily soil is transfered from the nylon fabric to the much more absorbant cotton surface. The water in the cotton effects the transfer. So the carpet actually holds less detergent residue than those HWE cleaners that think their wash and rinse water can be the same, without consquences. This is one of the biggest reasons that carpet that has been cleaned by OP stays clean longer than the same carpet cleaned by HWE. Ironic isn't it? The people that fight the method the most are those that will not see.
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Posted: 22/October/2004 at 7:45am |
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This is just an elaborate WIPE OUT So from now on... I'm going to do this with my clothing.. just spray on the agent... get a damp terry cloth and just wipe. It's that easy |
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