Ceiling Cleaners
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Topic: Ceiling Cleaners
Posted By: puddle proof
Subject: Ceiling Cleaners
Date Posted: 03/January/2005 at 12:39pm
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I am trying to get a little info on ceiling cleaning. We have been cleaning ceilings for 5 years using a 2 part mix. Part 1 is a enzyme & soap powder mix which we mix with reverse osmosis water & the second part a peroxide & water mix. We mix them togather & the second part is supposed to activate the enzymes. Now I have had 1 guy tell me HOW COULD THAT BE---THE PEROXIDE WOULD KILL THE ENZYMES. And another guy tell me that all he used to use was water & small amount of peroxide. Anyone have any idea what is going on with this stuff, or does anyone make it themselves & have a recipe for me?????? ------------- We'll Make Your Surroundings Sparkle |
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Posted By: steed
Date Posted: 05/January/2005 at 9:14pm
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we just use the 35% H. peroxide & water. Most of the ceilings 2 part mix are only detergent & peroxide. The enzymes are a little sensitive And I would agree the peroxide will destroy the enzymes. But there are hundreds of different types of enzymes natural & synthesized out there. Dennis Steele |
Posted By: Lisa Smith
Date Posted: 06/January/2005 at 12:32am
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20 or 40 volume peroxide is all I've ever used. Works fine. Take care, Lisa |
Posted By: puddle proof
Date Posted: 06/January/2005 at 1:45am
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We have just gone no smoking in all public places here in
Saskatchewan creating a little extra ceiling & wall cleaning. Last
year ceilings made up for 30% of our business with large commercial
jobs being a big boost, this is probably in part due to allocating a
good proportion of our advertising budget to ceilings. How do the rest
of you do with this service.
------------- We'll Make Your Surroundings Sparkle |
Posted By: Lisa Smith
Date Posted: 06/January/2005 at 2:05am
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I never do it anymore, when I used to do janitorial as well, I did it on an as needed basis. Not much call for it here. We have been non-smoking indoors in a business for years. Take care, Lisa |
Posted By: fastone1979
Date Posted: 10/January/2005 at 11:27pm
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What kind of equipment are you guys using for ceiling cleaning? When you say ceilings are you talking tile? ------------- every job is a self portrait of yourself! So autograph it with quality! |
Posted By: Lisa Smith
Date Posted: 11/January/2005 at 9:50am
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Either the ceiling tiles or the acoustical "popcorn" ceilings. I never did it at any volume, just problem area treatments, and I just used a trigger sprayer and a step ladder. Take care, Lisa |
Posted By: puddle proof
Date Posted: 11/January/2005 at 10:34am
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We have built ourselves a ceiling machine out of a
large tool box. We got it from homedepot. It has small back
wheels & a pull out handle. We wired an extension cord up to a 60
psi on demand pump. Set a 2 gallon container inside to feed it &
run a 25 foot hose out to a wand. We use the same style
wand you would have on a power washer. We can do any style ceiling if it is porous there is no wipeing involved just spray & leave. We use this machine for walls as well. A quick spray, wipe & rinse with a wall mop, quick & easy. ------------- We'll Make Your Surroundings Sparkle |
Posted By: Adwa
Date Posted: 11/January/2005 at 10:38pm
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Puddle P. Your get up sounds like the same machine CeilTech use to sell. Or maybe they still do. They would sell a package to a customer. Machine, chemicals and literature for a lot of money. I can count on one hand the amount of customers of ours that do ceiling cleaning. I am not sure why but I am guessing they do not want the trouble and headaches that can arise if their customers are not happy with the results. Good Luck ------------- The Following Statements do not Necessarily Reflect the Views of this Forum Network http://www.kleenkuip.com - http://www.kleenkuip.com |
Posted By: puddle proof
Date Posted: 14/January/2005 at 10:34am
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ADWAwe
have been cleaning ceilings for 5 years & it has been a great add
on to our business. It is not much different than carpet
cleaning, you have to know what kind of ceiling you are cleaning,
it is very important to know if it has been painted or not. Just
like carpet cleaning you must identify problem areas &
address them. When we started doing ceiling cleaning we marketed it extensively & all our advertising now is 50/50 between carpet & ceilings. Last year our ceiling cleaning sales were more than carpets. Ceilings are a harder sell but we make upwards of $120 /hr. They take half the time to clean as carpets & make just as much money. Commercial jobs is where the real money is, just look for dirt & dust around the diffusers. We have done hotels , malls, restaurants, as well as residential. ------------- We'll Make Your Surroundings Sparkle |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 28/January/2005 at 6:08pm
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ceiling cleaning is hard work
------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: Adwa
Date Posted: 28/January/2005 at 6:16pm
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Good one liner Steamer Puddle Proof are you located in Canada. I know that if you paint your acoustic tiles it is against fire regulations. ------------- The Following Statements do not Necessarily Reflect the Views of this Forum Network http://www.kleenkuip.com - http://www.kleenkuip.com |
I'll just follow you around the board and hopefully I can stay awake. Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 28/January/2005 at 7:02pm
Mr. Steamer: it is hard to tell if you are working hard or hardly working? ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 28/January/2005 at 7:46pm
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Adwa... you barely post... Lots of the sections haven't been touched in months... I think I'm doing your job... you need to post a two worder to keep things going.... your posts have been sleepin here for months ------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 28/January/2005 at 8:32pm
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Adwa wrote:Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 28/January/2005 at 10:46pm
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Not again? ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 29/January/2005 at 7:49am
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look a two worder by doug.... where is the Adwa police??? ------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: Adwa
Date Posted: 29/January/2005 at 8:43am
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[QUOTE=MR. STEAMER]
Adwa... you barely post... Lots of the sections haven't been touched in months... Your right Steamer!!! I'm following you now ------------- The Following Statements do not Necessarily Reflect the Views of this Forum Network http://www.kleenkuip.com - http://www.kleenkuip.com |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 29/January/2005 at 8:03pm
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Mr. Steamer: I am limited to one liners even if there is only two words in it. ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 29/January/2005 at 9:01pm
the ting is adwa never says anything to you because she loooooooo0ooves you ------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: Adwa
Date Posted: 29/January/2005 at 9:30pm
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Steamer you can be such a sh*t head. Have I once said anything to you about how you drool over Lisa. ------------- The Following Statements do not Necessarily Reflect the Views of this Forum Network http://www.kleenkuip.com - http://www.kleenkuip.com |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 29/January/2005 at 9:31pm
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I drool over you too... just that you won't give me a shot on net...lol ------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: Adwa
Date Posted: 29/January/2005 at 9:34pm
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I know your after bonus points, keep working it baby and I'll see what I can do. ------------- The Following Statements do not Necessarily Reflect the Views of this Forum Network http://www.kleenkuip.com - http://www.kleenkuip.com |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 29/January/2005 at 9:40pm
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So you mean we have a chance Adwa... I can walk into KK in my white sailors outfit and sweep you off your feet like in and Officer and a Gentleman??? I'm more Top Gun anyway.... call me Maverick ------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 29/January/2005 at 9:46pm
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Full of blanks??? More like a toy gun ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: Adwa
Date Posted: 29/January/2005 at 9:52pm
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I'm a Gemini like you Steamer. You only get bonus points on the forum were we are both two different people. ------------- The Following Statements do not Necessarily Reflect the Views of this Forum Network http://www.kleenkuip.com - http://www.kleenkuip.com |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 29/January/2005 at 10:00pm
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Mr. Steamer is two different people? ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: Adwa
Date Posted: 30/January/2005 at 11:29am
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Puddle Proof you still did not answer my question. Were are you located. I need someone for referrals on ceiling cleaning. ------------- The Following Statements do not Necessarily Reflect the Views of this Forum Network http://www.kleenkuip.com - http://www.kleenkuip.com |
Posted By: puddle proof
Date Posted: 31/January/2005 at 12:50am
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Saskatchewan born & raised. Small city on the Sask\AB border. NOTE; ceiling cleaning isn't for the restoration business. It does not work worth a crap on sticky black smoke damage.. Hey I got a guy buggin me to buy a roto-vac. How popular are they? ------------- We'll Make Your Surroundings Sparkle |
Posted By: Lisa Smith
Date Posted: 31/January/2005 at 1:12am
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I like the RV. I've had one for over six years. Flushes like crazy! Take care, Lisa |
Posted By: Adwa
Date Posted: 03/February/2005 at 10:25pm
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Puddle Proof the roto-vac is good on high pile carpet and a very slow machine. Works great if you have the patience. It does not work well on commercial carpet. ------------- The Following Statements do not Necessarily Reflect the Views of this Forum Network http://www.kleenkuip.com - http://www.kleenkuip.com |
Posted By: surroundings
Date Posted: 07/February/2005 at 6:39am
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Puddle Proof: If you're looking to save your back, save time, & do a better job, then check our the RX-20 while you're checking out a roto-vac. Some CC'ers don't quite like it, but I can't be sure why. It cleans down to the base of te carpet fibre with it's 90 lb weight, and the rotating heads clean all sides of the carpet. Do your last job with the same energy you started the day with. JMHO.... Cheers, Allen |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 21/February/2005 at 2:27pm
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I didn't know what JMHO or IMO ment... thanx Allen ------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 28/February/2005 at 10:03pm
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Well what do they mean??? ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: Adwa
Date Posted: 28/February/2005 at 11:46pm
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Ya I also want to know what they mean Allen? ------------- The Following Statements do not Necessarily Reflect the Views of this Forum Network http://www.kleenkuip.com - http://www.kleenkuip.com |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 01/March/2005 at 12:57am
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I'm not the only one... wow I figured it out IMO in my opinion JMHO just my honest opinion doug yours is JMO... like JLO ------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 01/March/2005 at 4:07pm
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That simplifies things. ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: puddle proof
Date Posted: 02/March/2005 at 12:01am
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roflmao
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Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 02/March/2005 at 9:00pm
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rolling on floor laughing my asss off.....lol ------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: danmarck82
Date Posted: 02/March/2005 at 9:49pm
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I own both an RX-20 and have just recently bought a Rotovac. The Rx-20
is a great machine, I personally no longer use it though because I was getting some nerve damage in my right leg that The doctor felt was coming from misusing the machine,. It does have some side torch like a floor buffer. I would not flow with it and I faught it to much. The Rotovac is as described above, Quality cleaning, slower, easier to lift into the truck etc. also moves forward and back on wheels assisting in making it easier on the body. Overall I'm satisfied sofar. |