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Posted by Michael_Owen (Michael_Owen), 8 October 2003

Hi

I am new to this Forum and I am looking to start my own business in computer cleaning can any one who is in the business give me some information on what I will need to get to get me started. Like what equipment I will need and how to go about adverising

Many thanks Grin

Posted by martin_606 (martin_606), 8 October 2003

Miclael?

Look, you already are earning millions playing football, you really don't have to do this (he he Wink

)

Seriously, I would like to be abe to add this to my repitiore also, come on guys, help us news guys out.

Regards

Martin

Posted by Mike_Boxall (Mike_Boxall), 8 October 2003

Hi Guys
Microfibre cloths are very good for cleaning computer screens. They are used without chemicals and have the ability to get into the tiny 'pores' of the plastic casings. They can also be used on keyboards but, I accept, it is difficult to get between the keys. To be perfectly honest, I dont know what the best way is for these! I would assume that a soft brush of some kind would be the anser but I have never seen such a thing. You can get cans of compressed air to blow out loose debris, but obviosly this has no effect on removing the grime on the keys.
We have a new range of Microfibre cloths out shortly and will let you have more details as soon as possible.
Does anyone else have any ideas?

Posted by petra (petra), 8 October 2003

We Use Jr universal foam for screens, casing and key boards, but the keyboard is very time consuming.
We apply the clean to the cloth and then clean each key, and if you have small enough fingers you can get the side of the keys. You can also buy a hoover attachment for sucking debris out. Yes I do agree Micro fibre cloths are very good. The bigest piece of advice is make sure the user shuts the machine down and not you. Save all the blame if work is lost.
Petra

Posted by Dawn_at_Clean_I.T. (Dawn_at_Clean_I.T.), 8 November 2003

Tell me where you are and I will let you know everything providing you are not in the North of England!!! Roll Eyes

Dawn
Clean I.T.

Posted by pre-vac_Nick (pre-vac_Nick), 8 November 2003

If you win us Euro 2004 ill clean any pc you want!! Grin

Posted by STEVE71163 (Steve Lowe), 9 November 2003

Does anyone know how to clean TFT screens Huh

Steve Lowe

Posted by petra (petra), 9 November 2003

Micro fibre cloths or JR universaL SCrEEN CLEANER ( FOAM) also good for Plasma's
Petra

Posted by Musicman (Musicman), 10 November 2003

Just become aware of a new product for PC cleaning - try www.techniclean.tv.

Being the industry pimp that I am, if you want to get hold of it talk to me.

Musicman

Posted by Fox (Fox), 10 November 2003

Gosh Musiman sounds good!

However must say pc cleaning is specialist - got to say -must know what you are doing.

Even when computer is turned off, keyboard can be corrupted if wrong thing used.

Don't let me stop you with bad advice! But if you haven't had training DON'T TOUCH................ computers mean so much, not only for business either!

Posted by STEVE71163 (Steve Lowe), 10 November 2003

Hi Fox,
I agree you have got to be very careful. I have been given a lot of conflicting advice about cleaning TFT screens (Not on this forum) Roll Eyes

Steve

Posted by Musicman (Musicman), 10 November 2003

Hi Fox, I totally agree about only cleaning computers if you have training - the consequences of things going wrong can be very costly in this area of the cleaning market.

The distributor for this product (and I am trying to find out if they have the UK exclusive rights) is one of, if not the largest, computer cleaning specialists - offering a nationwide service.

However, accepting that some businesses will insist upon their own staff cleaning their IT equipment, they also supply a wide range of specialist cleaning chemicals and materials.

This way they get two bites at the cherry!

In the real world, those companies that do expect their staff to clean their own PC's are kidding themselves. They have no training, and if they did attempt to clean them it would be superficial - and take more time than a specialist could do it in. It is a false economy.

Musicman

Posted by petra (petra), 10 November 2003

WE do not clean Key boards, but screens are not a problem, but we always make sure that all machines have data backed up and are completly shut down, and clients do have to sign a disclaimer, and as my husband has been a pc engineer for quite alot of years, we have good sound experienced advice and trainng behind us.
Petra

Posted by Fox (Fox), 10 November 2003

Hi Petra

I'm confused! Do you or don't you clean keyboards?

You say you are fully trained - I could do with some advice.

Fox

Posted by STEVE71163 (Steve Lowe), 10 November 2003

I have just been reliably informed that on TFT screens no liquid or foam of any kind should be used Huh

Steve Lowe

Posted by Fox (Fox), 10 November 2003

Hi Steve

Thanks for that info - very interesting.

You're right about conflicting advice!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by petra (petra), 10 November 2003

No we do not clean keyboard, as its cheaper to buy new ones. WE give keyboards a light vaccum with a special brush and hand held vaccum. AS for proper cleaning of tft's, each manufacturer will give u different advice and if you want to do things properly you should refer to each different manufacturer for cleaning instructions, no traning course will tell you what manufacturere's recomended cleaning methods are.
Just like anything in the cleaning industry........if in doubt you should speak to the guy's that made it..
Wink

Petra

Posted by Musicman (Musicman), 10 November 2003

Hi Steve, Fox, Petra et al.

I have discussed Steve's comments with the MD of the UK's distributor of Techniclean as I like to be informed when I make comments/pass on advice.

He states that to a point Steve is correct - no ordinary liquids can be used, the products have to be especially formulated. Many screens nowadays are coated and that is why Techniclean is approved in America and is bundled with the major manufacturers of TFT screens including Fujitsu, Sharp, Samsung etc. It can also be used for Plasma screens.

As one of the country's leading specialists in this field they use the products on such screens regularly and without problem.

I hope this helps.

Regards

Musicman

Posted by petra (petra), 10 November 2003

yes sound like a good product, similar to what we use, our one is also specialy designed for monitors,soft screens ect..... and it is onzone friendly........

Posted by Fox (Fox), 10 November 2003

Musicman

Sounds like you are well informed.

I know whose advice I'd take!

How do you get in touch with techniclean?

Fox

Posted by STEVE71163 (Steve Lowe), 10 November 2003

Thanks Musicman,
With more and more companys using TFT screens these days its good to have the answers

Steve

Posted by Musicman (Musicman), 10 November 2003

Blimey this is beginning to sound like an advert and I do not want to get that involved, but if you give me your e-mail address I can put you in touch with the distributors.

Regards

Musicman

PS Have a look at the website for more product info www.techniclean.tv. - apparently it is CFC free, and environmentally and dermatologically friendly, similar to the product Petra uses.

Posted by STEVE71163 (Steve Lowe), 10 November 2003

Hi Musicman,
Its : stevelowe@lowescleaning.co.uk

Many Thanks!

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