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Title: Calling all Oven cleaners
Post by: paul bruce on November 09, 2005, 12:10:38 pm
 I came across the Association of approved oven cleaners web site,when i enquired about joining i found it to be tied to The oven cleaning company and only open to those who have paid the semi/ franchise fee for training with them and buying their package. Surely this is not an independent association so
Is there a "proper" independent association out there ? if not anyone fancy starting one that is open to all as the carpet cleaning association is.

Paul 
Title: Re: Calling all Oven cleaners
Post by: lina on November 09, 2005, 12:52:47 pm
hi paul

i personally don't do oven cleaning, but do you think this is a good money earner, i would like to know from others if their is a good market for this type of cleaning
Title: Re: Calling all Oven cleaners
Post by: paul bruce on November 09, 2005, 01:00:36 pm
Lina Where are you based? leave you phone or email and i will get in touch with you and discuss it.Paul
Title: Re: Calling all Oven cleaners
Post by: paul bruce on November 09, 2005, 01:05:15 pm
Since my original post i have since found out that membership to this association is open to all, my apologies for the misunderstanding.Paul
Title: Re: Calling all Oven cleaners
Post by: lina on November 09, 2005, 01:19:48 pm
sorry paul

cannot give out my email or phone number, my hubby my get the wrong idea, hope you understand  thanks anyway + i don't want my number or email open to all thanks
Title: Re: Calling all Oven cleaners
Post by: paul bruce on November 09, 2005, 01:39:32 pm
Lina ,easier to explain via phone ,but here is a brief on the subject anyway.Like anything it is a competitive market and you would need to invest in training ,van with solution tank, cleaning materials and marketing outlay.hope this is of some help to you. Paul
Title: Re: Calling all Oven cleaners
Post by: lina on November 09, 2005, 01:47:55 pm
why would you need a solution tank paul, i thought you go in the house with a few chemicals, sponges, and some scrubbing brushes ?
Title: Re: Calling all Oven cleaners
Post by: paul bruce on November 09, 2005, 02:19:26 pm
We do not use anything other than non caustic, fume free, bio-degradable products, To do a truly professional clean a solution tank is a must , you also have to clean extractor units and replace filters.Not just a matter of rolling your sleeves up and scrubbing, although this does come into it.
Most of the dirty work takes place out in the van, away from customers kitchen.
 
Title: Re: Calling all Oven cleaners
Post by: john meehan on November 09, 2005, 02:30:00 pm
paul how easy is it to get involved in this type of work and what cost is involved thanks john
Title: Re: Calling all Oven cleaners
Post by: paul bruce on November 09, 2005, 02:39:41 pm
John what line of business you in now? and where are you based ?
costs all depend on quality of vehicle, training etc.
Paul
Title: Re: Calling all Oven cleaners
Post by: james44 on November 09, 2005, 02:42:09 pm
Hi paul do you have a link for the association of oven cleaners,

and can you  e-mail me  with, best marketing etc,


james@thomson1988.fsnet.co.uk




thanks
Title: Re: Calling all Oven cleaners
Post by: john meehan on November 09, 2005, 02:54:47 pm
paul live in n.ireland
Title: Re: Calling all Oven cleaners
Post by: paul bruce on November 09, 2005, 03:08:52 pm
John do you have a number or email i can contact you on ?
Title: Re: Calling all Oven cleaners
Post by: john meehan on November 09, 2005, 03:28:41 pm
paul my email is johnp@xrs.net thanks john
Title: Re: Calling all Oven cleaners
Post by: Prestige1 on November 09, 2005, 04:03:34 pm
Come on Paul tell us what chem you use and the secret system? :) :) :)
Kind regards Phil
Title: Re: Calling all Oven cleaners
Post by: paul bruce on November 09, 2005, 05:06:19 pm
No secret Phil just standard cleaning materials and hard graft.
best regards
Paul
Title: Re: Calling all Oven cleaners
Post by: Prestige1 on November 09, 2005, 08:04:59 pm
I clean the occasional oven and its hard work takes me about 1.40 to 2 hrs to do a good job I charge arround £35 to £45 depending on size, it is left spotless, I remove door glass and seals etc. soak most in a large buckett. would like a dipping tank but the only thing I know would work is costic soda and we all know those implications. how much do you charge and what do you put in the tank?
kind regards Phil