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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: rah on July 16, 2012, 05:02:28 pm

Title: Cleaning Solutions.
Post by: rah on July 16, 2012, 05:02:28 pm
Hi Guy's,

I'm renting a HSS Pro carpet cleaner at the weekend to do my house, not been cleaned before ( 3yrs) and need a freshen up, so I'm looking for a good De-odorise/cleaner I can use to good effect.

Could any of you guys recommend a suitable product?

Cheers

Rob.
Title: Re: Cleaning Solutions.
Post by: Kinver_Clean on July 16, 2012, 05:05:07 pm
Get your friendly local professional in to do a proper job.

I'm not meaning to be rude but a hire machine is just not up to the job and will cost you nearly as much as a 'proper job boss'
Title: Re: Cleaning Solutions.
Post by: rah on July 16, 2012, 05:53:08 pm
I'm looking to purchase my own machine eventually, Just want to have a go with the hire machine first, get a basic understanding of what is involved.

Rob.
Title: Re: Cleaning Solutions.
Post by: Simon Gerrard on July 16, 2012, 06:45:20 pm
I'm looking to purchase my own machine eventually, Just want to have a go with the hire machine first, get a basic understanding of what is involved.

Rob.

Then book a professional to come and do it for you so you can see how it is done properly.
If you make the mistake of thinking that a DIY machine will get you started as a pro carpet cleaner, you're in for a world of pain :'( :'(
Title: Re: Cleaning Solutions.
Post by: Kev Loomes on July 16, 2012, 07:24:51 pm
I cant help thinking of that funny RD video - the one with the wotsits, where he thought it was the dogs dangleys then ended up swearing at it ;D
Title: Re: Cleaning Solutions.
Post by: peter maybury on July 16, 2012, 07:36:51 pm
If you are thinking of entering the industry you would be better starting off with training as what you perceive the industry to be will be a lot simpler than it is. You will pay a few hundred pounds to go on a training course, which is probably what you think you need to spend on a machine. A training course will educate to to the fact that you need to invest a minimum of a few thousand just for a basic start up package.

Peter
Title: Re: Cleaning Solutions.
Post by: Billy Russell on July 16, 2012, 08:06:52 pm
I cant help thinking of that funny RD video - the one with the wotsits, where he thought it was the dogs dangleys then ended up swearing at it ;D

That was Simon Gerrard when he first started!

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Cleaning Solutions.
Post by: Paul Moss on July 16, 2012, 09:01:42 pm
Simons first truck was on a horse and cart. It took him damng ages getting down to southhampton ;D
Title: Re: Cleaning Solutions.
Post by: Simon Gerrard on July 16, 2012, 09:14:06 pm
Billy / Paul,
Will you two go and take a running jump....please?  ;D
Title: Re: Cleaning Solutions.
Post by: robert meldrum on July 16, 2012, 09:21:53 pm
Glad you didn't say b****red Simon !
Title: Re: Cleaning Solutions.
Post by: Simon Gerrard on July 16, 2012, 09:30:23 pm
Wouldn't dream of it, Robert, too much of a gentleman for that ;D ;D
Title: Re: Cleaning Solutions.
Post by: Dean payne on July 16, 2012, 09:32:29 pm
Before I bought my prochem machine I was thinking of hiring one, to start me off but they have a low psi pump and a small tank, ideal for car valeting but they downscale the pump so people dont over wet the carpet and shrink it etc

also its acheaper pump so they can replace it when it burns out, a day of training will be the best thing you can do, as thats what i have done and I got myself a machine which is capable of good results, later on I may go for a truck mount but for now I'm ok as I also do window cleaning this is a new venture for me, if you read my recent post on here I wrote about what chemicals I was thinking of prochem chemicals but I have now found another firm what does a sample kit for £40 to get you going.

The only thing I need now is experiance, get a machine with min of 100-125psi with at least 2 vacs suction.

otherwise you will just bring up the deep dirt to the surface and will make things worst. I think what I am saying is pretty good adice even tho i am a newbie myself.

Regards
Title: Re: Cleaning Solutions.
Post by: brilhoservices on July 17, 2012, 11:56:59 am
Steam cleaning is something you get done only occasionally, and it can be hard work, and a more diligent effort can definitely lead to cleaner, brighter and fresher floors, rugs and carpeted staircases. The question is, should you tip them?
Title: Re: Cleaning Solutions.
Post by: *Hector* on July 17, 2012, 12:23:40 pm
Steam cleaning is something you get done only occasionally, and it can be hard work, and a more diligent effort can definitely lead to cleaner, brighter and fresher floors, rugs and carpeted staircases. The question is, should you tip them?

 ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ???
Title: Re: Cleaning Solutions.
Post by: AshWhite on July 17, 2012, 02:07:49 pm
Stain removal can vary from extremely simple to massively difficult. Using your knowledge of chemistry and fibres will dramatically improve the likelihood of getting a great result for your customer.
The answer is yes, you should tip them (me).
Title: Re: Cleaning Solutions.
Post by: brilhoservices on July 18, 2012, 12:00:38 pm
Thanks for the Reply it was really helpful and  It was very useful for me. Tell me some thing

What are the most common home cleaning services?
Title: Re: Cleaning Solutions.
Post by: William Sharpe on July 18, 2012, 05:13:23 pm
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1342627890_stofsuierwa1092.jpg)

Billy was this Simons old horse drawn TM I see he has it up for sale does that mean he's upgraded to a NINJA
Title: Re: Cleaning Solutions.
Post by: garry22 on July 18, 2012, 05:43:17 pm
Quote
Steam cleaning is something you get done only occasionally, and it can be hard work, and a more diligent effort can definitely lead to cleaner, brighter and fresher floors, rugs and carpeted staircases. The question is, should you tip them?

 Huh Huh Huh Huh Huh Huh

Hector,

Type this into a search engine  (use the quotation marks)  ...  "Steam cleaning is something you get done only occasionally"
Title: Re: Cleaning Solutions.
Post by: *Hector* on July 18, 2012, 05:51:34 pm
 ;D ;D
Title: Re: Cleaning Solutions.
Post by: Billy Russell on July 18, 2012, 06:33:58 pm
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1342627890_stofsuierwa1092.jpg)

Billy was this Simons old horse drawn TM I see he has it up for sale does that mean he's upgraded to a NINJA

No, thats the one he use's now, the rug doctor is just his spotting machine now!

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: Cleaning Solutions.
Post by: Buckland on July 19, 2012, 04:56:36 pm
Thanks for the Reply it was really helpful and  It was very useful for me. Tell me some thing

What are the most common home cleaning services?


Hector/garry - what is this guy on about - thats straaaaange- I dont get it - let us in on the yoke? Is it Roger Koh's latest incarnation?

dave
Title: Re: Cleaning Solutions.
Post by: *Hector* on July 19, 2012, 05:11:20 pm
~To be honest Dave.... I am just going along with it...... I have no idea either...   :o :o

But don't tell anyone  :-X :-X