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Title: What other types of cleaning work would you add to your current business?
Post by: hank jr on December 08, 2013, 06:13:09 pm
Hi all, i am considering branching out into other types of cleaning work in the new year. At the moment i am just doing windows, and gutter cleans and pvc cleans. I am considering going after builders cleans or even domestic cleaning ( with staff) is any of this other work as profitable as window cleaning? Or should i just strictly focus on building up more window cleaning work?

I look forward to comments from the more experienced guys on here :)  cheers
Title: Re: What other types of cleaning work would you add to your current business?
Post by: steven ainger on December 08, 2013, 06:31:21 pm
Personally i would stick to windows,
Title: Re: What other types of cleaning work would you add to your current business?
Post by: Michael Peterson on December 08, 2013, 06:43:54 pm
ian rochester on here is the guy to ask, he does lots of varied types and is successful with it
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Post by: bobplum on December 08, 2013, 08:02:34 pm
Personally i would stick to windows,


+1maybe conny cleaning
Title: Re: What other types of cleaning work would you add to your current business?
Post by: Frankybadboy on December 08, 2013, 08:04:29 pm
all above and pressure washing  ;)
Title: Re: What other types of cleaning work would you add to your current business?
Post by: bobplum on December 08, 2013, 08:23:49 pm
all above and pressure washing  ;)

im not feeling the love lately franky :-*
Title: Re: What other types of cleaning work would you add to your current business?
Post by: wpclean on December 08, 2013, 08:25:51 pm
Started doing pressure washing lately, and we love it, gives you a real sense of pride when the job is finished, and the customers are so grateful ( not having to move the van, and gear all day is a plus also )  ;D

Oh, and being covered in crud, then going home and having a shower, and feeling fresh is good too  ;D
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Post by: Frankybadboy on December 08, 2013, 08:34:16 pm
all above and pressure washing  ;)

im not feeling the love lately franky :-*
sorry bob you feeling left out  :P :P :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* ther u go
Title: Re: What other types of cleaning work would you add to your current business?
Post by: hank jr on December 08, 2013, 08:46:29 pm
all above and pressure washing  ;)

pressure washing what exactly? Do you decking & driveways that kind of stuff?
Title: Re: What other types of cleaning work would you add to your current business?
Post by: Richard iSparkle on December 08, 2013, 08:49:48 pm
don't get into domestic cleaning as an add on...  it's a completely different business and if you want staff, a nightmare.

i started window cleaning to get out of domestic cleaning.

it's far more straight forward.
Title: Re: What other types of cleaning work would you add to your current business?
Post by: hank jr on December 08, 2013, 08:51:24 pm
don't get into domestic cleaning as an add on...  it's a completely different business and if you want staff, a nightmare.

i started window cleaning to get out of domestic cleaning.

it's far more straight forward.

Wow the brutal truth huh! Thats advice i seriously should listen to.
Title: Re: What other types of cleaning work would you add to your current business?
Post by: Frankybadboy on December 08, 2013, 09:03:42 pm
all above and pressure washing  ;)

pressure washing what exactly? Do you decking & driveways that kind of stuff?
yep,started it this year after buying a very good machine of a guy on here,

machine has paid for it self in no time at all.its great to have a break from the window which I got to say iam getting really bored with anyway
buy cheap pay twice and takes twice as long
Title: Re: What other types of cleaning work would you add to your current business?
Post by: hank jr on December 08, 2013, 09:05:32 pm
So what do you pressure wash exactly? And do you have a water tank in back of van or do you just hook it up to custys garden tap?
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Post by: AuRavelling79 on December 08, 2013, 09:36:14 pm
Personally i would stick to windows,


Accident with a superglue tube?
Title: Re: What other types of cleaning work would you add to your current business?
Post by: Clever Forum Name on December 08, 2013, 09:46:15 pm
Hi all, i am considering branching out into other types of cleaning work in the new year. At the moment i am just doing windows, and gutter cleans and pvc cleans. I am considering going after builders cleans or even domestic cleaning ( with staff) is any of this other work as profitable as window cleaning? Or should i just strictly focus on building up more window cleaning work?

I look forward to comments from the more experienced guys on here :)  cheers

Specialist cleaning or deep cleaning of your normal domestic customers is a real money spinner and awesome job satisfaction as well!
Title: Re: What other types of cleaning work would you add to your current business?
Post by: Frankybadboy on December 08, 2013, 09:51:49 pm
So what do you pressure wash exactly? And do you have a water tank in back of van or do you just hook it up to custys garden tap?
brick paving driveways,patios decking and walls etc.

only had to run machine once from tank in van otherwise use water from customers.
Title: Re: What other types of cleaning work would you add to your current business?
Post by: Tadgh O Shea on December 08, 2013, 09:59:07 pm
There is a huge gap in the market for cleaning stainless steel surfaces, many retail stores have stainless steel or chrome panels,frames,bollards,etc. These stainless steel surfaces are being destroyed by traditional stainless steel cleaners which do not work, retailers will pay very well to have their stainless steel surfaces cleaned properly, we have developed a new concept for deep cleaning stainless steel which will completely remove all the ingrained soils built up from using traditional stainless steel cleaners, we also have a stainless cleaner for on going maintenance of the surface which will clean and protect the stainless steel without leaving any oily or greasy film behind which is the norm when using traditional stainless steel cleaners. there is huge potential for this specific type of cleaning if anyone would like more information email    info@jskcleaning.ie      Regards    Tadgh
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Post by: PoleKing on December 08, 2013, 10:03:11 pm
I used to to all sorts of cleaning.
Sooner or later all the girls turned out to be crap.
Except one lady I've kept who is superb.
And all the other cleaning stuff never paid as well as windows.
Just my experience though.
Title: Re: What other types of cleaning work would you add to your current business?
Post by: tonyoliver on December 08, 2013, 11:40:21 pm
hi jsk let me have the details when your ready tony a.v.oliver@btinternet.com
Title: Re: What other types of cleaning work would you add to your current business?
Post by: Tadgh O Shea on December 08, 2013, 11:47:31 pm
Hi Tony, I will send you all the info tomorrow from the office including a video demonstration on how this concept works. Regards    Tadgh
Title: Re: What other types of cleaning work would you add to your current business?
Post by: Tom-01 on December 09, 2013, 12:14:32 am
Hi all, i am considering branching out into other types of cleaning work in the new year. At the moment i am just doing windows, and gutter cleans and pvc cleans. I am considering going after builders cleans or even domestic cleaning ( with staff) is any of this other work as profitable as window cleaning? Or should i just strictly focus on building up more window cleaning work?

I look forward to comments from the more experienced guys on here :)  cheers

A few years ago I had a few window cleaning customers and then tried doing internal cleaning, hoovering etc. not as profitable as windows and hard work with all the staff, being let down etc. Saying that some people obviously make it work.

I then set my mind on window cleaning with added services of gutter cleaning and pressure washing and it's been unbelievable. Do what you can with the money you have but get the best gear as soon as you can, it will save time on each job and do a much better clean - thus meaning you can charge more.
Title: Re: What other types of cleaning work would you add to your current business?
Post by: Tadgh O Shea on December 27, 2013, 07:19:53 pm
For any guys looking to add on new cleaning services, can I suggest providing a detailing service to clients especially to any retailers or showrooms, many of you are probably cleaning the windows inside and outside while many retailers will pay good money to have their other interior surfaces cleaned to a high standard, these surfaces include mirrors,glass display cabinets,lighting and chandelier surfaces,marble and granite display shelves and countertops,chrome,crystal,stainless steel,high gloss point of sale surfaces,etc. We have developed our new high performance detailing kit to solve the many problems retailers are having in trying to achieve a streak free finish on the above mentioned surfaces, many traditional cleaning products like Glass and mirror cleaners,furniture polish,stainless steel polish,etc will just leave behind streaks,smears, and residues on these surfaces, our High Performance Detailing kit will solve these problems as when it is used to clean,shine,and protect any of the above mentioned surfaces, you are guaranteed a 100% streak,smear,residue,and lint free finish. You just need to offer a 5 minute demonstration and when they see the results guaranteed they will be blown away making it easy for you to develop new business in offer your Detailing service, I am so confident that there is nothing else available on the market today that will achieve these types of results on high end surfaces, I will send a sample Detailing Kit to the first person who sends us an email with their shipping address, then try it out and be kind enough to give feedback on their findings.
Title: Re: What other types of cleaning work would you add to your current business?
Post by: Tadgh O Shea on December 27, 2013, 08:27:05 pm
Hi Guys, thank you for the requests, Tom Hiscock from Berkshire was first in and I will have it sent out to you Tom first week in January.   Regards   Tadgh
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Post by: oliver collins on December 27, 2013, 11:49:50 pm
Hi
I have been window cleaning for about 15years wfp for 11 years of that time,started carpet cleaning about 6 years ago and never looked back

Both cleaning services seem to run well together it's nice to have a definite income not quite as well paid,but its money on the day so it helps with cash flow !

And I hope to keep building that side of the business until I retire !

Oliver Collins rise n shine cleaning