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UK General Cleaning Forum => General Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Rob.Hall on September 08, 2008, 09:38:04 pm

Title: Wheely bin cleaning.
Post by: Rob.Hall on September 08, 2008, 09:38:04 pm

Can anyone enlighten me on the regulations for cleaning these bins weather small or large ones?

I have been asked to do a few for a sheltered acomodation unit alongside the exteria cleaning of the building which I do.

Is a preasure washer ok or do you need to use chemicals?

Is there a rule of thumb on pricing these bins?

Thanks for any replies in advance.

Rob

Title: Re: Wheely bin cleaning.
Post by: DREAM CLEAN on September 09, 2008, 08:12:14 pm

Hi Rob

It is not a bad as you think
Where abouts are you based?
Nick

Title: Re: Wheely bin cleaning.
Post by: Rob.Hall on September 09, 2008, 08:28:07 pm

Hi Nick.

West Sussex.

I have a meeting with the manager on Thursday. 

My quote will be put in after. From what I gather their are around 25 domestic wheely bins.

They have a contractors code of practice. H & S and all the legal requirements etc.

The residents are not sure if they should be done 1/4ly or monthly. What do you quote for each?
I have not got a clue  on price or how long it should take.

Some guys around us just use a hose a bit of disinfectant and a brush??

Any advise would be appreciated.

Rob

Title: Re: Wheely bin cleaning.
Post by: DREAM CLEAN on September 09, 2008, 08:39:48 pm

do you have a bin cleaner?

I have a shelter housing round too and charge £2 bin

Title: Re: Wheely bin cleaning.
Post by: Rob.Hall on September 09, 2008, 08:46:47 pm

Whats a bin cleaner?

Is your price monthly? If so what would you charge for 1/4.

Going to look up bin cleaners now!!!

Thanks.

Title: Re: Wheely bin cleaning.
Post by: DREAM CLEAN on September 09, 2008, 09:10:08 pm

It's a van or trailer where you can carry the water to the bins, clean them in the trailer then take the dirty water away
I charge per bin

Title: Re: Wheely bin cleaning.
Post by: Rob.Hall on September 09, 2008, 09:57:06 pm

Found a web site for the wheely bin cleaner.

Not going to be cost efective for 25 bins.

Might just use a pressure washer instead.

Have you one of these bits of gear. if you are into that business I can see it can save time and earn you more.
I never would have thought there was such a market.

Title: Re: Wheely bin cleaning.
Post by: DREAM CLEAN on September 10, 2008, 08:57:52 pm

you have to get rid of the waste water , you can not just wash them out on the floor.
Why not sub contract it out to the local bin cleaning company

Title: Re: Wheely bin cleaning.
Post by: Rob.Hall on September 10, 2008, 09:31:55 pm

Might have to do that, however I do have a wast tank.

Do you do bins full time or as an add on to your business?

Thanks for the imput. It has been very interesting.

Title: Re: Wheely bin cleaning.
Post by: DREAM CLEAN on September 10, 2008, 09:34:05 pm

Hi Rob

It is an add on to my business about 100 bins a week

I am not a busy as some of the big boys but it is good for cash flow and it also keps my big customers happy too

Nick

Title: Re: Wheely bin cleaning.
Post by: Rob.Hall on September 10, 2008, 09:41:42 pm

Hi Nick,

Have you got one of those bin cleaners?

Title: Re: Wheely bin cleaning.
Post by: DREAM CLEAN on September 10, 2008, 09:44:43 pm

Hi Rob

Yea i have a trailer unit which hooks on to the van or the truck paid 3k 2 years ago

Title: Re: Wheely bin cleaning.
Post by: Rob.Hall on September 10, 2008, 10:20:11 pm

Will post tomorrow after I have my meeting.

Thanks Nick