[JM SELECT SERVICES]

hi i am a bit concerned about what chemicals i will be using, once i get up and running, for myself,
i have been working for servicemaster clean for 5 years and all there chemicals , as far as i know are labeled with there name and product. i know these have the same ingredants as most. i feel i will have to start getting used to new names and labels to what i have been used to.
what do you think.

[Dave_Lee]

Problem is most chemical manufactureres/suppliers deal in certain ready made substances and simply re bottle them or change the labels to their own identity. The same goes for machinery and tools. Just a thought, I remember when I did my early training courses with Prochem, Ron Tilley the MD mentioned that prior to his involvement with Prochem he had been for some time with Servicemaster. He said he came to realise at that time, that it was the range of chemicals that was responsible for their success. It was that knowledge that lead him to leave them and form Prochem UK. Could it be that they (Servic Master) use Prochem chemicals?
Dave.

[paul@ctcs]

Why not try micro-splitters, These seem to be the cleaning solution of choice for most of the top guys

Paul

P,S. not saying I'm one of the top guys but do get fantasic results with MS.

[dave401uk]

Paul, i agree with you, i also get great results with m/s, and like you, i wouldnt say i was one of the top guys

see you at Birmingham.

Dave

[paul@ctcs]

If JB in all his knowledge thinks Micro splitting cleaning solutions are the best option in most situations, then thats good enough for me

Paul

[simbo]

hello
everyone, while looking at this post i was just wondering if it was worth contacting different chem suppliers to try to get free samples.
 had free samples of m/s sent but so far have had little success with them on 100% wool rug but will keep trying.
did anyone starting up do this as there are a lot to choose from, if you bought them all you'd be skint but could be missing some good products. so far i will use prochem products and keep trying m/s before i start end feb

thanks simb0

[paul@ctcs]

Simbo,

Try ang get to the Cleaning show then you can view all the chemical manufacturers stands, pick up tons of free samples and learn how to get the best from MS

Paul

[Ken Wainwright]

Two weeks ago, I bought some Stapro Rust Remover from my local Janitorial Supplier. I pointed out to them that it stated Servicemaster Rust Remover on the label. It was an error in dispatch at Stapro, so a new Safety data Sheet was faxed to me straight away.

All this suggests that Stapro supplies some or all products to Servicemaster. Give Stapro a ring, be honest and explain the situation and they may well tell you which of their products is labeled for Servicemaster. After all, if you're familiar with them, they should want you to continue with their products.

Safe and happy cleaning
Ken

[Derek]

Dave

You are almost correct... Ron Tilley (Prochem), a gentleman called  Brian Smith and another set up the Servicemaster Franchise operation in the UK.

Ron left to form Prochem, Brian Smith went on to manage Servicemaster UK and then Europe... not sure what happened to the third party

Cheers
Derek

[David Towells]

Jim

I have the same dilemma's; which machine, which chemicals!??  Need to take a closer look at the show...good timing really!
Notice that there are detergent free/micro splitter chemicals - are they the same thing?  There seems to be a big difference in prices of even these types - why?

Dave