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gaz1984mcc

  • Posts: 194
first job and im bricking it!
« on: October 03, 2011, 03:53:55 pm »
Right guys thanks for all of your advice today i got my first ever job and im bricking it lady rang up today and i quoted £50 over the phone to clean a 100% woolen beige medium sized rug im picking it up on thursday to clean in my garage and im dropping it off on the monday cause the ladys goin away. The only trouble is im a bit confused because the lady said to my partner the rug is dry clean only so im not sure if i can do it because i have a heated ashby ninja. Will i be able to do it with my machine ive done my own rug which is cream and it turned out fine.
Please guys help me out as how i should tackle this should i treat it the same as my own and use the ninja or turn the job down

Thanks
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Colin Day

Re: first job and im bricking it!
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2011, 04:03:28 pm »
I don't want to sound negative, but I wouldn't attempt your first job on such a rug without doing a rug cleaning course.

I have seen where rugs have been warped by over wetting, perhaps you should leave it until you're 100% confident in what you are doing....
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craignozza

Re: first job and im bricking it!
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2011, 04:16:55 pm »
Why take the risk if your not 100% sure of what you're doing? I'd carry on practicing for a bit longer if you've only done one rug so far.
Craig
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Paul Redden Countryfresh

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Re: first job and im bricking it!
« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2011, 06:43:58 pm »
Best not to experiment on custys valuable items, if you're unsure, it
would be CRUCIAL to get some training. This will tell you what you need to know.
Knowledge is power.  ;)

Possible problems to a novice...yellowing, shrinkage, pile distortion, colour bleed.

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Aquakleen Restoration Services

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Re: first job and im bricking it!
« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2011, 07:04:49 pm »
Just do it mate and if you screw it up you will have 2 shopping days to find her an identical one! She will be amazed at how clean you got it and will tell all her mates about you!!

 :D :D :D :D
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AshWhite

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Re: first job and im bricking it!
« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2011, 07:57:09 pm »
Would it be possible to sub it out? :)
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kerrpmiddleton

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Re: first job and im bricking it!
« Reply #6 on: October 03, 2011, 08:03:40 pm »
 dont be tempted to clean that rug it my well just be a cheepie ,
but in the other hand might have silk , rayon sisal though it  ::)
i had afew that have had, viscos,  rayon and silk luckly the lady
had tryed first , f*** what amess . and it had cost her £600,
that was reduced because it was shop soiled, if you are going to
risk it for a biscuit
it will problay have a lable on the under side some where read it to
 see if it has any of the above ,walk away
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Jamie Pearson

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Re: first job and im bricking it!
« Reply #7 on: October 03, 2011, 08:59:34 pm »
Where are you based gav? There may well be someone nearby willing to help you out on this.
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CATMAN

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Re: first job and im bricking it!
« Reply #8 on: October 03, 2011, 09:39:46 pm »
How do you intend to make money.

Dry cleaning fluid 5 litres £25

fuel to pick up and drop.

Its a no-brainer leave it alone.

Remember the rule of business- Profit, Profit Profit
Second Rule- You don't do favours for anyone- she's phoned you. amongst others, your the cheapest, bollox it up, this rug will be worth £600.
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gaz1984mcc

  • Posts: 194
Re: first job and im bricking it!
« Reply #9 on: October 03, 2011, 09:48:08 pm »
Hold up so i cant just use powerburst and acid rinse or ashbys shampoo
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peter maybury

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Re: first job and im bricking it!
« Reply #10 on: October 03, 2011, 10:03:25 pm »
Gaz
Has to be a wind up!
I will not say anymore.

Peter
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PaulKing

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Re: first job and im bricking it!
« Reply #11 on: October 03, 2011, 10:13:34 pm »
Quote from: gaz1984mcc on October 03, 2011, 09:48:08 pm
Hold up so i cant just use powerburst and acid rinse or ashbys shampoo

maybe, maybe not
hard fact is experience is costly
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mike roberts

Re: first job and im bricking it!
« Reply #12 on: October 03, 2011, 11:02:14 pm »
Is this serious?
you have quoted over the phone no checks for stains nothing ..... no tests and your new to rugs / even carpets?  .. good luck ... we have been cleaning for yrs recently did all checks still got bit in the arse... does not matter if its cheap or not if u screw it up still going to cost u!!
One thing we have learnt from rugs check check and check cover yourself completely take pics of any issues, record, inform customer - if in doubt walk away its not worth it!!
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gaz1984mcc

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Re: first job and im bricking it!
« Reply #13 on: October 03, 2011, 11:57:23 pm »
All was checked was the colour what it was made of the lady said theres no stains on the rug apparently all it needs is freahening up and no it aint a wind up lol
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wynne jones

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Re: first job and im bricking it!
« Reply #14 on: October 04, 2011, 08:05:56 am »
One option would be to take it to a dry cleaners. They send rugs off for cleaning. Although you won't learn anything this way, would be nice if someone could do it for you and show you.

When people describe rugs on here from a description over the phone from a customer it really is p1ssing in the wind. Good luck and maybe stick to carpets for a while.
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derek west

Re: first job and im bricking it!
« Reply #15 on: October 04, 2011, 11:09:47 am »
Quote from: gaz1984mcc on October 03, 2011, 11:57:23 pm
All was checked was the colour what it was made of the lady said theres no stains on the rug apparently all it needs is freahening up and no it aint a wind up lol

this job was quoted over the phone, customer said, "its not that bad, the dogs just had a couple of accidents but other than that its fine" ;D
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David_Annable

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Re: first job and im bricking it!
« Reply #16 on: October 04, 2011, 02:48:44 pm »
Hi

That looks like lighly soiled, does need doing really! How much will it be?

Dave
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clinton

Re: first job and im bricking it!
« Reply #17 on: October 04, 2011, 03:23:06 pm »
Just shows what some people think is lightly soiled derek ;D
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garybristow

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Re: first job and im bricking it!
« Reply #18 on: October 04, 2011, 04:32:52 pm »
if its a 100 per cent wool rug,pre spray exract with warm water and an acid rinse,dry quickly if poss ,job done
cant see why every one is scaremainering
GaryBristowclean
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charles911

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Re: first job and im bricking it!
« Reply #19 on: October 04, 2011, 06:42:07 pm »
Quote from: derek west on October 04, 2011, 11:09:47 am
Quote from: gaz1984mcc on October 03, 2011, 11:57:23 pm
All was checked was the colour what it was made of the lady said theres no stains on the rug apparently all it needs is freahening up and no it aint a wind up lol

this job was quoted over the phone, customer said, "its not that bad, the dogs just had a couple of accidents but other than that its fine" ;D

what did u use to that clean? did it all come out lol
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