[Shez]

hi guys lost my job..got some money put away and was thinking of starting a carpet cleaning business not sure if there is any money in this profession if yes how much cash will i need to start of please help

[Jim_77]

No money in it, we're all broke

You'll need at least 50 grand

[Mike Halliday]

its Ok jJim he lives in  glasgow

10 grand should get you started, earning will depend on so many thing but i would think 20 grand in your 1st year with half of it being profit

[Shez]

Guys thanks for the advice appreciate it

[Mike Halliday]

i wouldn't start cleaning ovens, if you want to start a company cleaning carpets & upholstery then concentrate on that.

old chinese proverb say..... man who chases 2 rabbits will catch neither

put your efforts into the one business and once that is going them look for other avenues to follow.

Plus oven cleaning is a low income business, from the prices I've seen and the amount of time it takes its not got the earning power of carpet cleaning.

[Steve Rothwell]

old chinese proverb say..... man who chases 2 rabbits will catch neither

How about this for a bit of philosophy then ??   

[Kinver_Clean]

Almost anyone can clean carpets after a day's instruction.

It is the marketing which is important and trickiest. Always ask where the cust found you and keep a record so you can chop ineffective ads.

And you MUST keep proper accounts up to date. Once you get going see an accountant to see what he needs at the yearend.

[Mike Halliday]

 It's a cheaper business to set up and run, an oven cleaner plumber roofer garage etc..etc..etc..etc I know couldn't start carpet cleaning even if he wanted to, he is booked up solid all year round... How many carpet cleaners can (honestly) say the same thing...?

did he mention oven cleaning? he asked about carpet cleaning........... we could use your example for any other business but he wants to know about CC

 if we are offering alternatives then he would make more money pressure washing than oven cleaning...... I know a pressure washer who's booked all year, how many carpet cleaners can say that

[Shaun_Ashmore]

I'd suspect that carpet cleaning can yield a better hourly rate than oven cleaning if you can get regular customers but carpet cleaning is a slower start up.

Shaun

[heritagecleaning]

It would be cheaper to start a business selling your bottom down the docks and you quickly pick up repeat work. £50 average per sailor and you can comfortably clear 3 or 4 a day.

 

[Mike Halliday]

Colin, I'd delete that response as well as it makes you look stupid or at best a little bit childish

[Mike Halliday]

I'm glad you took my advice and removed those daft posts, your reputation is already in the gutter no need to make your self look more stupid

[Colin Day]

I'm glad you took my advice and removed those daft posts, your reputation is already in the gutter no need to make your self look more stupid

I'd expect a bit more from a mod... You're a disgrace!

[Colin Day]

And while we're talking about reputation, I'm happy for you to explain on this open forum exactly what it is I have done wrong.

[Mike Halliday]

I'm just pointing out that your hastily written posts make you look daft, which you realise a bit later so then have the sense to delete them,

[Colin Day]

I'm just pointing out that your hastily written post make you look daft, which you realise a bit later so then have the sense to delete them,

No, you said my reputation is already in the gutter... Tell me exactly what you mean....

[Colin Day]

We all know what you're getting at, which makes you a very bad choice as a mod. Aren't you guys meant to be helpful, impartial and professional....

Shaun, Ian and Doug seem to manage....

[Billy Russell]

It would be cheaper to start a business selling your bottom down the docks and you quickly pick up repeat work. £50 average per sailor and you can comfortably clear 3 or 4 a day.

 

Ask Jim Neal, that was his first venture into business!!!! But now he's a carpet cleaner he just does this evenings and weekends!!!!!!

I hear he's quite good at upselling!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[derek west]

It would be cheaper to start a business selling your bottom down the docks and you quickly pick up repeat work. £50 average per sailor and you can comfortably clear 3 or 4 a day.

 

i'd get a training course first before you attempt anything like this, otherwise you'll make an ar5se of it.

[Colin Day]

It would be cheaper to start a business selling your bottom down the docks and you quickly pick up repeat work. £50 average per sailor and you can comfortably clear 3 or 4 a day.

 

i'd get a training course first before you attempt anything like this, otherwise you'll make an ar5se of it.

You can make PILES of cash though