[georgy]

I started my first permanent contract in central London 4 months ago - loads of sleepless nights in the process- trawling through 100's of 'clean it up' forum pages- thanks guys i couldn't have done it without you all.

Just when i thought it was safe to sleep again, a restaurant owner is asking me for a test clean- what is this test clean business?
& more importantly do I charge him for it?

I thought this stuff was all quote 'n go!

any more help would be much appreciated.

[Eureka Ventures]

Georgy

Better chance of getting an input from the guys on the General Cleaning forum, me thinks.

Freddie

[Lavinia]

A test clean is where your client wants you to clean an area for free to see how good you are. he wont expect to pay so be careful. my advice would be to try and clean half of the dirtiest area, leaving the other half dirty that way he will need his carpets cleaned more than ever as this will hi-light just how dirty his carpets are. good luck

[stains-away]

Georgy,I would try to find an area thats very dirty and in a highly visible position, explain to the restraunt owner that you will do a few metres so that he can see the standard of your work, when hes got a clean patch sticking out like a sore thumb thats going to be seen by everyone that goes in there hes more likely to get the job done,Andy

[georgy]

Thank you all very much- i was totally lost, although i am a 'newbie' avoiding looking like one at all costs is the main objective!

cheers
the best to all your businesses.