[ColinD]

Hi folks.

A few weeks ago whilst visiting the Parsimonious Periwinkle for a gallon of grog I dropped my pipe on the floor. After five minutes of hunting for it amongst the fluff and detritus that carpets the floor I found it.

I mentioned to the Manager that the cleaning of the premises was not just appalling it was practically nonexistent, he agreed, but said that his cleaner had no idea. So being a nice person I wrote, free of charge, a cleaning spec for them, with a Risk Assessment, Health & Safety and training manual. Am I nice guy or what? (No rude answers please)

This week the owner of the Periwinkle, asked for a meeting to discuss the possibility of me providing the same for his other pubs. (This time I charge)

All of the groups cleaning is in-house, but they do need contractors every so often to take on cleaning jobs their staff cannot undertake. (Carpets – Kitchens – Emergency Cleaning after disasters etc

So I put the brain cell into action and thought about it. Here we are all part of a forum. I work in a specific area of the country, which does not cover the other pubs that this guy owns. But surely, if we had a network of companies that covered the country we could pass “one off” contracts across to each other.

Obviously there would have be some uniformity and of course guarantees that any participating company/business fully complied with all statutory regulations. But that can be resolved later.

I don’t run a cleaning company as such; I own and operate a Cleaning Consultancy, with some cleaning sub contracted out, as required.

My web site is being built even as I write this; We’re just waiting for the cement to dry so we can put the roof on! So, there is another opportunity for you young thrusters out there. If this Net work could be organised I would be willing to put links, Free of Charge, to Cleaning Companies in all areas of the country.

I hasten to add I am not looking for business. I am looking for a way to provide a service to my clients and possibly help out my fellow cleaning contractors. After all it is Christmas.

Your thoughts, ideas and suggestions, please.

 

[Robert Parry]

Colin,

you old bugger you 

Good luck on this one, methinks!!!!!!!!

I tend to agree with you on a lot of things, through this forum, however our methods differ in trying to get others to think about what they are doing etc.

However, if your main business is as a consultant, could not your own business suffer if the contractors that you suggest to this client let the side down as it were?

I think we both, and a lot of others on this site, know that it is very easy to talk the talk, but a lot of people seem to have real trouble, walking the walk!

Regards,

Rob

[ColinD]

Hi Rob,

Less of the old bit. Yes I do agree with you, the possible consequences of recommending anybody could be profound, but I was just "floating" an idea.

It does work in other service based industries. The pity is that we don't have a qualifying standard, in our industry, to work with. But that is another point, and one that I have argued for over many years, and even on this forum.

Let's sit back and wait for the responses from the Young Thrusters. If it could work, there could be a lot of work for people. But, and there always is a but, it would have be based upon mutual trust and understanding.

Best wishes.

Colin.

[Art]

Hi Colin,

 That's a very good idea. The SCSF was set up with referals and networking as 2 of it's objectives, feel free to have a look.
As far as working to standards, that is something you could decide on, before passing on any leads.

Arthur

[gary evans]

Colin

We are currently looking to expand, window cleaning we are good at h&s etc with top notch clients covering all staffordshire.

Just amalgamating with other cleaning company to cover all areas especially build cleaning.

Any chance of work would be greatly appreciated, perhps talk in depth next week about to go away for a few days.

Gary

[Karl Wheeler]

Hi Colin
My company would be interested in this. I currently provide the same service for a company called Wesco Access in Scotland. You can check out my company website at www.cleantechcleaning.co.uk. I look forward to hearing back from you.

Many thanks
Karl

[glass]

hi  colin
my company wouid also be intrested in your idea.we proved all types of cleaning service my company is www.regencyayrshireltd.co.uk




Many thanks
keith glass

 

[Roger Oakley]

Colin,
Sounds very interesting, here is a link to my site www.rapressurewashing.co.uk have a look and let me know what you think, as there are loads of public houses out there that could do with my services I sure.

Roger

[House Angels]

Hi Colin

We would be interested in your idea take a look at our website www.houseangels.me.uk

We operate through London and the Home Counties.

Many thanks

Terry

[Paul_Ashworth]

I would be intrested in the carpet  & upholstery cleaning side and have the latest truckmount equipment. I can also point you in the right direction for other Carpet cleaners who have the best equipment.

Feel free to contact me at phashworth@tiscali.co.uk

My web site is in the process of being built.

[absolutecleaning]

hello!

We run our business in north east hampshire and certainly carry out the work you are talking about. We do not currently have a website but you can build links to email - absolutecleaning@ntlworld.com.

thank you

[cleanandneat]

Dear Colin,

Thank you for the great idea.
I run Clean & Neat Service, we are based in Salisbury and would be able to cover Wiltshire for one - off cleanings.
For info or checks please email me at cleanandneatservice@hotmail.co.uk

Regards,
Katherine

[Paul Kettless]

HI Colin

I am based in East Anglia, Lowestoft, Suffolk to be precise, and we cover within a 30 mile radius.

My contact details are paulkettless@hotmail.com and  I would be very interested in your proposal, as I can see the benefits.

Regards

[need a cleaner]

Hi Collin , we are based in Thetford Norfolk but we do cover Norfolk and Suffolk depending on the job size and we even do some jobs in Essex for a leting agency, feel free to have a look at our webpage www.need-a-cleaner.co.ukand let us know what you think.

Best regards

Santos

[jak1]

Great idea colin
we cover nottm,leics areas can be contacted at plumbcleans@consultant.com
if we can help

[ColinD]

Sorry to all those folk that were interested in the Contract Cleaning Network. But I have been "Hors d'Action dû à maladie". But I'm back at the desk now, so when the brain cell starts to function again, tomorrow, with a litle bit of help from attending the Parsimonious Periwinkle for a gallon of grog I will get to it and present some further ideas.

Best wishes.


ColinD

[*Madmary's Cleaning Services]

Excellent Idea!

Madmary's Cleaning Services covers Northamptonshire and parts of the 7 surrounding counties (yes 7! - look at a map)

Primarily, we are new build specialists, but we are always looking to diversify.
As well as 'new-build' we currently service, pubs, sheltered housing communal areas, appartment communal areas and more...

Please keep all who showed a positive response to this topic informed as to your progress.

Happy Christmas...

[chosker]

That is a really good idea, likewise we often refer other companies - even within our own area if we are fully booked.

We cover the Hertfordshire area and parts of Bedfordshire.

you can check the company out at www.megacleancommercial.co.uk or email me at claire@megacleancommercial.co.uk

[chosker]

quick addition to my last post - in response to the worry about referring a company that isn't one of the best - just don't refer them again, choose another, better company in that area.

[Nick Vassilev]

Colin,

Excellent idea.
You can count on us for London and the Home Counties - www.anyclean.co.uk.

Regards,
Nick