[Ryan Smyth]

Got a call about cleaning a single bed mattress,how would you go about this and how much would you charge?

Ryan

[derek west]

£50 min charge
m/s agitate, extract with drimaster and c/w rinse, CBT any stains, air mover while i pack away, but at £50 they'll probably say no,. now if it was in with other cleaning i'd charge £30.
derek

[Ryan Smyth]

I was thinking about 30 or 40 derek,but having never done one before,how long do you reckon it would take and is it a hassle to do or is it handy?

Ryan

[derek west]

not including set up and with no stains about 25 mins from my own experience, + drying times, on there own i'd allow an hour. set up, treat stains, pre spray,extract ,  airmover pack away, quick chin wag, get paid.
derek

[from edge2edge]

Derek i assume you would pre vac with a hepa filtered unit first.Regards Alan(swindon)

[derek west]

nope, sorry, i know i probably should but i don't vac furnishing, truckmounts have powerful suction so i personally feel thats enough and only vac carpets, might be the wrong way, who knows, but thats the way i do things.
derek

[Doctor Carpet (Ret'd)]

Most mattress clients are worried about swealing in my opinion. That as we know generally won't come out.

Sanitising is another matter.

But there again the mattress is going to be covered by a sheet and many people will often put an undersheet on as well.

So why clean them apart from psychological reasons?

[clinton]

Just make sure you dont overwet the item as it will take days to dry out and you will risk milldew,and any damp smells if the water works it way through to the springs or the foam in the mattress

[Bob Robertson]

High powerd vac first is a must !.When you see the amount of dead skin you take out you would be shocked.

Bob

[from edge2edge]

Bob what equipment do you use.I see from your website you do some kind of test before starting.Is this available to myself and if so where can i get it.Regards Alan Turner(swindon)

[Gerry Styles]

Alan

I have the full Silentmites system. I can arrange a demo for you if you want

[clinton]

Bob

Right on that one bet you could bag it

[Joe H]

I convert my Kirby to a hand held unit for mattresses

it beats as it sweeps as it cleans - oops, sorry, wrong make

[from edge2edge]

Gerry i am waiting with baited breath on a contract i have had for years which is my bread and butter being decided this week so am holding on until i get it again(hopefully ) before investing in anything new.Ball park figure for this kit is what amount though and do you find you get enough work to justify the outlay.Regards Alan

[Shaun_Ashmore]

Waht did you do to your Kirby Joe?

Shaun

[Joe H]

Shaun

You can detach the bag from the upright long handle, which leaves the bag connected to the base.

Then you can attach a "hand" handle to the base so it becomes a hand held - bit like the Hunter but with a lot more umph.

Really lifts the pile on stairs, but of course you need a handle - part of the original kit I think.

[Gerry Styles]

Alan

Ball park figure very high. Call me or email if you need any further info. returns are low compared to outlay. would be willing to sub for you.