[Mike Osbourne]

Just got a call to quote on a GP surgery. 

I was wondering if there were any pitfalls I should be aware of re H&S or things that will set me apart, maybe MRSA products etc?

[stevegunn]

Did one yesterday used bactorshield from dry fusion which seemed to swing it for me

[Doctor Carpet (Ret'd)]

Mike

Why not ask them? It makes you look professional if you get them thinking outside the box of "lets just get the carpet cleaned (as cheap as possible)".

You mention it but if they don't want it it makes you look better than the cc who says "it'll be a hundred quid, mate".

Incidentally prochem microsan is specifically formulated against MRSA. Iv'e had places specifically looking for something like this and then been able to recommend it.

[clinton]

Mike

Might be a good l m clean as they will be l profile flooring i guess

[Mike Osbourne]

Thanks for replies.

It would be OK for a LM clean. There are some major oily marks apparently hence the clean so my need HWE for that. Going to look on FRiday.

Will look at DF and Prochem product. I have been using Mint Fresh and Catalyst but no mention of specific nasties on the blurb.

[Shaun_Ashmore]

Be fantastic with the Cimex I just sold, prochem even sell eco friendly shampoo add a bit of micro fresh and Bob's your aunty's live in lover.

Shaun

[derek west]

deepclean with ya trucky then bonnet over to make it look good with pretend MRSA killer to make you sound great, perfect lasting results.
derek

[Mike Osbourne]

The main area to clean is the Consulting rooms and last time I was there I thought be a bvgger to clean cos of all the equipment knocking around. Hopefully this can be moved prior to cleaning.

[clinton]

Mike i clean a dentists and its swine to get round everything in the way so i told them am working round stuff :

[Ken Wainwright]

I do quite a few health centres/GP's/clinics and they're on a 6 month plan. "Dirty" procedures are typically carried out in nurses rooms which have resilient flooring. Normal L/M cleaning is the order of the day unless they have specific sanitising needs. Clean wall to wall to start then maybe on the planned programme you can reduce some areas @ 6 months then wall to wall @ 12 months again. Every visit will vac everywhere in GP consulting room even though all areas may not be cleaned (depends on layout and usage)

Good luck with your audit and quote.

Safe and happy cleaning
The Ken

[Mike Osbourne]

Thanks Ken, sounds like a good plan. I know they are a bit tight but will try and get them on a plan.

Clinton, but is it safe?

[Doctor Carpet (Ret'd)]

Depends if you are hiding any diamonds....

...or planning to run round Central park

[clinton]

 

[Mike Osbourne]

Whenever I go my wallet ain't safe that's for sure. :

[Mike Osbourne]

Did this job on Saturday and took about 3 hours. In the end I did it with the truck and had two blowers going.

The Caretaker phoned tonight to say all the Doctors where delighted with the rooms and now want the whole of the upstairs doing which are offices and a meeting room and thumbs up to a maintenance clean (LM) in six months.

I used Mint Fresh from Restoremate in the rinse which is similar to Microsan as far as I can tell.

So thanks for all your input on this thread guys, appreciated.

[Doctor Carpet (Ret'd)]

Well done Mike

Why not make a note to follow it up and phone them directly and remind them of their discussions.

Even better contact them in 3 months to remind them that you will be contacting them at the 6 month stage for the maintenance clean.

[clinton]

Well done mike

[Mike Osbourne]

Roger

I'm wondering if I can do some sort of contract to tie them in proper, or is that a bit too much?

[kinder clean]

Mike I was speaking to some guys at the CCDO who rather than write up a contract, set up a direct debit / standing order with their commercial clients.

That way they can pay, interest free over 12 monthly installments and as these agreements are ongoing, unless the custy cancels it you know you've got them for good.

Do this for most of your Commercial work and you can soon have a nice regular monthly income and none of the hassles of chasing money owed.

Worth considering.

Paul

[Mike Osbourne]

Paul

That's a good idea and have been looking to implement something like this on the residential side too.