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markpowell

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Blue shoe covers
« on: July 27, 2009, 09:26:18 pm »
I have been getting loads of jobs for the simple reason that when i turned up to do the quote i wore blue over shoes, even though on none of the jobs, was i the cheapest.
I thought all carpet cleaners would wear them, obviously not.
Anyone else had the same experience?

Mark
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Steve Barnett (Carpet Care Plus)

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Re: Blue shoe covers
« Reply #1 on: July 27, 2009, 09:42:10 pm »
Always wear them when I quote Mark, breaks the ice with the client and shows respect for their home.
Definately think it has helped when going for higher prices.


Steve
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Ben Lugg

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Re: Blue shoe covers
« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2009, 09:47:37 pm »
Hi Mark,
Always clean with blue over shoes but just take my shoes off at the door when quoting.Most customers say you needn't bother but i always do. Either way gives a good impresssion.

Ben.
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Griffus

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Re: Blue shoe covers
« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2009, 10:00:43 pm »
Cleaning in overshoes is not safe due to the increased risk of slipping.

Great to wear when quoting as gives the best impression but buy a pair of trainers or similar for indoor use only.

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markpowell

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Re: Blue shoe covers
« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2009, 10:04:47 pm »
I have been wearing them years without slipping, never give it a thought really ???
Mark
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derek west

Re: Blue shoe covers
« Reply #5 on: July 27, 2009, 10:06:47 pm »
shoes off for me, same as ben, most say you need not bother but i do anyway. i nail a lot of quotes. but i put that down to my chatty personality. customer rang tonight saying, "just checking your still coming and how's sian, hope she's ok, is she still having brackston hicks, blah blah blah blah" there like best mates by time ive left the house. ;Dworks for me.
derek
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Tony Gill Carpet Smart

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Re: Blue shoe covers
« Reply #6 on: July 27, 2009, 10:16:59 pm »
mmmmmmmmmmmm!!
Blue over shoes slippery as hell coming down stairs when cleaning.
Shoe of when estimating.

Regards Tony
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Shaun_Ashmore

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Re: Blue shoe covers
« Reply #7 on: July 27, 2009, 10:33:00 pm »
I wear crocs and slip them off when quoting but when I go to clean I wear pit boots as teh money is in the bank then.

Shaun
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Mike Osbourne

Re: Blue shoe covers
« Reply #8 on: July 27, 2009, 10:42:55 pm »
Never get a job when I where them, complete waste of time. But at least they keep my hair dry. ::)
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Shaun_Ashmore

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Re: Blue shoe covers
« Reply #9 on: July 27, 2009, 10:49:22 pm »
Intel Mike

Shaun
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absolutecleaning

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Re: Blue shoe covers
« Reply #10 on: July 28, 2009, 05:56:28 am »
Have just started wearing them to quote and am sure it has helped me get a couple of jobs.
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Ricky M

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Re: Blue shoe covers
« Reply #11 on: July 28, 2009, 06:54:07 am »
Might start wearing them when I quote but the client aint going to see them down the phone so it could be a kinky fetish thing for me  ;D
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              NCCA !? but why have non of my clients herd of them ??

Joe H

Re: Blue shoe covers
« Reply #12 on: July 28, 2009, 07:11:20 am »
Only wear them when cleaning walk in showers - but thats not on carpet cleaning, just general cleaning.

For quotes, take my shoes off if the carpet is clean but keep my shoes on if they are cleaner then the carpet.  ;D

Wear my "normal" shoes whilst doing any pre vac/spray/agitate but when I start to rinse then I change shoes at the door to crocs.
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master-clean

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Re: Blue shoe covers
« Reply #13 on: July 28, 2009, 08:15:42 am »
I buy these by the box load as I always leave a couple of pairs for the customer to wear.

Dont always wear on quotes though, but always when walking back over my cleaned carpet.

There a must have for me.
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sanjuro

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Re: Blue shoe covers
« Reply #14 on: July 28, 2009, 11:51:16 am »
bright yellow or blue crocs and they only cost a £1 from my local market
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richy27

Re: Blue shoe covers
« Reply #15 on: July 28, 2009, 12:31:24 pm »
i buy them on ebay
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Tony Gill Carpet Smart

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Re: Blue shoe covers
« Reply #16 on: July 28, 2009, 03:31:44 pm »
Not crocs then at a £1
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sanjuro

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Re: Blue shoe covers
« Reply #17 on: July 28, 2009, 04:00:28 pm »
nah fakes but they are a steal @£1 a pair i keep 3 pairs in the van
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Robert Watson

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Re: Blue shoe covers
« Reply #18 on: July 28, 2009, 04:54:15 pm »
What are crocs ?
Hope its not what I think they are.
And why do shoe covers have to be BLUE
Whats wrong with just black?
Rab.
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The Kitchen Door Centre

Pristine Clean

Re: Blue shoe covers
« Reply #19 on: July 28, 2009, 05:29:40 pm »
Quote from: Rabby on July 28, 2009, 04:54:15 pm
What are crocs ?
Hope its not what I think they are.
And why do shoe covers have to be BLUE
Whats wrong with just black?
Rab.

Why are they Blue? That a question I would'nt have thought of asking. I am not sure why they are blue. But we clean alot of leisure centres/health clubs. The tiling is generaly Blue. The tiling in the showers and pool is blue. So might be as simple as colour coding.

Actually they are available in Blue, red, Yellow Green I think. As well Probably because of the colour coding in h&s areas. Like BICsc colour coding system and food industry.

Crocs - here a link

http://www.rubbersole.co.uk/Products.aspx?CategoryID=909

Not the best looking fasion wear in my opinion. But no one listerns to me in that department.

The designer has made a mint! Its a bit like Painting... Have you ever been to an art gallery. Seen a picture. For example it just has splattered paint on it. Only took 3 minutes if that. No skill but just becasue they have a name, a famous name it worth millions. If I do it or my little girl does it, its classed a crap!! The world is beyond me

Dave
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