http://www.cleaningtalk.com Cleaning Forum Featuring Cleaning Tips and Help en Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:52:04 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.cleaningtalk.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.cleaningtalk.com http://www.cleaningtalk.com/f4/gum-residue-3374/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:24:24 GMT Does any one out there know of some thing that will take the residue from gum off concrete? vapor teck steam cleaning Does any one out there know of some thing that will take the residue from gum off concrete?

vapor teck steam cleaning ]]> Pressure Washing yourvaportech http://www.cleaningtalk.com/f4/gum-residue-3374/ http://www.cleaningtalk.com/f2/wall-paper-removal-3373/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:13:03 GMT The best way to remove wall paper, is a* vapor* steam machine and a putty knife . You can actually Peel the paper off with your hands. vapor... The best way to remove wall paper, is a vapor steam machine and a putty knife . You can actually Peel the paper off with your hands.

vapor tech steam cleaning ]]> General Discussion yourvaportech http://www.cleaningtalk.com/f2/wall-paper-removal-3373/ http://www.cleaningtalk.com/f29/equipment-recommendations-3372/ Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:26:30 GMT Hello, I am just starting out and looking at buffers, scrubbers, etc. Is one manufacturer better than the other? So far I have looked at Clarke,... Hello, I am just starting out and looking at buffers, scrubbers, etc. Is one manufacturer better than the other? So far I have looked at Clarke, Viper, Minuteman. I also came across a site called CleanFreak that has scrubbers, etc. listed but it looks like its their own brand, but the prices are decent. Just looking for some direction so I dont buy something I'm going to end up regretting. Any input is appreciated. Thanks. ]]> Floor Care xcolton http://www.cleaningtalk.com/f29/equipment-recommendations-3372/ http://www.cleaningtalk.com/f10/carpet-cleaning-price-3371/ Sat, 04 Sep 2010 15:48:01 GMT What is a good price for commercial carpet cleaning What is a good price for commercial carpet cleaning ]]> hendersonmarc http://www.cleaningtalk.com/f10/carpet-cleaning-price-3371/ http://www.cleaningtalk.com/f19/huge-thanks-everyone-i-got-bid-3370/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:21:45 GMT Okay so a few weeks ago I was asking questions....shocking I know and I got a lot of help. For any new folks you need to ask questions BUT you also... Okay so a few weeks ago I was asking questions....shocking I know and I got a lot of help. For any new folks you need to ask questions BUT you also need to read the forums. You WILL find the answers.

I placed a bid on a 20,000 sq ft floor job to be done nightly and we agreed on 3200.00 per month. After that discussion we also got the general maintenance stuff, i.e cleaning the lights, replacing floor tiles, washrooms, change rooms etc. All of which will be done seperately and on a month to month basis and seperate payment.

After 19 months of little jobs we landed the BIG ONE. The little jobs however are incredibly important because they teach you and guide you to be prepared and professional for the BIG jobs.

We will be going after another grocery store in about 5 weeks....I want it tomorrow lol, but I need to make sure when people see this floor they say "WOW" then I will go after a bigger fish. With my crew however it won't be hard. I have said it before and I will say it again: I have the best crew on the planet.

I also gave everyone a nice raise since we just landed this job. Ya gotta pay your people for a job well done and they always over-deliver for me and the client.

"If you pay a monkeys wage...expect a monkeys results"

Okay...I have rambled enough...just wanted to share a good news story!! ]]> Business tsbuckets http://www.cleaningtalk.com/f19/huge-thanks-everyone-i-got-bid-3370/ http://www.cleaningtalk.com/f3/hello-everyone-3369/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:09:57 GMT Hi Everyone,
I'm new to this forum. I work for Stanley Steemer International and am here to answer any questions, offer tips, and hear any suggestions. We offer numerous home cleaning and restoration services, so I can provide expert advice and tips in the areas of carpet care, hardwood cleaning and restoration, air duct cleaning, water damage restoration and carpet instillation. Glad to meet everyone!

thanks!:) ]]> Introductions stanleysteemer http://www.cleaningtalk.com/f3/hello-everyone-3369/ http://www.cleaningtalk.com/f7/wow-what-deal-check-out-floor-scrubber-sale-advance-3800-a-3368/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:43:07 GMT A great deal so I thought I would share with those interested! Advance 3800 Ride-on Floor Scrubber ... A great deal so I thought I would share with those interested!

Advance 3800 Ride-on Floor Scrubber

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=250689010515


Starts at only $2500! ]]> Commercial Cleaning the-best-day-ever http://www.cleaningtalk.com/f7/wow-what-deal-check-out-floor-scrubber-sale-advance-3800-a-3368/ http://www.cleaningtalk.com/f11/products-cleaning-out-grout-3367/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:32:40 GMT The grout in my 1 shower is filthy. What are some of the best products to get it pearly white? The grout in my 1 shower is filthy. What are some of the best products to get it pearly white? ]]> Tile and Grout Cleaning alexloramer http://www.cleaningtalk.com/f11/products-cleaning-out-grout-3367/ http://www.cleaningtalk.com/f3/hey-everyone-3366/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:17:50 GMT Hey everyone. I'm Alex. I'm cleaning my house of 15 years out and will look for advice on here. Thanks ]]> Introductions alexloramer http://www.cleaningtalk.com/f3/hey-everyone-3366/ http://www.cleaningtalk.com/f14/wake-up-guys-3365/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:50:48 GMT I am bored..... Am I the only one? :huh: I am bored..... Am I the only one? :huh: ]]> Off Topic Polly Wolly http://www.cleaningtalk.com/f14/wake-up-guys-3365/ http://www.cleaningtalk.com/f2/gum-removal-3364/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:18:00 GMT Have a gum removal job to bid here in Fla . we use vapor steam instead of presser washers. would it be better to bid by the Piece or by the hour. ... Have a gum removal job to bid here in Fla . we use vapor steam instead of presser washers. would it be better to bid by the Piece or by the hour.

Vapor tech steam cleaning ]]> General Discussion yourvaportech http://www.cleaningtalk.com/f2/gum-removal-3364/ http://www.cleaningtalk.com/f10/removing-dried-shampoo-carpet-3363/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:33:32 GMT Hey ever body, this is my first post. So as I was moving in to my new place my shampoo exploded on the carpet. I spent about a half hour trying... Hey ever body, this is my first post.

So as I was moving in to my new place my shampoo exploded on the carpet.

I spent about a half hour trying to pull it up with a washcloth and water to no avail.

Eventually I just gave up, "hey, it's shampoo, it's not gonna stain after all."

Today I stepped out of bed on to where the spill was and my feet were greeted by a starchy hard wadded mess of crusty dry shampoo.

Whoops!

Well it turns out that shampoo stains are actually "among the hardest stains to remove" according to Wikihow.

Double Whoops!

If any one can tell me the best way to resolve this issue I will be very grateful. ]]> SpicyCrab http://www.cleaningtalk.com/f10/removing-dried-shampoo-carpet-3363/ http://www.cleaningtalk.com/f22/dash-vs-assured-complete-3362/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:31:39 GMT We currently use JPP and are trying to decide between DASH and Assured Complete.

We've demo'd both products and they look very similar in feature sets to us but DASH is significantly more money in both up front cost and monthly. Has anyone actually tried both in real world use and what was their experience?

What does DASH have that Assured Complete does not? I've heard that Assured Complete's integration with Xactimate breaks frequently, anyone have experience with that? ]]> Websites, Software, and Computers jmusick http://www.cleaningtalk.com/f22/dash-vs-assured-complete-3362/ http://www.cleaningtalk.com/f3/hi-everyone-3361/ Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:28:55 GMT Hello, I am new to this forum and to the cleaning business. I just started a cleaning company in July, I currently only have one account. I hope I am... Hello, I am new to this forum and to the cleaning business. I just started a cleaning company in July, I currently only have one account. I hope I am able to gather useful information from this site! If anyone has any tips or tricks of the trade I would love to hear about them :yes: ]]> Introductions cleaning girl http://www.cleaningtalk.com/f3/hi-everyone-3361/ http://www.cleaningtalk.com/f2/what-best-way-get-blood-out-3360/ Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:50:13 GMT I need to get blood out a cotton dress and I am pretty sure this product is not real. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpwFUc5Bafo I need to get blood out a cotton dress and I am pretty sure this product is not real.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpwFUc5Bafo ]]> General Discussion littleAndy http://www.cleaningtalk.com/f2/what-best-way-get-blood-out-3360/