Carpet and Floor Cleaning Industry Chat Forum : Need Equipment Advice... https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:27:13 +0000 Tue, 07 Jun 2005 08:39:02 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.06 360 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1582 <![CDATA[Carpet and Floor Cleaning Industry Chat Forum]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Need Equipment Advice... : Jared; You certainly have a terrific...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1582&PID=37927&title=need-equipment-advice#37927 Author: Ed Valentine
Subject: 1582
Posted: 07/June/2005 at 8:39am

Jared;

You certainly have a terrific background that you can use as a springboard to get your Professional Carpet Cleaning off the ground.

After reading your post, another gentleman came to mind; mr. Tony McDonald (TX) whom has a similar background and is taking the right steps in building his business. You may want to phone him and talk about his suggestions; and why. You'll have a wonderful conversation. His number; 940-631-6350.

Hope this helps.

 

And, Thanks, "Little Red Hood" for your very kind comments, above too.

Good Fortune;

Ed Valentine

www.cross-american.com

]]> Tue, 07 Jun 2005 08:39:02 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1582&PID=37927&title=need-equipment-advice#37927 <![CDATA[Need Equipment Advice... : JCOOPER wrote:hey,how did...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1582&PID=37700&title=need-equipment-advice#37700 Author: JaredW
Subject: 1582
Posted: 06/June/2005 at 4:09pm

Originally posted by JCOOPER JCOOPER wrote:

hey,how did you get commercial jobs befor you have a machine?


I run a cleaning service, where i clean commercial businesses andoffices after business hours, I found that all of my clients werehaving the service done by a third party, so i mentioned my intent toperform these services (carpet and hard floors) and they were all happyto have one person do all of the janitorial services. That's how i gotmy current contracts. I don't do any residential advertising, onlypeople who know i'm igetting in the business will be my customer base. One-Manshow, only 25 hours in each day right? I have some helpers, but theywork with me on larger contracts.
]]> Mon, 06 Jun 2005 16:09:53 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1582&PID=37700&title=need-equipment-advice#37700 <![CDATA[Need Equipment Advice... : Being this is Ted&#039;s board...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1582&PID=37004&title=need-equipment-advice#37004 Author: cleanex
Subject: 1582
Posted: 03/June/2005 at 2:14pm

Being this is Ted's board why not go see Ted he has a million machines in stock and he will help you pick the right unit for what you are doing.]]> Fri, 03 Jun 2005 14:14:27 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1582&PID=37004&title=need-equipment-advice#37004 <![CDATA[Need Equipment Advice... : Walk in DEMO is your best bet...........]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1582&PID=37003&title=need-equipment-advice#37003 Author: John L
Subject: 1582
Posted: 03/June/2005 at 12:49pm

Walk in DEMO is your best bet........Thumbs Up]]> Fri, 03 Jun 2005 12:49:22 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1582&PID=37003&title=need-equipment-advice#37003 <![CDATA[Need Equipment Advice... : hey,how did you get commercial...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1582&PID=36736&title=need-equipment-advice#36736 Author: JCOOPER
Subject: 1582
Posted: 02/June/2005 at 2:39pm

hey,how did you get commercial jobs befor you have a machine?]]> Thu, 02 Jun 2005 14:39:14 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1582&PID=36736&title=need-equipment-advice#36736 <![CDATA[Need Equipment Advice... : I have only heard of great things...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1582&PID=36735&title=need-equipment-advice#36735 Author: LilNiteRidrhood
Subject: 1582
Posted: 02/June/2005 at 2:37pm

I have only heard of great things about the owner and creator of the machine Mr. ed Valentine.]]> Thu, 02 Jun 2005 14:37:51 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1582&PID=36735&title=need-equipment-advice#36735 <![CDATA[Need Equipment Advice... : i got a used olympus 100 psi 2x3...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1582&PID=36734&title=need-equipment-advice#36734 Author: JCOOPER
Subject: 1582
Posted: 02/June/2005 at 2:37pm

i got a used olympus 100 psi 2x3 stage.for 900$$works well.

its also called the sniper by some places

]]> Thu, 02 Jun 2005 14:37:23 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1582&PID=36734&title=need-equipment-advice#36734 <![CDATA[Need Equipment Advice... : advice greatly appreciated. Additionally,...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1582&PID=36733&title=need-equipment-advice#36733 Author: JaredW
Subject: 1582
Posted: 02/June/2005 at 2:24pm

advice greatly appreciated. Additionally, i have looked at some unitson http://www.cross-american.com/equip.htm, i was sent this link viaprivate message from this forum. it seems the units are priced veryfairly, any advice on these from people who have been in this industry?I realize alot of you are in Canada, as i am here in the U.S., somebrands may be different, but the specifics are what i am mostlyinterested in. I'll be cleaning the commercial offices i contract withfor routine cleaning services and some residential work. For the mostpart, the carpeted areas i am cleaning will be residential and officesized rooms. no huge banquet rooms or 300 foot hallways, not yet atleast.

I am also interested in finding out more about tile/grout cleaningequipment, i would love to buy something that catered to both tile andcarpet, with seperate attachments of course.

ALL help is appreciated.

Jared
]]> Thu, 02 Jun 2005 14:24:56 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1582&PID=36733&title=need-equipment-advice#36733 <![CDATA[Need Equipment Advice... : Buy from your local distributor....]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1582&PID=36712&title=need-equipment-advice#36712 Author: LilNiteRidrhood
Subject: 1582
Posted: 02/June/2005 at 10:36am

Buy from your local distributor. You'll need friends when you start out. Distributors will offer a ton of free advice to customers. You see your best interests are their interests too. Plus they'll have the parts and can warranty your machine.]]> Thu, 02 Jun 2005 10:36:32 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1582&PID=36712&title=need-equipment-advice#36712 <![CDATA[Need Equipment Advice... : Olympus is made or marketed by...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1582&PID=36591&title=need-equipment-advice#36591 Author: cmaster
Subject: 1582
Posted: 01/June/2005 at 11:09pm

Olympus is made or marketed by Hydro Force.

CFR is a company based in MN. I find most of their stuff overpriced. They do offer some unique technology though.

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