Carpet and Floor Cleaning Industry Chat Forum : badly soiled carpets https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:15:04 +0000 Fri, 03 Nov 2023 16:33:37 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.06 360 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=4017 <![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[badly soiled carpets : The magic question....should you...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4017&PID=167829&title=badly-soiled-carpets#167829 Author: TipTopCleaning
Subject: 4017
Posted: 03/November/2023 at 4:33pm

The magic question....should you charge more for heavy-duty carpet rehab?

Absolutely!

Cleaning neglected carpets often requires more time, effort, and cleaning solutions, not to mention the wear and tear on your equipment.

Now, about the pricing game. Charging a bit more for heavily soiled carpets is just good business sense. It's like a hazard fee for diving into the dirt and grime, putting in extra effort, and using more cleaning products.

Consider it the surcharge for transforming a neglected carpet into a pristine masterpiece.
]]> Fri, 03 Nov 2023 16:33:37 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4017&PID=167829&title=badly-soiled-carpets#167829 <![CDATA[badly soiled carpets : waaaay undercharged. ]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4017&PID=116160&title=badly-soiled-carpets#116160 Author: Thang
Subject: 4017
Posted: 06/August/2007 at 11:29pm

waaaay undercharged.



]]> Mon, 06 Aug 2007 23:29:36 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4017&PID=116160&title=badly-soiled-carpets#116160 <![CDATA[badly soiled carpets : Oh yeah ]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4017&PID=116090&title=badly-soiled-carpets#116090 Author: cmaster
Subject: 4017
Posted: 06/August/2007 at 9:54pm

Oh yeah ]]> Mon, 06 Aug 2007 21:54:26 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4017&PID=116090&title=badly-soiled-carpets#116090 <![CDATA[badly soiled carpets : John L wrote:Always charge...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4017&PID=116040&title=badly-soiled-carpets#116040 Author: toolman
Subject: 4017
Posted: 06/August/2007 at 4:53pm

Originally posted by John L John L wrote:

Always charge more for trashed... What was your procedure and what stains didn't come out..

    
    I presprayed with prochem traffic and aggitated like hell,then extract.The customer was happy with the results but I worked my butt off for it, I am really fussy with the work I do, I just wish I could get every single stain out.
By the way I charged 100.00 for 5 small bedrooms, hallway,and livingroom. It took me 3 hours to clean. Did I undercharge?]]> Mon, 06 Aug 2007 16:53:46 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4017&PID=116040&title=badly-soiled-carpets#116040 <![CDATA[badly soiled carpets : doug wrote:The problem with...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4017&PID=115791&title=badly-soiled-carpets#115791 Author: cmaster
Subject: 4017
Posted: 05/August/2007 at 10:42pm

Originally posted by doug doug wrote:

The problem with cleaning trashed carpet is no one wants to pay what it is worth. that is why it is trashed. I used to spend time making them look great and for what?? Personal satisfaction because the custie don't give a rats a**. Now I just qualify the job and some say yes some say maybe and I usually say I would like to help you out but you're a frickin idiot who can't afford me, so I'll see ya



      ]]> Sun, 05 Aug 2007 22:42:33 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4017&PID=115791&title=badly-soiled-carpets#115791 <![CDATA[badly soiled carpets : The problem with cleaning trashed...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4017&PID=115776&title=badly-soiled-carpets#115776 Author: doug
Subject: 4017
Posted: 05/August/2007 at 9:09pm

The problem with cleaning trashed carpet is no one wants to pay what it is worth. that is why it is trashed. I used to spend time making them look great and for what?? Personal satisfaction because the custie don't give a rats a**. Now I just qualify the job and some say yes some say maybe and I usually say I would like to help you out but?]]> Sun, 05 Aug 2007 21:09:18 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4017&PID=115776&title=badly-soiled-carpets#115776 <![CDATA[badly soiled carpets : John L. is right. I&#039;d think...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4017&PID=115759&title=badly-soiled-carpets#115759 Author: FriendlyHammer
Subject: 4017
Posted: 05/August/2007 at 8:31pm

John L. is right.  I'd think about it with regard to time and chemicals. Consider what it would take to do a normal job and then add the extra time and chemicals to the cost.  There are MUCH better carpet cleaners than I, but I've come across quite a few stains that will never come out.
 
Ted would tell you (and I would agree) that you'll need some type of rotary machine to clean trashed carpets properly. Ted sells some good machines, but I use a VonSchrader Mach 12 (simply because I don't have what Ted sells) for agitation.


Edited by FriendlyHammer - 05/August/2007 at 8:33pm]]> Sun, 05 Aug 2007 20:31:10 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4017&PID=115759&title=badly-soiled-carpets#115759 <![CDATA[badly soiled carpets : Always charge more for trashed......]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4017&PID=115746&title=badly-soiled-carpets#115746 Author: John L
Subject: 4017
Posted: 05/August/2007 at 7:29pm

Always charge more for trashed... What was your procedure and what stains didn't come out.. ]]> Sun, 05 Aug 2007 19:29:18 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4017&PID=115746&title=badly-soiled-carpets#115746 <![CDATA[badly soiled carpets : Hi Guys is there a easy way to...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4017&PID=115739&title=badly-soiled-carpets#115739 Author: toolman
Subject: 4017
Posted: 05/August/2007 at 7:00pm

    Hi Guys is there a easy way to remove dirt from a carpet that has been neglected for a long time. I just did one the other day and I haven't seen one that bad. I got 99% out but just wondering if some stains never come out.
also do you guys normally charge more for badly soiled carpets?
Thanks]]> Sun, 05 Aug 2007 19:00:37 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4017&PID=115739&title=badly-soiled-carpets#115739