Carpet and Floor Cleaning Industry Chat Forum : Did My Contract With Tide https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 05 May 2026 04:47:00 +0000 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 17:56:58 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.06 360 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=6184 <![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[Did My Contract With Tide : Trying out Tide on a real customer,...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6184&PID=167863&title=did-my-contract-with-tide#167863 Author: WackyWand
Subject: 6184
Posted: 16/November/2023 at 5:56pm

Trying out Tide on a real customer, especially with restaurant grease in the mix, and getting those impressive results = major props. The recovery tank being suds-free and the transformation of the carpet speaks volumes.

It's refreshing to hear a no-nonsense approach, steering clear of chemicals with fancy claims and opting for something as simple and effective as Tide. Sometimes, the classics are classics for a reason, right?

Have I personally tried Tide to clean carpets?

No.
]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 17:56:58 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6184&PID=167863&title=did-my-contract-with-tide#167863 <![CDATA[Did My Contract With Tide : I bought some, still have not...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6184&PID=163016&title=did-my-contract-with-tide#163016 Author: Mr. Slide
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Posted: 24/February/2011 at 4:22am

I bought some, still have not had a chance to try it.
But if Nightrider says it, it's most likely true!

AL
]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 04:22:18 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6184&PID=163016&title=did-my-contract-with-tide#163016 <![CDATA[Did My Contract With Tide : I know a 40 year plus carpet sales...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6184&PID=163011&title=did-my-contract-with-tide#163011 Author: westcovina
Subject: 6184
Posted: 22/February/2011 at 7:36pm

I know a 40 year plus carpet sales veteran that swears by tide and a cap full of bleach. . ]]> Tue, 22 Feb 2011 19:36:08 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6184&PID=163011&title=did-my-contract-with-tide#163011 <![CDATA[Did My Contract With Tide : Thanks for your concern Ted, but...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6184&PID=158380&title=did-my-contract-with-tide#158380 Author: nightrider
Subject: 6184
Posted: 08/January/2010 at 6:45pm

Thanks for your concern Ted, but if you really cared you would have told me that the 1992 Dodge SteamAction Beast, with a 6.8 Roots Blower, 3000psi Pump all Stainless Steel interior with a 7.2 gas engine would be as safe as driving a leaky Nuclear Reactor around . lol
 
I don't have to use Defoamer..........I use Low Suds " Tide He " for front load washing machines. No suds at all
 
                                                  Nightrider
]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:45:07 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6184&PID=158380&title=did-my-contract-with-tide#158380 <![CDATA[Did My Contract With Tide : Kleen Kuip would like a contract...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6184&PID=158379&title=did-my-contract-with-tide#158379 Author: carpetologist
Subject: 6184
Posted: 08/January/2010 at 5:04pm

Kleen Kuip would like a contract with Nightrider for all the defoamer he needs to buy to control the Tide SUDS.

It is not likely he uses defoamer. And if that is the case we would like a contract to sell him his vac motors as all of the SUDS must be sparking and burning them out very, very prematurely.

But, knowing Nightrider he most likely uses and old grandmother remedy and sprays WD-40 into his soil tank to control the SUDS.

Caution Nightrider...don't be smoking or have the exhaust pointing in the direction of a pilot light.

Enough said...as we would miss your posts and by looking at Montreal TV they already have enough fires and funerals this week.




Edited by Carpetologist - 08/January/2010 at 5:05pm]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:04:59 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6184&PID=158379&title=did-my-contract-with-tide#158379 <![CDATA[Did My Contract With Tide : I would have to disagree about...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6184&PID=158376&title=did-my-contract-with-tide#158376 Author: prouddadx3
Subject: 6184
Posted: 08/January/2010 at 3:39pm

I would have to disagree about the education part. I think that the more you know about the different types of fiber and methodology for cleaning them the better you will be able to clean them and the better you will be able to explain to clients what will and wont come out and what method is best for their particular carpet. I like residential clients because they care about how their carpets look after your done.

I don't think taking a few classes is a bad idea. They only take a couple of weeks and you learn a ton. A lot of what you learn can then be used as part of your marketing and client presentation. I do think marketing knowledge is just as valuable as carpet cleaning knowledge. You have to have clients in order to clean. When you meet your perspective client, the more knowledge and confidence you have the more likely they will choose you.
]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:39:42 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6184&PID=158376&title=did-my-contract-with-tide#158376 <![CDATA[Did My Contract With Tide : There you go.....the man of intellegence...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6184&PID=158367&title=did-my-contract-with-tide#158367 Author: nightrider
Subject: 6184
Posted: 07/January/2010 at 6:44pm

There you go.....the man of intellegence speaks out Ted Harding the Carpetologist just said it best.........It's all about presentation and marketing. That is the final word.l
 
If you read my caption I am a Marketing Master , my whole business revolves around Marketing, I have had restaurants, night clubs ( still have it ) real estate ( still have it ) many other ventures..... and they all were directed by marketing .
 
                                                Nightrider
 
 
 
]]> Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:44:41 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6184&PID=158367&title=did-my-contract-with-tide#158367 <![CDATA[Did My Contract With Tide : Confucius say: &#034;It takes...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6184&PID=158366&title=did-my-contract-with-tide#158366 Author: carpetologist
Subject: 6184
Posted: 07/January/2010 at 4:45pm

Confucius say: "It takes talent and professionalism to be a good carpet cleaner."

Nightrider say: "Confucius full of sh*t."

P.S.
All joking aside it is NOT complicated to clean as long as you hook up with a knowledgeable supplier who can hold your hand for the first few months. But the education and professionalism part comes in the form of presentation and marketing. If you should take a course in actual cleaning and it gives you more confidence then that's a good thing.

As an example I personally would always pick a guy in white coveralls before street clothes.

]]> Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:45:44 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6184&PID=158366&title=did-my-contract-with-tide#158366 <![CDATA[Did My Contract With Tide : I&#039;ll be honest,,,I tried...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6184&PID=158364&title=did-my-contract-with-tide#158364 Author: Steaminpile
Subject: 6184
Posted: 07/January/2010 at 2:22pm

I'll be honest,,,I tried Tide years ago on a commercial account,,,,,,,,,,,,,only reason I tried it was cuz I knew it going to be replaced in a couple months (cut pile nylon).
 
used it as a prespray,,,,,,,,,results were less than spectacular,,,,,,,,,carpets did indeed seem a little different color when dry and far from soft...........resoiled quicker than usual also.
 
no thanx on the Tide for me
]]> Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:22:29 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6184&PID=158364&title=did-my-contract-with-tide#158364 <![CDATA[Did My Contract With Tide : nightrider wrote: You love...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6184&PID=158363&title=did-my-contract-with-tide#158363 Author: HeartlandSteam
Subject: 6184
Posted: 07/January/2010 at 2:05pm

Originally posted by nightrider nightrider wrote:

 
You love your job, and that's good . In my view you should love your family and enjoy your job ( but that's just me ) A job or contract is an  exchange of service or time for a monentary value agreed on by 2 parties. I do mostly maintenence contracts and don't really care for my customers, they are an asset for my business, that's it. Just GM.....Ford.....MicroSoft.....Walmart and so on DON'T GIVE A DAMM ABOUT IT'S CUSTOMER OR EMPLOYEE BASE .
 
My bank manager just likes to see me make a deposit , General Motors just likes to receive my payments for my vehicles, my customers just want the job done ( doesn't matter how, just do it they say ) I have a customer who is a Green Activist and I use Butyl.....they care a little but I was the lowest bidder and they don't want to pay more. They are happy with the results, and I never missed a checque in over a year.                               


Thanks for info!

I find it humorous that your view on everything is determined by it's exact definition. And I mean that in a friendly way :)

I'd have to disagree with you about customers not caring as long as the job gets done. Any guy can come in and clean carpet. We've all got TM's, and we've all got the same chems, but what makes a CC stand out is the experience the customer had. We're going in to private parts of their homes: bedrooms, closets etc. They need to feel comfortable with that person, they need to trust that person. I've found that people are willing to pay more more for a good technician with good communication skills, good social skills and a positive attitude.
Those attributes don't really apply as much in commercial cleaning though.
Without offending you, I hope, you seem like the type of person that is better suited for commercial cleaning. You don't really seem to care about the client. You only care about their money. And that is totally fine, but let's at least distinguish the two.
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