Need Some Chem Help

kingjoelking wrote: Aaron R wrote: I can't believe how many of my first time customers say something like "Last guy that cleaned my carpet didn't use any spray", or "What is that stuff your spraying on my carpet, I've never seen that done before" How can these guys "clean" like that and feel good about what they're doing?   Because they are like used car salesmen. They arn't looking to build a customer base, they are looking to make a quick buck. The more carpets they can clean without having to buy chem's the more money they make. It is a recipe for disaster.   These are the same customers that are shocked when you pre vac and ask you "what is that" when you break out the grandi groomer and groom their carpet.   In my opinion God Bless these Rat Turds. They are the reason your customer found you and they are the reason that it will be so much easier to retain that customer and build residual income where you are not chasing new customers but just servicing repeat customers. Three chears for the turd brains !!!!!

The backpack vac does do a great job and custys really think its heavy duty! Can't remember what kind it is?

Sorry its been a few days but yes I always prespray never have even cleaned without doing it! My partner always says the carpet looks great as well as the custy...I guess I just expect it to look new when were done. Thanks for all the info I sure appriciate it! Also custys ask me to what I'm doing when I prespray...funny along with a bac pak vac and a groomer...yay

John which one did you think performed the best.  Was going to try the formula ones next.


Edited by bryan - 23/March/2008 at 11:47pm

I tried ProChems stuff,  had ok luck with it.  Am always trying new stuff, in the past have also used Bridgepoint, hydramaster, CTI, and now trying out Banes.  So far the best stuff that I have used was Bridgepoints. The filtration lines you are seeing on the edges and under doors are a little harder to get out and will take some time.  There is a product called filter out that works pretty well.  You do have to brush and use a crevice tool though, like I say its going to take some time.  For really bad traffic lanes and very soiled carpet, would use a good emulsifier with the pre-treatment.  Carpet won't be soft when it tries but will be cleaner, then next time do a good acid rinse.  

I can't believe how many of my first time customers say something like "Last guy that cleaned my carpet didn't use any spray", or "What is that stuff your spraying on my carpet, I've never seen that done before" How can these guys "clean" like that and feel good about what they're doing?

I agree. Get it wet with the prespray. Just be sure you rinse thoroughly and get it dry afterwards