What Part Of This Business Do You Hate?
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Zee
Supportive Member
PrimaDonna
Megatron
The drama among cleaners....that has to be the worst part of this business.
But on the flip side, it's the people of the business that keep my toes in it in some capacity....
I know that's not the answer you were looking for....
It seems for most from what I see in the chatter.... it's employees. Then again that's not specfic to this business....
But on the flip side, it's the people of the business that keep my toes in it in some capacity....
I know that's not the answer you were looking for....
It seems for most from what I see in the chatter.... it's employees. Then again that's not specfic to this business....
Cleanworks
Moderator
Stripping and waxing. After that, tile and grout. Have a big job next week but got a helper at least.
Dolly Llama
Number 5
paperwork/office work
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Desk Jockey
Member
Setting up and tearing down hoses. Loved cleaning but hate setup. 
Mikey P
Administrator
You just need to remember this... anybody who doesn't like me as a fvcking idiot.
Drama over.
hogjowl
Idiotâ˘
Youâre not very likable as an idiot
Mikey P
Administrator
I'm adorable.
and charming.
and charming.
Brian H
Member
Talking on the phone!!
Desk Jockey
Member
It's not efficient either. You call they don't answer or are on another call and you get voice mail. I text or email and give them my number to call me when convenient.
Papa John
Lifetime Supportive Member
I hate the expenses. I would prefer to keep All the money. 
steve_64
Member
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People in general. On the phone or in person.
Mikey P
Administrator
wrapping up hose at the end of the day.
Today: setting up and break down in the pouring rain
BradFenstermaker
Member
The last minute calls from repeats that think your just hanging on the sofa.
Oh and upholstery
Oh and upholstery
You left out the word "neglected" before upholstery
Brian H
Member
Why do so many people hate cleaning upholstery? I actually enjoy it!
hogjowl
Idiotâ˘
Because youâre really weird
Desk Jockey
Member
I'd much rather clean upholstery than carpet.
Cleanworks
Moderator
You should buy a little machine, store it in the barn and don't tell the wife where you go on the weekends.
Desk Jockey
Member
That would work until she found out. Then I'd be stored in the barn. 
Mikey P
Administrator
I only hate the lower frame, when I can't tilt the piece back...
Cleanworks
Moderator
I like the challenge of upholstery, I am a bit of an upholstery specialist but I hating the bending over parts. Back is not as supple as it used to be. I do bring a folding table when I know ahead of time that I have a lot of cushions to clean. Makes it a lot easier.
hogjowl
Idiotâ˘
Youâre weird too
Desk Jockey
Member
Well, I try!
Desk Jockey
Member
I'm only 5'11 its pretty easy to work on one knee. Plus its rarely soiled, mostly dust unless their is a dog the leaves a rub line.
Brian H
Member
Or they have a nose picker who likes to leave evidence of that on the outside part of the arm!! Back before protective gloves were a thing, I remember scrapping off some with my fingernail before I realized what it was.
Desk Jockey
Member
I almost always wore a glove on my left hand to deal with the hot solution.Or they have a nose picker who likes to leave evidence of that on the outside part of the arm!! Back before protective gloves were a thing, I remember scrapping off some with my fingernail before I realized what it was.
Especially with the Prochem upholstery tool. High heat melts those little crusties off, not pickin needed...unless that's your thing.
The late Shock G quote:
âIf I was to pick a booger, itâd be a big, fat, gooey, gold-plated loogie,â
Humpty Hump (Shock G)
