direct drive owners- what do you like and what dont you like about DD?

[Russ T.]

For me, many reasons I prefer the DD Butler to my many old slide-ins. But, one of the main reasons is the huge 210 gallon stainless steel waste tank. I only wish they'd offer a #5 blower option.

LOVE the 210 waste tank on the Butlers

 

[Desk Jockey]

I looked at a brand new Everest at my distributors today. I love it but only 100-gallon recovery. 210 spoils you.

 

[ronbeatty]

Sapphire, Hydramaster and Cleanco seem to know what they are doing.

Two out of three ain't bad

 

[bob vawter]

I was just telling Mel how awesome the Cleanco has PROVEN to be.

I was pretty unfamiliar with the brand when I bought it 2 years ago but heard some good things about it's reliability. We run very lean and mean and don't have time to mess around with a wonky machine.

It's been SO easy to deal with.

This is our busiest time of year. I am cleaning A LOT of apartments and college housing for move outs this time of year.

I think I have 50+ jobs to complete with it over the next week or so. Yes, 50.

I'm confident I will plow through without an issue.

I will only be considering direct drive when it's time for another.

Cleanco, Butler, and Sapphire would be the only 3 places I'd look.

ya but my genie can be fixed out in the field wit a bobby pin an' a screwdriver......
did i mention how inexpensive it will be PLUS the lifetime guaranty....ONE LEFT....i'll even sign it for the lucky buyer

 

[Mikey P]

Yeah Mike. Me in the Cleanco.

Total shift from normal operations. Almost all apartments. Last week in July is prepay only. Mel lines them up and I knock them down. Wand only. What's a dry stroke? Powermax prespray with limited spotting to fulfill the students (ISU) lease.

Let's go!

Can the kids or landlord call to complain about wicking or remaining spots or odors or buttwads still in the corners?

 

[Russ T.]

Can the kids or landlord call to complain about wicking or remaining spots or odors or buttwads still in the corners?

There are literally thousands of students who move during the last week in July. In the 4 years we have serviced this market, I have yet to return to an apartment or issue a refund. Many students tell me it's cleaner than when they moved in.

They are doing it to fulfill their lease so we need to be competitively priced.

I try to forget everything I've learned over the past few years and just keep moving.

I do need a Zipper. It's become painfully obvious. It would be perfect for this.

Mel threatens them within an inch of their life, to vacuum. We charge them extra for it and it's become a non issue. I do edge with my vac hose, when necessary.

Next week, almost every job has prepaid. We guarantee a day but NOT a time. They are urged to leave the door open because we won't wait or issue a refund. We have to do it this way for scheduling purposes. We try to take the most efficient route and sometimes book multiple units in the same building.

Access is another non issue due to Mel's work on the front end. I've trained her well ;-)

 

[ruff]

Access is another non issue due to Mel's work on the front end. I've trained her well ;-)

If she is a woman and I have every reason to believe she is.
It's the other way around, Russ.

Unless, of course, you're still on the honey moon.
In that case. Enjoy.

It won't last long

 

[jcooper]

Mel threatens them within an inch of their life, to vacuum. We charge them extra for it and it's become a non issue. I do edge with my vac hose, when necessary.
Next week, almost every job has prepaid. We guarantee a day but NOT a time. They are urged to leave the door open because we won't wait or issue a refund. We have to do it this way for scheduling purposes. We try to take the most efficient route and sometimes book multiple units in the same building.

Nice job, Russ. Gotta have a plan!

If she is a woman and I have every reason to believe she is.
It's the other way around, Russ.
Unless, of course, you're still on the honey moon.
In that case. Enjoy.
It won't last long

Ofer's right.

 

[hogjowl]

Occasionally

 

[Russ T.]

Mel Just flat out knows how to answer, sell, and BOOK jobs! She's like a machine this time of year.

A Clean Machine.

 

[hogjowl]

Are you using a glided wand on these jobs?

 

[Russ T.]

Are you using a glided wand on these jobs?

Yes. It's a 14" hybrid Greenglide