My new pet peeve..

[Mikey P]

When I see guys bragging on making $1-$4 a foot offering pet urine treatment, removal services I just erks the F out of me these days..

The whole lifting of the carpet and verbiage needed to convince them that this is the way to go is something I refuse to, or let my guys do.


We're a lay it down thick, RE and wait for the animal to die type moral company.

But that's just me.

If you dont advertise this service, they won't call you..

Saw these on FB last night...

 

[Onfire_02_01]

I personally don't like to wand clean the back of the carpet like that. I have done it a couple times but each time I did it the whole carpet fell apart. I would much rather leave in place and inject a bacteria into the backing or if it is a really bad area, flush with a water claw in place. Course there are a lot of times the carpet should be replaced.

 

[Mikey P]

For the most part, the sort of people who let this happen (I'll be with 2974 of them on Friday) can easily be duped in believing that your special enzymes will all make it magically...


Go away.

 

[KevinD]

Once that carpet was disengaged it should have been wrapped in plastic heading for the dumpster.

 

[dealtimeman]

If the pet will still be occupying the space we just treat heavily even water clawing some areas and speed drying the area, advising them to call us to permantly fix the area once the pet no longer will inhabit the area for what ever reason.

Once pet is gone, we will pull pad address sub floor ensuring it it dry, lay down new pad, spray our pee eater, then flush the carpet, speed dry it.

Don't forget to spray and wipe down baseboards and doors where colateral spraying occurred.

You must charge very well for this service as it does take a while and in most cases requires a return visit.

I will add, we would not of reused that piece if carpet as it was pretty bad, recommend replacing it if not get a signature.

 

[Bob Pruitt]

Why would anyone want to salvage that?
I might pull the corner back to show the Owner the extent of the damage, then I would tell them to be sure and pay the extra for disposal when you order the new carpet.

 

[Mikey P]

Why?

$.

 

[Mikey P]

And don't get me wrong Mr Chemical vendor, I want the best topical treatment money can buy.





I wonder how many graduates of the dump and claw school pay attention to plywood joints...

 

[D Luke]

I've never really been able to make sub-surface treatment feasible. Way too much time and chemical costs and still can't guarantee results.

If a nice home has say between 2-10 identifiable spots on otherwise nice carpet, maybe it's worth it to go through the trouble. Chemical manufacturers like to imply that that's what we'll be dealing with, but how often do we see that?

Maybe one pet job out of a hundred. Almost always a majority of the square footage has been effected along with the dang baseboards and tack strips for good measure.

I'm with Mike, I do as much as possible with the best products possible all from the surface. Be honest about the limitations, challenges, results, and move on to the next one.

 

[Mark Saiger]

Selling a pet enzyme product and using a few different products...

I would not have cleaned that!

And even anything I do promote TO HELP make it maybe better....

We just always tell them... We can maybe help, but it will not be like new or perfect...

Maybe just better for you so can save money for new carpet...

Again, same thoughts... Don't wish for the pet to be gone early for the clients but will just do our best to help.

If an area is smaller and easier to fix that is really were a Chem can help but still... Pet urine does cause damage.

 

[Jimmy Hitt]

And don't get me wrong Mr Chemical vendor, I want the best topical treatment money can buy.





I wonder how many graduates of the dump and claw school pay attention to plywood joints...

Same here. It's not worth the liability. I used to run a topical pet treatment special and could fill the schedule for weeks... And then I'd be mad at myself cuz 90% were nasty as all, left me wanting a shower between jobs, and made the van smell rancid.

 

[BIG WOOD]

When I see guys bragging on making $1-$4 a foot offering pet urine treatment, removal services I just erks the F out of me these days..

The whole lifting of the carpet and verbiage needed to convince them that this is the way to go is something I refuse to, or let my guys do.


We're a lay it down thick, RE and wait for the animal to die type moral company.

But that's just me.

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Saw these on FB last night...

I agree to disagree. Put yourself in their shoes.

They're living in that filth every day, and their sense of smell has been ruined from all that ammonia. As long as you educate them properly on how it'll turn out after and charge them the right price, that sweet smell of osr or enzymes will make them happy for another 6months.

 

[Nate The Great]

I think the person had to take on jobs like that to pay for the wand used in that pic.....


If it's a small dog, or 1 area on a concrete slab I'll do the flood and water claw... When people live like that, there sense of smell isn't normal.. It'll smell bad either way.. I try not to insult the customer but put it in perspective... once to a few spots is considered a accident, more than that is a toilet..

I'd suggest some sheet vinyl for that room in the picture.. Pretty gross..

 

[Lee Stockwell]

One of the 1st world's new mental illnesses. Living in filth in the idea that they love their "fur-babies".

 

[Mikey P]

I agree to disagree. Put yourself in their shoes.

They're living in that filth every day, and their sense of smell has been ruined from all that ammonia. As long as you educate them properly on how it'll turn out after and charge them the right price, that sweet smell of osr or enzymes will make them happy for another 6months.

They must see that trailer and say "there's my man"

Might as well tow a septic pump.

 

[BIG WOOD]

They must see that trailer and say "there's my man"

Might as well tow a septic pump.

People out here don't have that California cash to buy new carpet every 5 years. Nothing but meter-reader money over here. Cleannit, throw on some baking soda, and let it ride

 

[Jimmy L]

And that mental illness includes having the dogs sleep in their bed.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Do them a huge favor and set fire to their home. Correct me if I'm wrong but I do believe it would hold up in any court as long as you show the pictures.

 

[Cleanworks]

I am one of the water classes but I know my limitations. We only do it when there are a few specific spots. Carpet like that we advise to dispose of. Water clawing will still not remove everything but you can usually reduce the problem so it's not noticable. I have good success with Pet Zone and Hydroxide. I mix up the product and water the stain enough to make a puddle but not so much that it goes through the floor. Let dwell for half an hour then put the water claw on it. I hook up a open hose to my pressure line and start flushing around the water claw. Very tedious process so you are going to be limited as to how many you can do and how much the home owner is going to be willing to pay.

 

[hogjowl]

I do a good many residential rentals from now til late July every year. I am proud to say I never see anything that bad. Lots of urine but never that bad. However, the day I do, you can bet I'd decline.

 

[Old Coastie]

But Fifi would never...

 

[cleanking]

We still do OSR sold by the gallon. We don't see too many homes that are anywhere near the condition of the photos above, and with a great UV light we can find the exact spots needing treatment.

I was out myself yesterday and sold 20 gallons used over 4 areas in a very upscale home, walked away with over $900 in about 4 hours time. It works for us, if it's that trashed we would recommend replacement in a heartbeat (because we can sell them that too!) and if its not too bad or client won't pay for full removal/restoration, we use lower priced topical enzymes and deodorizers to put a band-aid on it for them.

 

[ronbeatty]

Told the customer they should replace, they told me to clean it. Charged enough to make sure I don't get called again, maybe.

 

[Nomad74]

@Mikey P , You must have got that off my thread on Mason's group page. I was trying to figure out the cost effectiveness of Unleashed when that guy posted those pics. Yeah, I don't like to be married to jobs like that. I'm not into the sealing the subfloor and replacing the pad. I do what I can, but if it's that bad I tell them to replace or call someone else. As for the Unleashed, I'm still not convinced it's cost effective when compared to OSR or Petforce. I don't want to jack my prices so high to make it worth it. I gotta sleep at night.

 

[cleanking]

I wonder how many graduates of the dump and claw school pay attention to plywood joints...

With all this pet pad and membrane pad being sold that may start becoming less of a concern. Although we are finding that wicking is a bigger problem in homes with this type of pad.
Although, there are still seams that water may find...

 

[D Luke]

and with a great UV light we can find the exact spots needing treatment.

I only see urine flueresce roughly 50% of the time. They other half you know it's there, but nothing shows.

 

[Able 1]

OMG!! My bad piss customer passed away.. His furniture was stuck to the floor!

 

[Cleanworks]

Who manufactures Osr?

 

[Able 1]

pros choice

 

[cleanking]

Who manufactures Osr?

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