Sha Sha Shaving cream??

Mikey P · Dec 5, 2012

Frugal customer wanted me to price match the new guy on the block

told him he would clean his empty rental, 750 sq ft 2 bed room& steps for $140, we charged him $460 last time and I offered 20% off this time since it's been less then a year.

We agreed to have the tenant put up his $140 and he would pay the difference.

SANTA CRUZ CARPET CLEANING TIPS

Carpet freshener
An easy way to brighten and spruce up a dull carpet, is to sprinkle a thin layer of borax over it. Let it sit overnight, then vacuum it well the next day. Another version is to add twice the amt. of corn meal or cornstarch to the borax and treat the carpet as above. Or, add 4 Tbs. reg. baby powder and 3 Tbs. cornstarch to a cup of baking soda and treat the carpet as above.

Carpet stain removal.
A good general carpet stain remover is foamy shaving cream :eekk:

. Simply apply a blob to the area. Rub it in well with a sponge and then rinse the area off with clan water. Let dry overnight and vacuum the next day. Waterless hand cleaner is also a good way to clean up stains like oil, grease and even tomato-based messes.

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Coffee and tea.
Blot as much of the spill with paper towels, then apply distilled white vinegar to the area. If the stain persists, use a blob of foamy shaving cream on the stain, rub it in with a sponge and rinse off with water. Let dry and vacuum.
Chewing Gum & Wax
Freeze stains such as chewing gum and candle wax with ice or commercially available product in an aerosol can. Shatter with a blunt object and vacuum before the chips soften. Follow up with solvent.
Blood
Hydrogen Peroxide on a cotton ball dab it on use a paper towel to wipe it up.
Last but not least Pet Accidents.
Pour a liberal amt. of club soda on the area and blot immediately with paper towels. If the odor is still there the next day, cover the area with about 1/4 inch of baking soda and let it sit on the carpet for 2 day, then vacuum.

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TIDY GREEN CARPET CLEANING
343 Soquel Ave ~ Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Zee · Dec 5, 2012

Wow..they have clan water there???? Where can I get clan water?

Ron Werner · Dec 6, 2012

I've made some deals like that

mcatt · Dec 6, 2012

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GCCLee · Dec 6, 2012

Does it really work?

Nice save......

Mikey P · Dec 6, 2012

Zee said:
Wow..they have clan water there???? Where can I get clan water?

ConnOr can install a tap at your sink

you choice of any color or finish as long as its Lily White or Lily White

KP · Dec 6, 2012

The honeymoon is just about over.

hogjowl · Dec 6, 2012

Yeah, thay are underpriced.

But then, you are overpriced.

An actual cleaner could come in there and make some money.

Desk Jockey · Dec 6, 2012

Mikey P said:
ConnOr can install a tap at your sink

you choice of any color or finish as long as its Lily White or Lily White

Clan water!
LOL Sorry Chris!

Pssst.... he can do it for reeels!

Mikey P · Dec 6, 2012

KP said:
The honeymoon is just about over.

with your personality (and the shithole you live in) I can see why you would think it can't be pulled off.

Mikey P · Dec 6, 2012

Merps, plenty of Actual Cleaners here..

and they charge .40 to .50 as well.

idreadnought · Dec 6, 2012

THat guy is a little cheap, but not far off for what we charge on empties. My guys love them. On average they make over 20 dollars an hour cleaning them and we make a tidy profit as well. I wonder what Ken Snow would of charged. He seems to be very reasonable and somehow makes enough money to get premium coffee every now and then.

KP · Dec 6, 2012

Mikey P said:
with your personality (and the shithole you live in) I can see why you would think it can't be pulled off.

Dont pretend to know me...I was talking economics,and if you can,good for you,but to get insecure and post it when someone else gives a quote to your customer..it reminds me of that prick that use to run this board.

Royal Man · Dec 6, 2012

I had a client tell me that shaving cream will take out kool-aid spots on Monday.

I said that's great. But, it is not what we do.

I"ve had others tell me that toothpaste is good for filling nail holes or douche for pet odors.

They need to quite reading these stupid tips in womens magazines or from lame carpet cleaners.

GCCLee · Dec 6, 2012

KP said:
Dont pretend to know me...I was talking economics,and if you can,good for you,but to get insecure and post it when someone else gives a quote to your customer..it reminds me of that prick that use to run this board.

Anyone see a Wabbit Wun Thwough hea ? :yawn:

GCCLee · Dec 6, 2012

Royal Man said:
I"ve had others tell me that toothpaste is good for filling nail holes
They need to quite reading these stupid tips in womens magazines or from lame carpet cleaners.

Plain White in sheetrock, yes. It doesnt shrink like mudd, dries fast and you can paint right over it.

Connor · Dec 6, 2012

And it smells minty, not medicine-y!

Mikey P · Dec 6, 2012

I see, but its perfectly fine for you to pretend
to know me and my wonderful micro financial climate?
For as long as I can remember you've been telling me I've been lying about my business and not once have you had a fact or one of my local cleaners that visit here to back you up..

And dont forget...Corky knows you real well.

Happy holidays!

QUOTE=KP;4188742]Dont pretend to know me...I was talking economics,and if you can,good for you,but to get insecure and post it when someone else gives a quote to your customer..it reminds me of that prick that use to run this board.[/QUOTE]

SamIam · Dec 6, 2012

Where you been Dave?

GCCLee · Dec 6, 2012

Royal Man · Dec 6, 2012

Who gives a crap what other cleaners in other parts of the country charge?

If Mike charges more than you and his customers are ok with it. That is all the matters.

Most cleaners don't charge enough and it hurts the industry as a whole.

KP · Dec 6, 2012

Mikey P said:
I see, but its perfectly fine for you to oetend to know me and my wonderful micro financial climate?

For as long as I can remember you've been telling me I've been lying about my business and not once have you had a fact or one of my local cleaners that visit here to back you up..

And dont forget...Corky knows you real well.

Happy holidays!

"Corky knows me well"..really? Nick is gay right? Damn you should be a Kardashian.Look back at your threads and tell me where I question your financials.I did question your review for Hardball chemicals "in my 20 years dealing with suppliers" thing since you worked for Coit,hence the "supply clerk" theory of mine.Anyway,Im not going to play drama with you,you are way outta my league.

Happy Hollidays to you as well.

Jimbo · Dec 6, 2012

You might have a challenge on your hands, Mike!

It's hard to compete against an elf! http://www.tidycarpetcleaning.com/aboutus.php

Mikey P · Dec 6, 2012

Not only was I the local Coits go to guy for R and D when it came to to testing the endless new products that were given to them to try out* but since I kept my van at home and only went to the office twice a month I was always "dealing with suppliers" to keep my van stocked

But thanks for assuming the worse..

KP · Dec 6, 2012

I am not assuming anything,I have first hand knowledge from a corporate Coit,and as of 99 they did not know how to remove red stains,and they took there trucks home too.As far as testing...you mean you tested the new Chemspec product? I understand the image you have to portray here,but it was in know way the same as me or other operators looking into supplers no matter how you spin it.Anyway,Im going back inside my shithole to watch some reality tv and crank call Kustom Karpet Kare now.

Ron Werner · Dec 6, 2012

Royal Man said:
I had a client tell me that shaving cream will take out kool-aid spots on Monday.

How well will it take out spots the rest of the week??

Mikey P · Dec 6, 2012

Well, Kevin I guess you must know everything there is to know about me so no point in going back and forth.

All I know for a fact about you is two years ago you were subbing for Corky for 50% of the bill

and thats alll I need to know about a supposed 20 year+ veteren to this amazingly complex industry.

KP · Dec 6, 2012

Again,where did I say that?I knew the workings of Coit and you turn it into a "I know everything about you" crap.Supposed 20 year?Do you even do repairs? spot dye?23 years WTF you been doing?You question my knowledge? what a joke.Suck it up dude and quit throwing tidbits of shit to deflect from the actual subject.Complexed industry indeed.

feliz navidad

Mikey P · Dec 6, 2012

I don't do apartments Kevin.

no need to master the koolaide and cookie cutter upsell.

as for your tantrum, I've been dealing with supply shops (Proline, CMS and Modern Pioneer for the 1st 13 of them) for 24 years.

deal with it

KP · Dec 6, 2012

Thanks for keeping it on subject Mike,it really doesnt matter to me,I have to go do my rounds and throw a tantrum at the Allens now.

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