Stupid Owner Operator Tricks

[Papa John]

Hose Stabilizer

Prevent your truck mount hoses from sliding away! This stabilizer is made of 2-inch nylon webbing with a rubberized metal hook. When a job takes you up stairs, use this handy tool to keep your hose secured to a banister or handrail.

www.jondon.com

It irritates me on how much time I need to train someone on how to correctly use such a simple devise. It SHOULD only take ONE demonstration to understand how it works and how to use it!
It doesn't help when the supply company shows it in the upside down, non working position in their ads!
Idiots!

 

[Clean Rug Doug]

Hose Stabilizer

Prevent your truck mount hoses from sliding away! This stabilizer is made of 2-inch nylon webbing with a rubberized metal hook. When a job takes you up stairs, use this handy tool to keep your hose secured to a banister or handrail.

www.jondon.com

I use both the hook and a hose hugger. Velcro the hook to the hose. The hook goes in the handle of the hose hugger (looped twice so it doesn't slip off easily) and then velcro it to the railing, banister or spindle. When there is only a door and no railing, the lowest hinge will do.

Hose Hugger

 

[Trip Moses]

I like my rope better than the Velcro hook. I used the hook for awhile but didn’t like it.

 

[Mike J]

I only use hooks since day one. losing them sucks. Once in a while a bungee in a pinch.

Im gonna splice a nice rope to the size needed to give it a try.

 

[Trip Moses]

I only use hooks since day one. losing them sucks. Once in a while a bungee in a pinch.

Im gonna splice a nice rope to the size needed to give it a try.

This is what I use.

Everbilt 1/2 in. x 15 ft. Double Braid Nylon Dock Line, White and Beige 70702 - The Home Depot

The double braided nylon dock line helps absorb sudden shock loads. It is a must have for securing a boat when not in use. The double braid construction holds up great to abrasion.

www.homedepot.com

 

[Mike J]

This one definitely could’ve been padcapped. But I had already pulled hoses in to do a sectional sofa a loveseat chair and ottoman. The corner guards and a wetsuit runner got me the hundred dollar tip I guess

what's a wetsuit runner?

 

[Trip Moses]

what's a wetsuit runner?

A neoprene runner.

Clean Gear Red Neoprene Floor Runner - 32" x 20' x 1/16"

Discover our Red Neoprene Floor Runner, now 32 inches wide for enhanced safety and style. Featuring anti-slip backing and cushioned comfort, it's perfect for wooden staircases. Customize the length easily to fit your space!

www.cleanprosupply.com

 

[Mike J]

A neoprene runner.

Clean Gear Red Neoprene Floor Runner - 32" x 20' x 1/16"

Discover our Red Neoprene Floor Runner, now 32 inches wide for enhanced safety and style. Featuring anti-slip backing and cushioned comfort, it's perfect for wooden staircases. Customize the length easily to fit your space!

www.cleanprosupply.com

im getting one

 

[Mike J]

what's a wetsuit runner?

I was looking at that rug in the pic of stairs, now I see. That is sweet

 

[Trip Moses]

im getting one

If you see one of those big national moving companies. The guys one the truck while sell you an old one. I bought a couple for $10 bucks each. But a new one is totally worth it.

 

[Mike J]

If you see one of those big national moving companies. The guys one the truck while sell you an old one. I bought a couple for $10 bucks each. But a new one is totally worth it.

Thanks! I just ordered one off the link you posted. Gonna be a lot less towels to wash now!

 

[Mikey P]

NOTHING beats these 24" hose stabilizers


Amazon product

 

[Mike J]

NOTHING beats these 24" hose stabilizers


Nite Ize, Inc. GT24-2PK-31 Original Gear Rubber Twist Tie, 24" -2 Pack, Bright Orange https://a.co/d/5nbNRMN

Man, not looking fwd to when my wife gets the cc bill this month. This is great stuff

 

[Trip Moses]

Man, not looking fwd to when my wife gets the cc bill this month. This is great stuff

At least you’ll have an idea why she mad. I have no clue most of the time.

 

[steve_64]

A real 1% knows not to draw his hoses so ******* tight that he needs those things in the first place

I remember giving you crap for doing that. You blamed it on the vortex lol.

 

[Connor]

3 cases of pre-spray

Which prespray?

 

[Trip Moses]

And a matching swivel stair wand..

When you live 10 feet above sea level every job has stairs. Dick

 

[Trip Moses]

$65 in 15 minutes. From arriving to leaving.

 

[Trip Moses]

I just got a phone call about picking up a rug to be clean. Maybe I should open a rug shop

 

[Mike J]

A real 1% knows those damn guards move as soon as you turn your back on them.

You had to jinx me, this is the first time this ever happened.

 

[Mikey P]

You had to jinx me, this is the first time this ever happened.

View attachment 117314

1st????


Happens on EVERY job.

I hate those fn things.


But, I use them.

 

[Mike J]

1st????


Happens on EVERY job.

I hate those fn things.


But, I use them.

Same Here, first time on that job, happens all the time.

 

[Kenny Hayes]

$65 in 15 minutes. From arriving to leaving.View attachment 117281

Since I don’t do it every day, it’d take me that long to set up. even with water

 

[Mike J]

Same Here, first time on that job, happens all the time.

when Im slow im gonna install the same technolgy as

www.toadfish.com

quality mugs, you have to pick straight up to move, they don't tip over. no plastic suction cup, it is magic.

 

[bob vawter]

Corner guards are like hard floor mats. They show professionalism.

I bet you are even a booty boy too!

 

[hogjowl]

Nope
No plumbers crack either

 

[Mike J]

A neoprene runner.

Clean Gear Red Neoprene Floor Runner - 32" x 20' x 1/16"

Discover our Red Neoprene Floor Runner, now 32 inches wide for enhanced safety and style. Featuring anti-slip backing and cushioned comfort, it's perfect for wooden staircases. Customize the length easily to fit your space!

www.cleanprosupply.com

So I got the runner. I like it. Im gonna cut it in half. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Trip Moses]

Stanley cleaned this a few days ago. I filled up the Shark tbt.

 

[Jim Pemberton]

Stanley cleaned this a few days ago. I filled up the Shark tbt. View attachment 117625

When I had the poor judgement to be a carpet inspector, I saw this level of resoiling a lot after a number of carpet cleaners' efforts.....even smug owner operators with a row of green patches on their arms.

Say what you will about Zerorez, they keyed in on a problem that is widespread, else they wouldn't market directly to that point.



Just like Chemdry went after days of drying time in the 80s and 90s.

 

[Trip Moses]

When I had the poor judgement to be a carpet inspector, I saw this level of resoiling a lot after a number of carpet cleaners' efforts.....even smug owner operators with a row of green patches on their arms.

Say what you will about Zerorez, they keyed in on a problem that is widespread, else they wouldn't market directly to that point.



Just like Chemdry went after days of drying time in the 80s and 90s.

I was amazed at how much dirt and dog hair I vacuumed up before pulling hoses in the door. There wasn’t any foam during extraction either. Just makes me wonder if they used any chemical at all.