What can we use in between cleanings?

[Living The Dream]

Is a question I'm always asked. Coming up I've got some upholstery to clean that the owner was using Dawn Dishsoap. I've had tiled showers and floors where the owners used vinegar, mop n glo or other crap they buy at the big stores. My most recent clean the customer asked me if I could give her some of my industrial stuff to use. So I'm curious what you guys tell your customers to use in between cleanings. I try to educate on the importance of having us come out to clean on a timely manner, but lets face it, a lot of people wait till it's to late and have already tried some DIY product or mix they saw youtube. I would like to get my repeats setup so I know what they're using and what I'm coming into. What type of products do you guys recommend your customers to use when you're not there?

 

[Small town janitorial]

A well maintained vacuum.

 

[Living The Dream]

A well maintained vacuum.

So very true. I need to bring that up more .

 

[Trip Moses]

When I get asked, I recommend a good house keeping service. For spills I recommend water and a white towel.

 

[Old Coastie]

For carpet spots, I make them dump the Resolve down the sink and give them a quart spray bottle of Releasit DS2. My waterproof label is on the bottle and they get free refills.

It is sailor-proof and effective as a spotter.

 

[FredC]

Why not your company's custom spotter?

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HomePro Customized Spotters

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Custom encapsulation spotters as customer retention tools

Custom encapsulation spotters as customer retention tools

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5 Ways Custom Spotter Bottles Take Your Business to the Next Level - Soap Free Procyon

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[Living The Dream]

Why not your company's custom spotter?

Customizable Spot Cleaner Bottles

A guaranteed, sure-fire way to increase repeat and referral business! Get full-color, professional labels you can customize with your own business information!

www.jondon.com

Custom encapsulation spotters as customer retention tools

Custom encapsulation spotters as customer retention tools

vacaway.com

I like that idea! I've been giving out the Avenge ones from Interlink without my logo on them and have been getting good feedback.

 

[sassyotto]

I leave a bottle of StainX with each customer. They LOVE it, been giving it away since I can remember (30+ years in biz) and more cost effective than the ones listed above

Agree with blotting with water first. Also for customers with pets, I recommend them getting a small spotting machine (like Little Green Machine)

Once I get a website up and running will have all sorts of spotting information on it. (man, am I a dinosaur)

 

[Cleanworks]

In the new year I am looking at the procyon spotter for my customers. In a pinch I recommend a tablespoon of laundry detergent in a 16 oz spray bottle.

 

[jcooper]

The key to convey to the homeowner is use as little as possible. Try to get them to understand using more than necessary will cause resoling.

It doesn't take half a bottle of resolve(or whatever) to remove some dirt from the dogs foot.

 

[Jim Williams]

I recommend Biokleen Bac out for carpet spots. Easy to rinse, neutral PH and won't discolor the carpet. It's also one of the less sticky spotters and it's available in all the local hippie stores.

 

[Steve Lawrence]

I give 'em Jon Dons Spot Out. Not cheap, but they love it. Safe, effective and a professional label with instructions for use. Over $400 four times a year!

 

[Living The Dream]

I give 'em Jon Dons Spot Out. Not cheap, but they love it. Safe, effective and a professional label with instructions for use. Over $400 four times a year!

I'm looking into that. I see they also have a custom label scotchgard.

 

[GeeeAus]

I tell them to mop tiled areas and hard resilient hard flooring, lino and vinyl with Hot water, a cup of cloudy ammonia and a cup of clear methylated spirits.

The ammonia and alcohol are volatile and won't cause resoling.

For shower areas whee the consumer can rinse I advise to use whatever bathroom cleaner they like at retail.

Carpets I advise to try first with a white cotton cloth and rubbing alcohol patting to spot not rubbing. If that fails try water. If that fails call a professional.

 

[Living The Dream]

I tell them to mop tiled areas and hard resilient hard flooring, lino and vinyl with Hot water, a cup of cloudy ammonia and a cup of clear methylated spirits.

The ammonia and alcohol are volatile and won't cause resoling.

For shower areas whee the consumer can rinse I advise to use whatever bathroom cleaner they like at retail.

Carpets I advise to try first with a white cotton cloth and rubbing alcohol patting to spot not rubbing. If that fails try water. If that fails call a professional.

Great info thank you!

 

[Living The Dream]

I've been giving out the Avenge spotters, but when I went to Interlink today they had these nifty little Procyon spotters they gave me for free. Anyone used these?

 

[ruff]

For carpet I give a free spotter every cleaning. A 32 oz bottle, because we are all shallow () and are highly impressed by size and packaging. Mine is a custom spotter (larger expense but worth it for me) because I ain't advertising for anybody else. Yes, some provide you with a tiny (miniature, as in bring your own microscope) space to put your co. name & # on. I just want the entire bottle to advertise for- "Moi", just selfish that way

I say nothing about spotting upholstery because unless all your clients have is polyester sofas, they can do a lot of damage. Even on poly you'd better teach them how to feather water rings stains, cause, trust me, they will need it. You'd be surprised how crazy clients can get when desperation strikes and or a stain does not "cooperate". They got a spot on their sofa- call me or you're on your own. Totally uninterested in buying their damaged sofa.

Every manufacturer has a site that gives instructions on how to make your own spotter etc. and the right spotting techniques. Send them a link. That way they have it and if they cause damage it ain't your problem.

Like this for wool (and you can find similar for synthetic):
http://www.cavbrem.co.nz/carpet-care/stain-guide-for-wool.aspx

http://www.woolsafe.org/stain-wizard/

 

[Mikey P]

We not only told the Phoenix RMH how to properly clean their floors, we also gave them the supplies to do so.

Yet...

 

[GeeeAus]

We not only told the Phoenix RMH how to properly clean their floors, we also gave them the supplies to do so.

Yet...

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Did they explain why Mike ?

 

[Living The Dream]

We not only told the Phoenix RMH how to properly clean their floors, we also gave them the supplies to do so.

Yet...

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Damn!

 

[Mikey P]

Did they explain why Mike ?

Ever changing staff and volunteers..

Rugs are filthy too..

 

[GeeeAus]

Ever changing staff and volunteers..

Rugs are filthy too..View attachment 87812

I just wanna mow that with my new wand...

 

[ruff]

All 72 over lap passes?

 

[GeeeAus]

Maybe 6

 

[hogjowl]

Wow
Humor from Ofer

 

[Cleanworks]

Wow
Humor from Ofer

What do you mean? Ofers a funny guy. Well, funny looking anyway.