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  1. Poll Sticky Thread Sticky: Poll: What Carpet Repair do you want to see in our next live video Webinar???

    Hello everyone! Steve Andrews and I (The Carpet Surgeons) have arranged for another live video webinar in about 2 weeks and we want to make sure...

    Started by araimond, 08-30-2010 10:24 PM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 138
    09-01-2010 02:54 PM Go to last post
  2. Thumbs up Sticky Thread Sticky: TMF's "Baddest" Truck Mount & Set up on the Planet! TMF Custom Carpet Cleaning Builds now Available!

    I started it a few weeks before May 2010 Connections. After returning from Connections I am inspired to build the baddest truck mount and set up on...

    Started by Rob Allen, 04-21-2010 12:17 PM
    9 Pages
    1 2 3 ... 9
    • Replies: 203
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    09-01-2010 03:30 AM Go to last post
  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Higher Rankings Will Make YOUR Phone Ring! - FREE Estimate on SEO

    <link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5CRobnAni%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><link rel="themeData"...

    Started by admin, 07-12-2010 05:03 PM
    2 Pages
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    carpet cleaning, search engine optimization
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 827
    08-27-2010 11:21 AM Go to last post
  4. Thumbs up Sticky Thread Sticky: 360i Swoop Head

    Rotovac few months ago introduced the new and improved Rotovac 360i Swoop Head. Features: - Solid 304 Stainless Steel Vacuum Shoes - ...

    Started by DiGi, 08-02-2010 03:57 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 218
    08-06-2010 09:03 PM Go to last post
  5. Sticky Thread Sticky: Rotovac 360i offer for TMF members only

    Rotovac has offered a deal for all TMF members only on a new 360i. For anyone looking for a new 360i 150 off a 360i and 300 off if you get it with...

    Started by DiGi, 07-08-2010 10:15 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 394
    07-18-2010 07:21 PM Go to last post
  1. Red Remover

    What red remover do you like one part or the two part and why? Which product do you find works the best? We like CTI Pro'schoice Red 1 for...

    Started by DiGi, 09-01-2010 01:21 AM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 179
    Today 12:34 PM Go to last post
  2. Question QUALITY CALL BACKS- Do you make them?

    We call back every customer to make sure they were satisfied approximately 3 days later. I have a complete log that I look at each month to see the...

    Started by Rob Allen, Yesterday 06:46 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 82
    Today 12:19 PM Go to last post
  3. Question Lost confidence in the IICRC certifying system?

    ok I have lost my confidence in the IICRC certifying system. I am writing a profile of my training and wanted to know how many other people had the...

    Started by ted burton, 09-08-2008 11:19 PM
    association, certified, iicrc, industry, master
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 613
    Today 12:14 PM Go to last post
  4. Exclamation ANY CLEANING COURSE MANUALS

    I will buy any cleaning manuals especially IICRC,Jeff Bishop or any others. I will also buy any tests too. Top dollar paid! Email me at...

    Started by Rob Allen, 09-01-2010 11:34 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 122
    Today 12:12 PM Go to last post
  5. Low Ballers

    Why do you think there are so many in our business. Low start up. Side job thing. What do you guys think the reason is.

    Started by Vinnie, 08-30-2010 12:51 PM
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    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 283
    Today 10:39 AM Go to last post
  6. Poll Poll: Your opinion of the 2 most important ways to promote your carpet cleaning business????

    I read on a lot that you don't need a to advertise. It's a waste of money. So in your opinion what is the 2 most important ways to promote your...

    Started by Elite Carpet Cleaning, 08-31-2010 03:32 PM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 258
    Today 10:36 AM Go to last post
  7. Question Rust Remover

    Which Rust Remover do you like? We use CTi ProsChoice.. seems to work very well for us..

    Started by DiGi, 09-01-2010 11:15 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 103
    Today 10:24 AM Go to last post
  8. 3 MONTHS - OVER HALF a MILLION DOLLARS!!

    Yes, 3 months and the TMF members here has sold value of items: over a half a million dollars within 3 months the classified section has been live. ...

    Started by admin, Yesterday 11:38 PM
    carpet cleaning classifieds
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 85
    Today 08:48 AM Go to last post
  9. Poll Poll: Are YOU satisfied with the way our industry is ran? POLL (Ed York/Jim Pemberton & IICRC)

    Ed York (who died in 2006) was an innovator and a rebel. He rebelled against the elite of our industry and brought about change. It came at a price....

    Started by Rob Allen, 06-10-2010 05:53 PM
    2 Pages
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    carpet cleaning, ed york, jim pemberton
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 589
    Today 02:58 AM Go to last post
  10. hotel recomend for connections in vegas

    need a recomend for a hotel in vegas for the connections. first time going to vegas. mabey in walking distance would b nice. thanks

    Started by Sam Greenfield, Yesterday 10:19 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 48
    Today 02:29 AM Go to last post
  11. is a 15hp tm with a 33 blower big enough???

    just wonder what everyones thoughts are on a 15hp steam brite or amtex inferno 15hp both with a 33 blower. is it big enough to be a tm?? i am...

    Started by onthespot, 09-01-2010 10:47 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 128
    Today 01:40 AM Go to last post
  12. How much should I charge for 12 1 foot wide urine stains?

    The stains are on a synthetic carpet. Apparently its a case of Dogs Gone Wild in the basement room of this house.

    Started by Will Reed, 09-01-2010 08:42 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 111
    Today 01:14 AM Go to last post
  13. Poll Poll: Is Brake Cleaner a good spotter?

    I have a good friend who is a carpet cleaner in my area and we were talking today. I'm trying to get him to join TMF. He does a lot of rentals at PSU...

    Started by b18cyacrx, 08-05-2010 01:41 AM
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 341
    Today 12:46 AM Go to last post
  14. Thoughts on my new wand

    Just tried out a steamway scrub wand, and I have to say it is like night and day to my aw-29. No glide on the steamway wand so it was quite a little...

    Started by don gray, Yesterday 05:24 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 78
    Today 12:35 AM Go to last post
  15. Upright vacuum smell

    My upright vacuum is starting to smell and is noticeable when vacuuming houses. Starting to smells like a wet dog. Any suggestions on how to get rid...

    Started by tgratzer, 08-30-2010 02:34 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 107
    Yesterday 11:41 PM Go to last post
  16. Exclamation HELP a Good friends School Out! Thanks!!!!

    Please vote for this school on facebook, you can vote up to 5 times. <link rel="File-List"...

    Started by admin, Yesterday 09:56 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 28
    Yesterday 09:56 PM Go to last post
  17. Presprays are bad for you. Are there any "green" presprays that are less health hazzardous???

    Are there any "green" all natural safe alternatives to pre-spray? Do they work? Any tips would be much appreciated!

    Started by Dan52484, 08-23-2010 09:22 PM
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 294
    Yesterday 08:47 PM Go to last post
  18. New Truck Pictures

    Here is the Replacement Truck, the Box and Truckmount have been transferred off the old one. 2004 Isuzu 31,000 Km Manual or Auto Trans 4.8...

    Started by tcsdlm, 08-31-2010 01:09 AM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 328
    Yesterday 08:28 PM Go to last post
  19. Thumbs up Making $1000 bucks per job in a few weeks. every job!!

    I cant tell you how I will be doing it, I will reveal the details as it happens in a few weeks. Its going to be all residential, some commecial jobs....

    Started by NuTech Carpet Care, 08-31-2010 08:44 PM
    good gimmicks
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 244
    Yesterday 07:49 PM Go to last post
  20. Thumbs up Many uses for Hydrogen Peroxide

    Here is a cool site for many uses for Hydrogen Peroxide:AddEmoticons0423: http://www.using-hydrogen-peroxide.com/

    Started by DiGi, 09-01-2010 11:40 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 74
    Yesterday 07:44 PM Go to last post
  21. What's the worst thing you have ever heard another carpet cleaner do?

    Or what's the worst thing you have caught an employee doing? I caught one of my employees spray misting the wand in the air in clean rooms. When I...

    Started by Rob Allen, 09-14-2008 10:28 PM
    6 Pages
    1 2 3 ... 6
    • Replies: 133
    • Views: 7,411
    Yesterday 07:44 PM Go to last post
  22. How to sell furniture and mattress cleanings to 50% of your customers.

    Its an easy concept I learned today in a class taught by Craig Jasper. Some of you may already know or use this process. Did you know your...

    Started by Jason Whaley, 04-22-2009 07:44 PM
    3 Pages
    1 2 3
    • Replies: 62
    • Views: 1,032
    Yesterday 07:42 PM Go to last post
  23. Is this truck acceptable to you?? PART 2

    This week my wife and I are vacationing in our North Carolina home. I am visiting one of our friends (Tandy Chevalier and her husband Jake) and we...

    Started by Rob Allen, 08-16-2010 07:03 PM
    3 Pages
    1 2 3
    • Replies: 70
    • Views: 1,131
    Yesterday 07:31 PM Go to last post
  24. Question Help w/protected leather

    I have a 600.00 leather job tomorrow. It is protected leather in a very upscale home. Problem is most leather I clean in upscale homes are not very...

    Started by Rob Allen, 09-01-2010 07:25 AM
    carpet cleaning, leather cleaning, leather sofa, protected leather
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 59
    Yesterday 07:27 PM Go to last post
  25. Hurricane Earl

    Hey you guys on the East Coast, what are you doing to prepare for Earl?

    Started by Tommy C, 09-01-2010 01:22 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 122
    Yesterday 06:48 PM Go to last post
  26. Blood Clean up

    I wonder what others do when some one calls and tells you, "My son had a bloody nose, Can you come and clean it?" What do you do? Are you...

    Started by CCWorks, Yesterday 02:34 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 47
    Yesterday 04:42 PM Go to last post
  27. Angry I make $700 a week renting a porty from Home Depot

    This is what a guy told me today as I attemtped to demo the Warrior 500 Dual 3-stage for him. He thanked me for the brochures and said he would be...

    Started by cosway-canada, 08-05-2010 01:22 AM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 336
    Yesterday 04:10 PM Go to last post
  28. Wool/Silk + Pee= Nightmare

    A client called with a wool/silk area rug that her HUGE dog (named bear) pee'd on, twice! The wool is looped and the silk is cut pile, giving it a...

    Started by Matt Strader, 09-01-2010 07:27 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 76
    Yesterday 10:59 AM Go to last post
  29. Solution Line?

    I am looking for a good place to find solution line at a reasonable price. And this is may seem like a amateur question but I always forget, solution...

    Started by Matt Strader, 08-16-2010 10:37 PM
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 333
    Yesterday 10:19 AM Go to last post
  30. Thumbs up Uses for Vinegar

    This is a cool site for uses for vinegar. :AddEmoticons0423: http://www.versatilevinegar.org/usesandtips.html

    Started by DiGi, Yesterday 12:06 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 71
    Yesterday 06:21 AM Go to last post
  31. Question Carpet Cleaning for Celebrities

    So, who are the carpet cleaners that clean carpets for the celebrities out there? TV, movie, music stars........:biggrin: Are you? Know of...

    Started by admin, 10-28-2008 10:39 PM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    carpet cleaner, celebrities, clean carpets, movie, music star
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 773
    Yesterday 02:34 AM Go to last post
  32. Angry White towel test

    We have a day care that we cleaned last week. The tech I sent determined that an encap full process would be best since it was cgd and looked pretty...

    Started by Rob Allen, 09-01-2010 07:32 AM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 327
    Yesterday 01:49 AM Go to last post
  33. CARPET DEODORISING

    WHAT THE BEST WAY TO MAKE THE CARPET SMELL NICE,PLEASE REPLY,EVERYTIME I STEAM CLEAN THE CARPET,I CAN SMELL ANY PERFUME.

    Started by rex19781000, 08-26-2010 05:58 AM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 196
    Yesterday 01:43 AM Go to last post
  34. Steam Genie truckmounts..advice

    Does anyone here use one or has had any experience with them? I have a chance to get a hydro genie sgs with 690hours fairly cheap. It's a two...

    Started by Dbonezny, 08-27-2010 01:43 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 169
    Yesterday 12:49 AM Go to last post
  35. Carpet Cleaners in Lincoln, NE

    Anyone clean carpet in Lincoln, NE? I have a relative that needs there carpets cleaned. Truck-Mounted Steam Cleaning (no sissy machines...

    Started by mkpol1, 08-31-2010 09:33 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 127
    Yesterday 12:44 AM Go to last post
  36. Looking for Connections/Friends

    I am looking for members on here who would like to Help me out from time to time. Plus If anyone lives in Central Pa who might be interested in work...

    Started by b18cyacrx, 08-30-2010 12:24 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 55
    Yesterday 12:31 AM Go to last post
  37. Best WAND for commerc& residential?

    I am wanting to buy a few wands and want to get some feedback on what wands are the best for commercial and can also be used in residential. Is...

    Started by bensurdi, 08-30-2010 08:24 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 145
    Yesterday 12:11 AM Go to last post
  38. Rob Allen next big DVD?

    OK Rob, you said this month you would tell us all about your new DVD. So, what is it and when can we get it? :AddEmoticons04259:

    Started by mclyburn1, 09-01-2010 03:58 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 45
    09-01-2010 03:58 PM Go to last post
  39. school curtains

    One of the schools I clean called and said they found an unknown plate sized spot on their stage curtain. They do not want to take it down to have...

    Started by pksav, 08-31-2010 09:30 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 56
    09-01-2010 02:56 PM Go to last post
  40. Rotova 360 &360i

    Hey guys what is tha main difference between 360 and 360i (besides the i) are the heads compatible? is it more powerful? how about the...

    Started by leuj20, 09-01-2010 05:23 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 62
    09-01-2010 10:19 AM Go to last post
  41. Best Slide In Truck Mount

    What are some good names of slide in truck mounts? What are some to stay away from?

    Started by extremecleantn, 08-26-2010 11:21 PM
    2 Pages
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    • Replies: 41
    • Views: 575
    08-31-2010 11:43 PM Go to last post
  42. Have you read this artcle by Lisa?

    To me Lisa is knowlegde and has a "refined Sharp Tougue about" in getting tough matters addressed in a lady like fasion.. This article is another...

    Started by jwhatley, 08-30-2010 11:57 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 120
    08-31-2010 10:26 PM Go to last post
  43. back pains

    what are you guy doin to protect your back after 15 years of cleanin ive had some problems over the past 2 months .and after a mri on monday i have...

    Started by campusman1957, 08-25-2010 08:23 PM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 200
    08-31-2010 10:22 PM Go to last post
  44. Poll Poll: Giving spotters away

    So I am on the verge of giving spotters away. Who makes yours? Are you happy? Would you change?

    Started by Matt Strader, 08-28-2010 04:56 PM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 339
    08-31-2010 09:37 PM Go to last post
  45. Customer Invoices

    Where can I find good invoices from for the CC business? Or do some of you write your own? Is anyone willing to share a copy of what they use? ...

    Started by Bert, 02-15-2010 04:34 PM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    • Replies: 35
    • Views: 731
    08-31-2010 09:22 PM Go to last post
  46. Mustard Stains

    Got love the ones that are set in.. Why are mustard stains so difficult to remove? Mustard contains a yellow dye called turmeric, which is usually...

    Started by DiGi, 08-30-2010 08:35 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 133
    08-31-2010 07:57 PM Go to last post
  47. In-line Sprayer

    Yesterday I was using a inline sprayer with zone perfect and boot all powder. I use this solution on a Jute Rug. The rug looked clean when done,...

    Started by CCWorks, 08-29-2010 01:55 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 98
    08-31-2010 01:43 PM Go to last post
  48. doing allergy clinic has anyone used soapy water for prespray they dont want normal presprays used

    i have a prochem truckmount will using soapy water as prspray affect my truckmount or do you have anyother ideas please help thank you

    Started by dupont282003, 08-30-2010 09:47 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 73
    08-31-2010 12:02 PM Go to last post
  49. Pet Urine Stain- Others have tried, now its my turn

    I got a call for a residential job to include the removal of a pet urine stain. According to the homeowner, it has been cleaned twice now only to...

    Started by Bert, 08-29-2010 06:51 PM
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 200
    08-31-2010 07:37 AM Go to last post
  50. By Pass Wand Valve

    Does anyone knows where can I get bypass Valve for my wands? I looked at Rob's video and I wanted to install them on my wands I looked in the TMF...

    Started by leuj20, 08-29-2010 08:01 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 183
    08-31-2010 07:12 AM Go to last post
  51. Poll Poll: Is this truck acceptable to you??

    Here is a pic of a cleaners truck I found on the net. To me it is unacceptable looking. Perhaps my standards are high but if I was a customer I...

    Started by Rob Allen, 08-12-2010 09:26 AM
    3 Pages
    1 2 3
    • Replies: 74
    • Views: 1,224
    08-31-2010 12:08 AM Go to last post
  52. Dripping Air Conditioner Stain

    I am going to look at a stain this afternoon that my customer says was caused by a dripping air conditioner while they were away on vacation. ...

    Started by Tommy C, 08-30-2010 11:52 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 79
    08-30-2010 11:49 PM Go to last post
  53. 2 1/2 Inch Hose... Reducing Down To 2 Inch Hose...

    I had my new system plumbed for 2 1/2 inch hose. But then realized that it is confusing to figure out how to set up the hoses. I have (2) 2.5 inch...

    Started by bensurdi, 08-30-2010 08:19 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 78
    08-30-2010 11:20 PM Go to last post
  54. Moved: Truckmount running "Rich"

    Started by onthatone, 08-30-2010 11:09 PM
    • Replies: -
    • Views: -
    08-30-2010 11:09 PM Go to last post
  55. prowler 13hp or chemtex black stallion 15hp?

    i am looking at either the prowler 13hp or the chem-tex black stallion 15hp. how much better of a machine with the black stallion be since it has a...

    Started by onthespot, 08-27-2010 06:57 PM
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 312
    08-30-2010 07:27 PM Go to last post
  56. Minor flood water stains

    I just went to an account to look at water stains in the carpet that came from an outside source. I am having trouble getting rid of the brown...

    Started by Kev Berry, 08-30-2010 04:54 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 66
    08-30-2010 06:46 PM Go to last post
  57. Is this sending the wrong message?

    I have been considering buying corner guards. I think they are a good way to show we care but is it sending a message that this might mess up your...

    Started by Matt Strader, 08-28-2010 04:53 PM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 286
    08-30-2010 06:45 PM Go to last post
  58. Upholstery protector

    Late posting this. Hopefully somebody is up late tonight or early tomorrow to answer. I'm cleaning some upholstery tomorrow and the customer wants...

    Started by Kenny Wright, 08-27-2010 01:06 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 87
    08-30-2010 06:15 PM Go to last post
  59. Ben Saney (Amtex) and Ed Valentine (Cross American)

    I have not been around carpet cleaning for a long time but since the beginning there are a couple of things that really Stand out to me. Those two...

    Started by Jon Oyen, 06-30-2010 07:41 PM
    3 Pages
    1 2 3
    • Replies: 61
    • Views: 1,245
    08-30-2010 01:14 PM Go to last post
  60. Who makes or sells this hose reel?

    Any clue? Referring to the one ON the door.

    Started by Dbonezny, 08-27-2010 03:30 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 196
    08-30-2010 01:13 PM Go to last post

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