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Forum: Janitorial, Housekeeping & Maid Cleaning Forum

Help & Advice on Maid Cleaning, House Cleaning, Commercial & Residential Janitorial Cleaning Services and Equipment.

  1. Entrance Matting

    Did you know 80% of dirt comes in to your building through its entrances. What kind of matting should be used.

    Started by e9er, 03-11-2010 09:22 PM
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  2. Day-to-Day janitorial duties

    What would you add to to your day to day duties ? Disposing trash Vacuuming and mopping common walkways Sweeping debris Cleaning and...

    Started by e9er, 02-12-2010 02:13 PM
    • Replies: 8
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    03-11-2010 08:43 PM Go to last post
  3. Whay are people like this

    My niece owns a cleaning biz, So her and my sister in law started cleaning this new account. They get a call from the owner he tells her that they...

    Started by e9er, 03-09-2010 04:14 PM
    • Replies: 10
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    03-11-2010 08:40 PM Go to last post
  4. Dusting Tools

    What the best dusting tools do you use. Feather Duster Lambswool Duster Microfiber Cloths or Gloves Electrostatic Cloths and Dusters

    Started by e9er, 02-15-2010 03:34 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    03-11-2010 07:28 PM Go to last post
  5. CLEANING FRANCHISE PROS AND CONS

    What are the pros and cons of buying a franchies.

    Started by e9er, 03-07-2010 09:29 AM
    • Replies: 5
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    03-11-2010 09:51 AM Go to last post
  6. Janitorial Supplies

    Where do you buy your Janitorial Supplies list your supplier here, And put the state. Cleveland Newport Chemical & Equipment Co Inc‎ ...

    Started by e9er, 03-03-2010 01:07 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    03-10-2010 09:46 PM Go to last post
  7. Zone or Team Cleaning: Which is better?

    I have had training in team cleaning . I have implemented team cleaning in larger building we service. Do you use team cleaning in you accounts. ...

    Started by e9er, 02-01-2010 09:09 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    03-10-2010 09:43 PM Go to last post
  8. The ionator EXP

    What do you think, is this going to change the way we clean. The ionator EXP™ and the ionator HOM™ convert tap water into ionized water, a...

    Started by e9er, 03-09-2010 03:10 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    03-10-2010 09:40 PM Go to last post
  9. Betco Genie APS Mini Automatic Scrubber - 14"

    Compact size cleans where others can't, quickly disassembles for transport or storage. User friendly onboard charger and maintenance free battery....

    Started by e9er, 03-01-2010 01:52 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    03-10-2010 09:30 PM Go to last post
  10. Have you seen this

    have you ever seen this.I was in one of my accounts today and this cc guy was bringing this in to clean someones couches. i ask him what is that he...

    Started by e9er, 03-09-2010 01:51 PM
    • Replies: 7
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    03-09-2010 07:34 PM Go to last post
  11. Cleaning Pricing

    Who really determines what we charge wouldn't it be the city you in????

    Started by e9er, 03-07-2010 10:10 AM
    • Replies: 2
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    03-09-2010 03:35 PM Go to last post
  12. Multi -Tenant Buildings

    Do you like cleaning them. With all the different tenant some times it can be a pain.What do you like or dislike. I know how i would bid them. How...

    Started by e9er, 03-09-2010 02:16 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    03-09-2010 02:16 PM Go to last post
  13. Office Buildings Magazines

    Office Buildings Magazines, if you would like to target larger offices you will find them here. http://www.yrpubs.com/

    Started by e9er, 03-09-2010 02:05 PM
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  14. Walk Thru

    You made your cold call now thay would like a bid. So how should you dress, what question should you ask. What measurement devices should you use or...

    Started by e9er, 03-04-2010 12:52 PM
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    03-09-2010 01:58 PM Go to last post
  15. Cleaning Equipment Parts

    I found parts here good site. Advance-Kent Betco Clarke Hoover & Royal HOST IPC Eagle

    Started by e9er, 03-07-2010 08:16 PM
    • Replies: 1
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  16. Janitorial

    Do most of you Carpet Cleaners on this post supplement your business with janitoral work or something else.

    Started by Rod, 12-28-2008 12:47 PM
    • Replies: 19
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    03-06-2010 06:17 PM Go to last post
  17. Apartment Turnovers......

    I recently started my own cleaning company with my wife. I am juggling it with a full time job. My first and only account right now is doing apt....

    Started by NGC, 02-03-2010 09:03 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    03-06-2010 06:10 PM Go to last post
  18. You get what you don't pay for

    Beware of any cleaning service that attempts to underbid competitors or severely cut costs just to gain your business. They may be doing so because...

    Started by e9er, 02-12-2010 02:08 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 80
    03-06-2010 06:00 PM Go to last post
  19. Be a professional

    People will trust you more if they know that you are a professional cleaner. This doesn’t mean that you should take special cleaning courses or haul...

    Started by e9er, 03-04-2010 12:05 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    03-06-2010 03:26 PM Go to last post
  20. CLEAN NET Franchise??????

    Any feed back on the franchise stated above or any of the other franchises? Thank you TMF

    Started by NGC, 02-04-2010 10:56 PM
    • Replies: 7
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    03-06-2010 02:50 PM Go to last post
  21. Cleaning Services – Maid Or Janitorial?

    A maid service is a very profitable business venture that you can run effectively even from the confines of your own home. You can choose to run one...

    Started by e9er, 03-04-2010 12:13 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 26
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  22. Specialize

    Commercial cleaners can be generic but you can create a business plan that can specialize in some or all areas of cleaning. If you’re just starting...

    Started by e9er, 03-04-2010 12:07 PM
    • Replies: 0
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  23. Power Flite's 17" Classic Floor machine

    I get their factory direct prices flier and they have their rotary on sale for $399.00. Its regularly $699.00. You can upgrade to the 20 inch for...

    Started by Jason Whaley, 03-03-2010 02:03 PM
    • Replies: 11
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    03-03-2010 11:39 PM Go to last post
  24. Dispenser Keys

    who here has lost there Dispenser Keys like i have. I found this place.Now i can have extra keys on hand http://www.unifiedkeysource.com/

    Started by e9er, 03-03-2010 05:23 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 27
    03-03-2010 05:37 PM Go to last post
  25. Finding The Right Employees

    I suck at this, i can't find anyone thats would like to work . i know this is the biggest problem in contract cleaning. Thay aways work out ok,...

    Started by e9er, 03-03-2010 12:43 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 38
    03-03-2010 01:12 PM Go to last post
  26. Need to learn how to clean move-outs ASAP!

    Alright......so it looks like we are gonna get the move in/out account. The couple of ladies that we had in mind are waaay to expensive, so we are...

    Started by floorguy_724, 02-01-2010 09:41 PM
    • Replies: 20
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    03-02-2010 11:05 AM Go to last post
  27. Spot Cleaning Carpet

    I have to do carpet spot cleaning in some of my larger accounts. does anyone do this and how offen do you do it once a week or once a month or as...

    Started by e9er, 03-01-2010 02:12 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 33
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  28. Green Cleaning

    Green Cleaning for the benefit of human health and the environment. What are your procedures and what Green Seal approved cleaners are you using.

    Started by e9er, 02-09-2010 02:11 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    02-28-2010 03:19 PM Go to last post
  29. Question Housekeepers, do you offer carpet cleaning or sub it out to a professional?

    Housekeepers / Maids, do you offer carpet cleaning or sub it out to a professional?

    Started by admin, 01-19-2010 05:04 PM
    carpet cleaning, housekeepers, maids
    • Replies: 9
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    02-28-2010 07:12 AM Go to last post
  30. Scuff Marks

    In your opinion what product works to get them off vct.

    Started by e9er, 02-08-2010 01:24 PM
    • Replies: 10
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    02-26-2010 01:32 AM Go to last post
  31. How to Charge For Schools

    how do you go about charging for schools :AddEmoticons04259:

    Started by e9er, 02-03-2010 03:06 PM
    • Replies: 8
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    02-25-2010 12:21 PM Go to last post
  32. Question Where can I find the best pads for 13" rotary?

    Ed, I bought the new Rotovac 360i with the pad block. I want to get a complete line of 13" pads of all types. Can you explain the variety of pads and...

    Started by Rob Allen, 02-22-2010 10:26 PM
    • Replies: 3
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  33. Background Checks For Employment

    Do any of do background checks. where do you go or send your employees.

    Started by e9er, 02-15-2010 03:12 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    02-25-2010 10:12 AM Go to last post
  34. Wall Cleaning

    I have a customer that would like there walls cleaned. What chemicals should i use it is a steel plant. thay have some kind of grease on them. Also...

    Started by e9er, 02-19-2010 09:51 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    02-25-2010 07:46 AM Go to last post
  35. Buffing

    How offen should you buff vct floors once a week every 2 week ?

    Started by e9er, 02-19-2010 09:33 PM
    • Replies: 5
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    02-25-2010 12:13 AM Go to last post
  36. Contracts, contracts, contracts

    The main difference of a commercial cleaning business is the need to sign contracts with the client. Quality service can be ensured by these...

    Started by e9er, 02-12-2010 02:43 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 60
    02-24-2010 03:51 PM Go to last post
  37. Hotels Cleaning

    Has anyone bid or cleaned hotels, rooms, common area. what should you charge per room.

    Started by e9er, 02-19-2010 09:38 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 86
    02-20-2010 04:27 PM Go to last post
  38. Thumbs up Multi Service Contractor needed in Panama City, Fl

    While on a rather large jobsite doing pressure washing and janitorial cleaning job I had the honor to meet the account manager for the firm which...

    Started by rjfdube, 02-16-2010 08:56 PM
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  39. What is your tips our tricks for apartments clean outs

    One of my tricks is i prespray drip pans and oven racks with easy off then i put them in a large trash bag let it sit over nite. Our as long as i...

    Started by e9er, 02-01-2010 02:17 PM
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  40. What is H1N1 Flu?

    H1N1 Influenza is commonly called Swine Flu and is a respiratory disease caused by type A influenza virus. No matter what you call it, the disease is...

    Started by e9er, 02-02-2010 04:41 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    02-15-2010 01:23 PM Go to last post
  41. Looking to get into house/apt/comm cleaning!!

    Sup guys, We are thinking of getting into the cleaning side of the biz but need a little help. To tell you the truth, we need more than help LOL...

    Started by floorguy_724, 01-21-2010 12:56 AM
    • Replies: 23
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  42. PROTEAM BACKPACK VS. UPRIGHT VACCUUM

    What do you use to vacuum your commercial accounts, Do you find the Backpack is faster and does a better job. :AddEmoticons04259: DATA SOURCE:...

    Started by e9er, 02-02-2010 03:50 PM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 182
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  43. Franchise insight

    Consider and evaluate franchised cleaning services as carefully as you would any cleaning company. While a franchise may carry a familiar brand name,...

    Started by e9er, 02-12-2010 02:07 PM
    • Replies: 0
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  44. Vinegar

    What will it clean ? :AddEmoticons04259:

    Started by e9er, 02-09-2010 02:20 PM
    • Replies: 6
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    02-12-2010 01:58 PM Go to last post
  45. Janitorial pay rates

    Pay rates, different areas have different rates Here is a link to a site that will show the averages by location for comparison ...

    Started by e9er, 02-11-2010 02:28 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    02-11-2010 03:10 PM Go to last post
  46. UV-C Light Technology

    The UV-C Sanitizing Light Wands by Germ Guardian are the latest “bright” idea in home health and cleaning. This revolutionary invention removes 99.9%...

    Started by e9er, 02-09-2010 03:00 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 54
    02-09-2010 05:14 PM Go to last post
  47. How do you bid a bank

    How would you bid a bank ?

    Started by e9er, 02-08-2010 08:22 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    02-09-2010 10:39 AM Go to last post
  48. Backpack vacuums, are they going to work for me?

    We dont do very much janitorial, and no housekeeping, but we have a few contracts where we do a long hallway and a few large flights of steps every...

    Started by Richard Baldwin, 02-05-2010 10:20 AM
    • Replies: 10
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    02-08-2010 12:43 PM Go to last post
  49. Rubber Floors

    I was doing some research on rubber floors came across this. Rubber floors are quite possibly the most misunderstood type of flooring today. In...

    Started by e9er, 02-05-2010 09:29 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 91
    02-07-2010 02:46 AM Go to last post
  50. Hood Cleaning

    Who cleans restaurant hoods, I was thinking about going after some, what should i charge ? What chemicals would i need how would you clean them ?

    Started by e9er, 02-03-2010 03:37 PM
    • Replies: 12
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    02-06-2010 10:43 AM Go to last post
  51. Microfiber Bucketless Mop System with 52oz. Capacity

    Has anyone use one of these, If so how did you like it http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/member/a/7/4/highres_8822676.jpeg

    Started by e9er, 02-05-2010 02:31 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 70
    02-06-2010 07:04 AM Go to last post
  52. Stress Relief

    I seen this on the net thought is was a good ideal. This thread will be for stress relief. When a client or their staff tick you off and you want...

    Started by e9er, 02-05-2010 09:15 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 43
    02-06-2010 12:00 AM Go to last post
  53. Pricing Your Commercial Office Cleaning Business Services

    When pricing your services, keep in mind these things Net Profit - You need to operate with a profit. Generally speaking, you need to project...

    Started by e9er, 02-05-2010 08:17 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 52
    02-05-2010 08:17 PM Go to last post
  54. CLEANING FRANCHISE

    How many cleanning franchise are there in the U.S. I'll start it off. Cleannet Jani-king Coverall

    Started by e9er, 02-02-2010 06:36 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    02-05-2010 01:43 PM Go to last post
  55. How would bid this

    18000 sq ft 2 floors 32 small private offices, 38 cubicles 15 with 5 high 6 across glass 12" 24", 3 conference room , 2 kitchen, 8 restrooms 32...

    Started by e9er, 02-03-2010 03:25 PM
    • Replies: 9
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    02-05-2010 01:33 PM Go to last post
  56. Thumbs up Janitorial Lead for Foley and Mobile, Al

    Got Janitorial Lead for Foley and Mobile Alabama. Call me or emailme for contact info. Real Easy money!!!

    Started by rjfdube, 02-04-2010 06:21 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    02-04-2010 06:21 PM Go to last post
  57. In-House Cleaning to Outsourcing Cleaning Services

    Having a reliable, trustworthy and efficient cleaning staff is an asset to any company. Services like nightly janitorial services help ensure a...

    Started by e9er, 02-04-2010 03:06 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 36
    02-04-2010 03:06 PM Go to last post
  58. Restroom Cleaning And Restroom Cleaning Equipment

    What is your Procedure For Restroom Cleaning, And what equipment do you use. I use a Kaivac No Touch Cleaning. ...

    Started by e9er, 02-01-2010 02:02 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 115
    02-02-2010 04:13 PM Go to last post
  59. What is your biggest custodian account?

    What is your biggest custodian/janitorial account you service?

    Started by admin, 01-19-2010 05:02 PM
    custodian, janitorial
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 83
    01-29-2010 06:21 PM Go to last post
  60. Smile I have a Janitorial Contract lead for free for Tallahassee and Gainsville, Fl!!

    Give me a call Ihave a commercial custy that needs a janitorial contractor asap!! Give me a call I will give you contact info.

    Started by rjfdube, 01-29-2010 08:13 AM
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    • Views: 40
    01-29-2010 08:13 AM Go to last post

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