Does any one else get shocked by their CRB while doing a dry run on carpet?
I'm new to the VLM method and just got my new Strong CRB machine. I did a dry step 1 on my carpet to pick up debris and after a minute or so I kept getting shocked by the handle.
View ArticleLet's Talk Shoes
In Robs article "Why Some Carpet Cleaners Fail and Others Succeed", he mentioned shoes should be black. When I set out to produce my own business standards, I thought long and hard about shoes. I...
View ArticleWho is going to ICE end of January?
Well I took the big leap and booked a room at South Point. Finally my chance to meet many of the TMF regulars and industry professionals as well as get a chance to pick up some great new technology for...
View ArticleMcGyver auto-fill
I ordered this .. http://www.ebay.com/itm/200936408412?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2648 going to attach it to my Powerflite 10 gallon porty tank for a low cost but reliable auto...
View ArticleThis is getting ridiculous
Call a customer back. She says she has 1 bedroom with carpet and she lives in my city. She says it's not bad but may have a couple of small stains from crumbs from food. No big deal. So she asked how...
View ArticleMytee Porty Autofill Water Temp Question?
Mytee LTD 1003 ​I know alot of people use bucket heaters in there awaiting water to be used in there porty. is it advisable to hook my auto fill directly up to the hot water tank? I was under the...
View ArticleFurniture mover blankets
Now on sale at Harbor Frieght. $ 4.50 For a 80 x 72 blanket. They are good for covering a entrance way and covering hardwood floors. Use them for covering your antique & muscle cars. Nice blankets.
View ArticleBest Anti Homosexual Line Ever!
The Rainbow belongs to God, and the Mentally Ill should not use it to promote same sex relation ships. When you see a Rainbow, like the Atheist sees a Cross, Does it not make you want to make a law to...
View ArticleMy Big Christmas Present
My big present to myself this year is a kick ass trailer. I like to spend my time off in style and this is my reward for so much hard work over the years. I'm not posting this to show off as much as to...
View ArticleHelp please ! Want to clean MORE T&G in my service area.
Would anybody care to devulge how they go about marketing this service. I live in a small service area approx 15 k homes and a fair amount of possible commercial T&G as well. Not so much concerned...
View ArticleHydro-kinetic Upholstery Tool
I don't know why this tool has been slept on so much? But this is a darn good tool. It does just what the brochure says it does. Though it is on the heavier side, So I would recommend a drimaster 2,...
View ArticleVan Wrap how far would U go
Most people either know or believe lettering or wrap is good to help get business or help brand your company. Everyone knows the big carpet companies not only have a recognized logo but also a color...
View ArticleW2 employee or 1099 subcontractor
I own a small business, 6-10 employees. I have always classified anyone I hired as an employee. Primarily because they are mostly under my control or schedule and using my assets. However, I run into...
View ArticlePlease Welcome mariajohn to TruckMountForums!
Dear mariajohn, Welcome to TruckMountForums, the #1 forum for Cleaning & Restoration Professionals! We welcome you aboard, and hope that you'll have a great time here with our community as well....
View Article2014 company reboot
Even though i dont want to, 2013 has been a bad year. Everything that could go wrong did. So I am going to get myself a DOW job and restart everything sometime in 2014. Newer van, nice used tm,...
View ArticleIs there any hope for this stain? (Photos)
Need some help on this. We received a call from a good repeat customer of ours. We've cleaned for her several times. She had a very small spot by her bathroom that was not so bad. It was slightly brown...
View ArticleReferring another company - frustration...
OK - time to vent! There are times when I cant service all my customers in the time frame they want. For instance, by Thanksgiving I usually am booked up to Christmas already . Then when a customer...
View ArticlePlease Welcome briankthomas to TruckMountForums!
Dear briankthomas, Welcome to TruckMountForums, the #1 forum for Cleaning & Restoration Professionals! We welcome you aboard, and hope that you'll have a great time here with our community as well....
View ArticleDid you plan out 2014 yet?
Planning For 2014 The RIGHT Way Will Make It Your Best Year Ever! When it comes to planning your next year, copying the techniques that ultra-successful entrepreneurs use will help you get results like...
View ArticleI dreaded winter...
It was bad enough that our residential calls fell off to a trickle in the winter. But the sheer logistics (and dangers) of running four TM's in snow, ice and cold were a constant headache. However, it...
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