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john carr

  • Posts: 28
Starting a domestic cleaning business
« on: August 19, 2011, 07:37:53 pm »
Hello, I am looking at starting a domestic cleaning business in Co.Durham and was wondering what kind of start up kit chemicals equipment etc would I require and do you need to go on a health and safety course for the use in hazard chemicals COSH, would I need to carry a fire extinguisher around. I have a Victor V9 vacuum with hepa filter and it has been pat tested, does this need to be updated every year. Any information would be appreciated at this moment or if you can point me in the correct direction for suppliers etc. 

Cheers
John 8)

Mrs Nicholls

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Re: Starting a domestic cleaning business
« Reply #1 on: August 19, 2011, 10:54:43 pm »
Hi

When I started up domestic cleaning, just used general household cleaning chemicals, pledge, flash etc or unbranded alternatives, cheap enough to buy from supermarkets, stock up when they have offers on. You can get data sheets from the customer care helpline on the product. When it comes to vacuum cleaners and mop buckets/brooms use the customers as this stops cross contamination to other homes, and less to carry around on your route.
No you don't need to carry around a fire extinguisher, but you must have gloves, goggles, dust mask etc, travel first aid kit, accident book etc.
Offices we always made sure if we used their vacuums or ours that they were PAT tested. needs checking every 12 months if i remember correctly.

Hope this helps
Lisa

john carr

  • Posts: 28
Re: Starting a domestic cleaning business
« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2011, 07:38:44 pm »
Many thanks Lisa

John