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hank jr

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Hi all, i am considering branching out into other types of cleaning work in the new year. At the moment i am just doing windows, and gutter cleans and pvc cleans. I am considering going after builders cleans or even domestic cleaning ( with staff) is any of this other work as profitable as window cleaning? Or should i just strictly focus on building up more window cleaning work?

I look forward to comments from the more experienced guys on here :)  cheers

steven ainger

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Personally i would stick to windows,

Michael Peterson

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ian rochester on here is the guy to ask, he does lots of varied types and is successful with it

bobplum

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Personally i would stick to windows,


+1maybe conny cleaning

Frankybadboy

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all above and pressure washing  ;)

bobplum

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all above and pressure washing  ;)

im not feeling the love lately franky :-*

wpclean

Started doing pressure washing lately, and we love it, gives you a real sense of pride when the job is finished, and the customers are so grateful ( not having to move the van, and gear all day is a plus also )  ;D

Oh, and being covered in crud, then going home and having a shower, and feeling fresh is good too  ;D

Frankybadboy

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all above and pressure washing  ;)

im not feeling the love lately franky :-*
sorry bob you feeling left out  :P :P :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* ther u go

hank jr

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all above and pressure washing  ;)

pressure washing what exactly? Do you decking & driveways that kind of stuff?

Richard iSparkle

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don't get into domestic cleaning as an add on...  it's a completely different business and if you want staff, a nightmare.

i started window cleaning to get out of domestic cleaning.

it's far more straight forward.
iSparkle Window Cleaning

www.isparklewindowcleaning.uk

hank jr

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Re: What other types of cleaning work would you add to your current business?
« Reply #10 on: December 08, 2013, 08:51:24 pm »
don't get into domestic cleaning as an add on...  it's a completely different business and if you want staff, a nightmare.

i started window cleaning to get out of domestic cleaning.

it's far more straight forward.

Wow the brutal truth huh! Thats advice i seriously should listen to.

Frankybadboy

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Re: What other types of cleaning work would you add to your current business?
« Reply #11 on: December 08, 2013, 09:03:42 pm »
all above and pressure washing  ;)

pressure washing what exactly? Do you decking & driveways that kind of stuff?
yep,started it this year after buying a very good machine of a guy on here,

machine has paid for it self in no time at all.its great to have a break from the window which I got to say iam getting really bored with anyway
buy cheap pay twice and takes twice as long

hank jr

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Re: What other types of cleaning work would you add to your current business?
« Reply #12 on: December 08, 2013, 09:05:32 pm »
So what do you pressure wash exactly? And do you have a water tank in back of van or do you just hook it up to custys garden tap?

AuRavelling79

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Re: What other types of cleaning work would you add to your current business?
« Reply #13 on: December 08, 2013, 09:36:14 pm »
Personally i would stick to windows,


Accident with a superglue tube?
It's a game of three halves!

Clever Forum Name

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Re: What other types of cleaning work would you add to your current business?
« Reply #14 on: December 08, 2013, 09:46:15 pm »
Hi all, i am considering branching out into other types of cleaning work in the new year. At the moment i am just doing windows, and gutter cleans and pvc cleans. I am considering going after builders cleans or even domestic cleaning ( with staff) is any of this other work as profitable as window cleaning? Or should i just strictly focus on building up more window cleaning work?

I look forward to comments from the more experienced guys on here :)  cheers

Specialist cleaning or deep cleaning of your normal domestic customers is a real money spinner and awesome job satisfaction as well!

Frankybadboy

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Re: What other types of cleaning work would you add to your current business?
« Reply #15 on: December 08, 2013, 09:51:49 pm »
So what do you pressure wash exactly? And do you have a water tank in back of van or do you just hook it up to custys garden tap?
brick paving driveways,patios decking and walls etc.

only had to run machine once from tank in van otherwise use water from customers.

Tadgh O Shea

Re: What other types of cleaning work would you add to your current business?
« Reply #16 on: December 08, 2013, 09:59:07 pm »
There is a huge gap in the market for cleaning stainless steel surfaces, many retail stores have stainless steel or chrome panels,frames,bollards,etc. These stainless steel surfaces are being destroyed by traditional stainless steel cleaners which do not work, retailers will pay very well to have their stainless steel surfaces cleaned properly, we have developed a new concept for deep cleaning stainless steel which will completely remove all the ingrained soils built up from using traditional stainless steel cleaners, we also have a stainless cleaner for on going maintenance of the surface which will clean and protect the stainless steel without leaving any oily or greasy film behind which is the norm when using traditional stainless steel cleaners. there is huge potential for this specific type of cleaning if anyone would like more information email    info@jskcleaning.ie      Regards    Tadgh

PoleKing

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Re: What other types of cleaning work would you add to your current business?
« Reply #17 on: December 08, 2013, 10:03:11 pm »
I used to to all sorts of cleaning.
Sooner or later all the girls turned out to be crap.
Except one lady I've kept who is superb.
And all the other cleaning stuff never paid as well as windows.
Just my experience though.
www.LanesWindowCleaning.com

It's just the internet. Try not to worry.

tonyoliver

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Re: What other types of cleaning work would you add to your current business?
« Reply #18 on: December 08, 2013, 11:40:21 pm »
hi jsk let me have the details when your ready tony a.v.oliver@btinternet.com

Tadgh O Shea

Re: What other types of cleaning work would you add to your current business?
« Reply #19 on: December 08, 2013, 11:47:31 pm »
Hi Tony, I will send you all the info tomorrow from the office including a video demonstration on how this concept works. Regards    Tadgh