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Green Your Business and Wallet

Unless you have been living in a remote hut for the last 10 years, you may have noticed the environmental mentality that has spread throughout the country.  Some of it may go overboard; however, there are some good things that … Continue reading

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Safety Data Sheets Available on Demand

Are you compliant with federal and local laws when it comes to access of your Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for the cleaning chemicals you use?   Many professional carpet cleaners don’t know that you are required to have access to … Continue reading

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Be Ready – Sell Spotter to Meet Customer Needs and Make Profits

The Holiday Season is fast approaching.  Professional carpet cleaners are usually busy from now until Christmas.  Customers want a clean home for the holiday gatherings.  Perhaps, this is the perfect time to “be ready” to offer your customers the perfect … Continue reading

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How To Dry Clean Drapes

Many professionals steer away from drapery, because they think it is difficult and too much work.  However, dry cleaning drapery is a quick and easy way for professional carpet cleaners to make extra cash and provide value-added services to your … Continue reading

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Carpet Cleaner or Chemist?

Over the years, I have always laughed at carpet cleaning chemistry.  Yes, there is science in carpet cleaning! 🙂  However, it is amazing that many manufacturers and distributors expect the professional carpet cleaner’s van to be a mobile chemistry lab.  Think … Continue reading

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Great Customer Reminders

As business owners, we all realize the importance customers are to our business.  We often feel that customers will remember who we are because of our excellent service & workmanship.  Many will.  However, there is always a percentage that will … Continue reading

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The Cheapest-Easiest-Simplest Business Add-on Opportunity for Carpet Cleaners

Over 99% of professional carpet cleaning companies do NOT offer this service.   What is it?  Lamp shade cleaning!  In fact, lamp shades are the most overlooked piece of furnishing in homes, offices, and commercial buildings.  You are a professional cleaner…. … Continue reading

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Carpet & Fabric Protectant Increases Profits

Wouldn’t it be great if you could increase the amount of profit you make on a carpet cleaning job without a hard sell?  Remember, every job you do has some sort of marketing cost.  That $200 job you just finished … Continue reading

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Solving Customer Emergencies

A couple years ago, a survey was done that showed a high percentage of homeowners would appreciate their carpet cleaning company offering a spot & stain remover.  Homeowners are looking for a superior product for their “little emergencies,” such as: … Continue reading

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Green Carpet Cleaning Can Boost Profits

Many professional carpet cleaners are looking into “Greening” their business.  Not only is it good for the health of the technicians and customers, but it can also be good for the pocket book.  A couple ways “Greening your business” can … Continue reading

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