Totally fed up!!

RPWC · 23rd April 2018, 22:05

I want to expand my business into cleaning carpets and upholstery, get inside work for the winter a bit more.
Last week I attended a course on the above, but got no hands on experience, instead it left me terrified to get started, for fear of ruining someone's carpet and getting sued.

I have posted on the cleaning forum, and a cleaning forum on fb, asking if someone would be willing to give me a bit of experience , to give me the confidence go it alone. from one, I had 60 odd views and not one reply, from the other,I have had nothing but anti encouragement, people telling me not to waste my time and stick with what I've got.

If I was happy with what I've got, I would , but I need to make preparations now ,while I still can. No good waiting until I'm 60 and finding the body is too worn out to be able to do anything else.
To the nay sayers, thanks for nothing.

Good job this forum didn't tell me things like that ,when I first came into 75 ownership. Rant over, and signing out.

Tim · 23rd April 2018, 22:10

Guessing they see you as the completion.

Do your own carpets to practice.

You'll soon clean up!

RPWC · 23rd April 2018, 22:28

I have already stated to them I am not out to take business from them, I have my own customer base who I can offer my services to. I don't need to snatch work from anyone. Even if I did need to get work, I wouldn't poach it. Dont have carpets got laminate. Not that simple even if. I did

stocktake · 23rd April 2018, 22:31

Offer a free one room cleaning to any of your existing customers Rich. Pretty certain a man of your intelligence wont be far off the mark after your theory training.

Simondi · 23rd April 2018, 23:25

Any family or friends willing to be testbeds or should thatbbe carpets

Les4048 · 24th April 2018, 04:32

How about looking on what you were told at the course as a positive rather than a negative. They’ve obviously told you the pitfalls which reading your post it looks like that’s all you’re seeing, I assume they also told you how to do the job properly. As for Facebook disregard any negative advice on there as it’s full of it, I enjoy Facebook but I’ve learned to disregard the idiots on some of the larger groups. As others have suggested get out there and even do a few for free until you gain both knowledge and confidence. Wishing you every success

FLYING BANANA · 23rd April 2018, 22:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPWC

I want to expand my business into cleaning carpets and upholstery, get inside work for the winter a bit more.
Last week I attended a course on the above, but got no hands on experience, instead it left me terrified to get started, for fear of ruining someone's carpet and getting sued.

I have posted on the cleaning forum, and a cleaning forum on fb, asking if someone would be willing to give me a bit of experience , to give me the confidence go it alone. from one, I had 60 odd views and not one reply, from the other,I have had nothing but anti encouragement, people telling me not to waste my time and stick with what I've got.

If I was happy with what I've got, I would , but I need to make preparations now ,while I still can. No good waiting until I'm 60 and finding the body is too worn out to be able to do anything else.
To the nay sayers, thanks for nothing.

Good job this forum didn't tell me things like that ,when I first came into 75 ownership. Rant over, and signing out.

Stick with it Richard. You can clean mine when you come and visit.

humphshumphs · 24th April 2018, 05:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPWC

I want to expand my business into cleaning carpets and upholstery, get inside work for the winter a bit more.
Last week I attended a course on the above, but got no hands on experience, instead it left me terrified to get started, for fear of ruining someone's carpet and getting sued.:mad

Was this course run by a company that sells the machines or just a 'general carpet cleaning course'?
If it was a general one, then I would get in touch with a couple of companies that supply the machine you are looking at (or even the manufacturer) and see if they do courses - or at least give you some proper information.

NigelOBB · 24th April 2018, 05:53

Just take your time Richard, you’ll be fine. Secret is don’t over soak the carpet, especially wool ones.. there must be industry standard disclaimers out there.. also take before and after photos.. and pics of any damage before you start..

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AndyN01 · 24th April 2018, 06:34

Hi Rich,

Good advice to contact manufacturers/suppliers.

Any business, anywhere, anytime might get sued. Just be sure that you're properly insured.

If you're looking for mainly domestic work (or maybe cars?) then how about a post on here for some free "practise" work for you (is that OK with the Mods?)?

Ignore Facebook.

You'll be fine.

Good Luck.

Andy.

23rd April 2018, 22:05	#1
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,177 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	Totally fed up!! I want to expand my business into cleaning carpets and upholstery, get inside work for the winter a bit more. Last week I attended a course on the above, but got no hands on experience, instead it left me terrified to get started, for fear of ruining someone's carpet and getting sued. I have posted on the cleaning forum, and a cleaning forum on fb, asking if someone would be willing to give me a bit of experience , to give me the confidence go it alone. from one, I had 60 odd views and not one reply, from the other,I have had nothing but anti encouragement, people telling me not to waste my time and stick with what I've got. If I was happy with what I've got, I would , but I need to make preparations now ,while I still can. No good waiting until I'm 60 and finding the body is too worn out to be able to do anything else. To the nay sayers, thanks for nothing. Good job this forum didn't tell me things like that ,when I first came into 75 ownership. Rant over, and signing out. __________________ Cheers. Rich…

23rd April 2018, 22:10	#2
Tim Feel the size of my Quads MG ZT 440SE, MG HS PHEV & MG3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Addlestone Posts: 1,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 128 Times in 85 Posts	Guessing they see you as the completion. Do your own carpets to practice. You'll soon clean up! __________________ Member 23 or 63 depending on what you look at. https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc26...0rum/forum.php http://two-sixties-blog.com/ http://www.youtube.com/user/TheTwoSi.../1/1wPt2rhd_Ps

23rd April 2018, 22:28	#3
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,177 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	I have already stated to them I am not out to take business from them, I have my own customer base who I can offer my services to. I don't need to snatch work from anyone. Even if I did need to get work, I wouldn't poach it. Dont have carpets got laminate. Not that simple even if. I did __________________ Cheers. Rich…

23rd April 2018, 22:31	#4
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,591 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Offer a free one room cleaning to any of your existing customers Rich. Pretty certain a man of your intelligence wont be far off the mark after your theory training. __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

23rd April 2018, 23:25	#5
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24th April 2018, 04:32	#6
Les4048 This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer/ MG ZT-T 400 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lhanbryde Posts: 3,278 Thanks: 2,627 Thanked 1,523 Times in 869 Posts	How about looking on what you were told at the course as a positive rather than a negative. They’ve obviously told you the pitfalls which reading your post it looks like that’s all you’re seeing, I assume they also told you how to do the job properly. As for Facebook disregard any negative advice on there as it’s full of it, I enjoy Facebook but I’ve learned to disregard the idiots on some of the larger groups. As others have suggested get out there and even do a few for free until you gain both knowledge and confidence. Wishing you every success

24th April 2018, 05:53	#9
NigelOBB This is my second home 04 Rover 75 Contemporary SE - 53 Rover 75 Connoisseur -94 Mercedes W140 - 72 VW Beetle 1300 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sunderland Posts: 4,767 Thanks: 1,379 Thanked 493 Times in 429 Posts	Just take your time Richard, you’ll be fine. Secret is don’t over soak the carpet, especially wool ones.. there must be industry standard disclaimers out there.. also take before and after photos.. and pics of any damage before you start.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Keep smiling - it makes people wonder what you've been up to.

24th April 2018, 06:34	#10
AndyN01 This is my second home Toyota RAV4 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Tamworth Posts: 3,076 Thanks: 2,478 Thanked 1,579 Times in 968 Posts	Hi Rich, Good advice to contact manufacturers/suppliers. Any business, anywhere, anytime might get sued. Just be sure that you're properly insured. If you're looking for mainly domestic work (or maybe cars?) then how about a post on here for some free "practise" work for you (is that OK with the Mods?)? Ignore Facebook. You'll be fine. Good Luck. Andy. __________________ Andy. http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/