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Post by dkrogers22 on Dec 28, 2006 5:01:20 GMT -5
Thats true thats why I consulted with an Aromatherapist consultant for the basic information on quanity used in each product, storage, self life and usage, things like that, my packaging are demo size for now 8 oz ,until I see how well it sells then if all is well then investing into some real packaging. In my floor cleaner its distilled water ,lemon essential oil, vinegar,olive oil, I use them at home and it works great, you think olive oil and you think oily build-up but essential oils are very flammable and it counter effects the dryness that it could cause. furniture polish is pretty much the same thing I use that too but you dont want to use on a high polished tables, natural wood or a light finish are best. The vinegar isnt enough to even get a hint of the smell and as you know essential oils are very strong smelling thats why you only use drops , they last for ever.
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Post by dkrogers22 on Dec 27, 2006 16:19:10 GMT -5
LOL,.isnt this what everyones been talking about essential oils , you can make your own three five gallon buckets with pumps up top make your soft scrub lemon essential oil, kitchen all-purpose spray orange essential oil, lemon duster its all very simple, Im selling mine plus air freshener called a breath of fresh air, its essential oil and distilled water.....good luck ;D
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Post by dkrogers22 on Oct 27, 2006 19:19:09 GMT -5
I do agree with what she said ,.........but, I have owned other businesses, apartment rentals and two resturants,......and I have had shift managers or on site maintance workers,....I feel its depends on how far removed you are from the hands on ,.....if you expect to walk away from the business before you have the right people in place then its a disaster in the makings......
I was never more than one step behind anyone that worked for me ,..and we employeed 12-15 people and rented to 22 families ...
I know at some point im going to run the business and have a team leader (because I trained her) to train the new, and my job will be to make sure shes doing her job as well as the other worker or workers...
But im going to be knee deep into it for sometime...
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Post by dkrogers22 on Oct 26, 2006 19:50:15 GMT -5
I would have to say that was my thought in the begining, but i have come to relize it was just a thought.....Im unable to start my business because im having surgery nov 1st , and the recovery time is 6-8 weeks ,..so,.I research and research the business ,.......I did house cleaning before,, it was my own, but i didnt put any real money or time into it like i am now,....and I have to say the fact that ive had to wait is probably saved me alot of head aches,..I would have started things up to quickly and not taken the time to think things through... I wasnt thinking 100,000 maybe 30,000 and thats if im really networking with other businesses the first year or two.... but I think it could get better then that even.....30,000.
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Post by dkrogers22 on Oct 26, 2006 18:26:35 GMT -5
LOL,.....yeah, thats supposed to be on the list too.....thanks
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Post by dkrogers22 on Oct 25, 2006 10:48:22 GMT -5
I know my cleaning products , but im thinking cleaning tools
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Post by dkrogers22 on Oct 25, 2006 10:46:59 GMT -5
This is my shopping list for the tools i'll be bring : Microfiber string sqweeze mop microfiber dusting magnet cloth microfiber glass magnet cloth long microfiber duster large scrubby sponge broom & dust pan 4 gallon bucket water stop all-purpose gloves toothbrushes is there anything I might be missing?
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Post by dkrogers22 on Oct 25, 2006 10:54:56 GMT -5
Wow,.....I havent started yet but thats a big account , I would think anyway, what is or isnt the owner doing here ......
I was thinking once im just running the business,.... doing drop ins on the crew.....that might have solved that problem im thinking.
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Post by dkrogers22 on Oct 14, 2006 16:49:43 GMT -5
What kind of things do you have with you, when you go to clean a perons house.....whats in your carrier that you walk from one room to another cleaning. Toothbrush for those hard to reach places. spray bottles of your cleaning products. microfiber clothes, things like that....
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Post by dkrogers22 on Oct 13, 2006 10:35:26 GMT -5
I was wondering what kind of tools you use besides vacuums the normal stuff, but brushes, scrapers those kind of tools............anyone have a list of thing they use ?
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Post by dkrogers22 on Oct 10, 2006 8:39:48 GMT -5
Well ,....I didnt think it was going to take anymore time than a maintance cleaning would if its just shy a few steps from the detailed cleaning. Im also thinking about selling my Green Cleaning Products too,.....giving free samples of my products and selling them some in bigger jars and spray bottles ,.......and cutting the cost a bit from the first time puchase (spray bottles, jars) and do a refill for just alittle less.
what does everyone think of that??....good , bad , hold off?
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Post by dkrogers22 on Oct 9, 2006 20:19:38 GMT -5
I see and understand what your saying that could be an option the customer could have ,......I wish I could place my cleaning system list on here but unable to,........there isnt much difference but maybe three steps from the daily cleaning to the detailed cleaning,.washing base boards, knick-knacks cleaned, extra attention to shower door and tracking,our daily cleaning list is pretty detailed as well......
thats maybe the reason its only a couple things added to make it a detailed cleaning......
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Post by dkrogers22 on Oct 9, 2006 12:54:00 GMT -5
Well,.we do a detailed cleaning the first day in the bathroom and a general cleaning of the rest of the house ,the second day it will be a detailed cleaning of the kitchen and a general cleaning of the rest of the house,....the thrid day will be a detailed cleaning of the bedrooms and a general cleaning of the rest of the house .
it should give me an extra day of cleaning I wouldnt have gotten.
and the rotation continues having a detailed cleaning of areas of the house at different times but it gets done.
I provide them with a daily and detailed cleaning system outline.
it wont take anymore time then a normal maintance cleaning.
and the customer should feel like there getting more for there money ....
also with a first time cleaning they get a complimentary jar of my home made Green Cleaning product.
its still in the works I should have it up and running by January. By the way its CENTRAL CLEANING SYSTEMS : The Green Cleaning Experts
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Post by dkrogers22 on Oct 9, 2006 11:05:51 GMT -5
Well,.its a residenal cleaning and to avoid sticker shock I feel if the deep cleaning is rotated with the daily cleaning over a two day cleaning , it gets you in the door for more then just one visit.
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Post by dkrogers22 on Oct 9, 2006 8:21:20 GMT -5
I was thinking of doing a rotation with my deep cleaning ,.any reasons why I should or shouldnt?
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