If you are in the carpet cleaning business and use the steam cleaning method you have three main types of truck mounts. You can choose a PTO, a Slide In or an Electric unit. It can be a difficult choice as they all have their own advantages and disadvantages. Read this article and learn a little about each type of unit and its benefits.
The first type that I will talk about is the PTO unit. PTO stands for Power Take Off and it is powered off of your vans engine. It might use a belt, a shaft or a hydraulic system to get the power to the unit. The benefits of this type of unit are many. For example, it is usually smaller than the other units meaning that it saves weight and room so you can store more equipment in your van or use a lighter duty one. It is also typically more reliable since you do not have two separate engines to worry about. Finally, it also will allow you to lock up the van while cleaning since you do not have to vent an engines exhaust. The next type of unit is the Slide In which is perhaps one of the most popular styles of units. One of the advantages of a slide in is that it normally provides higher heat. Another advantage is that if something happens to your van you can simply transfer it to another one. This is not so easy with a slide in. The final advantage is cost since these units start at a lower price point than the PTO's although they can get pricey quick. The last type of truck mount cleaning unit is the Electric. Electrics are less powerful than the other two types but they do have advantages. They are normally very simple and reliable making maintenance extremely low. They are also cheaper to operate since you will be using your customers electricity. Finally, the units are almost always portable which will allow you to clean high rises, lock in jobs and apartments easily.
As you can see all of the different cleaning units have their own set of advantages. Choose the one that fits you best an you will have a machine that you can enjoy and profit from for years to come. Good luck with your decision.
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Thursday, August 9, 2012
Friday, July 13, 2012
Internet Advertising Ideas For Carpet Cleaners
These days the internet is one of the best places to advertise. Still many carpet cleaners do not take advantage of this affordable advertising media. If you are looking to get into internet advertising you should read this brief article which will give you some tips on what to do to be successful on the internet.
The first thing you need to do is create a website. There are many ways to do this but the simplest is to just use a template. Do a search online and you will find templates readily available for free or for a low charge. Many internet hosts also offer easy website setup. Godaddy for example can set you up with cheap hosting and a site builder program to get you going in no time. When you build your website remember to keep it brief and to the point. DO not overload your visitors with useless information. Just tell them who you are, why they should use you and how to contact you.
Now that you have a website you need to move on to the next step which is promoting it. You can use traditional print media to advertise your website or use it on your radio or TV ads to give your customers more information but this will get expensive quickly. An easy way to get traffic is to get to the top of the search engines. You can do that by buying sponsored listings which appear at the top of the results. This is called pay per click advertising and the best one is Google Adwords. At first you might think that it is ridiculous to pay $1 or even $5 for one click (visitor) but remember that this is quality traffic. The visitors you get are actively looking for a carpet cleaner. Another option is to buy listings in directories. Do a search for "your city carpet cleaning" and see which directories appear. Then purchase a listing for your website in that category. Be careful not to choose directories that are so overcrowded or filled with ads that your listing will get lost.
I hope these tips have been of use to you. The internet is only going to get stronger over the next few years. Jump on board now or get left behind.
The first thing you need to do is create a website. There are many ways to do this but the simplest is to just use a template. Do a search online and you will find templates readily available for free or for a low charge. Many internet hosts also offer easy website setup. Godaddy for example can set you up with cheap hosting and a site builder program to get you going in no time. When you build your website remember to keep it brief and to the point. DO not overload your visitors with useless information. Just tell them who you are, why they should use you and how to contact you.
Now that you have a website you need to move on to the next step which is promoting it. You can use traditional print media to advertise your website or use it on your radio or TV ads to give your customers more information but this will get expensive quickly. An easy way to get traffic is to get to the top of the search engines. You can do that by buying sponsored listings which appear at the top of the results. This is called pay per click advertising and the best one is Google Adwords. At first you might think that it is ridiculous to pay $1 or even $5 for one click (visitor) but remember that this is quality traffic. The visitors you get are actively looking for a carpet cleaner. Another option is to buy listings in directories. Do a search for "your city carpet cleaning" and see which directories appear. Then purchase a listing for your website in that category. Be careful not to choose directories that are so overcrowded or filled with ads that your listing will get lost.
I hope these tips have been of use to you. The internet is only going to get stronger over the next few years. Jump on board now or get left behind.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Internet Advertising And Carpet Cleaning
If you run a carpet cleaning business you know that it can be tough to get customers. It does not matter how good of a carpet cleaner you are if you can not get customers. Thousands of good carpet cleaners are no longer in business because they could not do just that. If you would like to attract new customers, read this article and learn a little about internet advertising and what it can do for you.
Internet advertising is the future. No longer do customers look to the phone book for carpet cleaners. This is good and bad. The good thing is that you no longer have to rely on expensive yellow page advertisements. Many cleaners today do not even have a yellow page ad. You must however learn to advertise on the internet. This is the bad because it can be hard to do. It definitely is an acquired skill. Most of the internet business is going to go to the company who can achieve the highest rankings. This is not as easy as it sounds and it can take years to learn how to do it. To begin you need to first make a carpet cleaning website. This is the easiest part. The easiest way to do it is to purchase a template which you can then customize with your companies details. The next step is to learn how to optimize the website. Do your research here as there is plenty of information on the internet. The most important thing to remember is to be patient. It can take years to achieve top rankings on all of the search engines. Once you do however you will have found one of the cheapest method of getting quality carpet cleaning customers. Depending on your market, you can get anywhere from five to twenty calls a week from your website on average.
As you can see, there is a lot to know to successfully market your business on the internet. Just remember to be patient and the results will come. Will it be the only advertising method you need? Probably not but it can be a major part of your advertising plan.
Internet advertising is the future. No longer do customers look to the phone book for carpet cleaners. This is good and bad. The good thing is that you no longer have to rely on expensive yellow page advertisements. Many cleaners today do not even have a yellow page ad. You must however learn to advertise on the internet. This is the bad because it can be hard to do. It definitely is an acquired skill. Most of the internet business is going to go to the company who can achieve the highest rankings. This is not as easy as it sounds and it can take years to learn how to do it. To begin you need to first make a carpet cleaning website. This is the easiest part. The easiest way to do it is to purchase a template which you can then customize with your companies details. The next step is to learn how to optimize the website. Do your research here as there is plenty of information on the internet. The most important thing to remember is to be patient. It can take years to achieve top rankings on all of the search engines. Once you do however you will have found one of the cheapest method of getting quality carpet cleaning customers. Depending on your market, you can get anywhere from five to twenty calls a week from your website on average.
As you can see, there is a lot to know to successfully market your business on the internet. Just remember to be patient and the results will come. Will it be the only advertising method you need? Probably not but it can be a major part of your advertising plan.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Reasons To Start A Carpet Cleaning Business
Are you considering opening a carpet and upholstery cleaning business? If so you should read this article for some reasons that you should consider it. It might help you make up your mind so keep reading.
One reason to start a carpet cleaning business is for the independence. To an extent you are able to set your own hours. Yes, you have to work when your customers want their carpet cleaned but if you want to schedule a three day weekend off once a month or go on a vacation every three months it is very easy to do. You do not have to request time off because you are the boss. Another good reason to start a carpet cleaning business is that it is a relatively easy business to start up. If you have a good vehicle you can start up with as little as three thousand dollars. If you want to spend more you can be extremely well equipped for about forty thousand dollars. It depends on how much you want to invest but this business is much easier to get into than most requiring substantially less capitol. The third reason is that it is a business where your work environment constantly changes. You are not in the same place every day talking to the same people. Instead you are at a new location every day and are talking to different unique people. It keeps the job from getting boring and mundane. Lastly you should consider this business because you can make a good living at it. Many carpet cleaners earn in excess of a hundred thousand dollars a year. You won't make that much as you start out but in the future it is definitely possible.
Hopefully this article has given you some good reasons to start a carpet cleaning business. Of course there are some negatives such as the hard work and heavy competition but I feel that the positives far out weigh the negative. Be sure to think it over well before you jump in. Good luck with whatever you decide.
One reason to start a carpet cleaning business is for the independence. To an extent you are able to set your own hours. Yes, you have to work when your customers want their carpet cleaned but if you want to schedule a three day weekend off once a month or go on a vacation every three months it is very easy to do. You do not have to request time off because you are the boss. Another good reason to start a carpet cleaning business is that it is a relatively easy business to start up. If you have a good vehicle you can start up with as little as three thousand dollars. If you want to spend more you can be extremely well equipped for about forty thousand dollars. It depends on how much you want to invest but this business is much easier to get into than most requiring substantially less capitol. The third reason is that it is a business where your work environment constantly changes. You are not in the same place every day talking to the same people. Instead you are at a new location every day and are talking to different unique people. It keeps the job from getting boring and mundane. Lastly you should consider this business because you can make a good living at it. Many carpet cleaners earn in excess of a hundred thousand dollars a year. You won't make that much as you start out but in the future it is definitely possible.
Hopefully this article has given you some good reasons to start a carpet cleaning business. Of course there are some negatives such as the hard work and heavy competition but I feel that the positives far out weigh the negative. Be sure to think it over well before you jump in. Good luck with whatever you decide.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Look Like A Professional Carpet Cleaner
If you are in the carpet cleaning business you know that it is important to separate yourself from the competition. One way to do that is to be professional. Read this article and learn some things you can do to present yourself and your company as professional.
The number one thing you can do to appear professional is to wear a nice uniform. This is something that a lot of carpet cleaners do not do. Do not simply show up at a house wearing an old t-shirt and jeans. Instead why not get some polo's embroidered with your company name and a nice pair of khakis. Your customers will look at you in a whole new light. If you are the type of person that sweats a lot be sure to also wear a clean undershirt and bring an extra polo to change into half way through the day. Image is everything in this business.
Another way to set yourself apart from the competition is to have a professional invoice. Do not simply buy the generic invoices available at most office stores. You will find that it is surprisingly affordable to have some invoices custom printed with your company information. It might even be cheaper than the generic invoices if you buy in bulk.
The last thing I will discuss is manners. You should always treat your customer and their home with respect. Always say maam and sir even if you are older than your customer. If you need to park in the driveway or enter a room they do not expect you to be in ask first. Also be aware of how you look while in the home. Act as if you are being filmed all of the time, who know you might be.
These are three easy things that any company can do if they take their company seriously. Put these tips into effect and I assure you that you and your customers will feel better about your company.
The number one thing you can do to appear professional is to wear a nice uniform. This is something that a lot of carpet cleaners do not do. Do not simply show up at a house wearing an old t-shirt and jeans. Instead why not get some polo's embroidered with your company name and a nice pair of khakis. Your customers will look at you in a whole new light. If you are the type of person that sweats a lot be sure to also wear a clean undershirt and bring an extra polo to change into half way through the day. Image is everything in this business.
Another way to set yourself apart from the competition is to have a professional invoice. Do not simply buy the generic invoices available at most office stores. You will find that it is surprisingly affordable to have some invoices custom printed with your company information. It might even be cheaper than the generic invoices if you buy in bulk.
The last thing I will discuss is manners. You should always treat your customer and their home with respect. Always say maam and sir even if you are older than your customer. If you need to park in the driveway or enter a room they do not expect you to be in ask first. Also be aware of how you look while in the home. Act as if you are being filmed all of the time, who know you might be.
These are three easy things that any company can do if they take their company seriously. Put these tips into effect and I assure you that you and your customers will feel better about your company.
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