Lol I started nearly 18 years ago with almost an identical setup. I had a hawk dual speed machine a pressurized keg for solution. And 7 cotton bonnets. I made a killing and 100% happy customer's. If it was not looking right or something weird like dirty white shag. I just didn't charge them so still happy customer. 18 years later have a lot more equipment but basically do the same thing all commercial though now too blessed. Oh and an off the shelf refurbished vacuum. Went thru tone of vacuums. Fyi I make my own micro fiber bonnets
I'm geared up. I've been watching Green Rhino videos to build by skills. Soon I'll go ahead and take his course to get the details about chemicals and technique
Nice job on that carpet. That 175 is cool too and the price is just right for some of us just getting started. Thanks for the content and sharing your knowledge.
@@keboras but it absolutely will leave a residue in the fibers. I cleaned carpets for many years using a shower feed brush system with a dry shampoo. What you did in your video is what as commonly referred to as bonnet cleaning
Great content. Quick question: I just bought 2 of those black brushes for agitating. Are they too rough for any carpets? Could it damage them? And didnt you say I can use it outside on concrete to soften the brush? Thanks!
Thanks for the vids. They are helping me a lot. How does this machine compare to the oreck orbiter? It looks like this is still an orbital machine, is it just bigger? I’m weighing my options for my next purchase.
Its bigger and spins the orbitor kind of does a orbiting motion. Both machines are good but if I were you id get the tripple s first then get orbitor. With both tools you can do all situations for VLM. Just my opinion. I use my orbitor alot for pre scrubbing and cleaning small areas and stairs.
Green Rhino carpet cleaning . Maybe a dumb question but if I were to get the bigger triple s first how do I take care of the smaller areas like stairs and such?
@@greenrhinoproject I have been looking at your videos ( great work by the way ) and comparing to what I can possibly get here in New Zealand. you guys n gals in America have it easy to find stuff. I think I may have found a secondhand buffer, now just need to find out if I can get cleaning pads / Bonnets. not as straight forward as if I were in America I can tell you.
Yeah the two main things that I hear nobody ever talk about is licensing and insurance. I asked a couple people about insurance but not licensing. There are a few of them out there that don't have advertised vans they just use their own personal or unadvertised vehicle but do It full time. So the question to that is do you still need to be licensed if you're that small
Hey man I have a new young family and I started a power washing business this year and I did pretty well. But where I live we have a winter. So I'm looking to try to get into this business and I was hoping you would be willing to share some tips
Why is your hot water extraction taking 3-5 hrs? Correct wand, high CFM and high suction 12kpa+ with 2 rinse passes and 2 dry passes and it should be dry in an hour or so. Add in some dry pods and it's dry before I have my stuff packed!
Even if that is possible I wouldn't tell customer that. If it doesn't you may get complaints. Tell em 5 if it dry's in an hour they will be extra happy.
@@greenrhinoproject Now that I think about it. I'm also in Colorado, so it's dry air all year round with little to no humidity, which also likely helps tremendously!
I’m glad I found your vlog. It was both inspiring and informative. I completely new to carpet cleaning. I’m definitely going to do this. Would really want to understand 3 things: what kind of solutions and how to mix it. How much do I charge as a new beginner base on size or rooms etc.. and licenses and insurance. Thank you..
Any advice to getting your first customers? I've made posts on Facebook, made flyers, and have advertised on my own social medias. Any thing else I should do?
No don’t charge any less then the big guys. And never charge by house charge by rooms. You need to take my course it sounds it will teach you all you need to know. Link below my videos in description
The only thing I am considering, whether heated water extract or VLM is some kind of mask for prespray... I don't like breathing in cleaning chemical vapors and I've heard others who have been in the business long term complain about it affecting their lungs and chem sensitivity too. I noticed you breathing heavy from time to time, maybe your lungs need a break from the vapors?
By the way, for the triple S 175, how much does it weigh? Did you upgrade from an oreck oribital or did you get the 175 out of the gate? Pros and cons of either? I like the idea of the oreck being super light and not needing to roll across floors with it.. what is your take?
What he did is a bonnet cleaning method. It’s something that is done as an interim cleaning procedure that doesn’t work as well as an extraction method does.
180? This is completely overcharging for nothing. No steam, no HWE, you never added anything other than solution to the carpet and it’s supposedly clean?
This is a bonnet cleaning system which is intended for interim cleaning on low pile carpets. Cut pile carpets should be cleaned with a dry-shampoo method or hot water extraction. I seriously doubt this guy got paid $180 to clean a combo living room/dining room
@@justingallant8558 the most successful carpet cleaner in the country is based out of Huston and he’s not getting $150.00 for a combo room. If you’re foolish enough to believe this jokers nonsense then there is no helping you
@@TheQuirby lol relax dude were talking about carpet here no need to get worked up. I'm just saying I believe it that's it. He's got over 400 videos and I've seen them all. In alot he shows the invoice and alot of them are really high. It's not that that crazy. Maybe your prices are low. If you have a 150 minimum and do a couple rooms plus a stain or some protector bam there's your 180.
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Lol I started nearly 18 years ago with almost an identical setup. I had a hawk dual speed machine a pressurized keg for solution. And 7 cotton bonnets. I made a killing and 100% happy customer's. If it was not looking right or something weird like dirty white shag. I just didn't charge them so still happy customer. 18 years later have a lot more equipment but basically do the same thing all commercial though now too blessed. Oh and an off the shelf refurbished vacuum. Went thru tone of vacuums.
Fyi I make my own micro fiber bonnets
@@absolutecarpetcare6696 Thanks for sharing!
You're a great man
Thanks for sharing this very informative videos
May God keep blessing your business
I'm geared up. I've been watching Green Rhino videos to build by skills. Soon I'll go ahead and take his course to get the details about chemicals and technique
Course is definitely worth it
What do you do about the corners?
very detailed, its amazing how much you can make with a very low cost set up, ive been doing a lot more vlm lately
Looks good man. I’ve done carpet and hard surface for companies, now I’m building my own business starting with equipment. Thank you for the video.
Thank you man I’m saving up now.
Excellent video for people that want to learn about VLM. All you forgot to mention is the dwell time of the pre spray.
No need for dwell time with encapsulated cleaning, you don’t want it to dry cuz that’s a problem
Nice job on that carpet. That 175 is cool too and the price is just right for some of us just getting started. Thanks for the content and sharing your knowledge.
totally agree, 175 is a tool that lasts forever and doesn't cost much!
Hey im just wonderijg what yoy thong of the orikc orbitor conpared to thay machine you were using
What is the cleaning solution you pre sprayed?
So a vacuum with a power driven rotating brush is needed ? I have a commercial Back pack. Pullman Advanced Commander 900, would that do for now ??
No
Great info. I'm just starting out with vlm
How long did it take you from unloading tools to all tools back on the truck to do this job
Great content. This a template I’m willing to start from!
Much appreciated. Could you make a video on what licensing you need?
I will but in short you dont need any special license. Just a regular business license from your city. Cleaners do not need contractors license.
Green Rhino carpet cleaning thank you. I was under the impression a contractors license is needed. I too reside in california.
Do you use anything with your carpet details cause I? Notice. It doesn't have any sent to it.
whats the name of the encapulation cleaner that you use?
Im new to this, do you have to rinse the carpet
What do you do for healthcare?
How do you write out you invoice? Hand written or do you type, print and mail/email?
Hey mate what's crv? And vlm?
What form of marketing do you use?
Great content
How do you neutralize your high PH prespray after you use your buffer.? How eactly would you do a rinse ??
He is using carpet details, it's already neutral pH. I believe it's 8 ph.
Thanks for sharing bruh!
No problem 👍
after pre spray I know with HWE I run a rinse agent in the tank, why don't you need to rinse on VLM ?
Encap crystallizes the soil that's removed by vacuuming. No rinsing is required with this method.
@@keboras but it absolutely will leave a residue in the fibers. I cleaned carpets for many years using a shower feed brush system with a dry shampoo. What you did in your video is what as commonly referred to as bonnet cleaning
How often do you clean a house with furniture? Are you expected to move it while cleaning?
Very often and no I ask customers to move everywhere they want cleaned . I go around any large or valuable stuff.
I owned a carpet cleaning business for years and most people do expect to have their furniture moved, cleaned under and put back.
Great content. Quick question: I just bought 2 of those black brushes for agitating. Are they too rough for any carpets? Could it damage them? And didnt you say I can use it outside on concrete to soften the brush? Thanks!
Yes soften by using on concrete and should be good for most carpet.
What does VLM stand for?
Very Low Moisture
My exact question i was looking for in the comments
How much it’s the cleaner the yellow machine and where did u buy it?
Check out this link
www.thegreenrhino.com/we-love-these-cleaning-products--.html
Thank you very helpful
Thanks for the vids. They are helping me a lot. How does this machine compare to the oreck orbiter? It looks like this is still an orbital machine, is it just bigger? I’m weighing my options for my next purchase.
Its bigger and spins the orbitor kind of does a orbiting motion. Both machines are good but if I were you id get the tripple s first then get orbitor. With both tools you can do all situations for VLM. Just my opinion. I use my orbitor alot for pre scrubbing and cleaning small areas and stairs.
Green Rhino carpet cleaning . Maybe a dumb question but if I were to get the bigger triple s first how do I take care of the smaller areas like stairs and such?
@@mountain-milk with the orek you can do stairs steps and bullnose of the stairs, and use a drill brush for the risers
what sort of vacuum do you recommend I have just picked up a secondhand ( almost new ) pullman back pack style
I own a pro team and love it
@@greenrhinoproject I have been looking at your videos ( great work by the way ) and comparing to what I can possibly get here in New Zealand. you guys n gals in America have it easy to find stuff. I think I may have found a secondhand buffer, now just need to find out if I can get cleaning pads / Bonnets. not as straight forward as if I were in America I can tell you.
Where do you order your Solutions
jon don or interlink supply probably but I'm a fan of awesome encap from encapstore.com - Damon is the man there
Yeah the two main things that I hear nobody ever talk about is licensing and insurance.
I asked a couple people about insurance but not licensing.
There are a few of them out there that don't have advertised vans they just use their own personal or unadvertised vehicle but do It full time.
So the question to that is do you still need to be licensed if you're that small
What method do you us to find customers?and how do you price a job ,how much you charge per square foot
i am in the uk facebook.com/wecarpetclean/?modal=admin_todo_tour
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How do u agitate the solution when u are doing stairs
I use a hand drill with brush attachment
What is that cleaning solution??
Carpet Details
Hey man I have a new young family and I started a power washing business this year and I did pretty well. But where I live we have a winter. So I'm looking to try to get into this business and I was hoping you would be willing to share some tips
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Why is your hot water extraction taking 3-5 hrs? Correct wand, high CFM and high suction 12kpa+ with 2 rinse passes and 2 dry passes and it should be dry in an hour or so. Add in some dry pods and it's dry before I have my stuff packed!
Even if that is possible I wouldn't tell customer that. If it doesn't you may get complaints. Tell em 5 if it dry's in an hour they will be extra happy.
@@greenrhinoproject Good point! 👍
@@greenrhinoproject Now that I think about it. I'm also in Colorado, so it's dry air all year round with little to no humidity, which also likely helps tremendously!
I’m glad I found your vlog. It was both inspiring and informative. I completely new to carpet cleaning. I’m definitely going to do this. Would really want to understand 3 things: what kind of solutions and how to mix it. How much do I charge as a new beginner base on size or rooms etc.. and licenses and insurance.
Thank you..
Here is a play list I created to address most of your Questions
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Any advice to getting your first customers? I've made posts on Facebook, made flyers, and have advertised on my own social medias. Any thing else I should do?
Door to door free estimates is one way.
Good stuff
Glad you enjoyed
My man you're a blessing! What's the safest neutral ph pre spray?
Carpet details is the best don’t but from Amazon buy direct.
@@greenrhinoproject thank you I will
Why not steam clean? Can’t u just tell them to wait for it to dry)
Do u think charging 100$ a house for a beginner like myself would be good?, how many houses would u do in a a day when u first started
No don’t charge any less then the big guys. And never charge by house charge by rooms. You need to take my course it sounds it will teach you all you need to know. Link below my videos in description
@@greenrhinoproject thanks for the reply im going to definitely take a look at that 👍
Where do you go about finding Clients?
Here is a play list I created to address most of your Questions
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Hey man I am a subscriber. I have been listening to your videos and would like to contact you. I saw in a video that you do have students.
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Are these chemicals harmful? Would u suggest a breathing mask or something?
90% OF WHAT I USE ARE NON TOXIC GREEN SAFE. When using red stain removers or specialty spot removers it may be a good idea
The only thing I am considering, whether heated water extract or VLM is some kind of mask for prespray... I don't like breathing in cleaning chemical vapors and I've heard others who have been in the business long term complain about it affecting their lungs and chem sensitivity too. I noticed you breathing heavy from time to time, maybe your lungs need a break from the vapors?
Carpet details is your solution. No Vapors hypoallergenic green safe and effective.
Do you need a license or certificate to do this?
No just city business license.
Does your business course show the process of cleaning carpets?
By the way, for the triple S 175, how much does it weigh? Did you upgrade from an oreck oribital or did you get the 175 out of the gate? Pros and cons of either? I like the idea of the oreck being super light and not needing to roll across floors with it.. what is your take?
HI BARBADOS
What is vlm?
Very Low Moisture
What he did is a bonnet cleaning method. It’s something that is done as an interim cleaning procedure that doesn’t work as well as an extraction method does.
What is a VLM
Very Low Moisture Cleaning
thank you I'm from Philadelphia where did u get that gun with the Brush on it that u was cleaning the carpet with
What is a VLM?????
Very low moisture cleaning
You can buy used machine for couple hundred bucks
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180? This is completely overcharging for nothing. No steam, no HWE, you never added anything other than solution to the carpet and it’s supposedly clean?
This is a bonnet cleaning system which is intended for interim cleaning on low pile carpets. Cut pile carpets should be cleaned with a dry-shampoo method or hot water extraction. I seriously doubt this guy got paid $180 to clean a combo living room/dining room
He for sure did. He regularly shows the invoices for the jobs he does.
@@justingallant8558 bullshit. I cleaned carpet professionally for 20 plus years and can tell you no one would pay $180 to clean a combo room.
@@TheQuirby I believe it, he's in California wine country lots of rich people there lol
@@justingallant8558 the most successful carpet cleaner in the country is based out of Huston and he’s not getting $150.00 for a combo room. If you’re foolish enough to believe this jokers nonsense then there is no helping you
@@TheQuirby lol relax dude were talking about carpet here no need to get worked up. I'm just saying I believe it that's it. He's got over 400 videos and I've seen them all. In alot he shows the invoice and alot of them are really high. It's not that that crazy. Maybe your prices are low. If you have a 150 minimum and do a couple rooms plus a stain or some protector bam there's your 180.