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Until now, home owners, property managers, cleaning services and renters desiring clean draperies had to take them down and have them cleaned in-plant by commercial dry cleaning companies. This disassembly, cleaning, and reinstallation is time consuming, potentially damaging, difficult and expensive. A better approach is now available: portable-cleaning equipment allows on-site wet or dry cleaning of drapery fabrics safely, effectively, and profitably.On-site drapery cleaning is one of the newest and most exciting specialty services in the cleaning industry today. It offers tremendous income opportunities in a largely untapped marketplace. The author, with over 25 years experience cleaning draperies in California, gives you up-to-date, practical advice on using the latest equipment, chemicals, and procedures. Learn how to identify potential problems and pitfalls before they cost you time and money.
122 pages
Binding: Paperback

A guide to European market compliance, this unique reference book discusses all aspects of Cleaning & Maintenance in the European Union (EU). The manual is an indispensable tool that can be used as navigation through the maze of all the European rules, regulations and legislation in the various member states of the EU. Includes a discussion of mechanical cleaning equipment (type and use): an examination of European environmental laws: resource addresses for government institutions, trade & customer associations, standard bodies, trade fairs & expositions: and all essential and relevant equipment directives to the cleaning industry.

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A house cleaning or maid service is an ideal full or part time business for students, single parents, the retired and others wanting a flexible schedule and an income of $15 to $35 per hour. Author Mary Johnson began her business, Dial-A-Mop, with a thirty-five dollar investment and built it into an operation generating over $170,000 a year and employing twelve people. Johnson shares the secrets of her success as she explains how to avoid unnecessary hassles and setbacks on the road to profit and professional service. Included are sample forms for recording financial and employee data, estimates, schedules and bids. Important tips are given on advertising, bidding, accounting, insurance, competitors, vacations, safety, products, supplies, equipment and employees.
232 pages
Binding: Paper

Designed for business owners who operate or are considering starting their own damage restoration business and need to know the basics. Targeted for commercial, industrial, institutional and residential restoration work. Features include: A background on insurance work, an outline of the steps to take after a loss occurs, and how to reach the insurance market. Includes cleaning techniques for content restoration on all types of walls, floors, and furnishings found in commercial and residential buildings.52 pagesɂinding Paperback.