100% VLM ???

frank fratto

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wait a minite....are you in this to make the carpet clean or

load up the bank account.....!
I clean carpet because it's what i do Best!

To feed my family-put a roof over their heads

educate my children

tithe to my Church

The good Lord has given me talent,

i enjoy doing every day!
 
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I clean carpet because it's what i do Best!

To feed my family-put a roof over their heads

educate my children

tithe to my Church

The good Lord has given me talent,

i enjoy doing every day!
Hey Steamers,

VLM guys we are on the same side...

you do realize?

The carpet mills

have locked up the RECIPE, in a safe somewhere?

They know how to make really GOOD CARPET FIBER...

They choose not to?

And the funny thing is, it probably doesn't cost them a Penny more,

to make Quality carpet fiber.-----------it's the same oil ??
 

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George,
Remember ,the red pad is your best friend!

It SCRUBS and HOLDS so much Soil before you extract with your bonnet.

Did i say PET HAIR!!!!!!!!!!! LOLLOLLOL
I always thought a brush was better but you and Oxy-dry like fiber pads

You guys know better than me

I don't have any red but have some grey pads

I will give them a try

No customers around at my Apt Complex so I can experiment take as long as I want, and try different things


Your exactly right mix it up, have some fun and get paid to do it

Life is Good !!!
 
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I always thought a brush was better but you and Oxy-dry like fiber pads

You guys know better than me

I don't have any red but have some grey pads

I will give them a try

I like rentals because no customers around, I can experiment take as long as I want, and try different things


Your exactly right mix it up and have some fun and get paid to do it

Life is Good !!!
Make sure to give the fiber pad, a quick spray of something wet to help lubricate.
 
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My phone is DEAD

I did get one call yesterday other than that no calls since Tuesday

Only got about 4 inches but have 2 more inches to come

I have a few jobs scheduled for next week if they don't cancel

It's going to warm up in a few days and all that crap will melt and turn to mud


I HATE Winter !!!

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My phone is DEAD

I did get one call yesterday other than that no calls since Tuesday

Only got about 4 inches but have 2 more inches to come

I have a few jobs scheduled for next if they don't cancel

It's going to warm up in a few days and all that crap will melt and turn to mud


I HATE Winter !!!

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Start,
your postcard list now.
by this time next year
you will have more work then you will know what to do with!!!


POWER OF THE POSTCARD!!!
 

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Start,
your postcard list now.
by this time next year
you will have more work then you will know what to do with!!!


POWER OF THE POSTCARD!!!
People in my area do not want carpets cleaned with snow on the ground .. PERIOD !!!

I get cancellations if it's going to rain

I always hear from customers. My kids and dogs go outside and just track in mud

It just doesn't make sense to get the carpets cleaned. I'm just wasting money

I can't blame them

The Cost of living in New Jersey is INSANE

But NO alligators
 

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Start,
your postcard list now.
by this time next year
you will have more work then you will know what to do with!!!


POWER OF THE POSTCARD!!!
I don't do any advertising anymore

I just do 1-2 jobs a day and work Saturday and Sunday if needed

Life is Good !!!
 

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People in my area do not want carpets cleaned with snow on the ground .. PERIOD !!!

I get cancellations if it's going to rain

I always hear from customers. My kids and dogs go outside and just track in mud

It just doesn't make sense to get the carpets cleaned. I'm just wasting money

I can't blame them

The Cost of living in New Jersey is INSANE

But NO alligators
They,
Will call you for anything and everything pertaining to cleaning,
blood, vomit ,poop, urine, in-laws coming to visit, parties, upholstery, tile ,water damage.
you just got to be in their face with your postcard every month.
It just works! AMAZINGLY WELL!!!
i lived in Utah, we have snow!!!

THE POWER OF THE POSTCARD!!!----------------------IT will take about 8 month?
 
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Paul and Robin,
Has been go for VLM community!
And the carpet cleaning community over ALL!!!

How about the Men that got the VLM Revolution started

John Geurkink - Trinity
Rick Gelinas - Excellent Supply
Steve Smith - VacAway

I probably missed somebody but when I first started experimenting with VLM in 2012 they were the three leaders of VLM

It took me a few years to be a total believer but eventually it just made sense

Simpler Easier Way, Faster Dry Times, Huge Profits, Very Low Maintenance, No Petroleum Needed, No Emissions, Doors Closed, etc etc etc

And look at VLM Today. It has come a long way and is now the FUTURE of Carpet Cleaning


LESS water MORE agitation !!!

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How about the Men that got the VLM Revolution started

John Geurkink - Trinity
Rick Gelinas - Excellent Supply
Steve Smith - VacAway

I probably missed somebody but when I first started experimenting with VLM in 2012 they were the three leaders of VLM

It took me a few years to be a total believer but eventually it just made sense

Simpler Easier Way, Faster Dry Times, Huge Profits, Very Low Maintenance, Doors Closed, etc etc etc

And look at VLM Today. It has come a long way and is now the FUTURE of Carpet Cleaning


LESS water MORE agitation !!!

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YOU ARE RIGHT!!!!
 

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You guys do realize? carpet cleaning companies in big cities,
San Francisco, Chicago, NYC, some of the most expensive real-estate Highrise condos use?
VLM, because of noise restriction.
not only is it here to stay,
but it will take over the industry?

No one is making new steam cleaning chemicals?
But everyone is coming out with NEW

VLM CHEMICALS!!!!!!

I wonder why? it's only been around for ---100 years..............
At least you admit they use vlm in big cities due to restrictions not because its better.

And the new chems might be because they need improvement still.
 
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Who's evidence yours or mine????

You wash pads in a washing machine "DUH"

Pads load up, depending on the soil load? Then you change them.

Homeowner vacuums every week with there $59 dollar Bissell.

I per vacuum with my Sanitary BEFORE cleaning! {JUST LIKE YOU?????}

Have you ask yourself that QUESTION???? Why do they?

Do they truly care about their PRODUCT????? {carpet manufacturers --What a JOKE!]

I make money and i would like you to make money!!!!!!!!!

WE ARE ON THE SAME TEAM!!!
You wash pads in a washing machine to flush out the chems and dirt.

But how do you know when they are loaded and need changing? They are not picking it all up from the start. Its being spread around.

You are assuming the homeowner vacuums at all. Then their vacuums brushroll is probably dirty if they do use it.

I bet you dont vacuum every job or you dont vacuum as thoroughly as you should. Its a time eater and you cross contaminate from job to job.

Carpet manufacturers care because they need to sell product. They know fiber damage occurs from friction. They recomend HWE and require it for warranty.

Im not anti vlm just dont believe its best or for every situation.
Yes im sure you guys are making money.
 
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