The carpet cleaning business is a billion dollar industry and growing. Carpet cleaning is a business which can be operated from out of your home, possibly by turning your garage into office and storage space. There is no limit to the opportunity in the present recession-like economy. Start up and operating cost can vary depending on what budget you have at your disposal. This will help you decide if you want to start up on your own, or if you would like to buy into a franchise. Either way you will see an immediate return on your investment. As with any business requiring investment, please take the time to thoroughly research each and every opportunity thoroughly.
SELF OWNED CARPET CLEANING BUSINESS
Starting up your own carpet cleaning business will require less start up cost but a good deal more experience, for example someone who has been previously employed in the industry as a carpet cleaning technician. A thorough knowledge in all aspects of stain removal chemicals, detergents as well as knowing the different types of carpeting is essential. Lack of knowledge can be costly to your new business.
On a shoestring budget one could start by renting the carpet cleaning equipment and embarking on an aggressive advertising campaign. If you have a slightly larger budget, you could purchase the carpet cleaning equipment and materials. Regardless of the size of your business, always strive to deliver exceptional and professional service, as in this industry you rely heavily on repeat business.
Rotovac is a manufacturer and distributor of carpet cleaning machines and equipment, including leading brands of carpet cleaning extractors and truck mounts. They have a very reasonably priced starter kit which includes a carpet cleaning extractor and the patented Rotovac power wand , priced at $2995. The advantage of this option is that you would own the business outright. See a video presentation for further details. You would be responsible for setting up and obtaining the various licensing permits:
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Legalities - business license, insurances, taxes
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Sourcing equipment and material
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Training
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Setting up office, communications systems
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Marketing
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Transport
CARPET CLEANING FRANCHISE
Buying a carpeting cleaning franchise is considerably more costly, however there are distinct advantages. You will be part of an organization that supplies you with state of the art equipment, extensive and ongoing training and support and revolutionary carpet cleaning cleaning systems. These multi national corporations have invested years and vast sums of money into research and development and have come up with revolutionary new carpet cleaning methods. Many of these companies no longer use the steam cleaning (hot water extraction) method, which has drawbacks, such as longer drying times and leaving a tacky residue on the carpeting.
QUAMS CARPET CLEANERS
Quams Carpet Cleaning offers entrepreneurs a chance of operating a carpet cleaning business from their home. With the Quams system you are also able to clean hardwood, tile and linoleum floors. They offer a turnkey operation very reasonably priced at $25,000 and a low flat rate fixed royalty fee of $100 per month. This package includes all the equipment, training and supplies. You are invited to view an information video to learn more about the home business opportunity.
CHEMDRY
Chemdry is a franchise whose parent company is Harris Inc. Chemdry sets itself apart from competitors with its all natural carpet cleaning solution, which doesn't require soap or a rinsing cycle. Instead, the company utilizes carbonated bubbles that loosen dirt and allergens and bring them to the surface of the carpet, using less of the moisture of steam cleaning. The company promises a one to two hour drying time. For more details of the franchise opportunity available to the entrepreneur, you are invited to view an informational DVD.
