If you were starting out

Hello evryone. I am contemplating starting a exhaust cleaning biz. I have been cleaning carpets for 14 years. I have seen other companys doing this type of work.

My initial plan is to start off right. With all of the equipment and training. My plan includes employees doing the work.

What do you think so far??

this guy's been waiting a long time for a reply

Well repy! go to Search and read the question with answers over and over and over---------

point taken

I met Kyle back when this was posted, Nice guy! We stay in touch, We refer work to each other and it has worked out for the both us in the long run.

Matt

Hey Kyle,

This is a repost, hope it helps:

1. Go to www.ikeca.com and read through the manual. Its free, is very extensive and you will get many different views from different companies on how to do the work.

2. Buy the $50 DVD from Delco on Kitchen exhaust cleaning. It gives great demonstrations on how to pressure wash hoods. It makes it look almost too easy because of the type of systems and lack of heavy grease buildup but you will get good visuals of what is involved. You can also play a fun drinking game with your friends, every time they mention "Delco V-500" or "Delco V-501" degreaser have a shot of your favorite libation and see if your not f-ed up by the time Larry Hinkley shows you how to install an access panel. If you watch closely when the guy is spraying the filters outside you will see his chemical sprayer explode (I think they should have spent more time on this explaining why you should always wear the proper safety gear while using chemicals).

2a. Watch these videos to see what it is REALLY like to clean a difficult system:

http://media.putfile.com/Greasy7183
http://media.putfile.com/Look-how-thick-this-is
http://media.putfile.com/Hi-kids-how-are-you

3. If you think you are ready, try a small system. If not move to step 4.

4. Get someone on the mainland to let you go out with them for a couple of weeks and offer to pay them or buy them dinner every night. Most guys will probably do it for very cheap, your only cost will be flight and room and board and of course whatever you will lose by not working those weeks.

5. If you are still not comfortable on your own take a hands on course from Delco or Rusty. You can also buy franchises from Dunnwell or Industrial Steam Cleaning and they will train and certify you.

You can get paper certified first but unless you have the actual training to go with it you will be very frustrated.