A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to visit a high class day care centre in posh Mission Bay.

The issue was that they installed new black vinyl floor and it was full of scratches. Both parties, the owner of the day care centre & the flooring company were blaming each other and attempting to prove each other wrong.

I patiently listened as a spectator, (the owner of the day care invited me for my independent opinion).

The argument was not going anywhere, other than each side taking out their frustration.

In the end I could not wait any longer, I had to intrude and literally tell them to shut up.

The real problem was the customer installed black lino in the kids play area on the professional advice of an interior decorator (matching the colour of the walls & the floors).

When young kids played in the sand pit, the sand scratched the floor removing the coating from the vinyl.

Ultimately both parties were happy and the best solution was found.

To get the message across:

When selecting floors, don’t just consider a colour based on appearance.

Also consider floors that are easy to clean with maintenance that is low cost. Avoid textured floorings because the dirt will be trapped in the grooves and the floors will stay dirty.

It is also pays to have a small drain, so the floor can be thoroughly washed occasionally.

Also consider the practicality of the floor…..I suggest visiting similar businesses to experience the nature of use. Remember all floors require a certain degree of maintenance.  The idea is to keep it simple so your staff can maintain it, this will save you money.

The usage of the floors – Childcare centres are high traffic areas therefore floors will be washed more often due to kids running in & out with mud and sand on their feet. Furniture will also be dragged on the floor.

Always consider all these facts before installing good, durable floor coverings. The funny thing is people invest thousands on these things but when it comes to maintaining their floors, they always look for cheaper floor care personnel.

Remember you are paying people to the job. Always get someone with knowledge & skill to do it properly, after all you want your floor to last at least 15 years or more.

Floor suppliers are great people but their knowledge is limited to new vinyl, they should spend some time on the after sale outcome.

Vick Sharma manages Prestige floor care and available for consultation at www. Prestigeclean.co.nz

In tough times like now it is becoming more important to think before spending.

Someone said in a recent article “why save just 10 cents, when you can save the whole dollar?”

I believe that in business, when cash flow is tight it is best not to spend dollars in the first place.

We are mindful of that at 0800tulips & we also understand what kiwis are going through.

For a few people carpet cleaning is not a necessity at this time. But for some with very young families who have pets it is absolutely crucial to have cleaner living standards.

0800tulips customers are enjoying our premium services at a very affordable price. Our motto is to keep prices low so it can be sustainable for our business to run and so clients can have value added affordable carpet cleaning services & a lasting experience.

How often you have received a thank you card or a phone call after the service from your previous carpet cleaners. Sure you will hear from them when they need your money again.

We don’t only promise a good service but commit to it. Promise is just intent but commitment is no matter what.

So when you are able & ready for value added service call 0800tulips carpet cleaners or let us know if we can help.

The facts are a clean carpet helps you to breathe easy, minimises allergies, keeps indoor
air clean, minimises wear and tear, keeps you warm in winter and gives your house that
comfortable, cosy feel.
But cleaning your carpet is a highly skilled job which should not be taken lightly & the effects of the
damage done by inexperienced workmanship may not be known until later, but could shorten your
carpets lifespan by years.
Hello, my name is Vick Sharma, and when I first started my carpet cleaning company I went to every
single course to learn how to clean carpets properly, you see I was determined to discover the secret
of the perfect carpet clean so my clients benefit.
I called a number of professional carpet cleaners (large and small) to clean my house top to
bottom and even shouted my friends houses a free carpet clean (at my expense) just to see
the way the other carpet cleaners worked, but the results were not very encouraging.
It was at this point that I began to see the real problem in the carpet cleaning industry …
and I also saw what could be done to make it better. The problem was a combination of poor
technical knowhow and a lack of care and attention.
It was then that I set about perfecting a carpet cleaning process that I knew would give a deep
hygienic clean without subjecting the carpet to premature ware and fading.
My mission was to build a service that gave my customers real value with care.
I will not lie… it took a great many carpet cleans and thousands of hours of work to transform my
system to where it is today. And until now only my trained team of carpet technicians have known
the secret of my 14 step system … But now you’re about to discover the same secret.
Why am I revealing this commercially sensitive information?
Because I believe it is my duty to help ordinary people like your, know what to look for when
arranging to hire a professional carpet cleaner.
In other words, how to…
• Get a deep hygienic clean
• At a great price
• Fast!
So let me show you the secret 14 step process that I use on every carpet we clean to make sure you
receive the best clean while protecting what can be a very expensive asset (your carpet).
Step 1) Firstly our qualified and experienced 0800tulips people will come to your house. We have a
policy of being punctual so you won’t have to waste your valuable time waiting around. If one of our
technicians ever has a problem they would always call to inform you. A no-show is not an option.
Step 2) All our team members are security cleared and vetted by the Ministry of Justice, which is
another plus factor so you can leave your property to us with absolute peace of mind.
Secret Report Reveals…
The 14 Step Secret You Should Know Before
Hiring A Professional Carpet Cleaner!
Step 3) We will request that you show us your house, so we are familiar with the set up before we
start our work.
Step 4) Together we will discuss the details of the cleaning process. You have the opportunity to
point out anything that will need special attention or that might be missed otherwise. That way, you
get the very best service we can provide.
Now we are ready to start. You have two options – stay home (although the machines maybe noisy)
or go and enjoy coffee with friends.
Step 5) Next we will pre-vacuum the entire carpet (even if you have just vacuumed) as our
machine will pick up things your vacuum cannot, such as deep dust, bugs, hair or faeces. Now …
you may be wondering why we need to vacuum when we are about to clean the carpet. We believe
it is better and easier to take the dirt out of the carpet when it is dry, compared to when it is wet.
(Try it on the beach by removing the sand from a wet towel).
Step 6) Next we will perform a pre-spray. Our pre-spray is a mild-odour detergent, odour neutraliser
and conditioner. This will leave the carpet moist, lift up any dirt that may have been hidden inside the
carpet pile and will soften stains. We leave this for a while on the carpet so the micro bubbles bring
up the remaining contaminants.
Step 7) Then we will start our machine, fill it up with cold water, usually from your laundry, we require
only cold water because our machines are equipped with an in-line heating system. This heats the
water up to 95º C (192º F), Which is one point below your kettles boiling point.
Step Now we start the actual cleaning, we use a wand which has 2-4 water jets, with a water
pressure of 200-500psi, like a tiny water-blaster washing every pile of your carpet, it also agitates
the carpet pile, washes and extracts, all at the same time so your carpet experiences the deepest
most thorough clean possible.
Step 9) We continue to clean all of the rooms you have requested in this way leaving your carpets
completely clean and fresh. You can walk on it instantly but it will be totally dry in just a few hours.
The natural softness will come back in 2-3 days.
Step 10) Then we inspect any remaining stains, we contact you and ask you if you would like us to
try to remove the stains, at a nominal extra cost.
However, we find over 90% of stains are removed with normal general cleaning, with the correct
formulation of water, detergents and the temperature of the water in the machine.
Step 11) Before leaving – we will place plastic coasters under the legs of your furniture, so no
stains transfer to your freshly cleaned & moist carpets. Check it out now, you may find light brown
or purple stains under your couch legs; this is caused by furniture being put back on moist carpet
which enabled the legs of the furniture to rust and stain the carpet.
Step 12) We will cleanly and responsibly dispose of all dirty water either in the toilet or discreetly in
the garden (never in your storm water drain). Usually cleaners sinks are available for this purpose
in commercial buildings.
Step 13) Finally, we pack up our machines – tidy up and secure the property if the customer is not
at home.
Step 14) Our sales support team will contact you soon after.
To discover how 0800Tulips can give your carpets the ultimate cleaning experience
to leave your home feeling fresh and welcoming pick up the phone now and call
0800Tulips and ask about this weeks special offer only for readers of this report!

So our kids can have clean start!! apply now 0800 885 477

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Now you can also prepare an estimate for your service to suit your

budget and  then submit your request 24 hrs a day 7days a week,

Use our online booking service at www.0800tulips.co.nz

Great service at a good price. Affordable enough to do more regularly.

I have already referred a friend who already used your service.

Great service thank you !!

Really please with the service which was really friendly and super prompt – and the result as well. Will definitely use 0800tulips again. Excellent results

How very nice to have people arrive on time. I only met the staff the first time and they were very nice. The second time I had someone else let them in, but I was really pleased to receive a call 15 minutes before they were arriving – it really helped me with co-ordinating everything and everyone. The carpets have come up very well and the price is excellent.
I have told quite a few friends about your service, and also the woman who sells apartments in our building.