It's as if Pemberton is brevicking me...

[Mikey P]

I own ****** ***** **** rentals in ******** and I have 3 couch/love seats & 3 chairs that needs to be cleaned! I would love to get a quote on what that would cost, when you have available to do that, and do you do that service at our location or do we have to bring the furniture to you? If you do come out to our location, I would love to get a quote on floor tile/grout cleaning as well!
Thank you!


Hi **** can you email or text me photos of the upholstered pieces?
The photo of the entire piece and then close-ups of any areas of concern would be greatly appreciated
And with those I can give you an accurate quote.
I have time this coming week to take care of this project

Thank you!

Mike








How would you respond?

I have no desire to touch them.

 

[BIG WOOD]

Be honest. Refer her to a fabric specialist in your area. You don’t have to clean every type of fabric. That’s the joy of networking

 

[Nomad74]

Good lord, its all old lady furniture. Hard pass.

 

[hogjowl]

I know this may be difficult for you, but if you set your ego aside and simply tell her the truth, you’ll survive to self-aggrandize again.

 

[Living The Dream]

Two of the best skills I've learned are how to identify and clean difficult upholstery, and how to recognize when it's best to walk away.

With that being said, I'd be up for the challenge, but those tufting buttons could pose a problem.

Dear Madam,

I hope this letter finds you in good spirits. I'm writing to address your recent inquiry about taking on your upholstery cleaning project.

Now, as much as I relish a good upholstery challenge, I must regretfully decline this time. It's not the fear of tufting buttons or the terror of an unknown stain that deters me, no. It's just that my current schedule is as packed as a cushion on a vintage sofa!

However, fear not! I happen to know a certain individual who is just perfect for your needs. He's a Wing Nut from Montana, a true maverick in the world of fabric and foam. His talents in tackling the toughest of upholstery are the stuff of legend. I believe he once cleaned a sofa so well, it looked younger than when it was first made!

So, while I step aside this time, rest assured, you're in good hands with the Montana marvel. May your upholstery be as spotless as a sunny day in the Big Sky Country!

Wishing you the best in your upholstery adventures.

Warm regards,

Mikey P.

 

[Mikey P]

Two of the best skills I've learned are how to identify and clean difficult upholstery, and how to recognize when it's best to walk away.

With that being said, I'd be up for the challenge, but those tufting buttons could pose a problem.

Dear Madam,

I hope this letter finds you in good spirits. I'm writing to address your recent inquiry about taking on your upholstery cleaning project.

Now, as much as I relish a good upholstery challenge, I must regretfully decline this time. It's not the fear of tufting buttons or the terror of an unknown stain that deters me, no. It's just that my current schedule is as packed as a cushion on a vintage sofa!

However, fear not! I happen to know a certain individual who is just perfect for your needs. He's a Wing Nut from Montana, a true maverick in the world of fabric and foam. His talents in tackling the toughest of upholstery are the stuff of legend. I believe he once cleaned a sofa so well, it looked younger than when it was first made!

So, while I step aside this time, rest assured, you're in good hands with the Montana marvel. May your upholstery be as spotless as a sunny day in the Big Sky Country!

Wishing you the best in your upholstery adventures.

Warm regards,

Mikey P.

Send a trailer, your hired?

$150 ok with you?

 

[Living The Dream]

Send a trailer, your hired?

$150 ok with you?

This isn't the CCW. We're going to need to multiply that number a lot. I'll throw in my protection plan.

 

[Jim Pemberton]

I own ****** ***** **** rentals in ******** and I have 3 couch/love seats & 3 chairs that needs to be cleaned! I would love to get a quote on what that would cost, when you have available to do that, and do you do that service at our location or do we have to bring the furniture to you? If you do come out to our location, I would love to get a quote on floor tile/grout cleaning as well!
Thank you!


Hi **** can you email or text me photos of the upholstered pieces?
The photo of the entire piece and then close-ups of any areas of concern would be greatly appreciated
And with those I can give you an accurate quote.
I have time this coming week to take care of this project

Thank you!

Mike


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How would you respond?

I have no desire to touch them.

My laughter is at the Breviking comment.....Only those who know Terje well will get that.

There is no reason that you can’t clean those Mike. I know your skills and experience.

Whether you have the needed patience is another matter. Just set the price high enough that you’ll find joy in the experience.

Oh...and if I was truly Breviking you, I’d have requested protector and pet odor treatment

 

[roro]

What"s the problem?
It looks pretty typical of furniture in the era many of you old farts learned in.

 

[Mikey P]

What"s the problem?
It looks pretty typical of furniture in the era many of you old farts learned in.

The problem is I prefer to deliver perfection...

Our countless emails have made it clear that those types of prices are only new once, and she wants me to "do my best"...

I'm dying to know who or what referred her..

 

[Jim Pemberton]

Our countless emails have made it clear that those types of prices are only new once, and she wants me to "do my best"...

Countless emails are the first problem here.

If she isn't too far away, she needs a visit. Emails and texts do not deliver the type of communication this sort of job requires. At least talk to her on the phone so that she can get the full lady killer 3.0 charm from you and you can listen for any whiny Karen-like undertones that spell disaster on the job.

Put more simply:

What each of you would define as "perfect" aren't likely the same thing. You need to see these pieces, not her pictures, but mostly, you need to see each other.

 

[Mikey P]

her biz is a mile away but she lives 50 miles out, we'll meet on Thursday

 

[hogjowl]

God bless her

 

[roro]

God save her

 

[Mikey P]

Saved indeed..

 

[Mikey P]

Dry vac.
Distilled water misted all over, but heavy concentration on old water stains.
PacCapPro via trigger sprayer.
Microfiber bonnets on palm jigglers.
Shocking results with ease.

 

[Nomad74]

God, I hate old lady furniture. No cup holders or cell phone chargers. Just fistula stains.


Nice job.

 

[bob vawter]

My laughter is at the Breviking comment.....Only those who know Terje well will get that.

There is no reason that you can’t clean those Mike. I know your skills and experience.

Whether you have the needed patience is another matter. Just set the price high enough that you’ll find joy in the experience.

Oh...and if I was truly Breviking you, I’d have requested protector and pet odor treatment

Gads... remember that time his machine wouldn't run.....and I was giving him tips on getting it running....Aptos???

 

[Luky]

My laughter is at the Breviking comment.....Only those who know Terje well will get that.

There is no reason that you can’t clean those Mike. I know your skills and experience.

Whether you have the needed patience is another matter. Just set the price high enough that you’ll find joy in the experience.

Oh...and if I was truly Breviking you, I’d have requested protector and pet odor treatment

Odin is laughing.