If i wanted to start a external computer cleaning business what supplies would i need?
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Read the manual that came with any computer for advice on how to clean them.  You don't want to splash water on them, or get them very wet at all.  You better consider liability insurance, just to be on the safe side.  If a customer's computer doesn't work after you have cleaned it, they may consider you responsible.
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Any 'good' software/computer supply store should have them. You may have to buy two separate pieces of software, but its probably worth it, if you think you really need it. My suggestion is my personal staple when it comes to software, STAPLES!
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My advice is for you to read more of the business, so you can determine what you think you want and can given your present resources. The book "101 Best Businesses to Start" estimates that first year potential earnings for this business can be $40,000, while startup expenses can be $5,000 or even lower. Industry experts, however, recommend raising $50,000 for a startup capital in order to be able to invest in heavy duty cleaning equipment and have more resources to spend in marketing the business.\n\nYou can start by reading the article "Starting a Janitorial and Cleaning Service Business" at http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol95/janito... . The article contains information on startup strategies, operational considerations (prices, manpower, finding suppliers), and marketing the business. \n\nFrom the article, here are some tips to help market your business:\n\n1. The first step to marketing your business is deciding who your potential customers are and determining the types of services you could offer. \n\n2. The best way to market this business is through cold calling. Drive through the area to look for newly opened businesses, buildings or facilities. Then introduce yourself to the landlords ­ your potential clients ­ and request for an opportunity to bid on their cleaning contract. \n\n3. Draw up a better and more professional proposal by learning firsthand the needs of the potential customer, as well as the layout of the facility (e.g. type of carpeting, etc.)\n\n4. Networking is another effective strategy to get ahead in the janitorial business. Aside from newly opened buildings, get a list of companies that are downsizing or laying off cleaning staffs.\n\n5. Word of mouth is another effective form of advertising a janitorial service. It can be generated through favorable feedback from your existing clients that will hopefully filter to other building owners or entrepreneurs in your area.\n\n6. If you decide to embark on advertising, you can try placing an ad in newspapers or trade journals in your area. \n\n7. You can also try direct mailing to potential customers, sending them information and brochures about your business.\n\nFor more in-depth information about the business, we have compiled a list of books on the topic and you can either purchase the book or borrow them from your library. The list of recommended books on starting a cleaning business can be found at http://www.powerhomebiz.com/bookstore/ho...\n\n- Commercial and Residential Cleaning Services: A Resource Guide to Developing and Maintaining Your Own Janitorial or Home Cleaning Business (Author: Walter Fenix)\n- Janitorial Service Businesses : Strategies for Promoting, Estimating, and Bidding Cleaning Services \n- The Janitorial Contractors Bible \n- Introduction to Janitorial Service Contracting : How to Succeed in Your Own Cleaning Business \n- Cleaning Up for a Living: Everything You Need to Know to Become a Successful Building Service Contractor \n- Introduction to Janitorial Service Contracting : How to Succeed in Your Own Cleaning Business
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it's very important that the hard drive be thoroughly "cleaned" first.  I don't mean to blow out the dust -- I mean to erase all the data, and possibly reinstall Windows if you think the computer may be useful to someone.\n\nSchools may accept them, or possibly Goodwill.  There are companies that will accept computers and related hardware and give it to charities for you.  If you let us know the general area where you live (Toledo, Phoenix, Glasgow?) someone may have more specific ideas.
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we have a small computer repair buisness and we use tigerdirect for parts \nthey normally have good prices
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Try your computer store.
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Go pay the 20 bucks for 3 cans of AIR...\n\nSpray your keyboard with air, you are not supposed to clean computers with alchohol anyhow, it can erase the painting of the numbers on the keys...\n\nThe best way to clean it, is to blow the crap out of it with canned air, Just make sure you lean your laptop up, rather than turning the can sideways, otherwise the can will spray out cool liquid which will damage your computer...\n\nKeep the canned air straight. And spray with your keyboard slightly angled...\n\nI recommend using windex. Alchohol is to volatile and similar to laquer thinner which removes paint.\n\nAlso dont ever spray windex directly on the machine, spray it first on a paper towel, then whipe with the paper towel, to ensure drips to not get into the computer....\n\n\nI DO NOT RECCOMEND that hairbrush idea, computers and water are the dumbest mixture ever. Not to mention that under the keys is a plastic electronic sheet which accepts the keys when pressed upon, very similar to the insides of a watch but on a much thinner scale, you don want to get water on it.\n\nI ALSO DO NOT recommend pulling keys off, while in most cases you can and its easy. Some keyboards feature a metal rod beneath the keys that make the bigger keys stick and bounce back to the touch, if you remove the key, the metal latch will come off and the key will be very lose...\n\nAnd lumper, what the heck man, they make canned air exactly for this item... If you take it to a store itll cost a bit more than a few bucks, and they will do the exact same thing, they will spray it with canned air.\n\n20 bucks will get you 3 cans of air, and 1 can of air will last you half a year if you use it once a month.
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Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> System tools -> System Information. \n\nIt's all there.
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your best source will be the computers manufacturer
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Dry cleaners tend to have sufficient machinery to clean their own clothes.  For a dry cleaner to outsource dry cleaning services would be a terribly inefficient business model.
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My advice is for you to read more of the business, so you can determine what you think you want and can given your present resources. \n\nYou can start by reading the article "Starting a Janitorial and Cleaning Service Business" at http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol95/janitorial.htm  The article contains information on startup strategies, operational considerations (prices, manpower, finding suppliers), and marketing the business. \n\nFrom the article, here are some tips to help market your business:\n\n1. The first step to marketing your business is deciding who your potential customers are and determining the types of services you could offer. \n\n2. The best way to market this business is through cold calling. Drive through the area and put your flyers in their mailboxes. Or if you see the homeowner, approach them and introduce yourself. It may seem scary at first, but the worst thing they can do is to say No.\n\n3. Draw up a better and more professional proposal by learning firsthand the needs of the potential customer, as well as the layout of the house (e.g. type of carpeting, etc.)\n\n4. Networking is another effective strategy to get ahead in the cleaning business. \n\n5. Word of mouth is another effective form of advertising a janitorial service. It can be generated through favorable feedback from your existing clients that will hopefully filter to other home owners in your area. Ask your existing clients to refer you to their friends or acquiantances who may need cleaning services.\n\n6. If you decide to embark on advertising, you can try placing an ad in newspapers or trade journals in your area. Flyers in locations where many home owners congregate -- e.g. libraries (ask permission first), or even schools\n\n7. You can also try direct mailing to potential customers, sending them information and brochures about your business.\n\nFor more in-depth information about the business, we have compiled a list of books on the topic and you can either purchase the book or borrow them from your library. The list of recommended books on starting a cleaning business can be found at http://www.powerhomebiz.com/bookstore/homecleaning.htm\n\n- How to Start a Home-Based Housecleaning Business (Author: Melinda Morse)\n- Start and Run a Home Cleaning Business (Author: Susan Bewsey) \n- Start Your Own Cleaning Service (Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Ups)  Author: Jacquelyn Lynn\n- Start and Run a Profitable Home Cleaning Business \nAuthor: Susan Bewsey\n\nYou may also want to check the following associations:\nAssociation of Specialists in Cleaning & Restoration http://www.ascr.org/ \nBuilding Service Contractors Association International\nhttp://www.bscai.org   \nInternational Sanitary Supply Association http://www.issa.com/
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Apply for federal and local grants. Ask for donations from local businesses. Ask computer stores if they'd be willing to donate equipment. Good luck! :)
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My advice is for you to read more of the business, so you can determine what you think you want and can given your present resources. The book "101 Best Businesses to Start" estimates that first year potential earnings for this business can be $40,000, while startup expenses can be $5,000 or even lower. Industry experts, however, recommend raising $50,000 for a startup capital in order to be able to invest in heavy duty cleaning equipment and have more resources to spend in marketing the business.\n\nYou can start by reading the article "Starting a Janitorial and Cleaning Service Business" at http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol95/janitorial.htm . The article contains information on startup strategies, operational considerations (prices, manpower, finding suppliers), and marketing the business. \n\nFrom the article, here are some tips to help market your business:\n\n1. The first step to marketing your business is deciding who your potential customers are and determining the types of services you could offer. \n\n2. The best way to market this business is through cold calling. Drive through the area to look for new houses. Then introduce yourself to the landlords ­ your potential clients ­ and request for an opportunity to bid on their cleaning contract. \n\n3. Draw up a better and more professional proposal by learning firsthand the needs of the potential customer, as well as the layout of the home (e.g. type of carpeting, etc.)\n\n4. Networking is another effective strategy to get ahead in the cleaning business. Tell your family and friends to refer you to their friends and others who are looking for someone to clean their homes.\n\n5. Word of mouth is another effective form of advertising a cleaning service. It can be generated through favorable feedback from your existing clients that will hopefully filter to other home owners in your area.\n\n6. If you decide to embark on advertising, you can try placing an ad in newspapers or trade journals in your area. \n\n7. You can also try direct mailing to potential customers, sending them information and brochures about your business.\n\nAs to what you can charge, I suggest you check what other home cleaning businesses are charging. You don't want to charge a fee too low you won't cover your expenses and time, while you don't want to overprice yourself out of the market. You can go to the yellow page directory, and start calling your competitors. Pretend you are a potential customer and ask for their rates - just make sure you don't sound too nosy or too technical that they would know that you are a competitor.\n\nFor more in-depth information about the business, we have compiled a list of books on the topic and you can either purchase the book or borrow them from your library. The list of recommended books on starting a cleaning business can be found at http://www.powerhomebiz.com/bookstore/homecleaning.htm\n\n- How to Start a Home-Based Housecleaning Business (Author: Melinda Morse)\n- Start and Run a Home Cleaning Business (Author: Susan Bewsey)\n- Commercial and Residential Cleaning Services: A Resource Guide to Developing and Maintaining Your Own Janitorial or Home Cleaning Business (Author: Walter Fenix)\n- Janitorial Service Businesses : Strategies for Promoting, Estimating, and Bidding Cleaning Services \n- The Janitorial Contractors Bible \n- Introduction to Janitorial Service Contracting : How to Succeed in Your Own Cleaning Business \n- Cleaning Up for a Living: Everything You Need to Know to Become a Successful Building Service Contractor \n- Introduction to Janitorial Service Contracting : How to Succeed in Your Own Cleaning Business
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You'll need a cd burner or a dvd burner installed on your computer.
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Try Staples or OfficeDepot online or any office supply center.
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Use C-cleaner will take care of a lot of manual tasks.\nhttp://www.ccleaner.com/ccdownload.asp
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I am weird, I clean my keyboard and mouse with rubbing alcohol pads and my desk with Lysol wipes. That was before I found about that story about the bathroom. Dirty computer equipment has always bothered me. I have scrubbed old beige monitors with Comet cleaner..works real good!