If you’re going to start a VLM carpet cleaning business, you’re going to need a carpet rake (or two). The rake helps you remove all the swirl marks your buffers leaves in the carpet during VLM cleaning.

Personally, I love the Grandi Groom carpet rake. I don’t think there is a better option out there.

Still on the fence about this rake? Let me give you 3 reasons to buy one right now:

1. A Grandi Groom rake will leave nice, defined rake marks in your customers carpet. They are great for loosening up “stuff” in the carpet before you vacuum. And perfect for “grooming” the swirl marks out after you’re done with the VLM cleaning process
2. These rakes are rugged & reliable. I’ve never actually broken one of these rakes, even after 5 years of use
3. They are under $25, so you can buy 2 and keep an extra on hand

Go out and grab a Grandi Groom today. Grab 2 so you have an extra on hand. (It’s really helpful for big jobs to have 2 people raking at the end)

Next time we chat, I’ll tell you about another important piece of equipment you’ll need for your new business.

Best,
The VLM Guy
VLMtraining.com

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Last time we talked about carpet rakes.

Reminder: I recommend the Grandi Groom carpet rake.

You can use your rake for a lot of things:
-Removing swirl marks after VLM cleaning << customers HATE swirl marks, so use a rake to “groom” the carpet to an even “finish”
-Spreading protector into the carpet fibers for a nice, even coat
-You can even use a carpet rake before you vacuum to loosen up hair, soil, and other “stuff.” It will make your vacuuming more effective

Go grab a Grandi Groom carpet rake today.

Best,
The VLM Guy
VLMtraining.com

P.S. – I like to keep an extra rake on hand. Having 2 rakes means you can have 2 people raking on big jobs. Trust me – you’ll get tired after raking 7 rooms, 2 hallways, and 2 staircases (you’ll have big jobs like that soon enough!)

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If you’ve been reading and following along with my emails, then congratulations! You’ve learned about 90% of the VLM carpet cleaning process at this point.

But there is still 1 critical step left… and unfortunately a lot of rookie carpet cleaners skip this step.

What am I talking about?

Raking the carpet.

Now… a lot of people get confused when I say “you’ve gotta rake the carpet” but stick with me!

Go buy this under $50 tool called the Grandi Groom carpet rake.

The Grandi Groom is a wood handled tool with a plastic rake head on the bottom. The head has nylon bristles you can use to “groom” the carpet after you’ve finished cleaning.

Why would you groom or rake the carpet?

Because VLM carpet cleaning leaves a lot of swirl marks on the carpet. Just look at this:

If you want to leave your customers angry and upset that they hired you, then leave your carpets looking just like that and walk out the door.

“Good luck with the swirls! I’m sure they’ll come out with regular vacuuming. BYE” << Don’t be that cleaner. You’re better than that.

After you buff the carpet to your professional satisfaction, removing all the soil & stains your customers hated, whip out your Grandi Groom carpet rake.

Begin raking the carpet on the far side of the house and work your way out the front door. Rake all your foot steps out of the carpet. Rake everything into a nice smooth pattern like this:

Hope this was helpful!

Talk soon,
The VLM Guy
VLMtraining.com

P.S. – Your customers will be so stunned with the finished, professional look of their carpets that you’ll get better reviews and more tips ($$$). All because of a little $50 tool called the Grandi Groom. Crazy, huh?

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