Cleaning Up for a Living [Paperback]

Don Aslett (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1991

Aslett shares the know-how he accumulated while building a $12 million cleaning business.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Marsh Creek Press; 2 Sub edition (October 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558702067
• ISBN-13: 978-1558702066
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #405,283 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Don Aslett, owner and founder of one of the USA's largest and most successful cleaning companies--and self-made millionaire--has revolutionized both the home and the workplace with his popular cleaning services, products, and books

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

43 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Starting a Cleaning Business, May 5, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Cleaning Up for a Living (Paperback)

Don Aslett covers many of the major points that anyone who wants to start a business should consider. He has obviously gained a thorough knowledge of the subject through many years of practical experience in the business. As a cleaning contractor who started in the same way as Don I disagree with some of his views regarding hiring and motivating staff although this may because of the different countries where we work (Reviewer resides in the UK). He advises buying products from local suppliers in order to recieve a good reliable service. This is always more expensive for the contractor and does not guarantee good service.His points regarding overspending on items such as vehicles etc is well founded and his advice is generally sound. It is an interesting read although to gain more knowledge on the subject an aspiring cleaner/entreprenuer will need to know much more about the subject before considering embarking on a cleaning career and setting themselves loose on an unwary public. He has covered the subject in other books he has written and this may be found there. All things considered his book is readable and quite informative and generally quite good value for your dollar.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The most informative book I've found yet., October 6, 2005

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This review is from: Cleaning Up for a Living (Paperback)

I've read MANY how to start a cleaning business books and this is the best I have ever read. He gives pointers about bidding jobs for residential AND commercial contracts.Tells you how to go about getting business, some of the ways will surprise you.This is just what I was looking for. Pair this with Mr Aslett's Professional Cleaners Personal Handbook and even an experienced cleaner will benefit.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not easily understood., April 27, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Cleaning Up for a Living (Paperback)

While the book does give a lot of valuable info to one starting out in the service business, it is not explained in enough detail. It leavea me with a lot of questions that I still can't find answers for. It should be followed by a book that will provide the answers to the serious minded service person. J. J. Robinson Virgin