Buying/selling kitchen mops
Discussion
Grenoble said:
Should we start a dedicated Mop Sellers Thread?
There used to be one, but a couple of people dared question the methods and ethics of those in the mop trade, and they threw their toys out of their collective bucket and flounced off in a big huff to huddle away secretly and mutter to each other.Pity, it was interesting reading and helped a lot of people.
It seems that people in the mop trade are rather thin skinned...
BOBTEE said:
Oh no, I've damaged part of my mop head! It's barely run in at 10,000 Hallways! I'm hearing conflicting reports, some say I can replace part of the mop but put the new bit on the leading edge, others say the trailing edge, some even say I need to replace the whole head!
Series 1 or facelift? The S1 used a traditional head/shaft interface, the facelift was an updated but inferior permanent weld.V8mate said:
I really hadn't considered that. You see all that handle, but I guess it's just a few fibres which are keeping you in touch with the ground.
But I read about on the internet, on the MopHeads forum no less, so you're wrong. In your face!
Nah, I've tried that MopHeads forum. All they do is bang on about this small Japanese soft top (Mopda Mop eXpert - 5 I think they call it).But I read about on the internet, on the MopHeads forum no less, so you're wrong. In your face!
Looks a bit feminine for me but supposed to handle the floor well and offers many smiles per tiles.
texaxile said:
I see there's a 1972 Wooden-handled School mop for sale in the classifieds, 1 former owner (caretaker), original galvanised clip, original handle, 34,000 Hallways all on the original mophead.
Bit steep, but sure to appreciate over time.
Even at that sort of age the wooden handle should be sound as long as it hasn't been left standing in water - and let's face it caretakers do know how to look after cleaning equipment.Bit steep, but sure to appreciate over time.
As we all know the galvanised clips (as long as they have never been forced) should last a lifetime - it's the fixing of the clip to the handle that's in question (where brass screws used? If not have they rusted? Are the heads still sound?)
The original mophead can be replaced - which is where the OP's original business plan comes into place
BOBTEE said:
benjj said:
Series 1 or facelift? The S1 used a traditional head/shaft interface, the facelift was an updated but inferior permanent weld.
Ugh typical, mine is the facelift!Trust me, after almost thirty years in the business, it the only way to go.
Squiggs said:
texaxile said:
I see there's a 1972 Wooden-handled School mop for sale in the classifieds, 1 former owner (caretaker), original galvanised clip, original handle, 34,000 Hallways all on the original mophead.
Bit steep, but sure to appreciate over time.
Even at that sort of age the wooden handle should be sound as long as it hasn't been left standing in water - and let's face it caretakers do know how to look after cleaning equipment.Bit steep, but sure to appreciate over time.
As we all know the galvanised clips (as long as they have never been forced) should last a lifetime - it's the fixing of the clip to the handle that's in question (where brass screws used? If not have they rusted? Are the heads still sound?)
The original mophead can be replaced - which is where the OP's original business plan comes into place
If I do this though, we'll have to utilise some strict rules. There will be a need for insurance and a damage waiver. We'll also have to get a load of mops that are the same colour and set up a recognisable brand name.
We could also keep the mops for a year and then sell them on to a mop supermarket.
Just went to take my mop out of the garage to go to work and my neighbour has left his hoover across the front of my drive, totally blocking me in.
What can I do? I'm sick of his s
t. Last week he had visitors and they left the road littered with their buckets, hoovers, dustpans and brushes. My wife had to walk the pushchair around one badly parked squeegy and my child was momentarily in the road.
Can I speak to the council about some kind of permit scheme?
What can I do? I'm sick of his s
t. Last week he had visitors and they left the road littered with their buckets, hoovers, dustpans and brushes. My wife had to walk the pushchair around one badly parked squeegy and my child was momentarily in the road.Can I speak to the council about some kind of permit scheme?
benjj said:
Just went to take my mop out of the garage to go to work and my neighbour has left his hoover across the front of my drive, totally blocking me in.
What can I do? I'm sick of his st. Last week he had visitors and they left the road littered with their buckets, hoovers, dustpans and brushes. My wife had to walk the pushchair around one badly parked squeegy and my child was momentarily in the road.
Can I speak to the council about some kind of permit scheme?
You need a friendly PH'er with one of them automated, ride-on mopping machines and a tow rope. What can I do? I'm sick of his s
t. Last week he had visitors and they left the road littered with their buckets, hoovers, dustpans and brushes. My wife had to walk the pushchair around one badly parked squeegy and my child was momentarily in the road.Can I speak to the council about some kind of permit scheme?
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