Where do you draw the line?

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I have been getting more and more calls for some absolute, disgusting cars.

What I mean by that is vomit and diarrhea. Gross. I did 1 vomit job that wasn't too bad. Bad enough to make me "dry-heave"...lol, but other than that, I don't think I want to get into jobs like those.

Got a call this morning, son has a virus... vomit and diarrhea. Not something I'd like to tackle. I actually felt bad for the guy for the situation. SO I sent him to my competition... :nana:

Had another where a gentleman said his daughter had a "boil" on her rear end the size of a softball, which broke open. Said it smelled like death. Also said he pulled the seat and shampoo'd it as well as dump cleaners all over it with no progress. I referred him to an upholstery shop for a new seat cushion and fabric..........:grinno:



So where do you draw the line?
 
My line would definitely be the boil.
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When people call about that stuff, I just tell them I am booked up 3-4 weeks out. They call someone else. ;)
 
Scottwax said:
When people call about that stuff, I just tell them I am booked up 3-4 weeks out. They call someone else. ;)
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Hey! I definitely have to try that... thanks for the idea, Scott.

For anything that involves bodily fluids... I charge an extra $50 to $100 "hazardous waste" fee. That usually sends some of them away and if not it's worth it.
 
vomit + 750, diarrhea +750, boil + 1000



I never say no per say. I describe the process, the hours, and the cost. Doing that usually tells them what i am willing to do at what price.
 
I probably wouldn't do vomit unless it was for someone close to me, and they would have to pay $$$. I did blood once, but that wasn't to bad.



Greg
 
GregCavi said:
I did blood once, but that wasn't to bad.
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That is because it wasn't two pints and they then didn't roll the windows up on the car and park it in the sun for 10 days before they called me. Let's just say I have a good idea what a rotting corpse smells like.
 
For Vomit, Fecal Matter and/or Blood



I would quote such a ridiculous price that either:



A) The prospect would be shocked and decline my service

B) There's no way I could pass up the job
 
As an Auto Appraiser, I pay big $$ for glass & hazardous waste removal. Someone either has to clean it or it gets real expensive replacing interiors.
 
You guys might want to post some advice regarding products that actually clean and disinfect . If someone decides to tackle one of these jobs they need to make sure they are using the correct products and equipment.
 
i have a line on my flyers "additional charge for biohazard, blood, and other bodily fluids". when someone actually needs that cleaned, i'll be making a stop to my local janitorial supply company and pick up some new chemical.
 
I saw an episode of CSI where there was this company that cleans up crime scenes - blood and guts and the whole nine yards. I'd have to refer anybody that came to me with a rollin biohazard to call the specialist.
 
Yea you have to check with your local governement there to see what the process is for hazardous waster removal. then everything you use to clean it will have to be enzyme based to kill off any remaining bacteria. It's a mess. We had a Jeep with brain matter all over it (kid blew his head off and the family just wanted to get rid of the vehicle) after a few calls around I quoted a price of $800 minimum.
 
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