“Just over 5 years ago I made a decision that factory life was not for me. After looking at a few business opportunities I crossed paths with William Little owner of Cleaning Doctor franchise. Numerous phone conversations later, I finally met with him at Cleaning Doctor HQ in Enniskillen. External Cleaning was the business I was interested in, and I knew straight away, as regards work equipment, which was highly impressive and the down to earth but very professional approach of him, that I wanted to be part of this - I wanted in - well 90% sure. As on my journey home one thing stuck in my mind - he said to me leaving his yard “Don't waste my time and your time and money if you are not prepared to put in the work to make this business work for you and me”.

That's when I knew, that “yes” I definitely wanted in - as by him saying that I knew it was more than just money. I knew he took pride in the Cleaning Doctor name, not just sell a business to some man that could give the Cleaning Doctor brand a bad name.

Now 5 years on I am delighted to be part of the Cleaning Doctor franchise. Self employed and well able to survive in these hard recession times. Out every day working and making money - maybe not as much as the good old days but still beating the recession, and why? - well when I drive my van I'm advertising, when my van is parked I'm advertising - my van is my best advertising tool I have - Sign written with Cleaning Doctor logo and in detail what services I provide.

Also my adverts in local press which are designed very professionally at Cleaning Doctor HQW are so eye catching a potential customer can't miss them. Most people complain bout the wet, damp Irish weather I too used to be one, but as time goes on I realise - the damper, wetter the weather is - the busier I am. As damp weather causes moss and algae, which is an eye sore & people need it removed.

The equipment is state of the art, from power washer to high-level window cleaning equipment. For instance with an average power washer and lance - how long would it take to power wash and how good a result would you get - when cleaning an average 3 bedroom bungalow - probably 3-4 hours with streaky results and maybe left with a damaged surface - Not with Cleaning Doctor Roto wash safe surface cleaner, which is an unbelievable tool that attaches to the power washer and cleans the same size footpath in about half an hour with a streak free finish, and safe on the surface - 5 years on and this tool still impresses me on how great a job it does.

The tool also works just as impressively on tar drive-ways & patios and again the surface is safe.

Another service I provide is gutter, fascia and soffit cleaning which is made so much easier with the extendable lance which also fits on to the power washer, all cleaning can be done from ground level, even high to reach gables of a 2 story house.

Unique window cleaning equipment makes window cleaning of high non accessible by ladder windows accessible, once a window is in line of vision it can be cleaned up to 4 storeys by a water fed telescopic pole system, it also means easy to reach windows can be cleaned more easily, quicker and to a higher standard without the need of a ladder.

I could go on all day about how great the equipment is and what a great service I and Cleaning Doctor provide but nothing proves it more than repeat business which I get year in year out. Constantly getting business from regular customers and as time goes by picking up new customers - all down to the equipment and my knowledge of cleaning which was passed onto me from the decades of experience of William Little which he began in 1985.”

Tim O'Connor
Cleaning Doctor