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Mikes gather turkeys Dave’s perfects cleaning, service
by Joan Westlake
It’s not uncommon for Riggs Ranch Meadows
resident Dave Cole to recognize fellow community
members when out and about. The owner of Dave’s
Perfect Touch Carpet and Tile Cleaning has been in
business since 2001, served as coach on a number
of youth sport teams and led a scout troop. His son,
Nathan, just graduated from Basha High School and
is enrolled at Chandler-Gilbert Community College.
He lends his Dad an occasional hand in the business.
Bryce, his youngest, plays football at the high school.
Submitted photo
The family attends Chandler Christian Church.
MIKE CLUB CARES: Founders of the “The Mike Club”
Cole credits the success of his business to the
present Basha High School Principal Ken James, center,
neighbors who know and trust him.
with a turkey for the school’s turkey drive which benefi ts “Except for a few door hangers and advertising
STSN photo by Gordon Murray
the Chandler Care Center. Basha High donated more than
in the local SanTan Sun News, my business has KEEPING IT CLEAN: Dave Cole of Riggs Ranch Meadows, here with
100 turkeys for the upcoming holiday season. From left are son Nathan, is owner of Dave’s Perfect Touch Carpet and Tile
Mike Carlin, Mike Club sergeant of arms, James and Mike
been built on referrals and trust. Probably 70 to 80
Cleaning.
Garcia, president.
percent of the people aren’t even home when I’m
there cleaning. We are not the most expensive or the In retail for 22 years, including opening the original
cheapest, but we are the most trustworthy by far.” Blockbuster in the Valley, Cole says he was gone a lot
SL Library hosts author
Because Cole understands the trust factor, he and wanted to spend more time with his family. He
personally does every job. retired and started playing golf with and working with
Author J.A. Jance visits Robson Branch Library in
With top-of-the-line equipment and products, Cole John Downs of Big John’s Carpet Cleaning.
Sun Lakes at noon on Tue., Dec. 8 to take questions
says he’s able to do the best job possible. And when Current holiday specials include $69 for three areas
and sign books in the Community Room of the library.
he quotes a price it stands unless the situation is of up to 150 square feet each. The $129 special cleans
Jance, best known for her mysteries, has written
dramatically different than the customer reported. seven areas. Tile and grout cleaning is a minimum of
more than 40 novels and has more than 10 million
“I don’t quote $7 a room but it winds up being $25 $75 and priced from 30 to 50 cents per square foot.
books in print. The author was raised in Bisbee
because you actually wanted it clean,” he says. “My “We are defi nitely busy this time of the year,” Cole
and has lived and taught on the Tohono O’odham
quotes are accurate because I take the time to talk out says. “Everyone cleans up before the family comes
Reservation.
the situation with the customer before I show up to to visit to make it look good. They probably should
Jance’s latest novel, “Trial by Fire,” is set in the
start.” wait and clean up the mess friends and family leave
Arizona desert.
The company has built a reputation for affordable, behind,” he jokes.
Space is limited, and registration is required.
honest and effective carpet, tile, grout and upholstery Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Robson Branch Library is located at 9330 E. Riggs Rd.
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