Hi to all-Newb question

I am planning on starting a biz with some hands on training given by an experienced cc. 

Sorry if this will bore some but really need some help on deciding which portable to buy, either a self-contained unit/walk behind(16inch path) or  one with a wand.

I will be doing mostly residential work as well as boats, rv's, cars etc.

My initial thought was with a wand but this salesman who I somewhat know, is pushing the self contained, saying it's quicker,does uph.,  does a good job and is narrow enough. (a special extractor may also be purchased for stairs, uph. etc.) What do you guys think? Thanks in advance.

Forgot to mention, you can attach a 15 foot or so hose and a wand to the self contained if you wished, apparently giving you the best of both worlds. HMMMMM.

I am going to assume you are talking to people in a janitorial store and not a carpet cleaning specialty store. They tend to offer self contained units more often than not. You will find that the self contained may be too cumbersome in small areas such as boats, RV's, homes and not as powerful in pressure and suction as a box extractor such as the Ninja or E1700.

If you still wish for self contained you will find many on our website new and used or feel free to call me and we can discuss.

they very well could rent one  at Home Depot etc. (probably not as good of one)

 but it's your job to convince potential customers that seeing as how you are a trained professional that sucks rug day in and day out that you are going to do a better job in less time and you will have a number of assorted spotters and know how to get their carpets looking like new again

Ted Harding is one of the very best (and experienced) in Canada and this Industry. Call him and he will put you into a machine that will fit your needs.

The very best &

Good Fortune;

Ed Valentine

cross-american corp.

who cares what he looks like

he's an amazingly good guy IMO

never known of another salesman that will actually send a potential customer elsewhere if he figures someone else can serve your needs better.

Ed is the same way

but wait a second........................

it actually makes me WANT to buy something from them..........hmmmmm

great marketing guys!!!!!!!