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Y2MDC 
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 Topic: How to Choose a Wand?Posted: 25/February/2004 at 12:10am |
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Hello! We are doing market research on behalf of a manufacturer of carpet cleaning tools and accessories. They are in the midst of redesigning all of their wands. Their intention is to manufacture the highest quality wands at the lowest cost to you. But first, they would like to know what is the most important thing to you so that they can incorporate it in their new product line. We would sincerely appreciate to have your feedback on the following questions: 1) What problems would you really like to see solved with wands? 2) What features do you like about your wand? 3) Would a guarantee influence your buying decision? What kind? |
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Mr.Mike
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Posted: 25/February/2004 at 12:48am |
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Wands are very unique, just like the individual that uses one. I prefer a rather light cleaning wand. But, it can't be too light nor too heavy. A trend is leading towards making the wand easier to push. ie. using teflon glide attachments. I've tried a couple different mock-ups and have been impressed with the extra ease of cleaning they provided. A wand with a scrub brush attached to it. Prevents getting down on your knees to manually scrub the spot. Makes the job go alot smoother when certain spots need agitation. A nice comfortable grip for both the solution trigger and grip assist handle. Makes a big difference on those large cleaning jobs. A guarantee? That would be nice. Who doesn't like guarantees? |
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LeeS.
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Posted: 25/February/2004 at 10:39pm |
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Wand glides?? Oh oh, here comes Ken Harris!!! Seriously, I like weight in a wand, my techs think I'm nuts |
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doug
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Posted: 25/February/2004 at 11:02pm |
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Wand with a scrub brush? Who makes that bissell and is it plastic?
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Mr.Mike
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Posted: 26/February/2004 at 10:34pm |
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The wand I am referring to is called The WandBrush. The brush attachment sits at the front of the wandhead attached to a cable that runs up the wand to a lever just below the handle grip. Check out the Hydro-Force website. Unfortunately the last time I checked their wands page was under-construction. |
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Ryan
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Posted: 27/February/2004 at 2:18am |
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A light wand is nice. I like to feel the weight because of the suction created by the machine. This way I now how well the vacuum is working and if you need to adjust your wand position to get a better extraction results. Also I really wish they would make a wand that was shaped to easily maneuver further under furniture as some costumers like you to clean underneath their furniture without moving it. Maybe an exaggerated version with a much larger bend or a longer length of tubing leading horizontally to the cleaning head like this. It may look funny but my guys love it. I had a friend customize a Prochem Ultra Light for me and now everyone argues about who gets to use it. The problem is, that particular wand isn't cheap and when you already have plenty others around it's hard to justify shelling out that much money for new ones. --- = Handle ** = SHAFT ||| = CLEANING HEAD ------- ; ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **|||||||||||||| Well I'm no artist but I think you get the point. |
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doug
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Posted: 27/February/2004 at 11:23pm |
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I prefer a nice 2' wand well balanced with at least 4 jets. 2' allows for more air movement and I also prefer a little weight to the wand. The old ProChem 2' wands weight about 5lbs short of a ton after you were on the end for about 2 or 3 hours. I do like the prochem 2' wand it just has a nice feel about it.
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Steaminpile
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Posted: 28/February/2004 at 12:07am |
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Nice wands
Don't like 4 jets AT ALL if there's more than 2
there's too many |
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doug
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Posted: 28/February/2004 at 7:35am |
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One of the reasons truckmounts work is the ability to use large amounts of water to flush and rinse the carpets clean amd have the ability to extract the water which also very important.
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Posted: 28/February/2004 at 4:49pm |
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I like the 4 jets and lots of weight. i have a couple of wand glides andIlike them less everyday. |
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Steaminpile
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Posted: 28/February/2004 at 5:13pm |
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I've been eyeing up that Chemspec wand on this very site. Just wish I could try it out first. |
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Mr.Mike
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Posted: 28/February/2004 at 11:24pm |
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It's real purty aint it. |
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Posted: 29/February/2004 at 1:29am |
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it's a beauty I heard it's quite heavy is this true? |
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Mr.Mike
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Posted: 29/February/2004 at 1:47am |
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Bout 12 and a half pounds I reckon.
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