Hopeful future carpet cleaner! lol
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Topic: Hopeful future carpet cleaner! lol
Posted By: wolfeinstein
Subject: Hopeful future carpet cleaner! lol
Date Posted: 14/February/2011 at 10:05pm
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Hi all! I'm new to carpet cleaning I am planning to start my own business i will soon get certified in carpet and upholstery cleaning, i know the class will teach me a lot about carpet cleaning but i want to find out some before hand. What is more effective for carpet cleaning? Wand or those rotary carpet extractors? Why would you use either over the other? What would be my best bet in terms of carpet cleaning machine i dont know if i can afford a van with a machine in it right now. Any portable machines as good as truck mount? Thx Newbie |
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Posted By: CDRX
Date Posted: 17/February/2011 at 4:03pm
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A rotary machine gives a more thorough cleaning but is not as practical for doing the edges and under/around furniture. I ran into a guy the other day who had recently started in the business with a Rotovac and a compact portable machine, very slick set-up! I believe his overall cost for equipment was around $5000. He was specializing in high-rise condos and getting referrals from truck-mount cleaners who couldn't service them. Seemed like a great way to get started. ------------- http://www.completecarpetcare.com - carpet cleaning bellevue http://www.completecarpetcare.com/organic_steam_cleaning.html - carpet cleaning redmond |
Posted By: John L
Date Posted: 17/February/2011 at 4:50pm
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wolfeinstein wrote:Posted By: wolfeinstein
Date Posted: 17/February/2011 at 6:56pm
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I just didnt know what the difference was between the wand and the rotary! Probably $5000 for machine and $5000 for the truck if i go truck mount! |
Posted By: westcovina
Date Posted: 23/March/2011 at 8:08pm
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Start off with a porty and a wand. That way you will appreciate the difference as you use a rotary and a truck mount .
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Posted By: greenclean_adam
Date Posted: 23/March/2011 at 8:40pm
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if you can't afford a van with a machine in it right now i'd say dont waste it getting a rotovac. get the cheaper wand and do a good job now, then when work picks up look at upgrading your set up
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