Expand Your Business with a Vapor Steam Cleaner

A good businessman is always on the lookout for ways to expand his business at minimal cost. This is usually accomplished by adding additional services that complement or are closely related to his or her primary business. Carpet cleaning companies have always sought to provide valuable add-on services like upholstery cleaning, spot removal, pet odor control, etc. to enhance their main business. Vapor steam cleaning is a new type of add-on service the deserves serious consideration.

Vapor steam cleaning uses dry steam to loosen dirt and grime to clean and disinfect almost any surface. It differs from traditional carpet steam cleaning in that it does not use hot water and suction extraction to perform the cleaning but instead uses water, heated up to 300 degrees, to produce true steam. The steam is very low in moisture, around 6%, so surfaces dry quickly. It’s also very effective for removing allergens from [more]

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Carpet Extractor for Your Carpet Cleaning Van

Your carpet cleaning van can carry an assortment of carpet cleaning equipment but the room available is not unlimited. Space inside the van can become a premium as you add more equipment and tools to provide the range of carpet cleaning services you offer. Carpet extractors are a case in point. They can be large and bulky depending on the model you chose to carry. Let’s take a look at some of your options.

A good carpet extractor can be used to provide cleaning services for small businesses, small residential jobs such as upholstery cleaning or spot cleaning, or as a backup if the truck mount or van is idled due to repairs or maintenance. Identifying which type of need best suits your business will help with the decision process.

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The most common types of carpet extractors are the self-contained models or the canister models. [more]

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Carpet Cleaning Equipment: Cleaning Wands

The process of steam extraction cleaning using truck mount carpet cleaning equipment is the most common method used by residential carpet steam cleaners. While the truck mount is the source for water pressure and vacuum power, the cleaning wand is where this power is concentrated to clean the carpet itself. A good cleaning wand is an essential piece of carpet cleaning equipment. Let’s take a look at some of the characteristics of a good carpet cleaning wand.

Most wands are made of stainless steel tubing, usually 1.5 to 2 inches round, with either stainless steel or brass couplings. The couplings connect the vacuum hoses and water lines to the truck mount cleaning machine. A cushioned handle on the top provides the operator the ability to securely grasp the cleaning wand to perform the steam extraction process. Those designed specifically for use with truck mounts are also insulated to prevent injury due [more]

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When to Use A Portable Carpet Extractor

The discussion of portable carpet extractor machines vs. truck mount carpet cleaning equipment usually centers around the relative capabilities of the respective equipment. This is fine to help gain an understanding of what this equipment can do but it is not the end of the discussion. The next step is to explore the utility, or usefulness, of each type of equipment so we can better match the tools to the task when fitting out a carpet cleaning van.

Truck mounts are very popular, being used 89% of the time in residential cleaning according to ICS (Cleaning Specialist) magazine. This is due to the power, function and speed with which these machines can clean carpets. However, there are times when a truck mount is inappropriate or just plain unworkable. These situations open the door for a good portable carpet extractor machine.

Office buildings are prime candidates for using portable equipment. They often have [more]

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