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. The self-contained models do not use a cleaning wand. The water tank and brush/extraction assemblies are built into the same unit which is normally pushed over the carpet similar to a vacuum cleaner. These units are useful for a variety of business applications that require cleaning in tight, congested areas with shortened dry times. Check out this video to see a quick 2 minute demonstration of how these machines can be used.
Canister carpet extractors are used with a cleaning wand and perform the steam extraction cleaning similar to truck mount carpet cleaning equipment. They come in multiple different models depending on the size of the water tank, water pressure supported and heated vs. non-heated models. The canister models are particularly useful for residential applications as they can be used for spot cleaning or fitted with an upholstery cleaning tool. Combining these units with a truck mount allows two operators to work simultaneously improving job turnaround time.
Either one of these models can be carried in your carpet cleaning van although the self-contained units tend to be bulkier, even the portable models. On the other hand, the canister models need additional equipment in the form of cleaning wands, hoses and water lines. It all depends on the carpet cleaning service you wish to provide. The self-contained models are excellent choices for commercial applications whereas the canister models are well suited for residential jobs. In the end, if space becomes an issue, you can always upgrade your carpet cleaning van to a box truck.
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