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5 Key Benefits of Using Teflon Wand Glides

mikesf — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 03:29:41 +0000

A wand glide is a Teflon device which is fitted on the tip of the cleaning wand to reduce friction when dragging the wand over carpet or flooring. It usually fits over the outside of the wand tip but sometimes is fitted within the vacuum slot depending on the glide type.

The glide consists of a series of holes which allows the vacuum to do its job when the glide is attached. Teflon is the material of choice for wand glides due to its ability to slide smoothly over many different surfaces.

Teflon wand glides have many benefits for steam extraction [...]

Carpet Cleaning Equipment: Cleaning Wands

mikesf — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:17:05 +0000

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 [...]