Guide to Carpet Cleaning Vans » Carpet Cleaning Accessories http://bestcarpetcleaningvans.com Helpful information for selecting a dependable carpet cleaning van and truck mount carpet cleaning equipment for your business Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:24:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 5 Key Benefits of Using Teflon Wand Glides http://bestcarpetcleaningvans.com/5-key-benefits-of-using-teflon-wand-glides/ http://bestcarpetcleaningvans.com/5-key-benefits-of-using-teflon-wand-glides/#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2010 03:29:41 +0000 mikesf http://bestcarpetcleaningvans.com/?p=399 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. Let’s take a look at some of the more important ones.

Comfort and Ease of Use

A Teflon wand glide significantly reduces the amount of effort involved in working the wand across the carpet. This reduces the fatigue of the operator as well as reducing the stress on the operators [more]]]> http://bestcarpetcleaningvans.com/5-key-benefits-of-using-teflon-wand-glides/feed/ 0 Carpet Cleaning Equipment: Cleaning Wands http://bestcarpetcleaningvans.com/carpet-cleaning-equipment-cleaning-wands/ http://bestcarpetcleaningvans.com/carpet-cleaning-equipment-cleaning-wands/#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:17:05 +0000 mikesf http://bestcarpetcleaningvans.com/?p=278 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]]]> http://bestcarpetcleaningvans.com/carpet-cleaning-equipment-cleaning-wands/feed/ 3