Truck mount carpet cleaning equipment is the foundation for most residential carpet cleaning companies. The power of these machines and the ability to transport them to the customer premise makes professional steam extraction cleaning available to every homeowner. The slide-in truck mount is the most popular and widely used model. Let’s take a look at what makes this a preferred carpet cleaning machine.
A slide-in truck mount is so named because it slides into the carpet cleaning van and is bolted to the interior of the van. It comes with its own power plant and thus operates as a stand alone unit. This is opposed to the direct drive truck mounts that mount over the vans drive train and use the van to power the truck mount. The separation of the truck mount from the van gives the slide-in models an added measure of flexibility while still providing a powerful carpet [more]
We’re finally going to see some real competition in the cargo van marketplace. Nissan is entering this market with a new series of cargo vans dubbed the Nissan ‘NV’ series. This market has been dominated over the passed several decades by GM and Ford with some limited contribution from the Dodge RAM van (now discontinued and replaced by the Dodge Sprinter van from Damlier). Nissan is a new entrant to this marketplace and is looking to be serious contender for any cargo van comparison. Your choice for a new carpet cleaning van is about to get a lot more interesting.
The research folks at Nissan found that commercial cargo van owners were one of the most dissatisfied groups of vehicle owners. With that information, they set out to created a new van ‘from the ground up’ to take on the entrenched market leaders. The result is a new series of cargo [more]
Used Cargo Van
Finding a good, used cargo van for your carpet cleaning business has gotten a lot easier with the use of the Internet but still requires some time and effort. The Internet expands the options available so it takes more time to sort through all the available information.
The good news is you’re much more likely to get the van you want at the price you want if you’re diligent and patient. A reliable carpet cleaning van to pair up with your truck mount carpet cleaning equipment is critical for your business success.
Auto and truck dealerships and classified ads are still the dominant ways of finding used vehicles. They’ve both adapted themselves to the web to the benefit of consumers. Let’s take a look at these two options and how best to leverage their online presence for finding your next carpet cleaning van.
Auto and truck dealerships are where you’ll [more]
Global warming and the environment are on everyone’s mind these days. The concerns have sparked a ‘green’ revolution where every business, big or small, is getting scrutinized for how environmentally safe their business practices and products are.
Carpet cleaning is no exception. The most successful companies will be the ones who can navigate thru the maze of good, but sometimes misguided, intentions and separate hype from reality. Lets take a look at how you can use ‘green’ to protect the environment and improve your business at the same time.
Why should you be concerned about being green? If approached from a realistic perspective, it can be a win-win for all parties involved. The environment benefits from safer chemicals and proper treatment of waste water. Your employees benefit from not having to breathe or handle harmful chemicals and solvents. Your business benefits as you market your ‘green’ focus while still providing the best [more]
How you manage your carpet cleaning business is just as important as how well you clean carpets. Many new start-ups tend to skip over business management in their zeal to get started and find those first customers. Others view it as burdensome paperwork or feel that setting up a separate checking account is all that’s needed.
The truth be told, managing the business side is actually more important because you are the only one that can do it. You can hire people to clean carpets but you alone are responsible for running the business.
Here are 5 important and sometimes overlooked management tasks that can help your business succeed and prosper.
1. Get Quicken Home & Business or some other small business accounting software
Every business needs to track income and expenses to figure out if the business is working or not. Trying to run a business without this information is like flying blind [more]
The introduction of truck mount carpet cleaning equipment dramatically changed the dynamics of running a carpet cleaning business. With these tools, a small or start-up business can offer ‘steam extraction’ or carpet steam cleaning services on par with the big boys. The focus now shifts back to the customer and who can provide the best service for the best price from the initial phone call to the completion of a job well done. These truck mount carpet cleaners (although most are mounted into carpet cleaning vans) come in two distinct configurations…slide-ins and van powered or direct drive. Let’s take a look at the differences between these two types and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
SLIDE_IN TRUCK MOUNTS
Slide-in truck mounts are so called due to their ability to ‘slide’ into a regular cargo van or box truck and bolt to the floor of the vehicle. They come with their own power [more]
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