The debate on dry carpet cleaning vs. carpet steam cleaning (or extraction cleaning) continues to rage on among carpet cleaning professionals and consumers alike. The chorus of questions goes something like this:
Which one provides the most thorough cleaning
Which uses the least amount of water
Which one dries the fastest
Which one is safest for the environment
Which one is safest for my home
Which is best for commercial or residential cleaning
These are all good questions but sometimes difficult to answer due to the complex nature of the cleaning process and the ever present marketing hype that surrounds this topic. Let’s take a look at these two methods and see if we can’t help clear up some confusion.
Dry carpet cleaning is not a single process but a collection of different products and techniques for cleaning carpets with a minimum use of water. They can be grouped into two basic [more]
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]
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]
Welcome! Carpet cleaning is one of today’s fastest growing small businesses. Entrepreneur.com reports that six of the Top 10 fastest growing franchises for 2010 are cleaning companies! While buying a franchise is one option, you don’t need one to be successful. The biggest reason for this is the use of truck mount carpet cleaning equipment. Carpet cleaning vans equipped with truck mount ’steam extraction’ machines can provide professional carpet cleaning services on par with those from the largest companies. This ‘level playing field’ provides a great opportunity for starting a new carpet cleaning business or expanding an existing one. Whether your customer base is commercial, residential or both, a reliable carpet cleaning van and truck mount carpet cleaning equipment are key to your companies success.
What kind of van do I need and how do I configure it? Here’s an overview of what kinds of vans to look for, how [more]
Truck mount carpet cleaning equipment (commonly called truck mounts) are the most widely used systems for professional carpet cleaners. They provide the advantages of more powerful machines for deeper, more thorough cleaning and faster drying times. This reduces the amount of labor needed per job and improves the job turnaround thereby allowing the operator/owner to do more work in less time. The manufacturers of these machines continue to add features and functions that make them easier to operate and quieter in operation.
Slide-in truck mounts are the most common and widely used. They are called ‘slide-in’ because they slide into the vehicle and are bolted to the van’s floor. They are self powered with their own motor and can be installed in many different types of carpet cleaning vans regardless of age.
Van powered truck mounts are relatively new to the scene and sold primarily by Hydramaster. These units are powered by [more]
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