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. [...]
GMC Savana
The GMC Savana is related to the more popular Chevrolet Express van. Both vans are solidly built with few changes over the years. The GMC Savana is available in half-ton (1500) and one ton (3500) configurations. The extended-wheelbase version (155-inch) is available only on the 3500. The LS trim level is the one geared for small business or fleet service.
All Savanas (2010) come with a V8 engine. The 1500 is powered by a 5.3-liter V8 that produces 295 horsepower. The 3500 is equipped with a 6.0-liter V8 that generates 300 hp. GMC does offer all-wheel drive for the 1500 [...]
The cost for reliable carpet cleaning vans varies across manufacturer and age of the van. Newer vans are always preferred but can be expensive for the first time operator. There are plenty of used vans on the market but ‘buyer beware. These vans are workhorses and most likely have already seen a lot of heavy duty. Skimping on price is not recommended as this is one of the most important components of your carpet cleaning business.
The decision of which van should be made in conjunction with the type and age of the cleaning equipment it will carry. It’s usually a [...]