Guide to Carpet Cleaning Vans » truck mount carpet cleaning equipment http://bestcarpetcleaningvans.com Helpful information for selecting a dependable carpet cleaning van, truck mounted carpet cleaning equipment and other accessories for your carpet cleaning business. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 03:28:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Dry Carpet Cleaning vs. Carpet Steam Cleaning http://bestcarpetcleaningvans.com/dry-carpet-cleaning-vs-steam-extraction-cleaning/ http://bestcarpetcleaningvans.com/dry-carpet-cleaning-vs-steam-extraction-cleaning/#comments Thu, 22 Jul 2010 04:33:10 +0000 mikesf http://bestcarpetcleaningvans.com/?p=418 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 [...]]]> http://bestcarpetcleaningvans.com/dry-carpet-cleaning-vs-steam-extraction-cleaning/feed/ 2 Best Options for Financing Your Carpet Cleaning Business http://bestcarpetcleaningvans.com/best-options-for-financing-your-carpet-cleaning-business/ http://bestcarpetcleaningvans.com/best-options-for-financing-your-carpet-cleaning-business/#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 02:22:53 +0000 mikesf http://bestcarpetcleaningvans.com/?p=406 Starting a carpet cleaning business is both exhilarating and nerve-wracking at the same time. While the thought of being your own boss has an almost magical appeal, it also means you are fully responsible for the outcome. Most new businesses rely on some form of borrowed capital to get started. How and where you secure this start-up financing can have a big impact on your new business. Let’s take a look at some of your best options.

Family and friends is often mentioned as a good source for start-up financing. If you’re lucky enough to have a rich uncle then this [...]]]> http://bestcarpetcleaningvans.com/best-options-for-financing-your-carpet-cleaning-business/feed/ 0 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 [...]]]> http://bestcarpetcleaningvans.com/5-key-benefits-of-using-teflon-wand-glides/feed/ 0