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No-Fail Strategies for Buying Used Truck Mount Cleaning Equipment

mikesf — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 04:19:24 +0000

Buying used equipment for your business or personal needs has always been a good way to save money. The more expensive the item, the bigger savings that are available. Carpet cleaning vans, truck mount carpet cleaning equipment and carpet extractors are all good candidates for buying in the used market. However, you need to do a little more homework to insure you’re getting not only a good deal, but also a good piece of equipment.

The Internet has made finding used equipment much easier but also introduces some new issues that must be addressed. Let’s take a look at some of the things to do before your start shopping for used carpet cleaning equipment.

Before You Start Shopping

The first step, same as if you were buying new, is to decide on which type, brand, features, etc. you’re looking for. You’ll need to be more flexible as the availability of specific types [more]

Carpet Cleaning Vans – Overview

mikesf — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:27:38 +0000

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]

Purchasing a Carpet Cleaning Van

mikesf — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:26:16 +0000

Dependable carpet cleaning vans are the workhorse for any carpet cleaning business. They are used to transport and house the various carpet cleaning equipment, people and supplies. This is a mobile, service based business that relies on bringing the tools and expertise to the customers premise. Without a reliable and dependable carpet cleaning van, there is no way to run a successful carpet cleaning business. These vans have the flexibility to carry small, portable carpet extraction cleaning equipment as well as the larger truck mounted extraction type equipment. They also need to carry all the hoses, lines, cleaning wands, chemical products and any other accessories depending on the type of cleaning services offered.

The carpet cleaning vans of choice are the GMC Savanna and Ford E-series cargo vans. These are rugged and reliable workhorses that have been performing tasks like this for decades. These cargo vans have undergone little change over [more]