Vacuums

Hmmm. I was under the impression that a thorough vacuuming was performed before HWE, seeing as how the TM cannot agitate the carpet like the beater brush on a vacuum.

Anyway, what do TM operators do when confronted with major chunks and crud on the carpet? Just suck away? Seems a prevac would help with the process.

With all the talk and chatter about various carpet cleaning methods, how come no one wants to talk about their vacuum cleaner? If, as its said, 80% of all dirt can be extracted with the vacuum, it would seem a good unit would be a vital part of any cleaners arsenal.

I've only owned a few vacuums in my life, but our current Kirby G4 is a great unit. Not only does it clean exceptionally well, it has a bunch of different attachments that make it so more versatile than just for vacuuming. However, its really heavy, and I doubt it would be a good choice for commercial jobs.

What kind of vacuum do you use, and why?

Thanks!