https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:47:51 +0000 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 20:40:14 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.06 360 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=6911 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/ https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6911&PID=163151&title=hopeful-future-carpet-cleaner-lol#163151 Author: greenclean_adam
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Posted: 23/March/2011 at 8:40pm

if you can't afford a van with a machine in it right now i'd say dont waste it getting a rotovac. get the cheaper wand and do a good job now, then when work picks up look at upgrading your set up]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2011 20:40:14 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6911&PID=163151&title=hopeful-future-carpet-cleaner-lol#163151 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6911&PID=163148&title=hopeful-future-carpet-cleaner-lol#163148 Author: westcovina
Subject: 6911
Posted: 23/March/2011 at 8:08pm

Start off with a porty and a wand. That way you will appreciate the difference as you use a rotary and a truck mount .]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2011 20:08:37 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6911&PID=163148&title=hopeful-future-carpet-cleaner-lol#163148 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6911&PID=162991&title=hopeful-future-carpet-cleaner-lol#162991 Author: wolfeinstein
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Posted: 17/February/2011 at 6:56pm

I just didnt know  what the difference was between the wand and the rotary!
Probably $5000 for  machine and $5000 for  the truck if i go truck mount!
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Subject: 6911
Posted: 17/February/2011 at 4:50pm

wolfeinstein wrote: Hi all! I'm new to carpet cleaning I am planning to start my own business i will soon get certified  in carpet and upholstery cleaning, i know the class  will teach me a lot about carpet cleaning but i want to find out  some before hand. What is more effective for carpet cleaning? Wand or  those rotary carpet extractors? Depends whos on the other end, your only cleaning very short fibers/fabrics they do not need a hundred cleaning passes. Why would you use either over the other? What would be my best bet in terms of carpet cleaning machine i dont know if i can afford a van with a machine in it right now. Whats your budget? Any portable machines as good as truck mount?  Thx Newbie

]]> Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:50:42 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6911&PID=162990&title=hopeful-future-carpet-cleaner-lol#162990 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6911&PID=162989&title=hopeful-future-carpet-cleaner-lol#162989 Author: CDRX
Subject: 6911
Posted: 17/February/2011 at 4:03pm

A rotary machine gives a more thorough cleaning but is not as practical for doing the edges and under/around furniture.

I ran into a guy the other day who had recently started in the business with a Rotovac and a compact portable machine, very slick set-up!  I believe his overall cost for equipment was around $5000.  He was specializing in high-rise condos and getting referrals from truck-mount cleaners who couldn't service them.

Seemed like a great way to get started.
]]> Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:03:47 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6911&PID=162989&title=hopeful-future-carpet-cleaner-lol#162989 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6911&PID=162962&title=hopeful-future-carpet-cleaner-lol#162962 Author: wolfeinstein
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Posted: 14/February/2011 at 10:05pm

Hi all!

I'm new to carpet cleaning I am planning to start my own business i will soon get certified  in carpet and upholstery cleaning, i know the class  will teach me a lot about carpet cleaning but i want to find out  some before hand.

What is more effective for carpet cleaning? Wand or  those rotary carpet extractors?
Why would you use either over the other?

What would be my best bet in terms of carpet cleaning machine i dont know if i can afford a van with a machine in it right now.
Any portable machines as good as truck mount?

Thx
Newbie

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