Truck mount proven to be second best

Your right Michael.Already the portable is getting old, lifting it in and out.But I do not think that the truck mount would make much difference to me.I have been operating with just the bonnet cleaning, and love the results, its so easy, no setting up, half the dry time.

Today I did a commercial job, 2 buildings, each with 9 offices,one had decent carpet that had not been cleaned in about two years, the other had really old carpet, that had never been cleaned.

I set up with the porty, he was impressed with the whole CRI gold seal talk, liked that I was able to show him HOT water and great suction,.

Half way thru the better offices I got bored with the wand and pulled out the bonnet machine....its not for all carpets but I tell ya it works,easier,quicker and dryer.

I then went into the reayy bad offices, and the bonnet stripped them down to new, it even took of hard, black,flat chewing gum.

That being said, I foresee a day when I to will move to tm, just because of customer perception, which is a HUGE expense to justify.

First though, I think I will try the rotary drimaster with the porty, and see how that setup works, and impresses.

Bryan,.

I agree totally.But its not just about power.I sold Porshes for many years in Europe, but always wanted a Ferarri.One of my customers came in, and offered to let me drive the one he was trying to get rid of.It looked the part, but was a pain in the ass to drive round town, hard to park, uncomfortable, heavy on fuel and cost a mint to service.Just like your truck mount...

I have used the TMS, side by side with a porty and my old faithful, the bonnet.The bonnet cleaned the smile off all of their faces, but I know that there are times that hot water is the ONLY way, and some of the times, truck mount is the ONLY way.

But, having seen them all, used them all, and compared them all, if given the choice I would go like this..

1/ bonnet...easy,quick,low cost
2/ tm.........hot,powerful, easier than the porty, EXPENSIVE TO OWN & OPERATE
3.porty.......PAIN IN THE AS*

Hey Robert.

It all depends on what type of fiber I am dealing with and what type of dirt.

The main ingredient is Hydrogen Peroxide.

To that I add a number of different things depending on the conditions.I had a company develop a product for me.It uses natural surfactants,citrus oils etc.

As the man said, its the secret blend of herbs and spices...

FuzzSucker wrote: be careful with that hydrogen peroxide.

Bubble I am glad you are a reasonable person.  I again have used both tm and porty never bonnet so don't know about that.  Most people say what they are using is the best thing in the world and have never used any other method. If you look at any of my post I have never said any thing about bonnet due to the fact I have not personally tried it.  Again using a portable for some years then going to a tm, I was like why didn't I do this move long time ago.  So am not so think headed any more, if something cleans better and faster I'm  on board. 

I agree. Match the equipment and method to the job on an individual basis

stop it cmaster your making me blush.

Edited by FuzzSucker - 06/January/2009 at 11:36pm