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I have a Mytee LTD3 Speedster Portable Extractor. This noise seemed to appear suddenly. The knocking only kicks in when I switch the prime valve from the wash hose (inside the solution tank) to the wand hose. Anyone know what this is or how to fix it?? youtube.com/shorts/mBCxOgIgytg?feature=share

So, I need a little bit of ‘hand-holding’ and I hope you all can help me, or at least point me towards some helpful resources, such as by sending useful links. My plan is to start a commercial cleaning business, starting just with myself as the sole employee and hopefully growing from there...

Hello everyone, I am looking to get into carpet cleaning. I run a small lawn care business during the summer time, but I am in need of a business that I can work all year around. I have some knowledge of advertising, especially using platforms like Facebook, Craigslist, and Kijiji, and I am...

So I know I did a dumb. I bought 2 thermax dv12s for 1k. It wasn't until I realized one had more power then the other ( leaky waste water seal) that I found this forum. After spending about 2 weeks reading, I realized exactly how unwise my purchase was. I have made some money cleaning move...

Ok so been fine last few days , not a problem in the world. Today it just cut out mid job , went out and water box wasn’t filling. I’ve already got a new water inlet solenoid and relay , that fixed it last time but now it fills 3 or 4 times and then just stops filling and machine will die...

Hi all, I'm looking to start a small residential service which would be a one-man operation for now and be operated out of a pickup truck. I know it's not optimal, but it's all I have. My personal life, and now business life took an unexpected turn so I'm looking for some advice. I would be...

Hello, I'm new here, I have a masters touch trailer that I am looking to sell and I am not sure where to start. The unit has 623 hours on it with a ton of extras and $1000's in brand new gear. Three years ago I had the motor tuned up, I replaced the pressure pump, cleaned and fixed the heater...

Hello, so I bought a van with the steamway mastermatic galaxy 4100 And the previous owner had the chemical injection taken out and he was just using pre spray forever. I want to get it hooked back up so I picked up everything to repair and bring this machine back to its full potential, but...

Hey guys my name is Jerome From New Jersey , husband and father of two. I recently was laid off and took some of my savings and purchased a truck mount “ blue like blue wave” found a cheap van and here I go. Recently while trying to run the unit for one of my first times. I flip the pump...

I am asking for any advice on heavy soil and grease carpet cleaning for a team with little experience. So started working for this non-profit last year. Recently got moved into a position that involved the use of a truck mount carpet cleaner with almost no training. The person in charge of...

Hi all! Ive been exploring housekeeping side. I have a few commercial accounts (which was my focus). With the commercial side being slow and a couple other factors I'm shifting gears to house keeping. I'm at the point were I need help( I also have a fulltime 3rd shift job) when I hire for house...

Hello, I mainly joined this group for some guidance. My dad had a small residential carpet cleaning business for 25 years, sadly he suddenly passed away and his cleaning van was eft to me. I don't have any knowldege on the equipment and have no clue what to sell it for. Id love for it to g to...

Hey guys, I just picked up a new contract with a large apartment complex. I am using HWE at 300 or less psi, 220 degrees, with a HOSS 700. Pre-spraying with either traffic slam or citri-solv depending on how bad it is. Out of the 10 units that I have currently done, I have gotten call backs on 3...

okay guys if you have been reading my post you know I've been looking for a truck mount. i think i struck gold (hopefully) i found a 2006 ford e 350 187 on body engine replaced two years ago with warranty. the machine inside id a hydra master direct drive cds. the price is 4K. I'm taking it up...

Hey guys! Thanks for taking the time to read this post. So I cleaned my first carpet yesterday by myself and I wrote down a few questions along the way that popped into my head. If you guys don't mind answering some of them I think it can help both me and the newer CC'ers out! Questions...

My store, Dollar General, is considering hiring a janitor. I'm considering asking the DM if I could be the janitor at a fraction what he would pay a pro. The only thing is I know very little. The floors are pretty bad, and will need some good work. What should I do to get the job done? He says...

HI Guys, This is my first post so I hope im posting in the correct area. Any help would be great. Here is my issue. I am running a Sapphire Scientific 570ss. I usually run around 400-500 psi from the truck for cleaning. Also, I use mainly the wand that came with the unit that has Two 11002 Jets...

What do custodians usually do about adult diapers? The restrooms that I clean are public, in a facility that is not always respected by it's visitor community, and these adult diapers keep ending up shoved in the women's sanitary receptacle. Is it customary to provide plastic bags so it...

Hello, I could use some help with an issue we are having with a new pump we recently installed on our Amtex Prowler. We spoke to Ben before installing & were told the pump we are using should work fine. I am waiting for Ben to get back to me but I figured it would be a good idea to get some...

I have a friend who've known for over 40 years who was recently beaten down into a coma 3 weeks ago. I started a Go Fund Me account for him and his family. Honestly I think he is pretty much washed up. I've been visiting him a lot over these last three weeks. He is on life support and only 52...