I heard just now they're not as effective because the dirt can stay in and it can smell. Which machines are like that? Also read that people aren't always as successful when they start with a machine. It is hard that way. Why? Why do people fail sometimes this way?They're effective. Some are strong enough to leave on a van. But i always still prefered to use that extra bit of cfm/lift to my advantage. And keep machine close to the work area. Within 60' most times.
They fail because they have no experience.I heard just now they're not as effective because the dirt can stay in and it can smell. Which machines are like that? Also read that people aren't always as successful when they start with a machine. It is hard that way. Why? Why do people fail sometimes this way?
If the carpet smells after the cleaner is finished that means the cleaner is garbage not the machine.I heard just now they're not as effective because the dirt can stay in and it can smell. Which machines are like that? Also read that people aren't always as successful when they start with a machine. It is hard that way. Why? Why do people fail sometimes this way?
That be the only difference. Efficiency. Which some guys have become pretty efficient with portables. Their helpers on the other hand maybe not.Portable will never be as strong as a truckmount or provide the same level of heat. Now, you can get a carpet very well clean with a portable but it won't be nearly as fast as with a truck mount.
Lol i thought he meant the dirt can be left in the machine. Fk it nevermindIf the carpet smells after the cleaner is finished that means the cleaner is garbage not the machine.
Yes most likely I would like to keep things small. I dont want to run a huge business! But I /would/ like to save up for a truck mount. Just curious if its hard to start in a small but fast growing vacation town like mine where.. most people probably already have an arrangement with a carpet cleaner they know. I would have no problem keeping my machine super clean and maintained, and digging for every little scrap of research I need. I'm really good at research. But marketing ? I live smack in the middle between two huge cities, austin and san antonio so I could get business from both. But I just want to do carpet cleaning. I've no experience cleaning flood damage, toxic waste or biohazards. I've thought about this for a long time and weighed different floor care jobs I could do.. stripping and waxing, buffing, power washing. Honestly carpet cleaning seems the most essential. I would be willing to do grout cleaning and floor buffing too eventually.If you do your research and are careful you can be very successful with a portable. It won't be as effective as a truckmount but it's also 10-20 thousand cheaper and can fit in a used minivan. You just need to figure out the growth model you want to have and if you want to invest now, later, or possibly never if you keep things small.
If you plan to move up to tile and grout cleaning eventually but want to stay with a portable setup you would most likely want one that can go up to at least 800psi. One machine to handle all your needs. And for agitation on both carpet and tile a 10 inch CRB may be a good fit to keep things small and lightweight.Yes most likely I would like to keep things small. I dont want to run a huge business! I am just curious if its hard to start in a small but fast growing vacation town like mine where.. most people probably already have an arrangement with a carpet cleaner they know. I would have no problem keeping my machine super clean and maintained, and digging for every little scrap of research I need. I'm really good at research. But marketing ? I live smack in the middle between two huge cities, austin and san antonio so I could get business from both. But I just want to do carpet cleaning. I've no experience cleaning flood damage, toxic waste or biohazards. I've thought about this for a long time and weighed different floor care jobs I could do.. stripping and waxing, buffing, power washing. Honestly carpet cleaning seems the most essential. I would be willing to do grout cleaning and floor buffing too eventually.
But I want to run a really tight little business I want to know my blind spots.. I would rather do a ton of research than go get a carpet cleaning job though. I already have a job. In this economy/ situation I dont want to risk losing it.
If you do your research and are careful you can be very successful with a portable. It won't be as effective as a truckmount but it's also 10-20 thousand cheaper and can fit in a used minivan. You just need to figure out the growth model you want to have and if you want to invest now, later, or possibly never if you keep things small.
Why doesn't a rotary scrubber work well with a portable?Well I also prefer a rotary style of cleaning, and I definitely don't advise using a Trex with a portable
Pump isn't usually big enough to provide a big enough GPM and also the CFMs aren't as good for stopping it from overwetting the carpets.Why doesn't a rotary scrubber work well with a portable?
.o4 flow right?Pump isn't usually big enough to provide a big enough GPM and also the CFMs aren't as good for stopping it from overwetting the carpets.