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Don't be Misled
Some manufacturers and distributors of truck mount carpet cleaning machines will suggest, to new entrepreneurs in the business that one of the deciding factors, when purchasing a new system, is to obtain one that impresses or "wows" the customer.
The Customer's Perspective
The reality is, many unscrupulous carpet cleaners will take advantage of the customer's unknowing belief, that carpet is some type of magical, undefinable material and so is the cleaning and maintaining of it.
If a customer sees your carpet cleaning van, truck or trailer, their curiosity or intrigue with the machine inside, that they do not understand, will more times than not be nonexistent. Now, if you have a vehicle that is filthy, unkept, dripping fluids', shedding rust on their property and has a putrid odor that carries for a hundred yards, that might spark their interest.
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Whether you are starting a new carpet cleaning business or expanding an existing one.  Learning the facts, before you buy a carpet cleaning machine, can allow you to make an informed decision, that will affect your bottom line for years.
• Physical Conditions You “Have To Have” To Clean Carpet
1. Hot Water between 160˚ and 200˚. (Optimum Performance: 185˚)
Many Truck Mount manufacturers advertise extremely high water temperatures to make their system(s) seem more appealing. The fact is, water boils at 212˚ and begins to produce steam. And I know, we all call it “steam-cleaning” but, the truth is, carpet cleaning is done with extremely hot water and not steam. Steam is a gas, you can’t retain any pressure with steam, you can’t clean carpet with steam and you can do real damage to your equipment and carpet. Most truck mount systems today ...