The carpet cleaning industry is booming, and it’s easy to see why. Anyone who has tried cleaning carpets knows how much work goes into it! If you are thinking about starting your own carpet cleaning business, it’s time to start planning your equipment needs. Here are some things to keep in mind as you select the best machines for the job:
Plenty of Heat
The hotter a cleaning machine can get, the better its performance will be. Heat also helps kill bacteria and mold, a major problem for professional carpet cleaners. The heat from hot water extraction can kill dust mites that cause allergies in many people.
In addition to hot water extraction machines, some companies use steam cleaners for dry cleaning services. These machines produce very high temperatures that cook oil and dirt out of carpets, making them easier to clean up with a vacuum or other tools.
Enough Power
The ability to clean carpets, upholstery, and other surfaces is something that you should look for in a carpet cleaning machine. Some machines can only clean carpets, while others can only clean upholstery. Some equipment can’t clean anything besides hardwood floors. You need to be able to clean all types of surfaces so that you can take advantage of all opportunities for new business.
You also need a machine that has enough power for your needs. If you want your business to be successful, you’ll want something with enough strength to always work quickly and efficiently without slowing down due to a lack of power.
Professional Cleaning Chemicals
It’s important to note that not all carpet cleaners use the same chemicals. Some machines have rotating brushes, and others rely on suction power alone, so you’ll need to know what you’re working with before cleaning.
In addition, many carpet cleaners will use different types of chemicals for their cleaning solutions. You’ll need to know what chemical(s) your machine uses to clean carpets successfully. If you don’t know how much water or soap should go into the machine, chances are good that either it won’t work properly, or it’ll damage your equipment by using too much detergent in one pass.
Wear protective gear whenever possible (gloves/apron). This helps keep harmful chemicals off both yourself and out of contact with other surfaces around where they’re stored.
Tank Capacity
When choosing a tank, you’ll want to consider the size of your business and the type of cleaning services you offer. A smaller tank will be more than enough for most jobs if you’re offering residential service. If you have commercial clients and need to clean large areas like schools or hospitals, a larger tank may be better suited for your needs.
The capacity of your water tanks also affects how quickly they can be filled during cleaning jobs. Tank capacity also affects drying time because when there’s more water in one place, it takes longer to dry out. Finally, tank size directly affects cost—larger tanks are more expensive than smaller ones but can significantly decrease time and improve your efficiency!
Carpet Cleaning Equipment Pressure
Pressure is essential for cleaning carpets. The amount of pressure you need to apply depends on the type of carpet you are cleaning, but generally speaking, the older and dirtier the carpet, the more pressure it will need.
Drying Time
Once the cleaning chemicals have been applied to the carpet, it is time to remove them.
Before you begin extracting water from your machine and cleaning the area, it is important that you first understand how drying time works.
Drying times depend on several factors:
- The size of the room (larger rooms need more time)
- The amount of water used in your cleaning process (more water equals more drying time)
- The type of carpet (non-plush carpets generally dry quicker)
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