The Truth About Portable Carpet Cleaning Machines
Portable Carpet Cleaning Machines (portable extractors) are becoming more and more popular in today's carpet cleaning industry. Back in the day, if you had a portable carpet cleaning machine, you would not have been able to come close to the power of a truckmount. Boy, have times changed !!
Most portable carpet cleaning machines still fall far short of truck mount power. However, the 1% of portables out there that have truck mount power allow the professional carpet cleaner to have the necessary power to clean while giving the operator many advantages portables provide.
Here are just a few advantages a "High Powered Portable Extractor" may provide:
- Lower Operating Costs: Customer's electricity vs. high priced gas
- Lower Equipment Costs: Less up front investment
- Less Down Time: Truck mount goes down - possible days down time and high costs. Portable goes down - usually quick fixes (don't need to be a mechanic) and lower costs.
- Easier Storage: Portables can be brought in a home for storage in cold winter nights.
- Maneuverability: Think about 3rd floor apartments
- Avoid Policies: Ever run into "Closed Door Policies" ?? Banks, restaurants, and many commercial establishments must have the doors closed and locked after hours.
- Waste Water: Many communities have ordinances against dumping waste water. Many truck mount owners must drive to a local dump. Portables usually empty into the toilet.
- Customer Convenience: Customer's door is not open to the elements (rain, cold, heat) with a portable.
When you are searching for a portable extractor, pay attention to its suction power (see Suction Power: CFM vs. Lift). You have a competitive advantage when you find a portable extractor with the power of a truck mount combined with the advantages mentioned above.
If you are searching for the ultimate High Powered Portable Extractor, try checking out the Eclipse by CleanCraft Products, Inc.