[The Great One]

Hi Guys

As a Dry carpet cleaner iu thought I would dip my toe in.

I have been dry for almost 5 years, doing mainly EOT and LA's work (about 98%) I am personally very happy with it.

Costs for me are about £60 for 24kg of product (this includes delivery & VAT).

One 12kg refill will earn me about £600 (this includes prespray). Although wet chems are probably cheaper, I have a greater M2 coverage and therefore can get out the door quicker and potentially earn more.

The wet v Dry debate will rage as long as there is CC'ing, I feel that the dry does give a deep down clean and is not just for maintenance, I personally have done some gruesome student carpets.

There is a place for all of us without this putting the other down attitude that always enters the Wet v Dry debate.

I have never put down a wet cleaner, why should I, just because I get the same result a different way.

Regards

Martin

[carlton care]

Well said Martin, the new machine, with vacuum has evolved from Carpet Gard's dry system which has been around for many years. I think it started with a small 1/2 horse rotary, but the new machine was introduced recently and is now marketed under different names.

The concept appears to be a simplified version of the Host, but possibly with additional benefits. I'm sure J K will enlighten us .

Tried the Host about 15 years ago and it was very popular as a hire machine. My main gripe at the time, was the small size and the product cost.

[markpowell]

Hi Guys

As a Dry carpet cleaner iu thought I would dip my toe in.

I have been dry for almost 5 years, doing mainly EOT and LA's work (about 98%) I am personally very happy with it.

Costs for me are about £60 for 24kg of product (this includes delivery & VAT).

One 12kg refill will earn me about £600 (this includes prespray). Although wet chems are probably cheaper, I have a greater M2 coverage and therefore can get out the door quicker and potentially earn more.

The wet v Dry debate will rage as long as there is CC'ing, I feel that the dry does give a deep down clean and is not just for maintenance, I personally have done some gruesome student carpets.

There is a place for all of us without this putting the other down attitude that always enters the Wet v Dry debate.

I have never put down a wet cleaner, why should I, just because I get the same result a different way.

Regards

Martin

The truth is Martin, you dont get the same results in a different way. It may look like you do to the naked eye but for how long. I have use dry and wet cleaning in the past and the fact is that dry cleaning will never in a million years give the same deep down clean that HWE will, its as simple as that.
Mark

[The Great One]

Hi Guys

As a Dry carpet cleaner iu thought I would dip my toe in.

I have been dry for almost 5 years, doing mainly EOT and LA's work (about 98%) I am personally very happy with it.

Costs for me are about £60 for 24kg of product (this includes delivery & VAT).

One 12kg refill will earn me about £600 (this includes prespray). Although wet chems are probably cheaper, I have a greater M2 coverage and therefore can get out the door quicker and potentially earn more.

The wet v Dry debate will rage as long as there is CC'ing, I feel that the dry does give a deep down clean and is not just for maintenance, I personally have done some gruesome student carpets.

There is a place for all of us without this putting the other down attitude that always enters the Wet v Dry debate.

I have never put down a wet cleaner, why should I, just because I get the same result a different way.

Regards

Martin

The truth is Martin, you dont get the same results in a different way. It may look like you do to the naked eye but for how long. I have use dry and wet cleaning in the past and the fact is that dry cleaning will never in a million years give the same deep down clean that HWE will, its as simple as that.
Mark

As I said this debate will rage on & on.

Has done long before I was a CC and will long after.

Regards

Martin

[Shaun_Ashmore]

Martin how can you get a greater M2 coverage with your system?

Pre vac same, moving furniture same, pre spray same, then sprinkle saw dust and aggitate isn't as quick as wanding.

To get £600 for £30 is very steep I may spend £2 to £4 for £600.

Shaun

[The Great One]

Hi

My operating width is 40cm, so I cover the M2 quicker.

Regards

Martin

[Shaun_Ashmore]

Mines 35 cm and I don't have to wait for sponges to dry before post vacuuming which is another process to add.

Shaun

[The Great One]

Hi

Great

Regards

Martin

[Shaun_Ashmore]

Shaun 1-0 Martin

Shaun