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Title: What do you think to rug doctor professional
Post by: Craig A Moore on October 17, 2016, 09:45:42 am
Been looking at Changing my Cleaner and looked at these seem a good price £780 ish for one of the top ones
Title: Re: What do you think to rug doctor professional
Post by: Robin Ray on October 17, 2016, 01:19:57 pm
If you use the search facility you will get the general idea of what most people here think of the rug doctor. I'm not sure how long you have been in business but a good place to start is a training course, this will help you determine the best machine for your business.
Title: Re: What do you think to rug doctor professional
Post by: Kev Martin on October 17, 2016, 03:29:18 pm
Been looking at Changing my Cleaner and looked at these seem a good price £780 ish for one of the top ones

A bit of an oxymoron there I think!  Rug Doctor and Professional???
Title: Re: What do you think to rug doctor professional
Post by: Craig A Moore on October 17, 2016, 04:54:33 pm
I use a Prochem but just wanting something a bit smaller to use. Just looking about at moment seen these and thought I would ask take it these rug doctors are pants lol
Title: Re: What do you think to rug doctor professional
Post by: edward coller on October 17, 2016, 08:26:03 pm
NO I dont think the Rug Dr is /are pants. For a diy clean they do a reasonable job for the price of the hire charge. Now if the customer wants a deep restorative clean and a pro to do it for them, I would suggest that turning up with a RD might not be the best way forward.  If they want the work to be assured and insured, if they know you will go back if required, and if you want to make a decent living out of this biz, then you need to invest in some decent kit at some time. Just my thoughts... Simon
Title: Re: What do you think to rug doctor professional
Post by: Marius Alexandru on October 17, 2016, 10:12:54 pm
If you are looking at changing your ''cleaner'' what are you using at the moment?

Rug D offer a 30 day money back guarantee, make sure you return it within that time frame!!!!

Funny I was on a training course and a guy was there who bought a rug doctor, he bought it without asking for advice, at the course he realized that carpet cleaning and Rug D have nothing in common. 

If budget is a problem look at the smaller single vac machines or a second hand one. Even a second hand prochem will be better than Slug doctor :).
Title: Re: What do you think to rug doctor professional
Post by: Craig A Moore on October 18, 2016, 09:24:17 am
I use Prochem Steempro just something a bit smaller. price is always something I look at but understand cheap cheap is not good.
Title: Re: What do you think to rug doctor professional
Post by: from edge2edge on October 18, 2016, 09:42:46 am
Try a sensei from ashbys.I have one fitted with a 3 stage vac and a 150 psi pump and it does loads of work to a good standard just needs emptying a little more which is no problem..............Alan
Title: Re: What do you think to rug doctor professional
Post by: Mike Cottam on October 18, 2016, 01:02:36 pm

I use an Airflex Pro Mini from Cleansmart. An absolute gem of a machine - small enough to carry upstairs, but copes just as well commercial jobs.

 :)
Title: Re: What do you think to rug doctor professional
Post by: edward coller on October 18, 2016, 08:16:23 pm
mike ,have been considering Airflex pro as bnew backup to T/M and for those jobs that are tough to reach, how is yours setup,ie, vacs, pump and any heat?, thanks Simon
Title: Re: What do you think to rug doctor professional
Post by: Craig A Moore on October 19, 2016, 07:33:16 pm
Airflex Pro Mini looks perfect cheers after addon 2k lol
Title: Re: What do you think to rug doctor professional
Post by: Angelo on October 21, 2016, 02:43:19 pm
I have done work after Rug D. Messy job !! Rug  D. Machine is not Professional at all,. is DIY Machine .
Title: Re: What do you think to rug doctor professional
Post by: Stoots on October 25, 2016, 09:28:37 pm
Airflex mini

I dont own one, i own an old extrata exel that will not die but weighs a f***ing tonne!!

Ive seen and used an airflex mini and it will be my next machine
Title: Re: What do you think to rug doctor professional
Post by: neil 47 on October 26, 2016, 12:53:02 am
I have a airflex mini and as already said a great machine for small and larger jobs .

Title: Re: What do you think to rug doctor professional
Post by: Jon R Burns on November 21, 2016, 06:55:10 pm
I have a airflex mini and as already said a great machine for small and larger jobs .

Hi Neil,
I'm considering the airflex mini, have you got one of the additional heater options  or do you think this is something that's not necessary? Any advice for an undecided newbie would be appreciated. Jon
Title: Re: What do you think to rug doctor professional
Post by: DB on November 22, 2016, 09:29:55 am
Before you buy suggest you go on a training course...this will give you the information to make the right purchase
Title: Re: What do you think to rug doctor professional
Post by: Jon R Burns on November 22, 2016, 10:16:02 am
Cheers, have done the NCCA course and have since been getting overwhelmed by the array of machines and specs.  Think I'm going to go for the Sensei from Ashbys with heated tank. Cheers again. Jon
Title: Re: What do you think to rug doctor professional
Post by: neil 47 on November 22, 2016, 10:30:44 am
Jon

You don't need a heater . A good crb is a must .
If you do need heat get a inline one
Title: Re: What do you think to rug doctor professional
Post by: Steven Butler on November 22, 2016, 11:04:08 am
Neil txt me mate lost my contacts
Title: Re: What do you think to rug doctor professional
Post by: neil 47 on November 22, 2016, 11:28:26 am
Ok
Title: Re: What do you think to rug doctor professional
Post by: creighton foyle on November 22, 2016, 11:44:11 am
airflex mini or alltec express, both good machines but which company is closer to you is also a factor