Clean It Up
UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: meanster on January 09, 2005, 08:08:31 pm
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I am looking to set up a new business,and as a direct salesman am excited about the potential in carpet cleaning.i have researched a lot of info on the web and am looking seriously at the PROCHEM range of equipment,products and training.The machine i am looking at is the STEAMPRO POWERMAW with water heater,what do you think about this machine?,all advise is welcome as is any alternatives anybody may have.thank you all for your time.
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A word of advice, meanster, if you used your proper name and let us know where you are located , people on this board would be more forthcoming with answers to your queries.
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I'm sorry Meanster I can't help you as I know nothing about the machine you mention. It does not matter to me what your name is or where you are I'd like to help regardless. I've seen comments on the board before about people not filling in their profiles, as far as I'm concerned if you want to that's fine if you don't that's fine too. What's the general opinion out there?
Respectfully
Nobby
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When dealing and advising others on these forums, many feel it is a matter of courtesy that people should not hide behind Noms de Plume and no location. I feel that way inclined too, but it doesn't iritate me, so I'm quite prepared to pass on basic information. But I would expect some respectful actions in return with an updated profile etc.
As for the machine mentioned, Prochem have a good reputation for their equipment, chemicals and training. If you choose this route, you'll be pleased with your purchase. My personal preference would be for the Alltec Advantage, but I'm picking at flies. What's more important at this early stage is having a good local supplier who can service and repair your machine when required to minimise downtime during times of panic. Your location would help here.
If you are not in a hurry Meanster, if you wait until 1st to 3rd of March, we have our trade show at the NEC. Here you'll be able to enjoy yourself in a cleaners "sweetie shop". Ther's always some Special Show Offers on the go too.
In the meantime you'll need some quality training, perhaps spend some time with another cleaner too. If you visit www.another forum.co.uk (http://www.another forum.co.uk) and ask about Mentors, they have a program around the country that could be of help to you.
In the meantime, edit your profile, do some research and enjoy yourself.
Safe and happy cleaning :)
Ken
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Hi meanster, i run an Extracta machine "www.extracta.co.uk"
and have not had any problems so far in the year that ive had it, but ive never used any of the other makes as im still a newbie myself. The guys and gals on this forum are always happy to give out sound advice about any issue as ive found myself, good luck
martin
What's more important at this early stage is having a good local supplier who can service and repair your machine when required to minimise downtime during times of panic
As Ken said here, does anyone in the essex area know of a reliable servicing company for my Extracta, i could send it to them but it would probably take 1 or 2 weeks to return.
thanks
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Martin,
I've never found anyone who was any good at repairing machines.
When I tried local suppliers they were hopeless.
I'm not much cop at this sort of thing myself , but then I don't claim to be an engineer.
I've resorted to replacing pumps when they go wrong.
Woodbridge might be worth a try, when I visited a few months ago they were friendly.
Cheers,
Doug