[j. paterson]

Started up in October, doing ok, as I am only doing carpets evenings and weekends, hope to go full time in a year or so. Have had mainly carpets to do, only had a couple of three piece suites and have used hand tool provided with machine (power-flight).I feel this is not the way to do it, although results are ok and customers have been happy.Iam using Prochem range of chemicals. Any suggestions as to what I should acquire to make job easier. Or am I looking for problems?

[AJB]

Which Powr-Flite machine do you have, and what a handtool was provided
with it.

[expro]

On upholstery i would always use an 001 jet/spray so that overwetting is avoided.Usually a carpet handtool has a larger size jet/sprayhead.Do you use terry towel to finish of
f? this helps the drying process.

[from edge2edge]

The standard tool with the powr flite isnt very good i have just bought the cfr and attachment.Much better.Regards Alan (swindon)

[expro]

Have you done an upholstery cleaning course? if not it might be a good idea to do so.That way you can avoid the pitfalls.

[j. paterson]

Thanks to all who replied yesterday.I think I will do the upholstery course  as suggested then acquire a suitable handtool etc.