[Mike Osbourne]

Thanks Colin

6years old and the coral in the background 3 years.

[clinton]

With you on this dave and joe

Same here and always do help and have done for a few last week over the phone

[Lewis Newby]

thanks for the replies-the sensible ones anyway i will get my profile upto date asap.
i have never posted on a cleaning forum before. i have setup a valeting company on my own , my father in law runs 3 office cleaning companies in london and started of where i am now -doing mobile valeting. but  he advised that i wouldnt need the sort of equip his cleaners use as they are far to un-portable for me to move around customers houses safely. hence me wanting some pros advice



anymore constructive opinions on machines would be great, at presesnt i am limited to under £800 unless lease purchased - good quality second hand is not a problem for me,

regards
lewis

[Buster Ingram]

Well Lewis from Devon I can tell you that a Steam pro will do you just dandy, most guy's leave their machines on the front door step and run pipes in the house. Other have larger electric machines with 3 vac motors and run them from their vans.
First thing you will need to do is get yourself either with a local carpet cleaner who can give you good on the job advice or book yourself on a cleaning course.
There are plenty to choose from i.e Matt at Clean smart, Prochem, Alltech, I'm sure if there are any more the seasoned people on here will let you know.

[Lewis Newby]

thanks dave, if i get a new machine it comes with a free training course so that'l take care of that. thanks for the reply i will look into ordering that machine asap

regards
lew

[richy27]

thanks dave, if i get a new machine it comes with a free training course so that'l take care of that. thanks for the reply i will look into ordering that machine asap

regards
lew

lew

I am also from devon and always bought machines from cleansmart and found the service very good and although long way away better to deal with than some companys 20 miles away. good customer service

Richard

[Simon@arenaclean]

The steam pro will be fine, it just depends on what you want to do, Richard has a good point about service too, if you want the carpet cleaning to grow I think the Airflex is upgradeable as it uses the same body for all the models. The basic twin with 135psi pump comes with wand and hose training etc so as you expand you upgrade the pump and add a vac along the way. Just a thought. By comparison a Powerflite perfect heat went for £1500 on ebay recently, a bargain. In most domestic situations you should be able to leave the machine downstairs and run hose to the upstairs, 50 foot covers most properties and most twin vacs should cope with that. Shop around as the steam pro is supplied by many and a web search could give you a bargain, if you prefer to buy local maybe you can get a price match

Good luck

[daysdeepclean]

Lew, If you wanna try a machine out, give Hydramaster/Solutions a call in Cornwall and while your in the area, you can have a go with my machine if you like!

There'll be plenty people willing to let you have a go with their machine to get a feel for what suits you best....

If you're interested email me daysdeepclean@msn.com

[JandS]

Get a new one and if you can't afford it get it on lease hire, you can claim it back against tax.
With a new one, hopefully, it will be one less thing to worry about as nothing should pack in for the first 12 months or so.
You'll have enough on your plate just starting up w/o the hassle of wondering when the pump will go on a second hand one.

John

[clinton]

Am with you on that john.

Ebay might be of for a back up machine but i would also go for new as it aint much of an outlay to start a buisness.

[Lewis Newby]

hi thanks for all the replys after a few emails from members and some very helpfull replys i have decided to go for a new machine.also thank you for the offers to try the machines out i will certainly bare this in mind

regards
lew

[richy27]

hi thanks for all the replys after a few emails from members and some very helpfull replys i have decided to go for a new machine.also thank you for the offers to try the machines out i will certainly bare this in mind

regards
lew

lew

if you were considering the airflex from cleansmart i have the turbo running out the van and you are more than welcome to have a look . i am in north devon.

give us a buzz if interested.

07595727491

regards

Richard

[clinton]

Thats a good desision lew going for new

What van are you running out off

Richards set up is a good one to view

[Lewis Newby]

hi mate, i have a toyota hi ace lwb . as i primarily do mobile valeting and pressure washing but will be going on a training course asap for carpet cleaning to learn how to get the best results. once again i would like to thank you all for your help and advice. cheers
lewis

[gordon fraser]

Hi Lewis  Worth looking at Cleansmart training course with Derek Bolton. Great value for money,Highly recommended       Gordon