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craig melvin

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So Which Machine is One of the best?
« on: November 16, 2010, 08:56:22 pm »
What a great forum guys - really enjoying what I have read.

Carpet cleaning is something I was interested in for a while.

Looking to buy a machine.

Like the idea of the prochem machines. 

dont mind spending a couple of K really because im sure the work is out there...

Craig (Coventry)
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gwrightson

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Re: So Which Machine is One of the best?
« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2010, 09:22:54 pm »

and herein the problem lies  craig, and if as you say you have , searched the posts you will discover that not only a machine is required , the difficult task is getting the custys to sustain the income that you require, not as easy as it sounds as many a newbie will tell you along with many seasoned pros, so allow yourself a few extra k for all of the other x,s that will crop up .
I am not trying to deter you , just seeking to open your eyes a little wider.

geoff
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who ever said dont knock before u try ,i never tried dog crap but i know i wouldnt like  haha

cleanability

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Re: So Which Machine is One of the best?
« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2010, 09:23:15 pm »
Dont go near Ashbys and their crappy Ninja. Extracta Excel I found a bit dated and heavy. I've had Alltec machines for the last 10yrs and I cant see anything bettering the advance that i bought this year. Absolutely fantastic machine. Huge tanks, great suction and great to manhandle up steps etc etc.

Chris
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Paul Heath

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Re: So Which Machine is One of the best?
« Reply #3 on: November 16, 2010, 09:23:32 pm »
O dear now you've opened a can of worms... ;D
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cleanability

  • Posts: 574
Re: So Which Machine is One of the best?
« Reply #4 on: November 16, 2010, 09:25:34 pm »
By the way I've always had new machines but the Advance I bought this year was second hand. Cost £500 with a great wand too. So dont think you gotta go for new, you havent.

Chris
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jasonl

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Re: So Which Machine is One of the best?
« Reply #5 on: November 16, 2010, 09:27:26 pm »
You  need a twin speed buffer , vac, pads, sprayer rake  and a marketing machine
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I clean carpets
I dry Buildings

hotsteam

  • Posts: 425
Re: So Which Machine is One of the best?
« Reply #6 on: November 16, 2010, 10:01:35 pm »
Wise words have been spoken all ready,just to add make sure you have loads of work before coughing up 2k, your startup is most important with of course training,and building a reputation and customer base. Best of luck Hotsteam
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james roffey

Re: So Which Machine is One of the best?
« Reply #7 on: November 17, 2010, 08:24:10 am »
Do what i did spend 6 months trawling all the posts using the search facility,
on Marketing, stain removal, presprays, machines etc etc you will find it very informative
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Colin Day

Re: So Which Machine is One of the best?
« Reply #8 on: November 17, 2010, 08:30:58 am »
Quote from: cleanability on November 16, 2010, 09:23:15 pm
Dont go near Ashbys and their crappy Ninja. Extracta Excel I found a bit dated and heavy. I've had Alltec machines for the last 10yrs and I cant see anything bettering the advance that i bought this year. Absolutely fantastic machine. Huge tanks, great suction and great to manhandle up steps etc etc.

Chris

I too have an Alltec and was an Exel owner once. I can't possibly big up or slate any other machines other than the ones I have used myself. (The Alltec's a real belter of a machine...

The next machine I will buy (If not a TM) will the the Scorpion... They are easy to work on and service...
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