Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

I plan to re-open my vacuum shop & need to know which shampooers to buy.  Since I hear that Hoover Steam Vac SpinScrub (NOT the Dirt Devil Easy Steamer style) is better than its competitors, I'm not sure whether to get the Classic or Platinum?  I know the Bissell ProHeat & Royal/Dirt Devil are junk & the Rug Doctor doesn't scrub the carpet good enough like the XXX & Hoover do.

Extractor type

1. Hoover Steam Vac SpinScrub w/Clean Surge
2. Hoover Platinum or XXX R/C Steam Vac
3. XXX Duo Power (Hoover Dual V)

Scrubber/polisher type

1. Aerus/Lux Floor Pro
2. Koblenz Cleaning Machine
3. Hoover FloorMAX (or Floor-A-Matic)
4. Oreck Orbiter

Here is a link to an article comparing different types of carpet cleaning.  It is somewhat biased towards hot water extraction, since that is the method recommended by Shaw and other major carpet manufacturers.

http://www.baneclene.com/articles/methods.html

A while back it was noted that Riccar was getting into the carpet cleaner business with a hot water extraction system similar to the Rug Doctor.  Any news on this?  As previously noted, Bissell has expanded into the rental business with Big Green Cleaning machines at Lowes. 

It's my understanding that anything other than hot water extraction methods would void the warranty on my carpeting.  

Hooverman this thread is a year old from when you first wrote it. Did you ever re-open your shop and are you still looking for a Carpet Machine? Is this for rental? If so I have the Simplicilty/Riccar unit and I am really happy with it so far... as are the customers who have rented it. If you want more specific Info you may PM me. Lucky.

Severus wrote:

Hello SEVERUS:

Merry Christmas.

Here's a link that may interest you on RICCAR:

http://www.nybakke.com/capture.htm

Carmine D.

Severus, There are a few things that will void your warranty. Not using the so-called "Steam" cleaning which is really hot water and chemical is not going to void the warranty.It also depends on the manufacturer. It is stated to not to have a silicone based anti soil solution put on your carpet. Scotch Gard that has been put on later will keep you from getting dirt out of the carpet. As far as Baneclene, they are fine people. I met them when we went to seminars on spot and stain removal from the leading expert in 1975. At that time the expert told my father and I when we asked what the best process to clean was away from the rest of the carpet cleaners. He said for professional cleaning use- Von Schrader dry foam-vacuum extraction and for do it your self - Electrolux floor shampooer system. He couldn't say anything in front of the audience because he was to push his company's hot water unit. At that time we were using both units and were very sucessful with them. The Aerus( formerly Electrolux) Floor Pro is the same fantastic unit just improved thru the years. Von Schrader is still around too. If you have Wool blend or wool as well as cotton rugs hot water extraction is out. Procare

The machine that can't be beat--XXX SteamMaster ProPlus!

hooverman, That XXX is also sold as Hoover. Procare

hooverman, The model # is FH50240 Multisurface Pro and Model #FH50220 Pressure Pro. Procare

procare wrote:

Merry Christmas Procare.

I've found hot water shrinks the fibers on cotton and wool rugs.

Carmine D.

I concur with the praise of the Aerus/Lux Floorpro. If you desire a superlative cleansing of your carpets, I highly recommend  picking up/rinsing with a Hoover Steam vac using white vinegar in water, totally breaks up any soap residue and acts as a defoamer. squeaky clean! I have also used a Kirby shampooer and followed with the Hoover steam vac with excellent results

Trebor wrote:

Hi Trebor

I also have tried it the way you mentioned...with both machines...and the results were excellent. Well worth the time and effort.

turtle