If you are in the carpet cleaning business and use the steam cleaning method you have three main types of truck mounts. You can choose a PTO, a Slide In or an Electric unit. It can be a difficult choice as they all have their own advantages and disadvantages. Read this article and learn a little about each type of unit and its benefits.
The first type that I will talk about is the PTO unit. PTO stands for Power Take Off and it is powered off of your vans engine. It might use a belt, a shaft or a hydraulic system to get the power to the unit. The benefits of this type of unit are many. For example, it is usually smaller than the other units meaning that it saves weight and room so you can store more equipment in your van or use a lighter duty one. It is also typically more reliable since you do not have two separate engines to worry about. Finally, it also will allow you to lock up the van while cleaning since you do not have to vent an engines exhaust. The next type of unit is the Slide In which is perhaps one of the most popular styles of units. One of the advantages of a slide in is that it normally provides higher heat. Another advantage is that if something happens to your van you can simply transfer it to another one. This is not so easy with a slide in. The final advantage is cost since these units start at a lower price point than the PTO's although they can get pricey quick. The last type of truck mount cleaning unit is the Electric. Electrics are less powerful than the other two types but they do have advantages. They are normally very simple and reliable making maintenance extremely low. They are also cheaper to operate since you will be using your customers electricity. Finally, the units are almost always portable which will allow you to clean high rises, lock in jobs and apartments easily.
As you can see all of the different cleaning units have their own set of advantages. Choose the one that fits you best an you will have a machine that you can enjoy and profit from for years to come. Good luck with your decision.
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Reasons To Start A Carpet Cleaning Business
Are you considering opening a carpet and upholstery cleaning business? If so you should read this article for some reasons that you should consider it. It might help you make up your mind so keep reading.
One reason to start a carpet cleaning business is for the independence. To an extent you are able to set your own hours. Yes, you have to work when your customers want their carpet cleaned but if you want to schedule a three day weekend off once a month or go on a vacation every three months it is very easy to do. You do not have to request time off because you are the boss. Another good reason to start a carpet cleaning business is that it is a relatively easy business to start up. If you have a good vehicle you can start up with as little as three thousand dollars. If you want to spend more you can be extremely well equipped for about forty thousand dollars. It depends on how much you want to invest but this business is much easier to get into than most requiring substantially less capitol. The third reason is that it is a business where your work environment constantly changes. You are not in the same place every day talking to the same people. Instead you are at a new location every day and are talking to different unique people. It keeps the job from getting boring and mundane. Lastly you should consider this business because you can make a good living at it. Many carpet cleaners earn in excess of a hundred thousand dollars a year. You won't make that much as you start out but in the future it is definitely possible.
Hopefully this article has given you some good reasons to start a carpet cleaning business. Of course there are some negatives such as the hard work and heavy competition but I feel that the positives far out weigh the negative. Be sure to think it over well before you jump in. Good luck with whatever you decide.
One reason to start a carpet cleaning business is for the independence. To an extent you are able to set your own hours. Yes, you have to work when your customers want their carpet cleaned but if you want to schedule a three day weekend off once a month or go on a vacation every three months it is very easy to do. You do not have to request time off because you are the boss. Another good reason to start a carpet cleaning business is that it is a relatively easy business to start up. If you have a good vehicle you can start up with as little as three thousand dollars. If you want to spend more you can be extremely well equipped for about forty thousand dollars. It depends on how much you want to invest but this business is much easier to get into than most requiring substantially less capitol. The third reason is that it is a business where your work environment constantly changes. You are not in the same place every day talking to the same people. Instead you are at a new location every day and are talking to different unique people. It keeps the job from getting boring and mundane. Lastly you should consider this business because you can make a good living at it. Many carpet cleaners earn in excess of a hundred thousand dollars a year. You won't make that much as you start out but in the future it is definitely possible.
Hopefully this article has given you some good reasons to start a carpet cleaning business. Of course there are some negatives such as the hard work and heavy competition but I feel that the positives far out weigh the negative. Be sure to think it over well before you jump in. Good luck with whatever you decide.
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