[Robin Ray]

Hi all

I have a well established window cleaning round and have been considering adding carpet and upholstory cleaning to the list of services we provide.

After considering the options I have been thinking a Prochem Steempro 2000 powermax with 50ft of hose to be the best option. Im looking for a machine I can use on domestic properties and get good professional results in a good time. Im thinking of getting the machine from Express Cleaning supplies because it seems to be the best price.

Do you think this is the best machine to go for? At a good Price? Would another machine be better? and is there anything else I need to consider?

Opinions Please

Thanks
Rob

[Carpet Dawg]

I'd recommend training first. Have you cleaned a carpet before using a hire machine for example?

[Robin Ray]

Yes I have cleaned 3 houses with a rug doctor. I have tried the sebo duo with the powder on my own carpet, and have tested a numatic CTD570-2.

Training would come with the new machine.

[Paul Heath]

I see your in Devon, we are currently distributors for prochem in Cornwall..be worth giving us a ring we could put together a package and arrange a demo etc with local back up and support.

[Robin Ray]

Thanks Paul, when is the best time to call?

[Paul Heath]

I will be in the office from lunch time ish tomorrow, leave a message and i will get back to you if i get held up.

[Robin Ray]

Ok thanks.

[Robin Ray]

Has anyone had any experience with the prochem steempro range. Good/Bad?

[wayne zabel]

I have a Steempro but dont really feel qualified to give opinions as I'm a newbie and have only used this and no other machine,I find it does the job adequately for the work I do.

[Robin Ray]

Your more qualified than me!

How long have you been going? Have you been on a course?

[Jason Ryan]

The machine is only part of the equation-though its a good machine. The chems and also the operator are what matters.

As has been said get training so you avoid the pit falls and get a basic understanding.

Good offer by paul-see what he can do for you - local back up and support will also be important to you.

Good Luck

[wayne zabel]

Your more qualified than me!

How long have you been going? Have you been on a course?

Yes done 3 courses and been trading part time for 6 months now,desparate to give up day job and go full time,Getting about 5 or 6 jobs a week now and think I could build that up to 8 if i devoted all my attention to CC.

Never been a risk taker but I think I will take one soon.

Whats your situation Robin?

[Mike Mahoney]

Hi Wayne

i see your in greater manchester, I am currently subing carpet work out, i have a contract with an FM company to provide all kitchen deep cleans, carpet cleans and builders cleans, my current carpet cleaner let me down at weekend and caused no end of grief, give me a call tomorrow we can have a chat.

regards

Mike

[wayne zabel]

Thanks Mate I will call you tomorrow ( Friday)Im not too far away from you I'm from Bury

[Robin Ray]

Your more qualified than me!

How long have you been going? Have you been on a course?

Yes done 3 courses and been trading part time for 6 months now,desparate to give up day job and go full time,Getting about 5 or 6 jobs a week now and think I could build that up to 8 if i devoted all my attention to CC.

Never been a risk taker but I think I will take one soon.

Whats your situation Robin?

Well done, Im sure the work is there!

We have a largish window cleaning round and have had sucsess offering different services to the same customer base. Just thought Id add on carpet cleaning and see how it goes.

[Paul Heath]

Hi Roy, just to let you know i have a steempro arriving next week for demo if you want to try it out and have a play let me know.
Cheers
Paul

[Paul Heath]

Sorry Robin not Roy forgive me :

[Billy Russell]

Hi Robin,

I have a steempro powermax! I must admit i've had this machine for six years and it's never let me down at all!! Its been a fantastic machine for me!! BUT(theres always a but ) I'm in the process of looking for a new machine and first place i went was prochem and the machine i bought 6yrs ago is the machine i could by from them again!! What i'm trying to say is i feel prochem have not moved on (machine wise)!! I think there are better machines out there in todays market!  I've been to have a look at the airflex turbo this morning at cleansmart very impressed indeed!   

I don't want to take anything away from the powermax as i said it's served me well and i think it's a good machine to start with!
When i bought the powermax i never researched or had a demo on any other one!
My advice would be to try a few machines before you part with your money!
Hope my advice helps a bit!
What ever machine you get good luck for the future

Billy

[Robin Ray]

Thanks for all your replys

I have also had some information regarding the ashbys ninja 150psi with twin in series 3stage vacs. Im very tempted by their deal also. Seems a more powerfull machine than the steempro powermax. I see alot of people on here have or have had a ninja at some point. What is the opinion of these in comparison with the steempro powermax? Or as a starter machine in general?

Also There is a 70, 135, 150, and 400psi option. Would 400psi over 150psi make a masive difference in time on your average domestic job?

[French]

Rest assured you will not be let down with the Prochem machine, parts training courses, chemicals and back up service.
They have invested a huge amount in manufacturing for many many years and are always updating equipment/chemicals and use only the best  raw materials and parts available.
Many other companies just import equipment and badge them up with their own name on and some do not even meet European CE tandards, also if the distributor goes - so does your back up!

I would have a powermax/Powerplus any day they are a superb machine, and I know you will always get parts (if needed) for them.

I worked in the Cleaning Industry for 15 years for various companies, Prochem being one of them, using the powermax was a pleasure and under extreme conditions on a demo they always[/b] gave 1st class cleaning and performance!

Kind regards

Steve Conway (now living it up in the south of France!)