Hi, as a long time lurker on this forum, I am now in need of a more professional machine, than my one stage above a vax little toy.
Mainly i do end of tenancy carpet cleaning, and in most cases a whiz over with my trusty little kiam is sufficient. If thats not good enough, or the carpet is badly stained, I will replace the carpet, so its win-win really, if i cant clean stains out.
However, after being on here for a while, i realise that my little machine is very poor compared to the giant machines that most of you guys use, or the truckmounts. Now i really dont want a truckmount, as I dont want to tie up a vehicle, im not trying to muscle in on the action of the local carpet cleaners, just offering my clients a full service when it comes to property maintenance. So if anyone is still awake, which machine should i buy?
Bear in mind its all domestic, its nearly always berber poly carpets, which i have previously fitted. There are around 400 rental properties on my books, and i only ever get carpet cleans when tenants leave. So im normally cleaning about 2 - 3 carpets a week. I also live in the north of scotland, so popping into a spares shop isnt an option!
Budget is 1 - 2000, with 2k being my absolute maximum, so bear this in mind when making suggestions. Im open to new and used equipment.
Donnie