Little Green Cleaning Machine

White95Max · 12-12-04, 02:11

I'm probably going to order this...is it the right one? I know there are a couple different models of the LGCM.

White95Max · 12-12-04, 02:50

Or is this the one I want?

Eliot Ness · 12-12-04, 03:02

I think most are using the first one you posted. Hmmm, I've never seen the second one.

There are two versions, one is heated and the other one isn't. We've got an unheated model and I just put in hot water from the tap when I use it. The heated one costs more and I don't know how hot it would heat (or how fast) a tank of water.

I have read that a lot of the ones being sold are refurbed and some are having problems with them. You can probably get a new unheated one cheaper than a refurbed heated model. Just something to think about.

White95Max · 12-12-04, 03:04

I plan to get the unheated one and just use hot tap water. I think I could probably get hotter water from the tap anyway.

JeremyGT · 12-12-04, 03:40

Is that some type of carpet cleaner?

White95Max · 12-12-04, 03:46

Yes. It's a wet-dry vac / extractor. It sprays hot water onto the area and sucks it up at the same time.

ebpcivicsi · 12-12-04, 04:04

I have the first you posted. I bought mine for $39 at a close out store. IMO I wouldn't waste the $ on the heated version either. If I am going to spend $100 I would rather save up and buy a "real" extractor.

Be careful when you get it not to drop the wand in haste. It will crack and the spray pattern will turn the fine mist into a fast pour!! Ask me how I know!

IMO the LGCM is not a tool for the professional, but for weekend warriors like me it can give nice results.

White95Max · 12-12-04, 04:29

Which store did you buy it at?

tom p. · 12-12-04, 04:37

I bought the heated version about 6 weeks ago from BestBuy for $99. I was in WallyMart last week and saw it there for $94. The unheated version is around $68, IIRC.

The unit does a darned good job. I've used it on a few spots around the house and it's been able to lift a few stains that nothing else would touch. Overall, I think it's a handy tool.

Clinton · 12-12-04, 04:44

For the most part I think it's the chemical that does the stain removal. And the chemical is it comes with is very expensive. (for shop use). For every now and again it would be O.K. But you would be better off spending the money on a value priced wet/vac. I have the Green Machine. I bought it for business. When I used the cleaner it came with, a brush and a shop vac. it was the same if not better results.

Just my opinion

Clint

AutoNova · 12-12-04, 05:11

I have been detailing a little over a year now and the heated LGCM is all I have ever used to do carpets. I use APC and water in the solution tank. It allows me to get in lots of area I could not reach with an extractor.

White95Max · 12-12-04, 05:21

Which APC do you use in it?