Extractor recommendation?

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fester

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Anyone have any recommendations on carpet extractors for mobile detailers. Something not to big and bulky, something I can fit on the trailer. Would it need to be hot water?
 
Hot water is a must. I would not spend money on an extractor that wasn't.



I have been satisfied with my Mytee 8070 over the past six months. It is easy enough to lug out of my van on a daily basis and the "waste" tank always looks like old coffee when I complete a service. My only suggestion is you might look into a unit with more lift. When I finish the exterior of a vehicle (~2 hours after) the interior is *just* dry. I am considering buying a blower ($120) to place in vehicles when I move on to the outside. Purchasing a new extractor with something like 50 more inches of lift would not only require more dollars but add about 35 lbs. to the unit. Overall I am content with my purchase but might consider the HP60 next time around.



Buy local if possible. Warrantee work can be a pain when dealing with shipping rates!
 
I'm working on getting an extractor myself, just trying to get some financing. WWW.steambrite.com is locally based so I got pretty lucky. I'm looking to get a Ninja with 200psi pump and 2-2stage vac motors. What I found is that there is a small price difference between a 100psi pump/single 2 stage vac and a 200psi/4stage extractor. But the performance difference is huge. Don't be cheap when you shop for an extractor, remember you get what you pay for.



Remember from a buisness standpoint, to use other people's money when possible. Meaning finance your equipment, rather than paying cash. It won't hurt your cash flow that way.
 
detailthis said:
Remember from a buisness standpoint, to use other people's money when possible. Meaning finance your equipment, rather than paying cash. It won't hurt your cash flow that way.
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That is bad business advice, IMO. There is no sense in paying extra (via interest) for a relatively cheap piece of equipment just for the sake of cash flows. Saving for a couple of months will in turn give you "free" cash flows once you purchase your equipment without financing.



Most successful businesses utilize as LITTLE of "other people's money" as possible. Debt in small business is a last resort, IMO.
 
I have a Sensei extractor I paid about $1500 for. It's Hot water and has a 5 gallon solution and a 5 gallon reclaim. I use to put it in the extended cab part of my old truck. Had to put the seats up and stick it in the back there. Works really well.



I have yet to take it out in my new truck but I'll probably just stick it in the corner of the bed. Will probably be finding out this Friday how that's going to work. lol.



If you have a trailer, then hauling something around like that wouldn't be a problem. Depends how your trailer is setup though.
 
ZaneO said:
That is bad business advice, IMO. There is no sense in paying extra (via interest) for a relatively cheap piece of equipment just for the sake of cash flows. Saving for a couple of months will in turn give you "free" cash flows once you purchase your equipment without financing.



Most successful businesses utilize as LITTLE of "other people's money" as possible. Debt in small business is a last resort, IMO.
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IMO, It takes money to make money.Especially if your just starting out, $1500 is alot of $$$ to drop at one time. You come across a slow month your gonna wish you had the 1500. I'd rather pay the relatively inexpensive montly payment. Interest is just another tax deductible buisness expense. The idea of having to save for 6 months to get equipment that could of helped me make more money 6 months ago doesn't set good with me. Just my 2 cents. Totally respect your buisness philosophy though.
 
detailthis said:
IMO, It takes money to make money.Especially if your just starting out, $1500 is alot of $$$ to drop at one time. You come across a slow month your gonna wish you had the 1500. I'd rather pay the relatively inexpensive montly payment. Interest is just another tax deductible buisness expense. The idea of having to save for 6 months to get equipment that could of helped me make more money 6 months ago doesn't set good with me. Just my 2 cents. Totally respect your buisness philosophy though.
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I'm with you here. I wish I got my extractor when I first started. I don't even want to remember cleaning carpets and seats without it. The quality of my work wasn't even close to being there with what I can do with an extractor.



It'll pay itself off pretty quickly.
 
detailthis said:
IMO, It takes money to make money.
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It's hard to make money when you keep having to pay it out...



It's a reciprocal argument, but just another point of view :)



Do what works best for you.
 
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