Steamer and Extractor for Mobile Business (TR5 and Mytee 8070 vs Desiderio Dilemma)

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kapinnn

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Need a bit of help here...



I've been researching extrators and steamers for the past few days and am wondering if the desiderio is a good choice for me. I was thinking about going with the TR5 and the Mytee 8070 initially but I kinda like the convenience of everything in one unit. The TR5 going for $420 or so and the 8070 going for $700 or so (plus shipping), it's pretty comparable to the $1300 on the Desiderio.



Here is what I need to know. What do I lose by going with the Desiderio except for a small price difference? It looks (by the specs) that it's steamer functions are better than the TR5. I can't find much to compare it with the 8070. I can still use the same chemicals that you guys use for the 8070 on the Desiderio, correct?



Some more background info...



I'm a (very) part time mobile detailer and have an upscale clientele mainly referred to by friends and friends of friends. I'm doing about 15-20 cars a month only. Is my best bet going with the 2 machines or just one?
 
I currently have a mytee. Although mine is a big unit for a building. Great machine. Great brand name as well. Not sure about the others but I've never been dissapointed with the mytee brand.
 
The Desidero is not a full blown extractor. You will be limited to how much

rinsing and and extracting you can do. It is nice if your steaming a cae and come to a spot that needs a little extraction. You can hit it right there and then start steaming again.

Or you can steam and vac at the same time.



My friend has one and loves it.

Im not so sure I would.
 
I can get a smokin' deal on some of these if anyone is interested...



RL100 Breeze



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Retail is $1015. I can probably get them for about $525-550.



I stumbled across them while I was shopping for a Mytee Lite myself.



*Note: It's a cold water unit.
 
I have the desiderio, and I really like the unit. It offers good extraction/ vacuuming, and delivers really intense steam. In fact, if I do an extraction, I can usually get the carpet in a dry state within an hour or a lil more. It is currently my go-to unit for almost all of my interior work. Because it is an all in one machine, I can use it on my current mobile work.



By getting seperate units however, you have the benefit of larger capacity boiler tanks (especially with an extractor). The only real thing you would sacrifice if space as you now have two units versus one.
 
Here is another point. I don't use a generator. I currently use the customer's power. Would I overload their circuit by connecting both to the same circuit?



Another thing... I live in Colorado. The air here is dry as **** so I'm pretty sure the carpets would dry quick.



Keep it coming guys!!!! thanks!
 
I have TR5 for a year and few months. And also I just bought the Durrmaid HWE and man what a life saver it is :grinno:
 
klnyc, what kind of interiors to you face mostly? Do both units do the job or do you wish you had a bit more cleaning power? By comparing the specs the Desiderio looks like a bit better than the TR5 and the Durrmaid for their respective functions. It also costs a tad more.



I understand that I can compensate the lack of heat and extracting power for better chemicals, but I was hoping to use as little chemicals as possible. I really wanna convince me that the Desiderio is enough, but I might end up going the TR5 + 8070 way...
 
A primary consideration should be who will service the unit, because, yes, it will require service. Buy it locally. Most local carpet-cleaning supply houses will not offer the brands that you are considering, and probably won't service them, either.



They deal in professional equipment. If you need help finding a local source, go to Bridgepoint.com , and search for a distributor in your area. Chances are that if they carry the Bridgepoint chemical line, then they'll have 'real' equipment also.



For example, my supplier sells $60,000 truckmounted extractors, in addition to what they refer to as 'spotters'.



The local guy can be a great source of information, and may even offer classes.



There is alot to this carpet cleaning thing...



And, yeah, you need HOT water, trust me. :xyxthumbs



Jim
 
So I went for the TR5 for $429 with all those attachments and the bag. Seemed like a good choice.



Now, to the extractor again. Mytee does not have a service center in Colorado. That bugs me. What other brands are good?



There are 3 Bridgepoints in Colorado. Seems like they got a huge variety of chemicals. Do you have any suggestion to the 4-5 chems I MUST have?
 
Avenge

Solvent Clean

Protein Spotter

Citrus Solv

P.I.G



In addition to a good All Purpose Cleaner, like Mequiar's APC PLUS.



Take a look at Bridgepoint's Spotting Kit, it has everything you need, and more, including directions and a very helpful spotting 'map'.



Good Luck



Jim
 
Nice, I was reading through their website and there sure are lots of chemicals.... I will need the luck :)



Thank you for the help
 
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