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Today, I finally got a chance to put my Mytee Firebird to the test. I had an interior job on a heavily soiled Ford Focus so I decided to use the Firebird in conjunction with my HP60. First, I sprayed an APC, then hit the surface with the steamer and nylon brush attachment. Next, I followed up with my HP60. Let's start with the Firebird:
Pros:
Cons:
HP60 Hot Water Carpet Extractor:
I've had this machine for a while now, and I must say it is quite a smart investment. When I started my business, I had an Aztec Hot Rod - a great little tool but not quite big enough to meet my needs. So, I bought the HP60. Normally, I don't advertise what I paid for things but this is an exception: I bought the machine for $1184 with free shipping during a promotion from other company; my average extraction/interior detailing job brings in around $100. So, the machine paid for itself in just 12 jobs. I've had the machine for 2 years and use it about 3 times per week. You do the math.
Pros:
Cons:
Grease-ridden driver's side carpet:
The Firebird in Action:
Driver's side carpet after steaming and extracting:
50/50 shot of rear carpet (clean driver's side, dirty passenger side)
The oil, dirt and grime steamed away and extracted from the carpet:
I also experimented on the wheel of a SmartCar today:
My Opinion:
These are 2 incredible machines that perform up to the standards of professional detailers. They are must haves for those who constantly clean interiors. Individually, the machines are great at what they're designed to do, but together, they form a combination that not even the toughest stain can live up to.
If you're on the fence about either machine, I encourage you to take the plunge and buy it; you will not be disappointed.
Pros:
- Lightweight & compact - perfect for mobile applications
- 1.5 Quarts of water provides for 50 minutes of continuous steam
- Only takes 10 minutes to heat up
- A variety of attachments to tackle unique jobs
- Another high-quality, well-built Mytee product
Cons:
- I didn't buy the machine sooner.
HP60 Hot Water Carpet Extractor:
I've had this machine for a while now, and I must say it is quite a smart investment. When I started my business, I had an Aztec Hot Rod - a great little tool but not quite big enough to meet my needs. So, I bought the HP60. Normally, I don't advertise what I paid for things but this is an exception: I bought the machine for $1184 with free shipping during a promotion from other company; my average extraction/interior detailing job brings in around $100. So, the machine paid for itself in just 12 jobs. I've had the machine for 2 years and use it about 3 times per week. You do the math.
Pros:
- Heats to 210 degrees in minutes
- Uses an in-line water heater as opposed to a tank heater (the water gets hot as it travels through the line, not in the tank)
- Very powerful pump
- Great water lift and drying ability
- 6-gallon solution and recovery tank eliminates refilling and emptying multiple times per job
- Optional drying kit serves as a makeshift air mover
- Easily accessible components if machine needs maintenance
Cons:
- I wish the vac/solution hose was a few feet longer
- Can sometimes be bulky to maneuver
Grease-ridden driver's side carpet:
The Firebird in Action:
Driver's side carpet after steaming and extracting:
50/50 shot of rear carpet (clean driver's side, dirty passenger side)
The oil, dirt and grime steamed away and extracted from the carpet:
I also experimented on the wheel of a SmartCar today:
My Opinion:
These are 2 incredible machines that perform up to the standards of professional detailers. They are must haves for those who constantly clean interiors. Individually, the machines are great at what they're designed to do, but together, they form a combination that not even the toughest stain can live up to.
If you're on the fence about either machine, I encourage you to take the plunge and buy it; you will not be disappointed.
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