Steam cleaner and or extractors

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What kind of steam cleaner and/or hot/cold extractor machines are you using.
 
I use steam about 99% of the time because it does a great job and the surface areas dry very quickly. I also have a Mytee HP 60 hot water extractor, but rarely use it. The Mytee does a great job at cleaning and has great water lift. My main concern about the Mytee is that, with all of my other equipment, I cannot fit it on the back of my truck, so I rarely take it on my mobile operations.
 
I believe vx5000 is one of the more popular steamers and Mytee was popular till there customer service was brought up in a thread.
 
I will start by saying that a steamer is a much more versatile piece of equipment than an extractor. Especially if you are going for quick turn around on upholstery with stains. I am starting to only use my Aztec Hot Rod(extractot) on carpets. Unless I have a vehicle for more than a day I will not try to remove deep stains with the extractor for this usually ends up with the stain sucking up from the foam under the upholstery. The steamer I have been using for several months now, is a lift off steamer mop. Will upgrade to the vx5000 in the coming year if my lift off steamer quites.
 
Guys

I am just starting my busness and in need of equipment to clean and remove stains from carpet and seats. I am not a mobile detailer.
I have no idea where to start or even the brand names for equipment.
What is the biggest bang for the buck?

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I have a McCulloch steam cleaner and looking to replace my extractor. I have a sears brand extractor pretty old but still works.
 
I have the Dupray Tosca its a little expensive but I justified it since I use the bejezus out of it in the house as well as the cars and it gets up to 316 degree steam, adjustable pressure, quality accessories, GREAT customer service. I actually called Daimer who sells the same steamer (a little different but still made by tecnovap) and then called Dupray and after talking with both sales people it was an easy decision. Dupray rep was very honest and answered all my questions perfectly ( I did A LOT of research before hand so I would know if they started blowing a little smoke) I am very pleased with my purchase and although I havent had any problems I am confident that I will be taken care of if it happens.
 
Both, using Mytee Lite II & Mytee Firebird.. Although i'm regretting these purchases considering if anything ever breaks... i'm screwed.
 
If you do a lot of interiors, your probably going to eventually want to get both. With the down right rat nasty interiors I get in my shop, my extractor is a must. I can get by without my steamer, but not my extractor. Thats personal preference though.
 
HF has a McCulloch for $119 PLUS 25% off coupon.
I found the coupon on retailmenot.com

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I have a Thermax CP-5 and its absolutely great. The 12 gallon version with dual pumps is very nice also. They aren't the cheapest but work fantastic. I decided to go with this over a Mytee based on the heaters. The Thermax has a boiler unlike the Mytees' in-line heater setup.

I will say that the one thing I like about the Mytee is the hose holder. Thermax doesn't come with one and although I know its pretty basic, I just haven't spent the time to make one.
 
Can you guys give more recommendations on actual brand names of steam cleaners and extractors please?

Still torn on what would be best if you had to pick only one. Seems like a steamer would be more versatile as you could use for really nasty areas like an engine bay right?
 
kjn said:
I believe vx5000 is one of the more popular steamers and Mytee was popular till there customer service was brought up in a thread.
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:iagree: Been drooling over the VX5000 for a long time now.
Then yeah... that Mytee thread I think opened some eyes.
My Dad used to say, "Son don't worry about your customers saying something good. Worry about them saying something bad." What he was saying is; "An unhappy customer will tell 100 people about you or your service, where a happy one MAY tell 1 or 2. Which one do you think will make the most difference to your business?"
 
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