I started years ago with a portable so I think if you are new and have low budget to starts this video will help a lot. Chemicals and an honest, reliable techician are the key
@@MrSteamFranchising Yes an ETM from TMF, Chemical shelves, ShopVac, Vacuum, Water tank that heats up, generator, 3 pre sprays, and bit more. I like the set up you’ve shown because you’re exactly right it works.
Off camera I did, you'd think it would fully remove the stain (like in my upholstery cleaning video) but sometimes it just makes it lighter without completely removing the color damage
based on the video, not a criticism just an observation …….it seems like you filled up entire bucket and put in the clean tank , but when you dumped dirty water barely half of bucket filled. mskes me think alot of water being left behind to dry …. one vac portable suction just not as strong as double vac. results look brighter and those extra dry passes a must !!!! good luck
Hi Teri, thanks for the observation, I invite you to take a second look. This was the course of events with additional context: 14:50 - Added a full bucket (+ added a bit more later in the clean but I didn't film it) 25:40 - Emptied a full bucket just to make it lighter when carrying down the stairs. 28:05 - Emptied the remainder + the additional water that was sucked up from dry passes of the hallway/stairs while the machine was at the bottom of the stairs. You will notice that in this scene there is laminate flooring confirming that it's at the bottom of the stairs now. The E600 is pretty good for some new entrepreneurs, that being said, I do agree that double vac is stronger and I recommend the Ninja 200D in my equipment video: th-cam.com/video/OzBxoj5TCiw/w-d-xo.html Obviously, upgrade further to a Truckmount if you want to maximize CFM/Water Lift and have the money. Thank you for this opportunity to provide clarification to the viewer!
Thank you for your videos, I really like your take on starting a carpet cleaning business. I have started the steps towards starting up but I di have a question, would you do a vacuum before pre spray? Cheers!
Thanks! I've tried to show how accessible this business is, and you can make great money. I message customers asking them to pre-vac (they always have a vacuum if they own carpet). Some situations you'll have to vacuum (rental move out, etc.)
From colour of waste collected, VLM would certainly have drawn same on bonnet. All systems work, extraction, steam, VLM, it's down to the chemistry/products that are the fundamental key to end result.
I have experience with VLM, small portables, big portables and Truckmounts. They are quite different to be honest in terms of cleaning power. But, you can certainly run a VLM business, have happy customers and success
Could you please write it all of your equipments? Spreyer and steam machine everything? And last question is do your equipments are enough for clean every type of cleaning? Office carpet, house carpet ? I mean what are the exact names of all the washing equipment you use when cleaning, the equipment that sprays the content at the beginning of the video? Including carpet cleaning machines and equipment
You are fortunate that you have a very educated way of speaking the way you speak you could basically say anything even if you were wrong, you would sound like you knew what you were doing. I mean that as a compliment because other people are born on the wrong side of the tracks And have a uneducated way of speaking or perhaps also known as kind of a ghetto slang or something and if this is the way you talk, you will have a hard time trying to clean carpet like this, but if you sound very educated like the man in this video then you shouldn’t have any problems people are willing to take a chance on people that sound like they know what they’re doing so if you don’t sound educated, they’re less likely to take a chance
Good point actually. This is definitely not the "best" equipment. A new van with a truckmount would be ideal. But if you're professional, many people will recommend you because you're trustworthy and inspiring. They may write you a google review or share your info on social media which is a huge boost. Character plays an important role, even the way you speak...
Lol yes that's true. The marketing component of the business is extremely important. Worth noting that we don't actually use this set-up for most of our locations. The purpose of the video is to show the *minimum* required to start a business in this field. In time, the business should grow and invest in a commercial vehicle and more expensive equipment. For 3K you can get started, just charge low prices to get customers. Then mature into a 70K rig if you're willing to dedicate 10+ years into the business
@@ioncecan6799 On the carpet wand? 1/4" MPT, www.sycorp.ca/carpet-cleaning/parts/fittings-and-connectors/teejet-cp1322-brass-male-inlet-nozzle-body-1-4-mpt/
It's a three part jet, nozzle body is 1/4" MPT. Here are the links: www.sycorp.ca/carpet-cleaning/parts/fittings-and-connectors/teejet-cp1322-brass-male-inlet-nozzle-body-1-4-mpt/ www.sycorp.ca/carpet-cleaning/parts/fittings-and-connectors/brass-jet-retainer-cap/ www.sycorp.ca/carpet-cleaning/parts/teejet-veejet/unijet-teejet-11002-brass-and-spray-nozzle/
In this video I used the ESteam E600 for demonstration purposes, but personally I use the ESteam Ninja 200D. I go into detail in this video: th-cam.com/video/OzBxoj5TCiw/w-d-xo.html
Our booking software sends all customers an email asking them to prevac, they almost always do. If not then we use our own vacuums but this is rare. You can actually see their vacuum lines at the beginning of the video
When customers book, our software sends a message to our customers asking them to do it as part of their preparation for our arrival. If they don't do it, then we do
I think I have all the equipment. Here a list. Extractor: Ninja 200D Carpet Wand Vacuum/ Solution Hose Hard Bristle Brush Spray Bottle/Backpack Spray (On the way) Upholstery tool head (Not sure what the name is) Steam Gun Microfiber wipes/Blades to scrape All of this cost me about $3000 but the part that leaves me confused the most is chemical selection and how to know what to use. (For carpet or vehicles). I’m so lost on this and didn’t think it would be this hard to grasp for me. Help please. Bonus Question: Do we mix solution in the clean water tank or just simply use hot water?
I personally never mix any chemicals into the machine because it builds up and means more maintenance. I will occasionally add acid rinse if carpets are extremely dirty. Find your local carpet cleaning supplier, I get all of my information from them! They are excellent at teaching you about chemicals. Also check out carpet cleaners Truckmount forum on google, there’s a great community there with lots of knowledge!
@@MrSteamFranchising Thanks so much!! I’ve been over racking my brain trying to make sure I get everything right. Science and chemicals were never my strong suit. It keeps feeling like I’m missing something so I’m rewatching your videos like crazy lol
Do you ever put a solution into the clean water tank? Like fiber rinse? Or do you generally stick to just spray-agitate -hot water extraction? Thanks a ton
I always drop in some acid rinse on med-heavily soiled carpets that require lots of chems, also job specific depending on how the fibre wants to react with my pre-spray
I just wanted to keep stuff as "budget" as possible for this video but still keep it professional. In time you would upgrade the brush to an Oreck, or even a CRB ($3000)
Great video! Does this machine lrovide hot water and is hot water really necessary? And will this clean a whole house or is several water refills needed?
I answer that in this video: th-cam.com/video/OzBxoj5TCiw/w-d-xo.html Hot water tanks generally provide heat around 60C / 140F which is quite good. I prefer machines without heaters as they generally have stronger vacuums (there's only so much power you can draw from an outlet without blowing a fuse). You'll need to refill it every 2 rooms or so, but it's no big deal in my mind. It's nice having a lighter machine when you do this 5 days a week
I have a HondaRidgeline for now that I could use... I have an aluminum ramp that I can use also I have a Rotovac portable with Rotary steamer a regular ss wand, inline heater and duct cleaning business... I have 2 drones that I can implement also
That's awesome Brent, you should open a Mr. Steam. Seems like a no brainer since you have so much of the equipment already. What city are you in? Hopefully it's still available, email me: bryce@mrsteamproducts.com
You can lay the portable down?! Can you lay the bigger ones down? I have 33 inches of height in the back of my Toyota Rav4 and all the bigger portables I have looked at are 36 inches or taller.
Oh ya of course! Just make sure you drain the water from the dirty and clean tanks so you don’t pour it all over the car. I Lay mine down all the time when doing maintenance. Also goes without saying, make sure it’s unplugged first and don’t lay it down on any important connections or fragile pieces
There's no excess water left but it's still slightly damp for 4 hours-ish (depends on the humidity of the area, temperature, etc.) I advise customers to wear clean shoes and feel free to walk on it
Thanks for watching! Be sure to explore my channel for more helpful advice, I go over everything equipment-wise in this video: th-cam.com/video/OzBxoj5TCiw/w-d-xo.html
It is requested sometimes. We generally don't. We state that our insurance policy prohibits us from doing it and we clean under/around as good as possible
Small furniture yes. Big stuff I deny for insurance reasons. It's somewhat common but our software sends an automated email which requests that they prepare for their appointment by moving their furniture prior to our arrival. Sometimes we have to simply clean around large/heavy furniture
For filming? Just iMovie. For booking customers? We have our own custom coded software embedded into our websites. Exclusive to Mr. Steam owners (franchise)
I clicked on video because it says how to steam clean a carpet... But this method you use is not steam cleaning! Its hot water spray extraction cleaning..
@@williamboyle8918 I care more about what the customer says lol. Once I had a customer complain that there WASN'T triangles so I went back with my wand after grooming and put them in there. I'll always prioritize a customer's request
@@MrSteamFranchising yes, when I got the hose it was quite snug, i actually end piece under hot water for a while to soften it up, then just left it on
I recently discovered another solution. When you fill up your machine with hot water, dip your vacuum cuff into the hot water. It softens it up and makes it really easy to attach to the barb on your extractor!
When people book on our website, it sends them a confirmation email which includes things to do before we arrive, vacuuming being one of them. If the customer doesn't pre-vac, then we do
When a customer books on our website, it sends a confirmation email which includes pre-vacuuming as one of the things for them to do prior to our arrival. If they don't do it, then we do
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I started years ago with a portable so I think if you are new and have low budget to starts this video will help a lot. Chemicals and an honest, reliable techician are the key
Agreed! This is how to get started. Then buy a commercial vehicle and upgrade the machine
finding honest, reliable technician next to impossible these days
Owner-operated is the way to go, then they care more
Thank you for taking the time to share this.
My pleasure!
We have just started and this is great for low cost start up. We opted for our own water tank and trailer.
That's a good setup too. What's in the trailer? An electric truckmount?
@@MrSteamFranchising Yes an ETM from TMF, Chemical shelves, ShopVac, Vacuum, Water tank that heats up, generator, 3 pre sprays, and bit more. I like the set up you’ve shown because you’re exactly right it works.
Awesome! You're a step ahead of most people when they start!
This Canadian carpet cleaning is top-notch. I can tell by the accent.
Thanks for watching eh 🍁
Use industrial acetone for the nail polish. Spot treat, and extraction.
Off camera I did, you'd think it would fully remove the stain (like in my upholstery cleaning video) but sometimes it just makes it lighter without completely removing the color damage
Dry passes, great tip. Thank you.
You're welcome, we've got more content coming 🙂
based on the video, not a criticism just an observation …….it seems like you filled up entire bucket and put in the clean tank , but when you dumped dirty water barely half of bucket filled. mskes me think alot of water being left behind to dry …. one vac portable suction just not as strong as double vac. results look brighter and those extra dry passes a must !!!! good luck
Hi Teri, thanks for the observation, I invite you to take a second look. This was the course of events with additional context:
14:50 - Added a full bucket (+ added a bit more later in the clean but I didn't film it)
25:40 - Emptied a full bucket just to make it lighter when carrying down the stairs.
28:05 - Emptied the remainder + the additional water that was sucked up from dry passes of the hallway/stairs while the machine was at the bottom of the stairs. You will notice that in this scene there is laminate flooring confirming that it's at the bottom of the stairs now.
The E600 is pretty good for some new entrepreneurs, that being said, I do agree that double vac is stronger and I recommend the Ninja 200D in my equipment video:
th-cam.com/video/OzBxoj5TCiw/w-d-xo.html
Obviously, upgrade further to a Truckmount if you want to maximize CFM/Water Lift and have the money.
Thank you for this opportunity to provide clarification to the viewer!
I'm interested in what Cynthia's going to say!!
😂I’m gonna say good soil removal beautiful clean 😍😍😍😍
I'm getting fans - love it 🤗
Lol she unites all the TH-cam steam cleaners
Thank you for your videos, I really like your take on starting a carpet cleaning business.
I have started the steps towards starting up but I di have a question, would you do a vacuum before pre spray?
Cheers!
Thanks! I've tried to show how accessible this business is, and you can make great money.
I message customers asking them to pre-vac (they always have a vacuum if they own carpet).
Some situations you'll have to vacuum (rental move out, etc.)
wow wonderful job 👏 ❤❤❤
멋진 청소기술 당신에게 배우고 있습니다!!
Thank you!
Thank you for watching!
From colour of waste collected, VLM would certainly have drawn same on bonnet. All systems work, extraction, steam, VLM, it's down to the chemistry/products that are the fundamental key to end result.
I have experience with VLM, small portables, big portables and Truckmounts.
They are quite different to be honest in terms of cleaning power. But, you can certainly run a VLM business, have happy customers and success
Could you please write it all of your equipments? Spreyer and steam machine everything? And last question is do your equipments are enough for clean every type of cleaning? Office carpet, house carpet ? I mean what are the exact names of all the washing equipment you use when cleaning, the equipment that sprays the content at the beginning of the video? Including carpet cleaning machines and equipment
Yes, there's an equipment list in the description of my other video: th-cam.com/video/OzBxoj5TCiw/w-d-xo.html
You are fortunate that you have a very educated way of speaking the way you speak you could basically say anything even if you were wrong, you would sound like you knew what you were doing. I mean that as a compliment because other people are born on the wrong side of the tracks And have a uneducated way of speaking or perhaps also known as kind of a ghetto slang or something and if this is the way you talk, you will have a hard time trying to clean carpet like this, but if you sound very educated like the man in this video then you shouldn’t have any problems people are willing to take a chance on people that sound like they know what they’re doing so if you don’t sound educated, they’re less likely to take a chance
Good point actually.
This is definitely not the "best" equipment. A new van with a truckmount would be ideal.
But if you're professional, many people will recommend you because you're trustworthy and inspiring. They may write you a google review or share your info on social media which is a huge boost.
Character plays an important role, even the way you speak...
When you are using tap water and a 3k set up competing against 70k rigs, you gotta know how to talk !
I do agree. The customer service aspect of the appointment is extremely important
Lol yes that's true. The marketing component of the business is extremely important. Worth noting that we don't actually use this set-up for most of our locations. The purpose of the video is to show the *minimum* required to start a business in this field. In time, the business should grow and invest in a commercial vehicle and more expensive equipment.
For 3K you can get started, just charge low prices to get customers.
Then mature into a 70K rig if you're willing to dedicate 10+ years into the business
For the stairs you could use a drill brush would save you time and it cleans up really well and it’s inexpensive to buy
Thanks for the comment! That's a good suggestion, the Edmonton operator (Tom) is big on the drill brush too: th-cam.com/users/shortsv4hU2nOtDVQ
the jet size please!
@@ioncecan6799 On the carpet wand? 1/4" MPT, www.sycorp.ca/carpet-cleaning/parts/fittings-and-connectors/teejet-cp1322-brass-male-inlet-nozzle-body-1-4-mpt/
Yes that's a good idea. Just gotta agitate it somehow. Hand tools, drill brush, oreck orbiter are all good options
It's a three part jet, nozzle body is 1/4" MPT.
Here are the links:
www.sycorp.ca/carpet-cleaning/parts/fittings-and-connectors/teejet-cp1322-brass-male-inlet-nozzle-body-1-4-mpt/
www.sycorp.ca/carpet-cleaning/parts/fittings-and-connectors/brass-jet-retainer-cap/
www.sycorp.ca/carpet-cleaning/parts/teejet-veejet/unijet-teejet-11002-brass-and-spray-nozzle/
Great job thanks for the video..
Thanks for commenting!
Thanks for watching!
Great Video! I was wondering what machine you use? Thanks
In this video I used the ESteam E600 for demonstration purposes, but personally I use the ESteam Ninja 200D.
I go into detail in this video: th-cam.com/video/OzBxoj5TCiw/w-d-xo.html
Beautiful clean love those lines😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Thanks Cynthia! The lighting was a bit strange/shadowy at times but in person it looked basically brand new 🙂
Thanks!
What about pre vac
Our booking software sends all customers an email asking them to prevac, they almost always do. If not then we use our own vacuums but this is rare. You can actually see their vacuum lines at the beginning of the video
When customers book, our software sends a message to our customers asking them to do it as part of their preparation for our arrival. If they don't do it, then we do
I think I have all the equipment. Here a list.
Extractor: Ninja 200D
Carpet Wand
Vacuum/ Solution Hose
Hard Bristle Brush
Spray Bottle/Backpack Spray (On the way)
Upholstery tool head (Not sure what the name is)
Steam Gun
Microfiber wipes/Blades to scrape
All of this cost me about $3000 but the part that leaves me confused the most is chemical selection and how to know what to use. (For carpet or vehicles). I’m so lost on this and didn’t think it would be this hard to grasp for me. Help please.
Bonus Question: Do we mix solution in the clean water tank or just simply use hot water?
I personally never mix any chemicals into the machine because it builds up and means more maintenance. I will occasionally add acid rinse if carpets are extremely dirty. Find your local carpet cleaning supplier, I get all of my information from them! They are excellent at teaching you about chemicals. Also check out carpet cleaners Truckmount forum on google, there’s a great community there with lots of knowledge!
Generally: I look at 3 main categories: emulsifiers , solvents, and degreasers.
@@MrSteamFranchising Thanks so much!! I’ve been over racking my brain trying to make sure I get everything right. Science and chemicals were never my strong suit. It keeps feeling like I’m missing something so I’m rewatching your videos like crazy lol
How do customers typically feels about draining the dirty water down the toilet?
1000s of jobs, never had a problem.
Just make sure you pre-vac if the carpet has lots of garbage. That way you're dumping only water down the toilet
Do you ever put a solution into the clean water tank? Like fiber rinse? Or do you generally stick to just spray-agitate -hot water extraction?
Thanks a ton
I always drop in some acid rinse on med-heavily soiled carpets that require lots of chems, also job specific depending on how the fibre wants to react with my pre-spray
Is the Oreck Orbiter for dirtier carpets?
I just wanted to keep stuff as "budget" as possible for this video but still keep it professional.
In time you would upgrade the brush to an Oreck, or even a CRB ($3000)
Great video! Does this machine lrovide hot water and is hot water really necessary? And will this clean a whole house or is several water refills needed?
I answer that in this video: th-cam.com/video/OzBxoj5TCiw/w-d-xo.html
Hot water tanks generally provide heat around 60C / 140F which is quite good. I prefer machines without heaters as they generally have stronger vacuums (there's only so much power you can draw from an outlet without blowing a fuse).
You'll need to refill it every 2 rooms or so, but it's no big deal in my mind. It's nice having a lighter machine when you do this 5 days a week
Hot water from the tap is ideal. You can clean a couple rooms without needing to refill. It's a great starter machine
So good
Thanks :)
Thank you!
I have a HondaRidgeline for now that I could use... I have an aluminum ramp that I can use also
I have a Rotovac portable with Rotary steamer a regular ss wand, inline heater and duct cleaning business... I have 2 drones that I can implement also
That's awesome Brent, you should open a Mr. Steam. Seems like a no brainer since you have so much of the equipment already. What city are you in? Hopefully it's still available, email me: bryce@mrsteamproducts.com
You should start a Mr. Steam! I'll be able to help you a lot with marketing. Visit www.mrsteamproducts.com/ for more info
You can lay the portable down?! Can you lay the bigger ones down? I have 33 inches of height in the back of my Toyota Rav4 and all the bigger portables I have looked at are 36 inches or taller.
Oh ya of course! Just make sure you drain the water from the dirty and clean tanks so you don’t pour it all over the car. I Lay mine down all the time when doing maintenance. Also goes without saying, make sure it’s unplugged first and don’t lay it down on any important connections or fragile pieces
@@MrSteamFranchising You're awesome, thank you so much!
Even better, check out my new video on how to make it extra portable:
th-cam.com/video/dn3EE8iVv2g/w-d-xo.html
How long does the carpet take to dry ? Or did it dry with that last vacuuming you did ?
There's no excess water left but it's still slightly damp for 4 hours-ish (depends on the humidity of the area, temperature, etc.)
I advise customers to wear clean shoes and feel free to walk on it
If it's warm out, opening the windows will speed up drying, you could also turn up the heat, run some fans & a dehumidifier
A few hours to be fully dry.
1) Use the minimal water required to achieve the desired results
2) Do dry passes to remove any excess
What is the model and price of this extractor machine?
Thanks for watching! Be sure to explore my channel for more helpful advice, I go over everything equipment-wise in this video: th-cam.com/video/OzBxoj5TCiw/w-d-xo.html
Do you ever have to move furniture? Is it common that it's requested? If so do you do it or do you ask them to move it prior?
It is requested sometimes. We generally don't. We state that our insurance policy prohibits us from doing it and we clean under/around as good as possible
Small furniture yes. Big stuff I deny for insurance reasons.
It's somewhat common but our software sends an automated email which requests that they prepare for their appointment by moving their furniture prior to our arrival.
Sometimes we have to simply clean around large/heavy furniture
Hi where do I get your soaps
Discontinued. Use ESteam attack as a pre-spray and ESteam Inferno as a spotter
is 100 psi really enough for professional carpet cleaning?
200 is better, you have to slow down a bit with 100
What software are you using? Thanks!
For filming? Just iMovie.
For booking customers? We have our own custom coded software embedded into our websites. Exclusive to Mr. Steam owners (franchise)
@@MrSteamFranchising great thank you!
What is the exact model of this machine?
ESteam Ninja E600.
Watch my equipment video though as you may want to get a bigger machine if your vehicle can fit it
I clicked on video because it says how to steam clean a carpet... But this method you use is not steam cleaning! Its hot water spray extraction cleaning..
Yes it's Hot Water Extraction, people often call it steam cleaning.
If you add a heatermate you can get the temp quite close to boiling
Now it's steam: th-cam.com/video/uEgTS8aHF20/w-d-xo.html
I thought u gonna pre vacuum before, some people do that
When the customer books, our software sends them a confirmation email which includes asking them to pre vac.
If not, then we do
@@MrSteamFranchising i see make sense .
Wouldn't you rake the carpet after finishing?
We tend to leave it with the triangles. If you prefer a uniform appearance at the end, then rake
The grandi groomer shall groom itself
You can, it would speed up dry times slightly.
Oddly enough, customers like the triangles though. It's up to you!
@@MrSteamFranchising I.agree. but some say without the grooming you are nothing ! Lol
@@williamboyle8918 I care more about what the customer says lol. Once I had a customer complain that there WASN'T triangles so I went back with my wand after grooming and put them in there.
I'll always prioritize a customer's request
How much did you charge friend? 🤔
Around $150 including tax, this job can be done in an hour though (if you're not filming)
How much did you charge?
$109 + tax. Lowest price in the area but still good money since this was just one of three jobs that day
Our minimum service charge of $109. It took roughly an hour
On my machine I leave the white end piece on the tank inlet and just screw it on/off
For the vacuum hose? Hmm interesting. That does sound easier (especially when the cuff is new and not very flexible)
@@MrSteamFranchising yes, when I got the hose it was quite snug, i actually end piece under hot water for a while to soften it up, then just left it on
@@GeneralRELee Pretty smart
I recently discovered another solution.
When you fill up your machine with hot water, dip your vacuum cuff into the hot water. It softens it up and makes it really easy to attach to the barb on your extractor!
Did you pre vacuum the house?
When people book on our website, it sends them a confirmation email which includes things to do before we arrive, vacuuming being one of them.
If the customer doesn't pre-vac, then we do
Oh no,no, no. . the pre vac controversy, lmfao
When a customer books on our website, it sends a confirmation email which includes pre-vacuuming as one of the things for them to do prior to our arrival. If they don't do it, then we do
Lol I know, it's a way for people to play "gotcha!" sometimes.
We ask the customer to pre-vac, if they don't then we do
I move any furniture they would like to have moved, If they want me to pre vac tho, it's 18.00 per room additional. Most pre vac.