mounted extractors, there are so many options on the market that you can find exactly what you want, from pump pressure to heat, to vacuum and airflow — and much, much more. Choosing the right extraction machine for the job can be compared to shopping for a car. Someone living in Minot, North Dakota, may opt for a different car or truck than one living in Palm Beach, Florida; it’s all about how the vehicle will be used. For carpet cleaning, take the time to determine which type of machine is best for you to increase the speed of cleaning and overall productivity and — never forget — the quality of cleaning. Both contract and facility cleaners can use both types of extractors — truckmounts and portables — and many do exactly that, having both options at their disposal. Chemicals And Cleaning Performance Regardless of whether your choice is a truckmount or a portable extractor, an important decision you must make is in your choice of clean-ing solutions — the chemistry. There are hundreds of products available. Which is best? That depends on the type of cleaning you do. For instance, if you are a facility cleaning professional, you may choose to use neutral to slightly alkaline preconditioners, combined with an acid rinse. “Stronger” chemicals might not be necessary. You might rely on encapsulation solutions. Most likely, you won’t have difficult spots or stains to deal with on a daily basis. But, if you are a contract cleaner and face different situations each day — from routine hot water extraction to restorative cleaning — you will need a larger variety of products, especially those with higher alkalinity. If you clean apartments or restaurants, the type and amount of soil can be challenging and a wider selection of cleaning solutions is required. In homes, you would need an extensive spotting kit that has products for removing all types of spots or stains, including organic and inor-ganic dyes, foods and beverages, cosmetics, medicine, paint, ink and more. Of course, all this being said, matching your extraction machine to the job at hand is important. CM Circle Product Information no. 201 on page 32 www.cmmonline.com 25
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