How do hot water extractors work?

[VonLego]

What is the ibg deal about these things that isnt' covered by some sort of small carpet cleaner, or even a full size carpet cleaner? Shouldn't a carpet crevis tool be good enough to get the job done? (is it a time thing?)

I'm trying to get my interior cleaned up, and am looking at using a wet vac. (extrators are not very cost effecient for the weekend warrior types)

[AeroCleanse]

Re: How do hot water extractors work?

You use a carpet extractor after you have used the vac. A true hot water extractor is probably not very cost efficient for a weekend warrior. Using hot water in something like an $80 Little Green Machine is probably more like what you'd use.

[H.E.D]

Re: How do hot water extractors work?

from what i know is that with and extractor it ***** up all the dirt from the end to the top of the fibers, carpet or upholstery as where a apc or foam cleaner just take the dirt from the top of the fibers of the carpet or upholstery anybody correct if im wrong. where im from so cal you could rent a extractor from home depot, you should look into that maybe their is a place where you could rent one for one day. they re very easy to use and you get good results

[VonLego]

Re: How do hot water extractors work?

I may just have to do that H.E.D. I believe my dad rented a rotatiller (spelling?) from home depot with great results.

[VonLego]

Re: How do hot water extractors work?

Just so I have this straight... "clean the carpet" then use hot water extractor to get the dirt and soap out? Cleaning meaning green machine or anything all the way down to apc with a hand brush?

[Markus Kleis]

Re: How do hot water extractors work?

Get the Bissell Little Green Cleaning Machine ProHeat model. They are about $90 at Wal-Mart.

They are VERY popular and work wonders. They operate with normal water and APC+ by Meguiar's.

[VonLego]

Re: How do hot water extractors work?

I've been reading a lot about them, but so far I have been unsatified with home cleaners. They don't have tools to get in deep, and dont' have enough suction. I found my bissell "spot cleaner" wouldn't **** up water at a decent rate.

[Joe's detailing]

Re: How do hot water extractors work?

You will NOT get alot of vacuum (suc) using little green machine, they were designed for spot removal, even a vehicle interior is to much (IMO) weak motor burns up....
A (REAL) extractor heated or non heated surpasses all other methods they usually range from a dual motor & up the added heater makes grease and other stain types disappear...
Work smarter, not harder...

[VonLego]

Re: How do hot water extractors work?

I trust joe with my car (was going to say "with my life" but "car" sounds more dramatic)

I'll check out rentals and get some price checks.

[Markus Kleis]

Re: How do hot water extractors work?

You will NOT get alot of vacuum (suc) using little green machine, they were designed for spot removal, even a vehicle interior is to much (IMO) weak motor burns up....
A (REAL) extractor heated or non heated surpasses all other methods they usually range from a dual motor & up the added heater makes grease and other stain types disappear...
Work smarter, not harder...

I don't doubt a word of that...but as a "side job detailer" I sure can't justify $1,700+ for a carpet extractor!

As it is, I have seen some gnarly gross interiors that I was able to clean up very well even before the extractor...aka LGCM that I recently picked up- so I think for the weekend-warrior type it may not be a bad call.

[AeroCleanse]

Re: How do hot water extractors work?

I don't doubt a word of that...but as a "side job detailer" I sure can't justify $1,700+ for a carpet extractor!

As it is, I have seen some gnarly gross interiors that I was able to clean up very well even before the extractor...aka LGCM that I recently picked up- so I think for the weekend-warrior type it may not be a bad call.

$1,700 ? You can get them for $650

[Markus Kleis]

Re: How do hot water extractors work?

$1,700 ? You can get them for $650

Good ones? I was under the impression that the Durrmaid (sp?) was sort of the industry standard for a "moderately" priced heavy-duty extractor and they run about $1,700.

Even still, $650 is a LOT of money for a carpet extractor! That's more than my G100, FLEX, and Makita combined! Besides, it's rare I personally work on those types of cars...and furthermore, my company name is "Paint Care Specialist" so I don't exactly pretend to be an interior expert!

[AeroCleanse]

Re: How do hot water extractors work?

Good ones? I was under the impression that the Durrmaid (sp?) was sort of the industry standard for a "moderately" priced heavy-duty extractor and they run about $1,700.

Even still, $650 is a LOT of money for a carpet extractor! That's more than my G100, FLEX, and Makita combined! Besides, it's rare I personally work on those types of cars...and furthermore, my company name is "Paint Care Specialist" so I don't exactly pretend to be an interior expert!

Not sure where you're getting that price from but $650 is the price of the Durrmaid. You might want to look at a steam cleaner, yes they cost $700, but you can clean the whole inside with one, not just carpet.

[Markus Kleis]

Re: How do hot water extractors work?

Not sure where you're getting that price from but $650 is the price of the Durrmaid. You might want to look at a steam cleaner, yes they cost $700, but you can clean the whole inside with one, not just carpet.

Well snap! I guess I added a 1 in front My bad!

Either way...as a weekend warrior, I just can't justify that cost (right now), but maybe someday.

As for the steam cleaner, I actually am in the market for one right now. I have read A LOT about them and have some very serious interest in that machine...but again, the budget is tight so I doubt I will get a $700 steamer. I'm hoping for $200 or under.

Again, for me, the interiors and engine cleaning are an added bonus in a sense...the paint is where my work is truly done, and what the customer pays for. Not to say I don't get them clean- APC+ and my other tools and some elbow grease have not left me feeling inadequate by any means for the clientele I have.

[H.E.D]

Re: How do hot water extractors work?

check your local pawn shops and flea market. i bougth my mytee lite extractor at a pawn shop for $280 works great and only paid a fraction also i bought the crevice, upholstery, carpet(home) wand at a flea market for $75 all three sold one of the wand for home use and got $100 back. and as a part time detailer you will need a extractor.just be patient and find a really good deal and look around craigslist or ebay