Is a portable carpet extractor good for cleaning houses?
On One Hand: Portable equipment does a fine jobPortable steam cleaning extractor equipment will clean household dirt and debris found in carpets and upholstery. Portable machinery costs the professional less money to purchase and use; which could translate into a cheaper price for the consumer. Since there are no hoses which need to run outside the house, portable equipment does not let bugs or hot air in during warm weather; nor does the equipment let the cold air in during winter months.On the Other: Truck mount equipment packs more powerTruck mount equipment has more vacuum power and can heat water quicker than a comparable portable unit. There is no loud machinery sitting inside the home to cause a nuisance while the cleaning is occurring. Also, foul odors and humidity are discharged outside the home.Bottom Line”I’ve looked into truck mounts, almost bought them, but just didn’t understand why they are so much better,” Evelyn Pino, owner of Action Janitorial in Pleasantville, N.J. t
