Equipment for the new guy

[pitts201]

Hello everyone,

I'm in the process of starting a commercial/residential cleaning services and am currently in the stage of looking for equipment. I have come across many brands and models, but honestly do not know which machines I should purchase. I'm not looking for the best brands, just ones that will get the job done at a good price.

If you guys were starting your business all over again which brand and model would you get for the below listed items:

Floor scrubber
Carpet extractor system
Window washing system
Pressure washer
Standard vacuum
Backpack vacuum

Also, if you can recommend a vendor that would be great.


Thank you in advance for your time and help.

Mike

[Grizzly]

If i'm starting a business, I'm not sure I'd be using funds to purchase the equipment you discussing. At least, not until I've got contracts to warrant them. Money tied up in assets isn't making you anything. At any rate, I;m from Canada so my choice of equipment won't mean much but here goes.

Floor scrubber: Just purchased a Clark CFP 20" and beautiful machine. dont' buy a Windsor
Carpet extractor: I rent , so no opinion
Window washing: Unger
Pressure washer: Karcher
Standard vacuum : Numatic Henry :(Ours have been running 15 years with only the belts for the power head needing to be changed. Cannister model
Upright model: Eureka commercial, Sanitaire commercial
Backpack: Pro Team

Bill