The fact that I am having to explain this to you is proof that you are not on the same playing field as the vast majority of practically experienced cleaners. Not that there is anything wrong with the position from which you view this industry.
You can not properly demo a machine at a trade show.
You have to demo one in real working conditions.
The whole point of this discussion, from my standpoint, was to shed light on the impossibility of actually demo'ing anything in this industry before purchasing it.
None of our manufacturers offer a true demo (imagine expecting
Sapphire to send you a TM in a van to test for a week, or any OP machine mfg. shipping you a machine to "try"), and the suggestion made above to demo all machines prior to purchase was simply more bulletin board misinformation.
Like using Barbasol shaving cream to remove old paint from carpet ...
Sure, there may be a couple of mfgs that will sent you some small machines, if you are willing to pay for the return shipping, but those few that offer that are often the ones who HAVE to differentiate themselves for lack of real working related reputations amongst us cleaners.
Demoing a machine is not an option for cleaners.
