Hey guys.. I'm new to all of this so of course in need of a little help! What portable to get? I currently work full but looking to get into cleaning mainly residential property on the side for now. I'm 25 and very ambitious I plan to expand into a full service business. I'm currently torn.. I know you get what you pay for and I was sold on the mytee 2002cs contractor special $1699 comes with a wand ready to go pretty good deal right? 120 psi, hot water, and 3 stage vac. But as I read I'm scared of the 120 psi.. I want to do a professional job and also invest in something I can use down the road! Considering the mytee itd5 I know it's a better machine more options adjustable pressed but would really rather save the extra 1500 dollars for now!! I understand that more psi and more heat is better and cleans faster. But my question is how much.. is the difference worth stretching the budget? Does anyone do much tile work with there carpet machine? I know it wouldn't be an option with the 120 psi any advice is very appreciated!
Welcome!
Question:
Have you ever been on a carpet cleaning job?
Have you ever seen a portable run and a truck mount? Do that side by side you will know what I mean. You are already talking about equipment limitations. Bad place to start.
Have you ever worked for your self? Being a good carpet cleaner and good business owner are two different things.
Has any one in your family ever run a successful business? Being a great entrepreneur is most often caught not taught.
There is so much to know before you just buy some equipment and jump in. It's not about the gear.
Some of the best cleaners on this board could get good results with bad equipment. I am sure Mark and Mike could take an old Castex, a 2 jet wand, a floor machine with modern chemicals and get some good results. They would just have to work their asses off.
I would suggest at your age you go to work for a carpet cleaner for 2-3 years. Learn the trade and then start a business.
If you are a hard worker and determined to make it there are 30 guys on this board that can't find great techs and would happily hire you. Pending a good interview process.
Move to another state get prepared and then move home ready to dominate.
The one thing that you said that no one new posts is that you intend to start part time and keep your regular job. Smartest new guy statement I have heard all year!!!