Say what you will about Bane.
But are you suffering with bad hearing .hmmm
There were few options back in the day.
Hydramaster was not as good as they claim to be 40 yrs later fact.
Proceed an other brands had problems too.
But the Bane cleaner,had zero maintence issues.
Used gas only to go from point a to b.
The cleaning agents delivered what they promised...
An his school was far better then no schools at the time.
An he did have a carpet mill referral network.
Any manufacturer to this date do that?
He did what he could doat the time period.
He was honest an believed in what he did.
So naysayers aside...
He helped form this industry,an for that alone give the bastard his props...
They grew stagnant an dull witted.
After Bane the sons could care less.
They were already set...
Bill Yeadon himself was made into a industry leading instructor.
Because one day Bill hired him.
An saw the potential there as well...
Ask Billy Yeadon about the lift an the drapes picture.
Circa 75 to 77...
Look at Jimmy's wand is it not a gd Bane Rip off,yes...
And he had handles on tubess burning hot.
Few remember wearing padded gloves.
Few wands had handles ...
Not even red ones lol.
Regards...
But hate him or love him.
Give him the credit due...