Extractor????

[808_detail_nut]

What do you guys use to clean carpets and upholstery? I was thinking about getting a extractor but wanted to know if it was worth the price or is there something cheaper that would bee good to start out with?

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[tpr1634]

Hey if you got the cash go fot it, I have a Mytee lite 8070 nice machine, they made some changes and the price went up since I purchased mine in 2011.

[mac11wildcat]

Extractors are great for large areas of heavily stained upholstery but a steamer, a cloth, and a brush/DA pad can handle most average interior stains. Extractors arent necessary but certainly helpful.We use it primarily for car mats that should be thrown away anyways, but need to be cleaned for the customer.

[808_detail_nut]

Thanks guys, I was thinking of a Bissell green machine.
Extractor s with shipping to hawaii is a arm and a leg so I think I'll go with something cheaper. I also have a cyclo so I'm gonna get the carpet pads. Thanks.
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[DylansDetailing]

Thanks guys, I was thinking of a Bissell green machine.
Extractor s with shipping to hawaii is a arm and a leg so I think I'll go with something cheaper. I also have a cyclo so I'm gonna get the carpet pads. Thanks.
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I remember seeing a Mytee extractor on the Honolulu Craigslist last week. If you got the money, I'd definitely take a look at it.

[808_detail_nut]

Thanks but I dont feel comfortable buying one off craigslist from Oahu without looking at it and testing it out first. If it was on Maui then I would feel more comfortable. I think ill just go with a bissel for now and some carpet brushes for my orbital. See how far I can get with that. Thanks.

[BobbyG]

I've been procrastinating for a couple of years now but I do need one. For my work, the Mytee Lite ll 8070 (http://www.autogeek.net/mytee-hot-water-extractor.html) fits the bill nicely. It's performance and price are perfect for the volume of work I have coming in and if I combine this with a small steamer I should have everything pretty well covered..

I'll be buying mine through Autogeek....

http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/autogeek/mytee-new-1.jpg

[Flash Gordon]

You can make due without it. I went years using nothing but a bucket of hot water, a 6hp shop vac, scrub brushes, apc, a load of cotton towels and elbow grease

If you do decide to buy an extractor make sure your home can handle the load (unless you have a generator you plan on using for power source). The Mytee's that were mentioned require 20amps. The Aztec Hot Rod only requires 15amps

Mytee is known to have HORRIBLE customer service. That was the deciding factor for me buying a Aztec Hot Rod

[Pureshine]

I use mostly steam on most cars and there are times where an extractor is needed. With that said no need to spend a lot of $$$$ on one if your a one man shop. I spent $400 on mine and works great when I need it. The only time I think you need the bigger one is if your doing production cleaning. I can't name the one I bought on here.

[drbll]

Thanks guys, I was thinking of a Bissell green machine.
Extractor s with shipping to hawaii is a arm and a leg so I think I'll go with something cheaper. I also have a cyclo so I'm gonna get the carpet pads. Thanks.
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Bissell LGM works great for the home user. I got some different end pieces off ebay for different situations. They make 3" and 4" and one with deep injector tips, meant for pet stains, but works great on any stain.

[brondondolon]

This was done with a bissle spot clean pro with almost no effort. I paid $109 for it at kohls using a % off coupon. 26630

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[808_detail_nut]

Awesome advice and input. Thanks, I'm gonna go with the Bissell for now mainly because of the volume I have ( 1-2 cars a week ). Thanks again.

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[rwisejr]

I'm a week end warrior and Have been using an Aztec Hot Rod for several years now . It has been trouble free . I originally had an LGM but I tired of it quickly. Way too much filling and dumping water . I get a lot of big Suv's and mini van's . These are usually pretty hammered. I have also added a VX5000 steamer . The combo of the Aztec and VX5000 works great for me.

[BobbyG]

If you do decide to buy an extractor make sure your home can handle the load (unless you have a generator you plan on using for power source). The Mytee's that were mentioned require 20amps. The Aztec Hot Rod only requires 15amps

Mytee is known to have HORRIBLE customer service. That was the deciding factor for me buying a Aztec Hot Rod

My garage has a 100 amp panel and I have a couple of dedicated 30 amp outlets so I should be all set there. Hearing that Mytee has horrible customer service bothers me and I expect any supplier stand behind their product at a moments notice..


I'm a week end warrior and Have been using an Aztec Hot Rod for several years now . It has been trouble free . I originally had an LGM but I tired of it quickly. Way too much filling and dumping water . I get a lot of big Suv's and mini van's . These are usually pretty hammered. I have also added a VX5000 steamer . The combo of the Aztec and VX5000 works great for me.

Thanks for the information guys! :props: