Truck Mount Carpet Cleaning Equipment Key Terms

Clean up fast with truck mount carpet cleaning equipment key terms

By Brenda Lee, Writer/Editor Beeline Editing Services

Truck mounted carpet cleaning systems have been around for more than 30 years. Although these powerful machines do a better job with less labor in less time than traditional commercial carpet cleaners, it took a while for their benefits to be realized by any but the largest building service contractors.

Today, truck mounted carpet cleaning equipment is the choice of most professional commercial and residential carpet cleaners. Advances in technology have enabled manufacturers to produce truck mounts that can withstand more use and abuse, and require less maintenance and operator training. Learn some truck mount carpet cleaning equipment key terms to get you started in the business.

Slide-in mount

Slide-in mounts can be moved between vehicles and are typically self-powered. A slide-in mount engine powers the vacuum and pressurizes the water, using the engine's exhaust heat for hot water extraction. Slide-in mounts are a good choice when budget and space considerations are an issue.
Try: Head over to Factory Truckmounts to read about slide-in truck mounts, including their advantages and disadvantages over direct drive mounts.

Direct drive mount

Direct drive mounts, which are more or less installed permanently in a truck or van, are typically powered by the engine of the vehicle in which they are mounted.
Try: Learn about direct drive mounts at Factory Truckmounts.

Hot water extraction

One of the biggest benefits to cleaning with truck mounted carpet cleaning equipment is that such units can sustain high water temperatures during hot water extraction. Hot water boosts the effectiveness of cleaning chemicals, which improves both the speed of cleaning and the effectiveness of soil removal.
Try: Find an article on truck mount hot water extraction carpet cleaning and its benefits at Miracle Services.

Pump system

The right water pump system is critical to the overall effectiveness of truck mount carpet cleaners. The pump must be specific to the carpet cleaning machines being used.
Try: Read about different pump systems for truck mount carpet cleaning equipment at Cleanfax Online.

Hose reel

The hoses used with truck mounted carpet cleaners need to be extra long. This makes hose reels a must. Usually a hose reel can hold hundreds of feet of hose.
Try: Read about the different types of hose reels available for truck mounted carpet cleaners at HydraMaster.

Wand

The wand is the tool used to spray the cleaning agent onto the carpet to flush out the dirt and then immediately extract it. The wand is a very important component of the carpet cleaning process.
Try: Learn more about the carpet cleaning wand and see some of the types available at Michigan Maintenance. Read about some relatively new wand technology at ThomasNET.