What types of rug cleaning
equipment are available?
There are several types of rug cleaning equipment available, ranging from basic tools for home use to professional-grade machines used by commercial cleaning services.
Common In-Home Use Types Of Rug-Cleaning Tools:
- Vacuum Cleaners:
- Standard Vacuum Cleaners: These are the most common and basic tools for regular rug maintenance. They use suction to remove loose dirt and debris from the surface.
- Carpet Shampooers:
- Portable Carpet Shampooers: These are smaller machines suitable for home use. They spray a mixture of water and cleaning solution onto the rug and then use brushes or rollers to scrub the fibers. The dirty water is then extracted into a separate tank.
- Steam Cleaners:
- Home Steam Cleaners: These machines use hot water vapor to clean and sanitize rugs. They are effective at removing stains and killing bacteria.
- Spot Cleaners:
- Portable Spot Cleaners: Small, handheld devices designed for targeting specific stains on rugs and carpets. They are convenient for quick cleanups.
- Rug Sweepers:
- Manual Rug Sweepers: Non-electric, manual devices that use brushes or rollers to sweep up dirt and debris from rugs. They are a simple and eco-friendly option.
Professional-grade Machines Used By Commercial Cleaners:
When choosing rug cleaning equipment for your rug cleaning business consider the type and size of rugs you’re dealing with, and the number of rugs you will be washing each time.
We sell a full line of rug cleaning equipment (rug washing equipment) including Automatic Rug Washing Machine, Automatic Rug Duster, Rug Wringer Centrifuge, Rug Scrubbers, Wet Rug Loader Rug Finish and Packing Machines, Rug Drying Racks, and Dehumidifiers to Oriental rug and area rug cleaners at a very affordable price in North America.
With the help of our equipment, you can wash approximately 30 rugs today and hang them for drying. The next day, you can bring them down, wrap them, and they will be ready for delivery to your clients. There’s no need for additional grooming or firing; however, some rugs may require vacuuming. One of my clients in New Jersey washes 60 rugs every other day, while another in Ohio, washes around 150 rugs every other day (according to his estimate). This can tell you that these machines will significantly increase your capacity to process many rugs within a short timeframe.
In terms of revenue, my client in Columbus generates less than the one in New Jersey because he charges only 1/5th of the price set by the gentleman in NJ. Pricing for rug washing varies across markets, and being the cheapest isn’t necessary to succeed. In our market, the prices are as follows:
- Wool rugs (machine-made or hand-made): $5 per square foot
- Synthetic rugs: $4 per square foot
- Silk rugs: $6-7 per square foot
Additional services like deodorization, stain protection, and moth-proofing cost an extra $0.90 per square foot. For example, an 8 x 10 wool rug washed with deodorization would cost $400 plus $72 for the additional service.
These machines will pay for themselves within 12 to 18 months by reducing labor costs, increasing productivity, and enhancing service quality. This improvement can lead to more five-star reviews, which I like to call the “401K for business.”
