The four main types of carpet extractors are carpet cleaners, self-contained extractors, tank extractors, and truck-mounted carpet extractors. Carpet stainers are used for small cleaning jobs, such as small spills and spot cleaning. These types of extractors use a small hand tool and are ideal for cleaning upholstery, window fittings, and car details. Tank Carpet Extractors are used for larger jobs and are powered by a large carpet cleaning wand that is connected to the unit with a solution and recovery hose. These types of extractors are very portable and are used by commercial carpet cleaners to reach areas that truck-mounted carpet extractors cannot. Tank extractors are ideal for cleaning high-rise apartments or isolated areas where hoses from a closed truck unit cannot reach. Most commercial carpet cleaners use truck mounted extractors for a large percentage of the carpets they clean. Enclosed truck fans are extremely powerful and use large heaters and high pressure. Most truck-mounted units cost more than $ 20,000, requiring a large investment. Self-contained carpet extractors are ideal for both residential and commercial use. They are extremely portable and perfect for small to medium jobs and house everything you need to clean your carpet in one unit. One of the best carpet extractors is the Tennant EX-SC-1020 extractor. Tennant is one of the largest manufacturers of flooring equipment in the world.
The Tennant EX-SC-1020 Carpet Extractor is a highly reliable self-contained unit. It has a sleek design and is comfortable to use even by the smallest operator. This carpet cleaning unit can be divided into four main parts. The brush housing on the bottom of the unit features a stiff bristle cylindrical brush that agitates the carpet removing trapped dirt and debris. At the front of the extraction unit is a large 20-inch vacuum shoe that does a wonderful job of removing dirty water and debris from the carpet. The top of the machine houses a 14.5 gallon recovery tank and a 10 gallon solution tank. This tank is made of roto-cast polyethylene that can easily withstand the punishment of tough commercial cleaning jobs. One of the main differences with this extractor from other carpet cleaning units is that the recovery tank contains a bladder system to ensure the machine does not leak. This bladder can be easily changed after years of use when cracked or worn and replaced. Changing the bladder in this tank is more cost effective than buying a brand new recovery tank system. The last part of the system are the user controls on top of the machine. User controls are easy to understand and use. Ergonomically designed handles make this machine comfortable to use even when extended use is required for larger carpet cleaning jobs.
The three main systems in any carpet removal unit are the brush drive system, the vacuum system, and the pump system. The Tennant EX-SC-1020 Puller features a 1.5 Amp brush motor that spins the brush at 1200 RPM. The brush consists of a row of chevron offset nylon bristles for thorough and effective cleaning. The brush on this machine is 17 inches, which is 1 inch longer than the industry standard 16 inches. This extractor’s vacuum system features a 1.8 hp three-stage motor that is above the industry standard for two-stage. The engine can easily carry 136 inches of water remaining, which is well above its main competitors from companies like Tornado, NSS and Windsor. The solution system is powered by a 100 PSI, one amp solution pump, which is the industry standard. The solution flow is regulated by an electric solenoid valve that is controlled by a switch on the user control panel. This machine uses a double jet spray system in which the water is pressed towards the fibers of the carpet.
The Tennant EX-SC-1020 can also be used with carpet cleaning accessories such as a wand, crevice tools, auto detailing tools, and a stair tool. When buying a carpet extractor, these are important features to consider. By utilizing a recovery hose port and solution, this unit can easily be converted to a tank extractor and can be used for upholstery cleaning and auto detailing. You can also connect a 2-jet wand, which means you can clean under and around obstacles quickly. All that is needed to find these tools is a low pressure solution hose and a one and a half inch recovery hose.
Overall, the Tennant EX-SC-1020 is an excellent carpet cleaning machine. It is important to ensure that parts of the floor equipment are readily available so that repairs can be made if necessary. Tennant parts are easily purchased online or through a local Tennant parts dealer and service center. Tennant is one of the largest flooring equipment companies in the world, so you can be sure that Tennant parts will always be available for this unit. This extractor outperforms many comparable products from other flooring equipment manufacturers. The average lifespan of this unit should be more than 10 years, making it a smart investment for both residential use and emerging carpet cleaning businesses.
