Amazing new vlm machine

[Charles Heaberlin]

Built out of necessity but built on purpose. More head weight and more agitation with 1 1/2 inch oscillation. Yup, that's the biggest. But it had to be easy to use, so, wheels up. And the biggest problem to solve, up stairs!! Love op machines but why are they so heavy going up stairs? My gosh!! So I designed this machine with that in mind and amazingly the Echo can be pulled up stairs with one hand. It's really that easy, a residential carpet cleaners dream. It's an absolute beast in cleaning with less cleaning solution and easier to manuever than other machines I've built or used. Never built a machine that runs this smooth, where's all the vibration? Again, built that way on purpose.

 

[hogjowl]

The only way you’re going to gain a market foothold here is if you give me one for free and pay me to shill it.

 

[SteamwayPro]

Most of the Members here at Mikey's Board are ''Old Farts'' set in their ways and very resistant to change

They still think you need to flood carpet with gallons of water to clean them

They refuse to accept it's 2025 and things have changed in the Carpet Cleaning World

I'm trying to EDUCATE them but they HATE ME for that


GOOD LUCK and Welcome to Mikey's Board !!!

 

[Giorgio]

Why not?

How long does it take to get replacement bearings delivered?

You should show up with them at Mikey's Fest in Kansas City this spring. I'll take em for a spin.

 

[Mikey P]

Somehow In didn't get to try one in Indy...

 

[Charles Heaberlin]

The only way you’re going to gain a market foothold here is if you give me one for free and pay me to shill it.

Thats a tempting offer

 

[Charles Heaberlin]

Most of the Members here at Mikey's Board are ''Old Farts'' set in their ways and very resistant to change

They still think you need to flood carpet with gallons of water to clean them

They refuse to accept it's 2025 and things have changed in the Carpet Cleaning World

I'm trying to EDUCATE them but they HATE ME for that


GOOD LUCK and Welcome to Mikey's Board !!!

Thank you. I'll try.

 

[Charles Heaberlin]

Why not?

How long does it take to get replacement bearings delivered?

You should show up with them at Mikey's Fest in Kansas City this spring. I'll take em for a spin.

Replacement bearings are on hand, ready to ship though they're not needed very often. See you in Kansas City.

 

[Giorgio]

and pay me to shill it.

I'll pay you to go away.

 

[Giorgio]

Mikey P, I notice your Angry imoji.

Perhaps it didn't translate well over the internet but I meant that as a joke. It's my way of expressing term of endearment for someone I totally admire.

Besides, I know Hogjowl well enough to know that he can handle a little razzzing from time-to-time.

Isn't that right Hogjowl?

On the other hand, if that did not translate well I'd like to sincerely apologize to everyone for offending. Especially, to my good friend Marty who I absolutely love and adore.

My bad Howjowl. Will you forgive me?

 

[Dwain Ray]

Most of the Members here at Mikey's Board are ''Old Farts'' set in their ways and very resistant to change

They still think you need to flood carpet with gallons of water to clean them

They refuse to accept it's 2025 and things have changed in the Carpet Cleaning World

I'm trying to EDUCATE them but they HATE ME for that


GOOD LUCK and Welcome to Mikey's Board !!!

Come on over and prove how great that thingy of yours is my offer still stands out clean me and my homemade carpet "soaker" and walk away with 100 oz of pure silver valued at 3,845.00 this moment that is if that thingy of yours can do a better job. Shop carpets here and ready. You keep mouthin off sayin how great your thingy is but i think you're all talk im willing to put my money where my mouth is come on whata got to loose. Im an old man with a homemade machine how hard can it be? lol

 

[Any House Cleaning Services]

Built out of necessity but built on purpose. More head weight and more agitation with 1 1/2 inch oscillation. Yup, that's the biggest. But it had to be easy to use, so, wheels up. And the biggest problem to solve, up stairs!! Love op machines but why are they so heavy going up stairs? My gosh!! So I designed this machine with that in mind and amazingly the Echo can be pulled up stairs with one hand. It's really that easy, a residential carpet cleaners dream. It's an absolute beast in cleaning with less cleaning solution and easier to manuever than other machines I've built or used. Never built a machine that runs this smooth, where's all the vibration? Again, built that way on purpose. View attachment 131901View attachment 131902View attachment 131903

Good op machine. I saw it when I was at your shop.

 

[Any House Cleaning Services]

Btw, when the Glad Pads are comming back? I need more

 

[hogjowl]

Sniff

 

[Charles Heaberlin]

Btw, when the Glad Pads are comming back? I need more

They should be in soon.

 

[SamIam]

Most of the Members here at Mikey's Board are ''Old Farts'' set in their ways and very resistant to change

They still think you need to flood carpet with gallons of water to clean them

They refuse to accept it's 2025 and things have changed in the Carpet Cleaning World

I'm trying to EDUCATE them but they HATE ME for that


GOOD LUCK and Welcome to Mikey's Board !!!

Didn't you retire already?

 

[SamIam]

Also residential VLM is doable, but what's steps are taking to provide the level of service and cleaning that will satisfy you?

I would have to vacuum still, then pre spray/crb and cornrow every fiber to piss Marty off.

Then pad rinse, lastly post groom.

I think running hoses is easier and less work.

 

[SteamwayPro]

Didn't you retire already?

I'm part time cleaner now

I do 1 big job or 2 small jobs a day

Usually 4 days a week but some weeks I work 5-6- 7 days if I must to get work done

 

[SteamwayPro]

Also residential VLM is doable, but what's steps are taking to provide the level of service and cleaning that will satisfy you?

I would have to vacuum still, then pre spray/crb and cornrow every fiber to piss Marty off.

Then pad rinse, lastly post groom.

I think running hoses is easier and less work.

Pushing a wand, dragging hoses around the house is not easy work either

I've been VLM since 2019 and love it


Residential Carpet Cleaning
Vacuum
Prespray with WORX Sprayer
CRB
Extract with OP
Groom

 

[Kenny Hayes]

It's all the same as for ease. They both have pluses and minuses. It's all WORK!

 

[they live]

Pushing a wand, dragging hoses around the house is not easy work either

I've been VLM since 2019 and love it


Residential Carpet Cleaning
Vacuum
Prespray with WORX Sprayer
CRB
Extract with OP
Groom

How often do you wash the brushes on your crb?

I only use mine on nasty jobs that I'm also extracting afterward.

I always felt funny telling the customer the dirt comes out when you vacuum it next time. Phrase it any way you like.

How do you clean stairs? The can't be easy to vacuum properly. Some stairs get very heavily soiled. I couldn't imagine leaving all the oils behind. Broken down or not.
Not to mention the impacted sand.