If you’re going to start a VLM carpet cleaning business, you need a reliable vacuum. That’s why I love the Oreck XL vacuum cleaner.

Still on the fence about this vacuum? Let me give you 3 reasons to buy one right now:

1. It has a powerful commercial motor that won’t break down easily (even after cleaning 3-4 houses per day)
2. Parts are cheap, bags are cheaper. This vacuum will not cost you a lot of money to operate!
3. The Oreck XL costs under $175

Go out and grab an Oreck vacuum. It’s the perfect 1st purchase toward your new carpet cleaning business.

Next time we chat, I’ll tell you about another important piece of equipment you’ll need for your new business.

Best,
The VLM Guy
VLMtraining.com

P.S. – The new VLM video tutorial is coming soon! Click here to join the waitlist.

If you want to learn how to perform VLM carpet cleaning, this video will show you everything. I’ll explain how to use all of the equipment and chemicals in the VLM checklist. I’ll also share some tips about how to get the best results with VLM, how to get your 1st customers, and how to make extra $$$ from every job. You don’t want to miss this video tutorial when it’s ready. Click here to join the waitlist.

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Last time we talked, I told you how important it is to vacuum before you clean carpets with the VLM method.

The problem is most new carpet cleaners want to either a) skip vacuuming or b) use their cheap vacuum from home.

First of all… you don’t want to skip vacuuming.

Reminder: most customers never vacuum their carpets. If you want to get their carpets really clean, you’ll need to vacuum them before you use the VLM cleaning method.

You also don’t want to vacuum with the same old Shark, Hoover, or even your “fancy” Dyson. Trust me… I’ve tried them all!

I’ve also talked to hundreds of other carpet cleaners who have tried every single cheap vacuum you can get at Walmart, Target, and elsewhere.

After hours of testing and hundreds of dollars wasted… they always arrive at the same conclusion: get a commercial vacuum cleaner.

So what’s the best commercial vacuum for VLM carpet cleaning?

I highly recommend you start with the Oreck XL vacuum (blue version).

There are so many reasons I recommend this vacuum:
-Cheap, replaceable parts
-Easy to clean the beater bar
-Bags are cheap on Amazon (buy in bulk for big savings)
-Powerful commercial motor with great suction
-Long 40’ cord so you’re not constantly plugging & unplugging

But the biggest reason to start with the Oreck XL… it’s under $175!

The Oreck is a huge step up from a consumer vacuum. You’ll notice better results immediately.

Long term, you’ll find that these vacuums can last forever. Especially with regular maintenance (you can replace the belt & beater bar in 10 minutes for under $20).

If you’re even thinking of starting a VLM carpet cleaning business, buy an Oreck XL commercial vacuum cleaner. It will start you on the right path.

Best,
The VLM Guy
VLMtraining.com

P.S. – You can usually find the Oreck XL at the lowest price on Amazon. Be sure to look for bags in bulk, too. The XL uses bag type CC.

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When you first start out with VLM carpet cleaning, you’re going to run into a problem…

You’ve gotta vacuum every job.

Every. Single. Job.

You might be tempted to skip this 1st step, but it’s the most important step in the carpet cleaning process.

In fact, a lot of other carpet cleaners (especially “steam” cleaners) will tell you to skip this step, but they are WRONG.

You see… most people vacuum about as well as they floss their teeth. Not very well! (Gross, right?)

That means you’re going to need a vacuum cleaner to remove all the dirt, hair, dander, and other “stuff” that hides deep down in most people’s carpet.

At this point, most folks say “no problem, I’ve got a vacuum cleaner.”

Sorry, but your $75 sucker from Wally World isn’t going to cut it.

Fact is… you’re going to need a really good vacuum!

Because – in addition to dirt – you’ll accidentally suck up paperclips, nails, twist ties, and all kinds of other junk that would destroy a normal vacuum.

Your standard consumer vacuum might last a couple jobs, but you’ll run into 3 big problems with it:

1. The dirt cup doesn’t hold much, so you’ll be emptying your vacuum after every room (what a pain)
2. The cord is too short, which means you have to plug & unplug constantly
3. Your low powered vacuum is going to burn out quickly. Especially if the beater bar gets clogged up with hair… which it will

What’s the solution?

A commercial vacuum cleaner!

Don’t worry, a commercial vacuum doesn’t need to be expensive. But it will save you a lot of headaches.

Things to look for in a commercial vacuum:
-Cheap, easy to replace parts (including bags! You’ll use a lot of them)
-High capacity bag or dirt cup
-Long cord, so you don’t have to unplug after each room you vacuum

I’ve included a few vacuum suggestions in the VLM checklist (click here to get a free copy). If you need a vacuum for your biz, that’s a great place to start your search.

Best,
The VLM Guy
VLMtraining.com

P.S. – I prefer bags vs dirt cups. Vacuum bags are cheap (look on Amazon for bulk deals). I hate cleaning out dirt cups. It’s way easier to toss your full bags in the dumpster.

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