What should I be looking for in terms of problem areas?

Rick do you sell a replacement for the Orbot cord? the stock one that came with mine is as thick (or thicker??) than a Cimex Kodiak cord. i am thinking it doesn't need to be this big and heavy??

also, my Orbot doesn't have an "arm" that the cord can wrap around. is this something you sell.

and prices for each?

tx --- Derek.

which product DS2 or hydox for the beber carpet in front of sofa and chair?

Hey here's a heads up on a great deal for a fan at Costco- I bought one, took it home checked it out and will go buy more this eve- solid built and good air blowing capacity- and they are tiny and cute... around 45 dollars [undefined=undefined]

i've heard that the newer model Orbot (must be in the last several years??) has a different/better counter-balance than the older model. from the pic's, can anyone tell me if my Orbot is the older model with the old counter balance?

finally: does anyone else's bottom-half of their water pump scrape the top of the motor case? the are a few scrapes / gouges on top of the motor case, also it tore the power cord right out of the motor as you can see, it still runs fine though. this happened in '08 when i bought it within the first 3 uses, i just never did or said anything about it because i don't use it often enough...but i should have of course. back then the Orbot was new and going through "growing pains" i realize...as most new machines today do with little R&D.

are there any fixes for the scraping issue? it happens when you try to put the Orbot in the upright position. or when you try to flip the head all the way back to remove the pad. for years now i just flip the head back on a 45 degree angle to pull the pad off.


tx for any ideas!

Seems like a good time to buy an Oreck unit- I dont know the details, but I thought I would post.
coupon code BIGCLEANUP

what type of money are we talking about... do you have any say $5000 monthly accounts... my gosh that would be sweet to have an account like that... mine is about $300...

if you do a demo do you ever warn them that it make stick out like a sore thumb if they choose not to use you.... OR is that the goal ?

I have seen jobs where the carpet was in much need of replacement or it was like a bar with just tons of drinks spilled and was in my mind maybe a no win situation .... have you ever said no to a job because you thought it was a no win ...

i do think vacuuming is very important but who do some accounts they have not done a great job of vacuuming.... and if its a 5k or 10k i don't want to vacuuming because that takes a lot of time ... what do you guys do ?