The entry of CleanVac Carpet Washing Machine Vehicle Combi B 320 made from Turkey has brought extremely new dynamics to the carpet washing businesses in Kenya. The machine prides in a turn over period of 45 min per carpet which is roughly the same time it takes to clean and dust a car. What is more is that the drying machine takes unbelievable 3 min to dry carpets up t 97% dry.
This new development means that taking your carpet for a wash is now way faster and reliable especially with the dryer that has cut the drying duration from several days of hanging on the line to a few minutes. Unpredictable weather patterns have always been a big challenge even to forecasters. This impacted the carpet washing business negatively since they depended on the natural sun to dry the carpets for their clients.
Technology is leading to automation and of many aspects of life. With the globalization trends and acceptance of foreign and unfamiliar habits, those not willing to embrace the changes stand to miss out on these opportunities. The machine can be run by two individuals and achieve a high turnover of carpets in short duration compared to the traditional manual wash. It has three main distinct parts that is, the duster, wringer/washer and dryer. It has been made in a way that the dryer is separate for those who may opt to buy in parts or phases, the manufactures also sell a duster and a hand held cleaner for consideration.
However, the dryer is the most sought due to its ability to end the waiting period for the carpets to dry on the hanging lines. Hensonafrica.com has the sole distribution, service and maintenance dealership in East Africa and are based in Nairobi Kenya. They have installed over 50 machines in Nairobi, and continue to take orders from the expansive city that has over 5 m people.
The dryer is relatively easy to use once the staff is trained by the installing company and it comes with a manual that has sufficient guidelines. It basically needs a trolley or two adults to hold the carpet and insert into the centrifugal machine that there after drains the water off the carpet up to 97%. The carpet is then hung briefly awaiting packaging and picking by the clients.
As many businesses embrace this new technology in the region, we anticipate new trends and frequent cleaning of carpets since the waiting has been reduced. For a carpet washing or cleaning business person, the machine offers an opportunity to serve the clients faster and better than before.
