Cleaning equipment hire: carpet cleaner, pressure washer, steam cleaner
The machine depends on what you are cleaning
You get the best result with a machine chosen for the job. A wet-and-dry carpet cleaner (extractor) handles sofas, carpets and mattresses. A pressure washer suits walls, terraces and cars. A floor scrubber is for large floors, and a steam cleaner is good for tiles, curtains and small surfaces. For windows at height, a window-cleaning robot keeps you safe.
Hiring makes sense when you need a professional machine once a year: cleaning after renovation, or a deep clean of the furniture before a festival or a house move. Buying such a machine is not worth it, and a cleaning service can cost more.
What to put in your request
- what to hire — carpet cleaner, steam cleaner, pressure washer, floor scrubber, extractor, window-cleaning robot;
- make and model, if you know it, for example Karcher Puzzi 10/1;
- what you are cleaning — sofa, carpets, an outer wall, a car, a flat after renovation;
- duration — one day, a weekend or a week;
- detergents and consumables — whether you need shampoo, bags, attachments;
- delivery or pick-up;
- deposit, area and budget per day.
Example: “I need a carpet cleaner for one day to clean a fabric sofa and a rug, Manila. Preferably a Karcher Puzzi 10/1, with cleaning solution, delivered to my home. Budget up to ₱1,300 per day.”
How to compare offers
Check whether detergents and attachments are included in the price. For carpet cleaners they must suit the upholstery material. Ask whether you get instructions and some advice on cleaning properly, so you do not leave stains or marks. For pressure washers, ask about the pressure and the hose length, and whether it needs a water tap connection or can draw water from a tank.
Also find out how the rental day is counted: from the moment of hand-over, or as a calendar day. If you collect in the evening and return in the morning, a “weekend” rate is sometimes cheaper.
Common mistakes
- Taking the wrong type of machine: delicate upholstery needs a gentle mode.
- Not checking that all attachments are there at hand-over.
- Returning a wet machine without cleaning it: drain the water and dry the tank, or you may be charged extra.
- Not planning ahead: a sofa must dry after wet cleaning, so choose a dry, warm day or keep the room ventilated, especially in the rainy season.
How it works on BlaBlaPrice
You write one request in your own words, and hire shops reply with offers: the machine, the price per day, delivery and terms. The site checks your request and suggests what details are missing. Hire shops see where they stand among the others and can improve their terms. Only the one you choose sees your contacts. More details: “How it works”.
For repairs and construction, see tool hire, and for other gadgets, appliance and electronics hire.
