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Carpet Extractors

Carpet extractors inject heated solution into the fibers and immediately recover it, the method carpet manufacturers recommend and IICRC S100 requires. Portable, truck-mount compatible and self-contained units from 30 to 1,200 PSI.

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Sandia Sniper 80-2500 Carpet Extractor – 500 PSI, Dual 2-Stage, Single Cord

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Sandia Sniper 80-2500: 500 PSI Pump, Dual 2-Stage Motors, Single-Cord Design The Sandia Sniper 80-2500 runs the same dual 2-stage vacuum motor conf...

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Sandia Optimizer 66-2300-H 12-Gallon Portable Extractor – 300 PSI, 2000W Heater, Dual Cord

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OPTIMIZER 12-Gallon Portable Extractor – Truck Mount Power in a Portable Design Achieve deep carpet cleaning with the OPTIMIZER ...

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Sandia Optimizer 66-2100 Extractor – 100 PSI, 6.6" Dual 2-Stage, 215" Lift

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Sandia OPTIMIZER 66-2100: 6.6" Dual 2-Stage Motors, 215" Water Lift, 100 PSI The Sandia OPTIMIZER 66-2100 uses 6.6" dual 2-stage vacuum motors — a ...

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Sandia Sniper 80-3100-H Extractor – 100 PSI, 2000W Heater, Dual 3-Stage

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Sandia Sniper 80-3100-H: 100 PSI Pump, 2000W In-Line Heater, Dual 3-Stage Motors The Sandia Sniper 80-3100-H combines the dual 3-stage motor config...

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Sandia Sniper 80-3100 Carpet Extractor – 100 PSI, Dual 3-Stage, Dual Cord

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Sandia Sniper 80-3100: 100 PSI Pump, Dual 3-Stage Motors, Dual Cord The Sandia Sniper 80-3100 steps up from the 80-2100 with dual 3-stage vacuum mo...

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Sandia Sniper 80-2100 Carpet Extractor – 100 PSI, Dual 2-Stage, Single Cord

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Sandia Sniper 80-2100: 100 PSI Pump, Dual 2-Stage Motors, Single-Cord Operation The Sandia Sniper 80-2100 is the entry point into the Sniper extrac...

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Sandia 50-2000 Spot Extractor – 55 PSI, 1-Stage 804W Motor, 2-Gallon

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Sandia 50-2000 Spot Extractor: 2-Gallon, 55 PSI, 1-Stage Ametek Motor The Sandia 50-2000 is the smallest extractor in the Sandia spot extractor lin...

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Sandia 50-1000 Spot Extractor – 55 PSI, 2-Stage 804W Motor, 3-Gallon

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Sandia 50-1000 Spot Extractor: 55 PSI Pump, 2-Stage Motor, 3-Gallon Tanks The Sandia 50-1000 is a lightweight spot extractor built for quick stain ...

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Mosquito America 12G-1202 Carpet Extractor – 400 PSI, Dual 6.6" 2-Stage Motors

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Mosquito America 12G-1202 Extractor: 400 PSI Adjustable Pump, Dual 6.6" Motors The Mosquito America 12G-1202 is a portable carpet extractor built f...

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Sandia 50-7000 Indy Carpet Extractor with Heat – 55 PSI, 100 CFM, 3-Gallon

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50-7000 Indy Automotive Extractor — Heated Extraction for Auto Detailers and Rental Operators The Sandia 50-7000 Indy is a compact, heated portabl...

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Sandia 86-4000-H Indy Automotive Extractor – 6 Gal, 100 PSI, 200°F Heat

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Sandia 86-4000-H Indy Extractor — Heated Automotive Extraction at 200°F in a 6-Gallon Package The 86-4000-H is Sandia's automotive-focused spot ex...

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Carpet Extractors for Commercial Cleaning Jobs

Do your jobs require hot or cold water extraction?

Commercial carpet extractors use hot or cold water to remove soil from carpets in offices, hotels, retail spaces, and similar settings. Hot water extraction reaches 150 to 210°F at the nozzle and can break down oily soils and protein-based stains that cold water may agitate without dissolving. The IICRC S100 standard recommends hot water extraction as the primary deep-cleaning method for commercial carpet. Cold water extractors cost less upfront and work well for routine soil removal in office corridors. Portable machines from Namco Manufacturing and Sandia are suited to hotel room turnover and office-suite cleaning. Nacecare makes self-contained units that heat water internally, with no separate boiler or truck-mount required.

What tank capacity and machine style fit your site?

A portable extractor with a 12-gallon clean tank covers roughly 1,200 to 1,500 square feet before it needs a refill, depending on solution flow. The recovery tank should match or exceed the clean tank capacity to avoid stopping midway through a room. Self-contained walk-behinds cover open floors quickly. Portable cart units are better suited to hotel rooms and multi-floor office buildings. Contractors removing water from saturated carpet after a pipe burst need a high-vacuum recovery setup, not a standard cleaning extractor. Routine cleaning can run on 100 to 150 inches of vacuum lift, while standing water in saturated padding requires dedicated flood-extraction equipment.

Related: 500 PSI Carpet Extractors · Upholstery Extractors · Tile and Grout Cleaning Machines · 6 Gallon Carpet Extractors

What PSI do you need for commercial carpet extraction?

Glue-down commercial carpet in offices, hotels, and retail spaces cleans well at 120 to 160 PSI. Restoration extraction, tile and grout work, and heavily soiled traffic lanes need 500 PSI or more. More pressure is not always better. If the pump sends more solution into the backing than the vacuum can recover, moisture may remain in the padding, extend drying time, and leave soil-attracting residue. Carpet that is still damp after 24 hours can become a microbial problem, so the EPA moisture guidance applies after cleaning and floods. Sandia makes extractors from 100 to 1,200 PSI, including adjustable-pressure models for nightly maintenance and periodic restorative work. Adjustable pressure is also useful at sites with several surfaces, such as hotels with carpeted guest rooms and tiled lobbies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between carpet extractors and steam cleaners?
Carpet extractors spray cleaning solution into carpet fibers, then use suction to remove dirt and moisture. Steam cleaners use hot vapor with minimal moisture. Extractors are better for deep cleaning commercial carpets. Steam cleaners are better for light maintenance and sanitization.
How often should commercial carpets be extracted?
High-traffic areas (lobbies, hallways) should be extracted monthly. Extract medium-traffic areas quarterly. Low-traffic spaces need extraction 1-2 times yearly. Regular hot water extraction extends carpet life by 50% compared to vacuuming alone.
What PSI is needed for effective carpet extraction?
Match PSI to the job rather than choosing the highest number on the spec sheet. Routine maintenance on glue-down commercial carpet in offices, hotels, and retail works well at 120 to 160 PSI. Heavily soiled traffic lanes, restoration extraction, and tile and grout work need 500 PSI or higher. More pressure than the job requires can drive solution deeper than the recovery vacuum can remove it. That extends drying time and leaves residue that attracts soil faster.
How long does carpet take to dry after extraction?
Professional extraction with proper technique leaves carpets dry in 6-12 hours. Drying time depends on humidity, temperature, airflow, and carpet thickness. Air movers reduce drying time to 2-4 hours. Over-wetting from improper technique can extend drying to 24+ hours.
Can I use any cleaning solution in my carpet extractor?
Use only solutions designed for carpet extractors. The wrong chemicals can damage pump seals, leave residue that attracts dirt, or void warranties. pH-neutral solutions are safe for most carpets. For specific stains, use pre-treatments before extraction. Follow manufacturer recommendations.
Should you choose a corded or battery carpet extractor?
Corded units run indefinitely and suit nightly maintenance where an outlet is always within reach. Battery and self-contained stand-on machines make sense for open retail floors, schools, and airport concourses, where dragging a cord across a wide span wastes more time than recharging. For multi-floor office buildings, a corded portable on a cart is usually cheaper.
What is the difference between a carpet cleaner and an extractor?
"Carpet cleaner" can mean anything from a consumer rental unit to commercial equipment. A carpet extractor is a specific type of machine. It pumps cleaning solution into the carpet under pressure, then vacuums up the solution, suspended soil, and detergent residue. The extractors in this collection run from 55 to 1200 PSI, with 85 to 205 inches of water lift. They rinse the carpet and recover more residue than consumer machines, so extractors are usually a better choice for commercial cleaning and restoration work.
Do carpet extractors work?
Carpet extractors work well when the machine fits the job. Spotters rated from 55 to 220 PSI handle isolated stains, car interiors and small fabric jobs. The Sandia 50-2001 Spotter, for example, has a 2-gallon tank and a 55 PSI pump. For daily janitorial work, 6- to 10-gallon portable extractors generally operate from 100 to 200 PSI. Heated 500 PSI machines work better on oil, grease and protein soil that cold water may not remove. Choose the pump pressure, on-board heat and vacuum lift for what you need to clean.
What is the best carpet extractor for commercial use?
There is no single best commercial carpet extractor. The right choice depends on the job. For spot cleaning and auto detailing, the Mosquito America Spotter 3G-0055-AS has 220 PSI and 97 CFM. The heated US Products Cobra Mini 750H uses a 750W heater for smaller jobs. For restoration work involving oil, grease or protein soil, the US Products Pegasus Pro 500H has 500 PSI and 100 inches of water lift. Base your choice on job size and the machine's pump pressure, heat and vacuum performance.
How much does a commercial carpet extractor cost?
Commercial carpet extractor prices depend on the machine class and configuration. Spotters and small extractors on this page start at $754 for the US Products Cobra Mini 750C machine only. Six- to 10-gallon portables cost $1,949 to $3,712. Heated 500 PSI self-contained machines run from $3,513 for the US Products Cobra Max 500H machine only to $4,913 for the US Products Pegasus Pro 500H with dual vacuum and on-board heat. High-pressure 1200 PSI hard-surface machines cost $4,732 to $5,674. The same model may have two prices when sold as a machine-only package and with a wand and hose. Cost also depends on pump pressure, on-board heat, tank size and whether the machine has single or dual vacuum motors.

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