Product Reviews
Average Rating (19 Reviews)
Wednesday 28 March, 2018 By Alan Trim – Newclean The Enforcer is incredible. I've used several machines over the years but this has by far the best performance. I also recommend the stain removers Ashbys Spotter 1,2 and 3. Totally outperform other products I'd been using. You're welcome to get in touch with me through this post and I'll be happy to wax lyrical about the level of service and performance Ashbys offer.
Monday 12 February, 2018 By Gile Tomlinson - Reflections Enviromental Ltd I would rate my Ashbys Enforcer carpet cleaner with full marks. It’s a great machine with a lot of capacity for the big jobs. Good power and with the inline V2 SteamMate heat exchanger, it’s a winning combination.
Friday 20 January, 2017 By Ian Johnson - Siemens Transportation UK Siemens had been looking for a compact powerful machine to improve the presentation of our train fleet carpets. After multiple trials it became clear that the Ashby Enforcer was the carpet cleaning machine we required. The support and training provided was first class and the Enforcer’s are truly 5/5 for the heavily stained carpet we deal with and the huge footfall that travels across them.
Friday 20 January, 2017 By Ben Saunders - Flawless Cleaning Services Ashbys have made a perfect carpet cleaning machine with the Enforcer. It has so many great features and little things that make your life easier. A great investment and the built-in V2 SteamMate Is outstanding.
Monday 14 November, 2016 By Ralph Willis - Specktrum Fabricare Services Where to start? I've been using Ashbys Enforcer 400 psi with built-in V2 SteamMate for around a year now. Having used Ashbys Ninja’s for 13 years in a variety of configurations, I can honestly say that the Enforcer is a beast of a machine (as many of my customers have called it!).
Most of my work is commercial and this machine has performed faultlessly. So much so, that in comparison the Enforcer has taken around 1 to 2-1/2 hours off many of my larger jobs, allowing me to fit in a smaller job in my working day or just have an earlier finish. Unless you have a high-end truckmount, the Enforcer can't be beaten - but then a truckmount can't go into a tower building...
Everything about the Enforcer shouts quality, from the shower-proof design to the recessed controls and cable wrap / dual function loading rollers. The fact that you can use 2" or 1-1/2" vac hose is also nice. The tanks are of a good size and will allow you to work for a hour or so on a commercial site without needing to fill or empty.
Now the Enforcer is great, but not suited to being dragged up more than a few steps, so you’ll need enough hose sets to extend and access all your working areas. Enter Ashbys Ninja – a great well balanced all-rounder, suitable for one person to get up staircases.
For those on a budget, just starting out or looking for a smaller machine that can be transported easily by car, the Sensei is great for those little awkward jobs like a flat with no lift and packs one hell of a punch for its size.
I recently bought a Sensei after many years of wanting to a point where it was needed. The very first job, I was shocked at how well this machine performed. It’s compact but got plenty of power. If you need instant heat then just buy the external Portable V2 SteamMate.
For that odd chair clean, spotting or mattress cleaning job, you can't go wrong with the Pro Spot. I've had this a few years now and works a treat. I've even cleaned the odd flight of stairs with this machine (though not recommended on a regular basis).
I’ve been carpet cleaning and dealing with Ashbys for 28 years. I’ve tried many systems over that time but I've yet to find a company that compares to Ashbys for their overall commitment to the customer, machines and service. Ashbys are nothing short of dedicated professionals.
Friday 27 May, 2016 By Graham Airey, Cumbria Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Wow, what a machine! Since I purchased my Enforcer in January 2016, I have been nothing but impressed with it. Having the built-in V2 SteamMate has made a massive difference to my cleaning. Not only do see a great improvement in the cleaning, but because of the added heat it means I spend less time on the job, so I can do more in a day and maximise my profits.
The Enforcers twin vacuum system is great as well. On larger jobs I quite often use 100ft of hose and maybe sometimes 125ft - and still get great results and quick drying times.
If I was to recommend a portable carpet cleaning machine, then it would definitely be the Ashbys Enforcer 400psi with the built-in V2 SteamMate inline heater.
One more thing, I found the customer service I received from Ashbys was second to none.
Friday 18 March, 2016 By Tony Ash - Owner of ATA Carpetwise I recently purchased my Ashbys Enforcer 400 psi carpet cleaning machine and decided to write a few lines, to say how pleased I am. I have been trading for 20 years now and have used quite a few different portable machines. I have to say that this Enforcer is by far the best machine I have ever used.
The build quality of the Enforcer is second to none. It is really robust. It can be left outside in all weathers and with the twin vac motors, this machine pulls the water for the carpet exceptionally well. I run my Enforcer with a 75 ft hose and on occasion have run a 100 ft hose length with no loss of suction. The V2 SteamMate is a wonder to behold and greatly reduces drying times.
All in all, this is a fantastic machine which has greatly enhanced my business. I give the Ashbys Enforcer 10 out of 10.
Tuesday 22 December, 2015 By Guy & Anna Bellamy - Tunbridge Wells Carpet Cleaners We have been using the Ashbys 400 psi Enforcer with built-in V2 SteamMate for a year now and still after all this time we cannot believe the power of this machine.
We have purchased many other machines over the years and nothing comes even close to the performance of Ashbys Enforcer.
Every time I turn up o customers' door, the very first comment they make is about the machine and how good it looks! AND BELIEVE ME, IT IS GOOD AS IT LOOKS.
Highly Recommend!
Tuesday 01 December, 2015 By Mike Wilkinson - Carpet Steam Clean Specialists I think you and your father have done a really good job with the design of the Enforcer. The Ninja is an excellent machine, but the Enforcer has outshone it. The cables are much neater just by virtue of the fact that they are not flapping around loosely. Even though the Enforcer is much larger, it is in fact easier to move around in and out of the motor. The larger capacity tanks are also a bonus. I don't mean this in a funny way, but the Enforcer has an aggressive look about it so therefore customers are always impressed when they see it for the first time. It looks a far more robust machine than other carpet cleaning machine in the market place. All in all, a top quality product that always delivers great results.
Tuesday 03 November, 2015 By Philip Hughes - Rolan Contract Cleaners I am very happy to endorse Ashbys machines, otherwise I would not have brought one 400 psi Ninja and three 400 psi Enforcer's! The Enforcer, all be it with much the same internal components as the Ninja, has a great visual impact on customers as a serious bit of commercial equipment. It really does ‘look the part’ - and it is too. It is a well-designed machine that I would find hard to improve upon.
Saturday 12 September, 2015 By Ian Austin - King Kleen I have run my business for the last 14 years and only used portable machines all that time. I can honestly say that the Enforcer is by far the best I have ever used. Its great design makes its very practical and easy to use and its menacing looks thoroughly impress the customers. It is heavy so don’t expect to chuck it around too much, but I have found I can double the hoses up and the darn thing just keeps up the excellent cleaning it does with the shorter length. I take my hat off to all at Ashbys for another fantastic product and also the service that goes with it. My overall rating would have to be a 5 star. I am really pleased with my Enforcer and have had some outstanding results with faster dry times. A quality bit of kit that looks good and performs as good as it looks. Thanks.
Thursday 30 July, 2015 By Ben Saunders - Flawless The Enforcer does the job properly first time, looks professional, it's heavy but it's designed so well… in and out the van no problem.
Thursday 18 June, 2015 By Kevin Blanc - IDCS Just to say I bought the Enforcer last November - wow what a bit of kit. Second to none. Although expensive, it really is a bit of kit - if you can invest in this machine it will bring you great results.
I would definitely give the Enforcer a ten out of ten, they have thought of every detail with this one. Hats of to Martin and his father for the design and features.
Thursday 26 February, 2015 By Henry Mezquita - ASAP Cleaning & Support Services Ltd We give 5 stars to the Enforcer as we been using the machine for the past 2 years. It is really useful and easy to operate even with just one person.
Wednesday 24 September, 2014 By Steve Gunn - Gunns Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Having been in the business for 14+ years and having owned many portables and truckmounts, I cannot believe the power of the Enforcer. Would recommend the in-built V2 SteamMate. Was a little worried that it wouldn't match my truckmount in terms of performance or heat and it surpassed my expectations. Brilliant service from Ashbys.
Friday 11 April, 2014 By Mr Tony Hopkins - Pristine Clean Enforcer is a great machine with incredible heat. I have the Vac Booster Adaption and have no problems running 100ft of hose. I love the remote control which is great when the machine is in the van and I'm cleaning upholstery. 5 stars Mr Ashby.
Friday 10 January, 2014 By Bob Bellamy, ACC London Ltd I’ve been in business for 52 years, had around 20 different makes of machine and the Enforcers by far the best portable I’ve owned. Has even more benefits than the most powerful truck mounted carpet cleaning machine. It's perfect for the occasions when we can't park outside premises because we can easily unload it and drive off to park. With its amazing suction, not only has it a really fast drying time but it pulls out all the dirt.
Monday 25 June, 2012 By Paul Stuart (Contract Flooring Magazine) First impression of the Enforcer when we first set eyes on it in Ashbys showroom was WOW! This portable hot water extraction machine looks superior to anything else currently available. It looked sturdy and had some unique features that set it apart from mainstream portables. But would it do the job?
The Enforcer really is big-and-beefy. The Enforcer is the 'big boy' of portable carpet cleaning machines with 'near truck mount performance' and comes in array of specifications from which any professional carpet cleaner can select to suit his, or her, cleaning business.
Steam Clean Carpet SCC researched many portable carpet cleaning machine suppliers before opting for the Enforcer 400 PSI V2 version with heavy duty 3 stage dual In-series vacuum system. Also included was Ashbys built-in Steam Mate for extra cleaning power at temperatures up to 110°C and a built-in tank heater for temperatures up to 60°C for less demanding cleaning jobs.
As part of the package we opted to include Ashbys Metal Power Brush which we are still evaluating.
Conclusion of testing, carried out over a six month period
Performance
We were not disappointed at all with performance of the Enforcer, with the added advantage of Ashbys built-in Steam Mate cleaning the most heavily soiled carpet was a breeze. Restaurant carpets that were so soiled that one could not even see the pattern through the build-up of grease were cleaned relatively easily with assistance of the Ashby Metal Power Brush. Less contaminated areas cleaned easily with the use of the wand.
Throughout testing, Liquid Formula 90 (diluted in accordance with the instructions) cleaning solution was used which achieved excellent results.
Useability
Due to the Enforcer's internal components, the version we tested was heavy. Its weight is not detrimental in any way; a cleaning machine of this quality build is expected to be quite heavy and robust. The Enforcer's weight has been taken into consideration during its design stage and the use of built-in rollers on the rear of the machine helps the operative to load it quite easily into any van or suitably sized estate car.
This is not a portable cleaning machine one would expect to be able to lift up stairs; therefore it is not suitable for that purpose. However, this is not a problem because a lot of thought has gone into its overall design the Enforcer can be stood outside and hoses suitably coupled run into the premises to be cleaned. Also, rain will not affect it due to the way body part components have been designed so water will run off and not into any electrics etc.
Conclusion
We at Steam Clean Carpet SCC conclude - the Enforcer is no mean contender among portable carpet cleaning extraction machines. It certainly lives up to its name, does its job well and exudes quality.
Design quality is excellent. We can see the Enforcer's design is a culmination of many years cleaning experience and an understanding of the requirements of professional cleaning operatives.
Turning up on site with this cleaning machine will, without a doubt, impress the client - it's highly recommended.
Monday 26 March, 2012 By Daniel Okines - Oakeys Cleaning Best machine yet - can't fault it.
