As may be expected, you will need a commercial grade vacuum cleaner, as well as a number of specialty attachments.  If you are going to offer steaming and other types of  carpet cleaning franchise, deep cleaning services, you will need machine suitable for performing those tasks.  In order to store and carry your supplies, you will need some type of cart.  This cart should be big enough to carry your equipment, and still narrow enough to fit into an average sized doorway.  Chance are you will also need a van.  Today, many business owners also use their vans for advertising purposes by painting the name of their business and contact information on the sides, hood, and doors.