Water Claw Spotter

Danmarck,

I think doug owns a Water Claw but I will mail him a video tomorrow.

Yes the Water Claw amazes me.

From Doug
"This is probably not want you wanted to read but I am not an instructor
just a carpet cleaner and I would not want to lead anyone down the wrong
path."


Doug, give me a break, This site, as all sites, should be used to exchange
ideas and learn . That learning process is stifled when a person shares his
or her methods and successes ( or Failures) with others and is lambasted
by someone who criticizes the method, but is not willing to offer anything
better in it's place.

Why do you think there are so many " watchers" on this site . They are
probably afraid to speak up in fear of having to go through the same
bull-crap that I did, just to share an " INDUSTRY ACCEPTED METHOD"
with the board.

for 20 plus years I was a little frustrated with the feeling that I was not
able to accomplish a urine decontamination with the same quality
standards as the rest of my work. So I kept my mind open to new ideas,
read a lot of articles and tried to learn from the experiences of others by
attending seminars on Oder issues.

For the past three years I have used the OSR and the Water claw. I still feel
at times that it is not 100% . and we all know there isn't 100% when
dealing with urine, short of ripping it out and starting over. So what is
the next best thing. To me, it is trying to learn what others are having
success with, and being open to try things that others have said "works".

Explain the limitations to your customer, make sure they understand that
it is contamination and that you can't just "deodorize it " . Explain your
method and your pricing , Get permission to proceed and " Get R Done".

Lesson : Don't criticize a post unless you are willing to share a better
method of your own. It's in sharing that we all learn and PROSPER!!!!

Doug, If you haven't had a chance to see a water claw in use maybe Ted
can arrange a Demo. Like any tool it has it's place. After using one for a
while I think you will realize it helps in getting some of those spills up
that used to wick... like pop and coffee juices etc . Good Luck !

Doug, my jets are now cool ...Thanks

well said doug...I guess no baaa baaa for you

First of all Doug, I am not BS'ing anyone I am describing how I handle the
urine contamination at this time until you are willing to post your better
method so we all can learn a better way. (So far no positive answers.)

If you will go back and review my explanation to the customer.

This is all about alternatives. The customer is told of the only surefire
way of getting rid of the contamination.( removal / replacement and clean
disinfect and reseal the floor etc. ....they are not willing to go that route.

We then offer them the option to locate each urine spot with a black light
treat the urine spot not only the quarter size spot on top but by finding
out how big the dog is I saturate an area about 4to5 times the size of the
spot on top. this takes into account that the pad spot below is always
bigger than the top spot.

We saturate to reach as far down as the urine. I would never ever saturate
a carpet unless I knew positively that I can remove the moisture as far
down as I am letting it get. If you have never used a Water Claw or OSR I
recommend checking it out. It does draw the moisture from deep into the
bottom layers.

If you are only willing to bash someone when they explain a newer
method that works for them . SO BE IT.
No one said you had to use this method. You act as if we are shoving a
method down your throat I'm not.

I am only explaining what works for me and I feel I am very upfront with
the customer. reread my previous post.

If you have a better method Please share it with all of us so we can all
learn how to properly handle urine contamination. Thanks

doug,

I am almost sick of saying the word Proxi myself. But had a customer say it removed filtration lines for him.

Doug,

I draw as much out of the carpet as possible with the water claw then I
rinse the spots and area thoroughly if residue is left under the carpet I
doubt we have any health issues. Remember what Health issue we had
prior to starting the process. The carpet was contaminated with Urine.

A question such as this would be better answered by the chemist at
pro's choice.

Again , What is your alternative if you would share your way with the rest
of us so we can all improve.

Thanks in advance