chem dry

I use a buffer with a bonnet using formula 90 and energiser, also use with dirt chaser that has enzyme. Chem dry uses the same equipment.

What is in the sauce? Does anyone knows if it is a foam ?

Using a buffer what is the best chemicals for this machine?

Chem dry chemicals  What is it and what chemicals works better?

I worked for Chem-Dry for several years. They don't use a foam; it's a carbonated solution, the exact ingredients of which are kept secret. "Trade Secrets" are common in this business. Masterblend has something very similar now, or at least it seems to be. I have a sample, but I haven't used it. Anyway, my methodology is derived from my time at Chem-Dry and what I learned via certification.

I usually extract using an RX-20, then buff. But some customers opt for the cheaper "maintenence clean," which is just buffing. Anyway, so far, I'm very happy with Chemspec's DFC 105. It works as well as Chem-Dry, but with a lighter application (better dry times) and no residue. Xerion is also great stuff. There are lots of bonnet cleaners out there. Experiment with some of them.

I use the RX-20 with a portable extractor (Ninja 500, very satisfied). Yes, I follow up with a bonnet (first a poly bonnet, then a cotton bonnet). By the time I finish, I've gone over that carpet several times. It looks great, and it's almost dry.

Pressurizing a cannister will not make its contents carbonated. Chem-Dry has a powder that they add to water in order to make their cleaning solution. The powder reacts to water like Alka Seltzer, except much more intense. That's what makes it fizzy. The co2 in the cannister only pressurizes the solution so you can spray--it has nothing to do with the carbonation.

When I use the DFC 105, I sometimes boost the cleaning with a citrus-based solvent, like Bridgepoint's "Citrus Solv" or KleenRite's "Dissolve Citrus," but you'll need a solvent-safe cannister for that. You can also use the solvent undiluted as a spotter. Then have some other spotting chemicals on hand for whatever else comes up (urine, etc.). Most of my arsenal is made up of either Chemspec, Bridgepoint, or Pro's Choice products, but there's a lot of effective stuff out there.

Carbon dioxide AKA CO2.

Hydrogen Peroxide AKA H2O2.

I read that Chem Dry is now a division of Home Depot

77748,

Hydrogen Peroxide is in Carpet Cleaning Crystal by Core Products.

If you are looking for fiz throw in a handfull of Cow Brand Baking Soda. It's reaction produces Carbon Dioxide.

Michael,

From what we see here at KK DFC is the closest product I have seen to the Chem-Dry formula. Changing peoples minds to use a friendlier, healthier product is a difficult task. Seems that most want to kill a mouse with an elephant and coffing and chocking while doing it.

You say you use RX-20 then bonnet. Obviously you are dedicated to the proper equipment and quality.

Suggestion:

In stead of spin-bonneting try an orbitor with a 100% Egyptian pad. That will kick it up three more notches.

Edited by Carpetologist

Hi everyone

Can you please tell me ( sorry for my ignorance )

1. For what sort of carpets/quality of jobs bonet carpet cleaning is used as the only cleaning method ?

2. Can I sue the bonnet cleaning machine for hard floor scrubbing and polishing , of course with diffrenet pads ?

Cheers

Kiwi George