area rugs???tomorrow.
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Topic: area rugs???tomorrow.
Posted By: JCOOPER
Subject: area rugs???tomorrow.
Date Posted: 01/May/2005 at 8:13pm
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i have an area rug tomorrow.all shc told me is its synthetic and not expensive.can i use my pry spray and my extraction emulsifier?what works with no bleeding.dont know color.my prespray has a ph of 9.5(zone perfect).my extraction chem is 9.8 should i ask to take it w/me and bring it back?when dry.shes right down the street. ------------- JCOOPER |
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Posted By: cmaster
Date Posted: 01/May/2005 at 8:25pm
| Get it clean, get it dry as one industry guru says. If its synthetic, it shouldn't be a problem. |
Posted By: JCOOPER
Date Posted: 01/May/2005 at 8:29pm
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thanks master. ------------- JCOOPER |
Posted By: cmaster
Date Posted: 01/May/2005 at 8:34pm
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You're welcome |
Posted By: LilNiteRidrhood
Date Posted: 01/May/2005 at 8:39pm
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Don't understand why you use both a prespray and an emulsifier. Likely causing stiff carpets that resoil quickly. |
Posted By: cmaster
Date Posted: 01/May/2005 at 8:46pm
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I've tried different systems. Never had that problem. I did notice better cleaning though. |
Posted By: JCOOPER
Date Posted: 01/May/2005 at 9:53pm
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thats just the way i was taught.pre spray then scrub(stained areas) then i use my machine w/emulsifier then extract. i try not to put down to much w/wand.maybe 2 passes.thats it. if there is an easyer way to do a good job.hook me up! ------------- JCOOPER |
Posted By: Willy Parsons
Date Posted: 01/May/2005 at 10:11pm
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I use a 2 ounce scoop of emulsifier for 10 gallons of water. I recover 80 to 85% of the water. I've cleaned anywhere between 2 to 3 hundred square feet. I prespray, but only in discoloured traffic areas. How much residue can I leave in that entire area? I don't figure much. The emulsifier I use is a powder, so it should return to a powder state and vacuum off. The increase in cleaning ability by proper use, not overuse, of an rinse agent is very beneficial. ------------- Certified to be certifiable. |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 01/May/2005 at 10:12pm
Willy it is not the 85% you get out it is the 15% you leave in that can cause the problem. ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: cmaster
Date Posted: 01/May/2005 at 10:13pm
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JCOOPER, LilNiteRidrhood is using safe for human cleaning technology. You will have to ask him for an explanation. Or you could just go here and read it http://www.cleanfax.com/article.asp?IndexID=6635271 - http://www.cleanfax.com/article.asp?IndexID=6635271 . It may enlighten you. |
Posted By: JCOOPER
Date Posted: 01/May/2005 at 10:14pm
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is that not what i do? ------------- JCOOPER |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 01/May/2005 at 10:16pm
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You are a chemicals suppliers dream come true. ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: JCOOPER
Date Posted: 01/May/2005 at 10:25pm
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so no pre spray or no extraction chem(what then water)? ------------- JCOOPER |
Posted By: Adwa
Date Posted: 01/May/2005 at 10:38pm
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Use a prespry and a Rinsing agent in your tank. Clean it there if possible and dry fast if you have a blower. Like cmaster said .......if its synthetic, it shouldn't be a problem. ------------- The Following Statements do not Necessarily Reflect the Views of this Forum Network http://www.kleenkuip.com - http://www.kleenkuip.com |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 01/May/2005 at 10:45pm
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Play it safe clean it with cold water... no run no run...
------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 01/May/2005 at 10:45pm
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[QUOTE=JCOOPER]
so no pre spray or no extraction chem(what then water)? Jstoopid: Turn the rug over the cleaning instructions will porobably on the back.------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 01/May/2005 at 10:47pm
say if it says DRY CLEAN ONLY...lol ------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 01/May/2005 at 10:49pm
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Vaccuum ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 01/May/2005 at 10:52pm
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to dirty to vac?? what next ------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: cmaster
Date Posted: 01/May/2005 at 10:53pm
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Throw it out
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Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 01/May/2005 at 10:56pm
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it cost her all of 20 bucks from WAL-MART she wants to save it??? ------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: cmaster
Date Posted: 01/May/2005 at 10:56pm
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Only if you clean it for $5.
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Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 01/May/2005 at 11:02pm
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so you clean it with steam...grab the 5 bucks... and leave ------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: dontlikedennis
Date Posted: 01/May/2005 at 11:14pm
| dont be surprised if it stinks when you're done. |
Posted By: Adwa
Date Posted: 01/May/2005 at 11:16pm
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Why would it stink....it's not wool? ------------- The Following Statements do not Necessarily Reflect the Views of this Forum Network http://www.kleenkuip.com - http://www.kleenkuip.com |
Posted By: cmaster
Date Posted: 02/May/2005 at 2:07am
Cause you overwet it.
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Posted By: John L
Date Posted: 02/May/2005 at 2:08am
| synthetic=man made... natural=wool, cotton, silk... |
Posted By: nightrider
Date Posted: 02/May/2005 at 2:39am
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Where's Lisa when you need her.........all her carpet cleaning chemistry knowledge should come in handy right now.........I'll go get her and tell her she is needed in the lab to solve this problem for JCOOPER Nightrider |
Posted By: nightrider
Date Posted: 02/May/2005 at 3:05am
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I sent Lisa a private message @ 2:46 she opened it immediately then she ran away and got off line. I guess she had no answer to solve the problem.......too bad with 16 years experience with all the pro's as teachers I really thought she would educate us here......maybe she went to look up the answer...........let's wait a little longer Nightrider |
Posted By: Lisa Smith
Date Posted: 02/May/2005 at 3:53am
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Naw, just answerin you and taking care of some responsibilities off the computer. IF the rug is truly a synthetic, then determine the fiber, the type and level of soiling and if there are any stubborn stains (dye stains, urine etc...), composition of the backing and stability of the dyes...get back to me with that info and I'll go from there. Or if he is unsure he can simply sub it out to a local rug cleaner. It is always good to have experts to hand something off to that you are unsure of, especially if they will be so kind as to let you learn their craft. Most are more than willing to share their knowledge. Take care, Lisa |
Posted By: nightrider
Date Posted: 02/May/2005 at 4:46am
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It took you almost an hour to research your answer lisa..........lucky books and the internet exists Nightrider |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 02/May/2005 at 7:46am
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WOW: We are saved instead of Dear Abby.We got Dear Lisa. Lisa don't let the guys pull your chain. ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: dontlikedennis
Date Posted: 02/May/2005 at 8:45am
| sub it out? why waste time doing that now you have to pay somebody else and perhaps split the profit. all that for one dumb rug? tell the lady to go to Home Depot, rent a machine and do it herself....good grief! |
Posted By: cmaster
Date Posted: 02/May/2005 at 8:56am
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Profit on a $5 job
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Posted By: JCOOPER
Date Posted: 02/May/2005 at 10:56am
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dont like why wuold i have someone else do it?makes no sence.im just asking if i should bring...you know what, just forget it.go back to sleeeeeeep. ------------- JCOOPER |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 02/May/2005 at 11:20am
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JSTUPID: Thanks for the pm. You could have posted it here. I know just how hard some people have to work to be an A$$HOLE. But I know you are an exception and it comes natural. ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: Rick/Magic
Date Posted: 02/May/2005 at 11:52am
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jcooper...listen to Lisa...again, you should take a cleaning course...then you will know what fibers you are dealing with and what chemicals to use cleaning them...you will also learn how to idenify fibers by burn testing or other methods...on most cheap area rugs, you should find a label on the back side that will tell you what the fiber is... ------------- 25 years of cleaning carpet and my back hurts |
Posted By: John L
Date Posted: 02/May/2005 at 3:30pm
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Check for colorfastness with a lower pH chem. If it bleeds i wouldn't clean it. . . inferior dyes cause this. . you can check fiber type with a burn test like Rick/Magic stated or a chemical test. . .
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Posted By: JCOOPER
Date Posted: 02/May/2005 at 4:47pm
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doug thanks, even a broken clock is right twice a day. seem you and i have a few things in common. ------------- JCOOPER |