Residential tile and grout
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Forum Name: Tile and Grout and Hard Surface Floor Cleaning Discussion
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Topic: Residential tile and grout
Posted By: hardworkers
Subject: Residential tile and grout
Date Posted: 30/September/2005 at 10:15am
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I know many experienced cleaners recommend 1000PSI for cleaning commerial tile and grout. But it it possible to clean with 500PSI in a residental bathroom or kitchen counter top? I was looking at a few T&G wands' and some say operate only 650-3000PSi but can I chage out the jets to run 500psi effectively? I just wanna add a service to my business and do a decent job.
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Posted By: Dennis Conner
Date Posted: 30/September/2005 at 3:31pm
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You want to start out with a lower PSI (~500) and work up until you reach good results. I'm usually around 900-1000. BE CAREFUL! Too much PSI on loose grout and you will blow it out. THIS IS BAD!
You want to be able to go up to 1200 when you need it.
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Posted By: carpetologist
Date Posted: 30/September/2005 at 5:50pm
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Most grout cleaning tools require at least 1000 PSI just to spin their jets. 500 PSI just won't cut it. You may as an alternative want to look at an OP Machine that cleans more by mechanical action as opposed to pressure. Then you will also be able to clean high-end dry cleaning of carpet at higher profits. ------------- Kleen Kuip Supply Mart Inc. http://www.kleenkuip.com - New & Used Professional Carpet Cleaning Machines, Restoration Equipment, Training, Service and Supplies |
Posted By: hardworkers
Date Posted: 01/October/2005 at 12:03am
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Yeah, I was looking into a hard floor machine or OP. Can't justify a hybid machine that would do both carpet and tile, that can do 1200PSI as a portable. Thanks! ------------- do it right once |
Posted By: Steaminpile
Date Posted: 01/October/2005 at 1:11am
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Dennis seems to know alot about T&G
the only time I cleaned it I rented a little machine that looks like a GLS
it would pick up the crud and I would have to dump it now and then but it worked awesome
I have to wonder if these spinners and such are necessary when you can use good chems ,a mop and a scrubber instead and achieve good results ------------- A.K.A. Andy |
Posted By: Advantage
Date Posted: 03/October/2005 at 5:53pm
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Agitation. Move across a floor to fast and you'll see the effect. Where ever the jet doesn't blast doesn't get clean. ------------- CCT, UFT, OCT, CRT, RRT, WRT, SMT, FSRT, JTC, JSR, JWR, MTC a great life, if you don't weaken. |
Posted By: OHIOCLEANER
Date Posted: 14/November/2005 at 8:44pm
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HOW DO YOU GUYS GET PRESSURE THAT HIGH???!?!? IM NEW TO THE FORUM SO BARE WITH ME..... I HAVE A HYDRAMASTER CDS 4.8 and i can not turm the pressure past 600 pounds or it will be in the red. WOULD YOU NOT RECOMEND CLEANING TILE AND GROUT WITH THIS MACHINE? I've been cleaning tile and grout for about a year now but only do about 5 jobs/week. It usually cleans up great but sometimes blotchy. I use hydramaster's QUAKE as a prespray, let it set in for 5 minutes, scrub the grout with a grout brush, then go over it with the hydro-force sx12. ANY RECOMENDATIONS? Thanks, Mike |
Posted By: spruce
Date Posted: 14/November/2005 at 11:11pm
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Add a booster pump like this one http://www.kleenkuip.com/used_equipment/used_pumptechTurbo.htm - http://www.kleenkuip.com/used_equipment/used_pumptechTurbo.h tm ------------- A closed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood |
Posted By: hardworkers
Date Posted: 14/November/2005 at 11:34pm
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http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=LAWN&pid=07175201000&subcat=Pressure+Washers%2C+Gas - http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes &vertical=LAWN&pid=07175201000&subcat=Pressure+W ashers%2C+Gas J/K can't regulate this one!
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Posted By: cmaster
Date Posted: 14/November/2005 at 11:43pm
The GPM is too low. Not enough volume. Should be at least 4 for some good flow
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Posted By: EmpireMike
Date Posted: 09/May/2006 at 1:20am
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you can use a lower psi if you change the tips on the end of your tool similar to changing the end on a powerwashing gun. we find anywhere from 500 up works great with the right tip
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Posted By: Chris_787
Date Posted: 27/June/2006 at 10:27pm
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You can still clean fine with 500 psi... 500 will still spin a turbo tool (i sure does mine) but I think in the 1000 psi range you're actually pressure washing the grout and loosening up grime that otherwise wouldn't come out. When you get lower pressures it ends up being more of a rinsing and it's the chemicals and the scrubbing agitation that did most of the work. |
Posted By: STEAM KING
Date Posted: 03/July/2006 at 11:15pm
| Do you know how much in U.S. dollars booster pump costs and where can I get it? Also will it work in conjunction with my truckmount. |
Posted By: Mo fo yo money
Date Posted: 02/August/2006 at 10:39pm
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OHIOCLEANER wrote:Posted By: rock
Date Posted: 05/September/2006 at 1:19pm
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Hello
You may want to invest in Whispper 1500 Hardsurface Cleaner. This machine can clean carpets as well as hard surface. To get more info go to my web online store.
------------- Good Luck Darek Rockland Stone Restoration NY www.rocklandstonerestoration.com |
Posted By: Dennis Conner
Date Posted: 06/September/2006 at 4:06am
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I'd be careful moding your machine...the heat exchangers might not be able to withstand the extra pressure. They may be fine, but I'd have a serious discussion with a disty before doing this mod.
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Posted By: Superglide Ken
Date Posted: 11/November/2006 at 12:36pm
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I agree with Ted on this one. Get a machine that can go to 1000 to 1200 psi to power whatever tool you buy. ------------- Inventor of the Teflon Wand Glide and the Turboteck Rotary Air Duct Cleaners for TMs. |