Need Some Chem Help
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Topic: Need Some Chem Help
Posted By: B Rice
Subject: Need Some Chem Help
Date Posted: 15/March/2008 at 2:07am
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As of now I mostly use Pro's Choice mainly extreme clean. I still have 3 more cases to go but may try something new? My main concern is traffic lane cleaner...any sugestions for extremly soiled lanes??? Also I've tried just about everything to remove that black ventalation build up around the edges of the walls any good chems for this? ------------- http://www.PanhandleFloorCare.com - http://www.PanhandleFloorCare.com http://www.Pensacola-Carpet-Cleaning.com - http://www.Pensacola-Carpet-Cleaning.com |
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Posted By: B Rice
Date Posted: 20/March/2008 at 1:59am
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no one huh? ------------- http://www.PanhandleFloorCare.com - http://www.PanhandleFloorCare.com http://www.Pensacola-Carpet-Cleaning.com - http://www.Pensacola-Carpet-Cleaning.com |
Posted By: Aaron R
Date Posted: 20/March/2008 at 5:44pm
| I really like bridgepoint's zone perfect, but thinking of trying some of judsons O2 prespray and rinse. |
Posted By: B Rice
Date Posted: 21/March/2008 at 7:33am
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Ya, I use to think that the Extreme Clean worked great but just looking to try something new ------------- http://www.PanhandleFloorCare.com - http://www.PanhandleFloorCare.com http://www.Pensacola-Carpet-Cleaning.com - http://www.Pensacola-Carpet-Cleaning.com |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 21/March/2008 at 2:27pm
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all chems do about the same job... just agitate...or use hotter water or more psi... it's about how much your willing to prep before the actual cleaning that will give you the results in the end.
Putting enough pre-spray is a good start. Agitating the traffic areas sure does help. if really really dirty a quick pre-vac will do the trick. Letting the chemical dwell enough also plays a big part.
I have not ever found a knockout chemical, but if you are willing to do the work with the chemical ANY chemical will do the job.
sorry most cleaners throw the soap in the fresh water tank and just paint that stuff on. not enough guys take the times to actually clean the carpet.
my rule of thumb if every sq ft of the carpet isn't wet after pre-spraying then the carpet won't come clean.
check your carpet the next time you pre-spray bet you find tons of dry spots.
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Posted By: cmaster
Date Posted: 21/March/2008 at 3:00pm
I agree. Get it wet with the prespray. Just be sure you rinse thoroughly and get it dry afterwards ------------- 
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Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 22/March/2008 at 9:34am
| I think the lack of pre-spraying gets you those uneven results |
Posted By: Aaron R
Date Posted: 22/March/2008 at 5:10pm
I can't believe how many of my first time customers say something like "Last guy that cleaned my carpet didn't use any spray", or "What is that stuff your spraying on my carpet, I've never seen that done before" How can these guys "clean" like that and feel good about what they're doing?
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Posted By: John L
Date Posted: 22/March/2008 at 7:54pm
How can these guys "clean" like that.. Heavy emulsifier in the solution tank or chem jug with chem meter wide open..is how.. you knew that though.. I'm sure your posted response was a figure of speech Aaron..
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Aaron R wrote:Posted By: bryan
Date Posted: 22/March/2008 at 8:11pm
| I tried ProChems stuff, had ok luck with it. Am always trying new stuff, in the past have also used Bridgepoint, hydramaster, CTI, and now trying out Banes. So far the best stuff that I have used was Bridgepoints. The filtration lines you are seeing on the edges and under doors are a little harder to get out and will take some time. There is a product called filter out that works pretty well. You do have to brush and use a crevice tool though, like I say its going to take some time. For really bad traffic lanes and very soiled carpet, would use a good emulsifier with the pre-treatment. Carpet won't be soft when it tries but will be cleaner, then next time do a good acid rinse. |
Posted By: John L
Date Posted: 22/March/2008 at 10:03pm
Detergents and PreSprays I have used are PowerCleans Bio-Klenz.. Chemeisters MasterExtractor.. Hydramasters Blitz.. Bridgepoints PointBlue.. ChemSpecs EnzAll and PreKleen.. Formula 70..77 and 90..Tridents P-11.. Matrixs Finish First.. Matrixs Wipe Out.. ProChems Dry Slurry.. ProsChoice Extreme Clean.. KleenRites PC3.. Planet Guard Natural Green TLC.. PG's Natural Green Cleaner/Rinse and Cleaner/Degreaser.. Banes PCA Formula 5 and Preface.. And a few others so long ago i cant remember..
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Posted By: bryan
Date Posted: 23/March/2008 at 11:46pm
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John which one did you think performed the best. Was going to try the formula ones next. |
Posted By: kingjoelking
Date Posted: 26/March/2008 at 2:36am
Because they are like used car salesmen. They arn't looking to build a customer base, they are looking to make a quick buck. The more carpets they can clean without having to buy chem's the more money they make. It is a recipe for disaster.
These are the same customers that are shocked when you pre vac and ask you "what is that" when you break out the grandi groomer and groom their carpet.
In my opinion God Bless these Rat Turds. They are the reason your customer found you and they are the reason that it will be so much easier to retain that customer and build residual income where you are not chasing new customers but just servicing repeat customers. Three chears for the turd brains !!!!!
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Posted By: B Rice
Date Posted: 26/March/2008 at 7:44am
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Sorry its been a few days but yes I always prespray never have even cleaned without doing it! My partner always says the carpet looks great as well as the custy...I guess I just expect it to look new when were done. Thanks for all the info I sure appriciate it! Also custys ask me to what I'm doing when I prespray...funny along with a bac pak vac and a groomer...yay ------------- http://www.PanhandleFloorCare.com - http://www.PanhandleFloorCare.com http://www.Pensacola-Carpet-Cleaning.com - http://www.Pensacola-Carpet-Cleaning.com |
Posted By: Aaron R
Date Posted: 26/March/2008 at 3:55pm
| How do you like the backpack vac? Are they very comfortable, and do they do a good job? I use bridgepoints zone perfect prespray and their endzone rinse and have had real good luck with it. I just ordered some Judsons 02 prespray and rinse and will post my results after I give it a shot. |
Posted By: B Rice
Date Posted: 27/March/2008 at 1:59am
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The backpack vac does do a great job and custys really think its heavy duty! Can't remember what kind it is? ------------- http://www.PanhandleFloorCare.com - http://www.PanhandleFloorCare.com http://www.Pensacola-Carpet-Cleaning.com - http://www.Pensacola-Carpet-Cleaning.com |
Posted By: B Rice
Date Posted: 27/March/2008 at 2:00am
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It's rotomolded and matches my extractor! ------------- http://www.PanhandleFloorCare.com - http://www.PanhandleFloorCare.com http://www.Pensacola-Carpet-Cleaning.com - http://www.Pensacola-Carpet-Cleaning.com |
Posted By: Aaron R
Date Posted: 27/March/2008 at 9:49am
I couldn't agree more. Unfortunately some of these people are apprehensive about having their carpet cleaned after having a bad experience with the "Rat Turds". But when they see how it's supposed to be done and the results of a thorough cleaning it often leads to several referals.
 I've actually had customers think my vacuum was the cleaning unit
 . WTF, did the guy before me use a hoover or bissell? |