defoamer
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Topic: defoamer
Posted By: HokieClean
Subject: defoamer
Date Posted: 13/August/2004 at 8:49am
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Anybody out there know of something to use as a defoamer in a pinch?
------------- Roll on, Buddy |
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Posted By: Adwa
Date Posted: 13/August/2004 at 10:11am
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Hockie You could use a Fabric Softener ex: (Downey) or a petroleum solvent. I would not recommend this method for long term use. Your recovery tank will slim up quickly. ------------- The Following Statements do not Necessarily Reflect the Views of this Forum Network http://www.kleenkuip.com - http://www.kleenkuip.com |
Posted By: surroundings
Date Posted: 13/August/2004 at 11:40am
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I've been told that a bar of Ivory Soap will work for a while.
I'm struggling with that one, personally, but I've had it
explained. It made sense at the time. How about some defoamer instead? It's fairly cheap in comparison to other products.... Allen |
Posted By: Mr.Mike
Date Posted: 13/August/2004 at 12:25pm
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I would also like to hear some alternatives to defoamer. I've had a couple jobs where somebody spilled a whole bottle of liquid soap on the carpeting and what a nightmare it was extracting with no defoamer. Of course I ended up charging more...but if I had defoamer or some kind of quick "alternative" I would have been finished the job alot sooner. Live and learn I always say. If you run out of gum remover try WD-40. It works like a charm. |
HokieClean wrote:
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 13/August/2004 at 12:29pm
Mr. Mike: How do you get the WD 40 out of the carpet??? ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: Mr.Mike
Date Posted: 13/August/2004 at 12:35pm
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I would generally prespray the spot and then extract it. If that doesn't work I'll put a table leg directly on the spot....lol. ------------- I'm positive about the negative...and negative about the positive. |
Do a little furniture re-arranging.Posted By: surroundings
Date Posted: 13/August/2004 at 12:57pm
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Forgive me for missing something here, but if you wanted a defoamer,
why wouldn't you buy one? Is this product only avaliable in
Australia? I think not. & if you wanted to get out gum, buy either a solvent or that instant freeze stuff that I love and sell so well? Surely you know when you're running low? -Allen |
Posted By: Adwa
Date Posted: 13/August/2004 at 12:57pm
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Surrounding I think you read it wrong. In a pinch means example: if you were at a job and ran out of defoamer what would be an alternative, but hey I could of read your message wrong too. ------------- 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: 13/August/2004 at 2:07pm
| why are you using defoamer anyways????? what kind of soap are you using??? I have never put defoamer in my tank NEVER... never needed too |
Posted By: Cd-Ron
Date Posted: 14/August/2004 at 2:15am
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I had a situation last week where I needed some. Of course I did not have any of my ESTEAM DEFOMER on board as I do more duct cleaning then carpet cleaning. Anyways I just went over the spot a few times and it did the job. I have a kickass truck mount though with LOTS of Suction. Cleanco 47. I use Performace CBS and Suspend through my hydroforce. Works awsome. Looking at getting shelves for my truck so that I can carry all my cleaning agents at all times.
Take Care -Ron |
Posted By: splash_$$$_dash
Date Posted: 14/August/2004 at 4:25pm
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Toss a "para urinal puck" into the tank in a pinch. i guess the only way that would happen is if you also do janitor work and have them on you OR if it is a commercial job go check the mens washroom for a used one LOL of course don't touch it....but they do work. |
Posted By: Mr.Mike
Date Posted: 14/August/2004 at 4:49pm
Hmmm...a "para urinal puck"...good idea!...now I can use my portables recovery tank to pee in... in a "pinch" of course. ------------- I'm positive about the negative...and negative about the positive. |
Posted By: Adwa
Date Posted: 14/August/2004 at 10:33pm
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I love the feeling of being in a room all by myself and laughing at what I just read in this forum. Guys I've heard it all now, Thanks for the chuckle ------------- The Following Statements do not Necessarily Reflect the Views of this Forum Network http://www.kleenkuip.com - http://www.kleenkuip.com |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 15/August/2004 at 7:25am
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I must admit leaving a house smelling like a urinal, that has got to spell repeat and referral there is just no other way to describe it. ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 15/August/2004 at 11:18am
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I thought the puck goes into the waste water tank???? How is that going to make the house smell????? you'd have to let your exhaust blow inside, and why would you do that doug????? I think you've missed the point on that one Mr. String Strummer Man play me a song Mr. Strummer Man play me a song tonight Cuz I'm going out to clean some carpet and your music get me feeling alright la de de la de de la la.....la de de la la laaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaa |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 15/August/2004 at 11:30am
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Mr. Steamer: I didn't miss the point at all. Exhaust the machine outside.. I think you been inhaling the exhaust form yout tm to long. I guess in the GTA everyone exhausts thier portables to the outdoors. Give me a god damm break. If you have to clean on Sunday night thats your problem. Maybe you nedd a little R & R. ------------- Just My opinion |