How important is this method and when and how do you use this. So far we have not used this method. We used to only Dry Clean using Bonnets. Now with a TM Looks as if Acid rinsining will be need to be addressed. Do you do this after cleaning so in turn double work which means more work if so I think I should keep pushing the Bonnet Dry Clean method due to it being easy and safe. Input on this subject appreciated.

I use it nearly all the time when cleaning. Only time I don't is when cleaning trashed synthetic carpet. Then I use the detergency of both the Prespray and solution to get it clean. That is what the customer is paying for.

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After cleaning carpets (HWE) I lightly spray this product on then rake.  When cleaning upholstery, I run it through my freshwater tank.  I have not yet had a callback due to too much detergent left in the carpet (sticky carpet, or rapid resoiling), browning, or stains 'reappearing' after I have left the premisis.

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Allen:  How and what do you use to apply the acid rinse?  How much time is added to you drying times.  Do you apply fabric protector and if so how many times do you spray the carpte after cleaning? If you put it in your rinse tank and you applu your cleaner by a hydroforce etc. you hav ejust cut the ph of your cleaner. You can't put your cleaner in your fresh water tank if you are adding rinse to your water. SO?

For what it is worth - I do not recommend spraying an acid rinse on the carpet and leaving it. There are some health concerns here. The better products that are sold in the marketplace contain natural acids and in spite of what you might feel about the word "natural" these should be rinsed off the carpet.

I would recommend applying your prespray and then run your acid rinse through your fresh water. This will acheive the same results and remove the majority of the acid rinse from the carpet

I do not use a fresh water tank. A high pressure garden hose to the TM. So can you run this in the Hdro Force with Pre Spray or after cleaning clean the pre spray hydroforce and use in the hydroforce or seperate pre spray container and very light mist it and rake to groom.

77748: You can still meter it into the rinse water  from the hose AFTER you have applied the preconditioner with the hydroforce. Course if you use an electic sprayer or pumpup sprayer, meter it in the incoming water all the time, WITH ONE EXCEPTION. Never use an acid rinse in houses where marble stone is close to the carpet. Refinishing is just too expensive. On those houses, fresh water rinse only.

Dumb stupid question the term fresh water rinse. How do you do that. I pre-spray lightly with my pre spray mix from I believe Chemspec. I then use the steamer TM which has formula 90 and energiser. I know not to overwet the carpet now the fresh water rinse can you please elaborate on how. By the time I  am done here I will be a Master Cleaner. Yeeahhh!!Thanks!

OK! So what you are saying is for example your hydroforce would be your prespray and then there would be no 5 gallon solution hose hooked up with the freshwater in other words no chemical just freshwater and vacuum blower. If this is true all my chemicals would be used such as enzal, formula 90, energiser, nuetralizer and deoderizer would be mixed with water in thehydroforce. Bingo this is your acid rince!  Tell me this is right.

If I clean as mentioned above using water only (acid rinse) Hydroforce for prespray I do not need the 5 gallon Chemical container unless heavy soiling then I would switch the Cleanco Challenger lever from off to chemical right .

Superglide Ken wrote: Fresh water rinse means no detergent in the water you rinse the capet with, meaning no 90, or anything . All deturgentency is in the preconditioner you put down BEFORE you put your wand into action. The rinse water is what comes from your wand. With some people the rinse water is both the wash water and the rinse water cause they do not precondition.

what I use isn't hide it's pre-conditioner... thanks SG for clearing that up

77748:  How many  hydroforce  jugs do you carry with you?  That is a motherload of spraying.

Ok ! I can pretreat the carpet using a coca cola syrup container carbonated  so I do not need the hydroforce this what I use on Bonnet cleaning then acid rinse then with just water no chemical injection

Acid rinses can be beneficial, especially when dealing with certain types of carpets and soils. They help neutralize the pH of the carpet after cleaning, ensuring a thorough and residue-free finish. This is particularly important if you've used alkaline cleaning solutions, as a balanced pH prevents re-soiling and leaves the carpet feeling soft.

Now, the timing and method can vary. Some prefer applying the acid rinse after the initial cleaning, while others incorporate it into the cleaning solution. It can indeed add an extra step, but many find it's worth the effort for the enhanced results.

As for the Bonnet Dry Clean method, if it's working well for you and your clients are happy, that's a victory! It's all about finding the balance between efficiency and delivering top-notch results.

Best Regards,

KingCarpetClean