Hi Neil
Firstly, I've maitained acres and acres of carpet with cotton bonnet and microsplitting and have been delighted with the results. But for very dirty, especially cut pile carpets, results leave much to be desired. I'm now hearing many good reports (not via Nick, but direct from the horses mouth) that excellent results are being achieved with Charly's.
But back to your Dry Fusion query. My routine is:
Thoroughly vac with a powered brush upright vacuum. e.g Sebo BS36/46
Prespray approx 10 M
2 with Activator or Release at 1:4 or 1:8 as required. 5 minute dwell.
Dunk Dry Fusion brand (VERY important) pad in Activator @ 1:4 Wring out.
Place pad on carpet and quickly attach machine and quickly spread solution over trafficked areas, then first clean/spread evenly over whole of area being cleaned. Repeat at 90 degrees. Turn pad over and again pad over the area to heat dry and cure protector.
Re-align pile with brush.
Why would you normally require a second bucket? I carry enough pads to clean all day, then launder. You usually have 20 pads in a starter kit and are the minumum requirement.
Quoted and booked a study, stairs and landing today. Immaculate home, clean carpets. £156 but price wasn't an issue, sold on the benefits of Dry Fusion. I was competing against 2 CD franchises, but she heard my name on the radio whilst driving, and repeated my number to herself all the way home in case she forgot it
Safe, profitable and happy cleaning:)
Ken