Poll

For those using HWE Methods for Carpet Cleaning, do you predominantly use:-

Microsplitters
39.4%
13 (39.4%)
Alkaline Presprays, Acidic Rinse.
42.4%
14 (42.4%)
Self Neutralising "all in one" Solution
12.1%
4 (12.1%)
Other
6.1%
2 (6.1%)

Total Members Voted: 30

Tony_Browning

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Preferred Cleaning Solutions
« on: August 20, 2006, 11:48:41 am »
I am currently using Microsplitting solutions, have been for a couple of years, because..

Its a cost effective solution

It has many unique sales points

It's (as far as we know) reasonably safe to work with.

But I am always wondering if there's a better option.

Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire.
"A Local Company with a Passion for Exceeding Expectations"

Doug Holloway

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Re: Preferred Cleaning Solutions
« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2006, 01:22:15 pm »
Hi Tony,

I use all three depending on the carpet.

I've been getting excellent results with Prochem Pureclean as a pre spray and also intank product on light carpets.

It's very cost effective because it's the 'microsplitter' active chemical , sodium tripolyphoshate in a powder form so you are not paying for water .

If the carpets are dirty or multicoloured I tend to use alkaline products with optical brightners.

Cheers

Doug

Art

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Re: Preferred Cleaning Solutions
« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2006, 01:27:20 pm »


I've been getting excellent results with Prochem Pureclean as a pre spray and also intank product on light carpets.


Doug,

 Would you mind explaining that process? Do you mean you prespray with pureclean then extract with pureclean in your solution tank?

Arthur


CARPET KNIGHTS

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Re: Preferred Cleaning Solutions
« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2006, 01:52:55 pm »
Doug

aren't optical brighteners widely regarded as a bad thing in our industry?

Goron

Doug Holloway

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Re: Preferred Cleaning Solutions
« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2006, 02:17:41 pm »
Goron,

Not by me.

Lets face it first impressions count and optical brightners give a very good first impression.

Most washing powders which you use will contain these products and these would have been tested for skin irritation etc.

I would be far more reluctant to use enzymes.

I try to use a common sense approach to which product to use , depending on the soil ,fibre compostion etc

Cheers

Doug


Re: Preferred Cleaning Solutions
« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2006, 06:44:44 pm »
I'm with you on this one Doug, Doctors do not prescribe the same medicine for all patients complaints.