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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: AshWhite on April 23, 2011, 02:13:58 pm

Title: Liquid vs Powder?
Post by: AshWhite on April 23, 2011, 02:13:58 pm

Hi Guys,

Another newbie question:

What are the pros and cons of using powdered detergents vs liquid detergents? Does either offer a better/safer/more economical clean?

In particular I'm looking between Fabric & Fibre Rinse and Fibresafe Gold.

For use in truckmount system, for a newbie.

Regards,

Ashley.

Title: Re: Liquid vs Powder?
Post by: markpowell on April 23, 2011, 05:07:32 pm

Powders are more economical, make sure they are mixed with red hot water properly otherwise they can clog sprayers, jets etc.
MArk

Title: Re: Liquid vs Powder?
Post by: Carpet Dawg on April 23, 2011, 06:30:28 pm

Generaly I find powereds to be more powerful cleaning agents, and like Mark said more economical.

Title: Re: Liquid vs Powder?
Post by: AshWhite on April 23, 2011, 09:00:32 pm

Cheers for the replies chaps, looks like powders are the way to go!  :)

Title: Re: Liquid vs Powder?
Post by: Neil Williams on April 23, 2011, 09:55:31 pm

If you are putting cleaning solutions through the machine then liquids are considered better for the machine. If using sprayers then not so much a problem with powders.
It's far easier to sort out a clogged sprayer jet than a machine pump.

Title: Re: Liquid vs Powder?
Post by: AshWhite on April 24, 2011, 12:18:05 am

So basically Neil you suggest that presprays are better powdered, while rinses/detergents are better as liquids? Have I got that right?

I've booked an IICRC course for early May, I'm just trying to get as prepared as possible before attending.

Thanks again,

Ashley.

Title: Re: Liquid vs Powder?
Post by: steven Banks on April 24, 2011, 11:21:47 am

Quote from: AshWhite on April 24, 2011, 12:18:05 am

So basically Neil you suggest that presprays are better powdered, while rinses/detergents are better as liquids? Have I got that right?

I've booked an IICRC course for early May, I'm just trying to get as prepared as possible before attending.

Thanks again,

Ashley.

I would say so, yes.

Title: Re: Liquid vs Powder?
Post by: JandS on April 24, 2011, 01:16:19 pm

I use M Power, which is a liquid, mixed
with Soluboost, which is a powder as a
pre spray.
Always check the sprayers filter every couple
of days.
For extraction I use Double Clean or F and F
Rinse, powder and liquid.
The powder does tend to last longer than the
liquid and I probably use the powder more.

John

Title: Re: Liquid vs Powder?
Post by: Jamie Pearson on April 24, 2011, 10:22:58 pm

Liquids will mix into solution better if you only have cold water available.

We use Liquid Formula 90 from Chemspec at 1:1000 dilution.

Title: Re: Liquid vs Powder?
Post by: Linds Russell on April 25, 2011, 06:04:13 pm

Liquid F90 is the most economical product I have ever used. A bottle of that goes a very long way.

Title: Re: Liquid vs Powder?
Post by: Paul H on April 25, 2011, 07:54:27 pm

I have used chemspec dfc 105 on a few jobs of late......with good results....its liquid and doubles as a pre spray as well as tank solution..

Title: Re: Liquid vs Powder?
Post by: Steve Birch on April 25, 2011, 09:08:28 pm

Got to agree DFC105 is excellent both as a prespray and in tank solution,if required.

Steve