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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Shaun_Ashmore on October 03, 2014, 07:55:23 pm

Title: Pre sprays
Post by: Shaun_Ashmore on October 03, 2014, 07:55:23 pm
What's your general pre spray? The one you use the most?

I use formula 90 it is an extraction product but it works well on the majority of what I clean.

Shaun
Title: Re: Pre sprays
Post by: benny d on October 03, 2014, 08:03:11 pm
SPM.
It's the second best white powder in the World!
Title: Re: Pre sprays
Post by: Frank pole on October 03, 2014, 08:09:29 pm

second only to the mighty Daz!
Title: Re: Pre sprays
Post by: Dave_Lee on October 03, 2014, 08:22:21 pm
What's your general pre spray? The one you use the most?

I use formula 90 it is an extraction product but it works well on the majority of what I clean.

Shaun

When pre-spraying with Formula 90, do you also extract with it, or just water.
I mostly pre-spray with Ultimate Master and extract with the same, on bad ones I pre-spray with Power Burst.
Dave.
Title: Re: Pre sprays
Post by: David Ware on October 03, 2014, 08:32:36 pm
HM Blitz on generally and rinse with Chemspec Liquid High Heat
David
Title: Re: Pre sprays
Post by: Paul Moss on October 03, 2014, 09:03:08 pm
Used to use powerburst until about  18 months ago, now use the Moss/Ingram concoction  ;D , it beats powerburst and don't need to use as much chemical or even spotters now   ;)
Title: Re: Pre sprays
Post by: Frank pole on October 03, 2014, 09:11:33 pm
David - I presume then that you run a truck mount as your no1 extractor?

All the big hitting pre sprays are much of a muchness when running a porty, it may come down to the label you like the look of most! Some love the stuff that others hate.

your using formula 90, and it works for you ,so stick with it, I know its not classed as a pre spray but many on here use it that way! and it works for them also.

Power burst, Champion, formula 90, Ultimate Master are all great products! -and there's loads more!
Title: Re: Pre sprays
Post by: Shaun_Ashmore on October 03, 2014, 10:28:44 pm
Obviously it's down to preference and what you are cleaning, no good using f90 on a greasy pub. Dave I use a well diluted rinse of f90 on a lot of things but just water on a lot as well.

Shaun
Title: Re: Pre sprays
Post by: Phil @ Extreme Clean on October 04, 2014, 01:22:48 pm
since starting using my prowler i have used restore-it works brill
Title: Re: Pre sprays
Post by: COLIN BRIGHT on October 04, 2014, 01:26:39 pm
Pre spray with neat domestos and rinse with bold 2 in 1
Title: Re: Pre sprays
Post by: Dave_Lee on October 04, 2014, 04:08:28 pm
Pre spray with neat domestos and rinse with bold 2 in 1

I had a feeling that was your secret.  ;)
Dave.
Title: Re: Pre sprays
Post by: stuart_clark on October 04, 2014, 04:20:32 pm
Come on then mossy tell all ? Your secret formula ? Lol
Title: Re: Pre sprays
Post by: Robin Ray on October 04, 2014, 04:31:33 pm
Shaun, do you use liquid or powdered F90 and what dilution ratio do you use?

At the moment I use either Pureclean by itself or boosted with oxibrite depending, so i suppose the same or very similar to spm or micro x.
Title: Re: Pre sprays
Post by: Luc on October 05, 2014, 03:17:45 pm
Dave lee. Do you mind me asking as to whether you use the ultimate master powder or the liquid in your TM. If you use the powder how many scoops do you use in your chemical jug?
Many thanks
Luc
Title: Re: Pre sprays
Post by: stuart_clark on October 06, 2014, 12:25:06 am
Ultimate master would be no good for a truck mount as they are too hot and UM stops working above a certain temperature


Stuart
Title: Re: Pre sprays
Post by: steve prince on October 06, 2014, 05:34:56 am
Ultimate master liquid is designed for tms as Stuart has stated, powder won't with stand the heat and start to break down
Title: Re: Pre sprays
Post by: Dave_Lee on October 06, 2014, 03:02:01 pm
Ultimate master would be no good for a truck mount as they are too hot and UM stops working above a certain temperature


Stuart

Sorry to disagree Stuart, Ive used the powdered version in my truck mounts for 11 years and get superb results. I think you are referring to the fact that the enzyme is killed off above 50 degs or so. Whilst that may be true the other ingredients plus the extra heat more than make up for that.
Dave.
Title: Re: Pre sprays
Post by: Dave_Lee on October 06, 2014, 03:11:55 pm
Dave lee. Do you mind me asking as to whether you use the ultimate master powder or the liquid in your TM. If you use the powder how many scoops do you use in your chemical jug?
Many thanks
Luc

I don't know how many scoops, I use about 650gms in a 15 litre solution jug. It can scum up a bit if mixing with very hot water, but most of this goes back into solution in the jug once it cools.
Dave.
Title: Re: Pre sprays
Post by: CleanerCarpets on October 06, 2014, 06:00:59 pm
Come on then mossy tell all ? Your secret formula ? Lol


Don't ask him that Stuart - why do you think he puts posts like that - just to inflate his ego when you ask and he doesnt reply!! He got ya!!
Title: Re: Pre sprays
Post by: Robin Ray on October 06, 2014, 07:28:21 pm
Shaun, do you use liquid or powdered F90 and what dilution ratio do you use for a prespray?
Title: Re: Pre sprays
Post by: Shaun_Ashmore on October 06, 2014, 09:32:54 pm
Powdered f90

Shaun
Title: Re: Pre sprays
Post by: Robin Ray on October 06, 2014, 10:30:11 pm
Thanks,

What Ratio do you use 15ml (1 scoop per litre) ? or does it vary?
Title: Re: Pre sprays
Post by: COLIN BRIGHT on October 10, 2014, 10:01:12 am
I have tried liquid and powder ultimate master but my TM doesn't like either. After about a week I find it firs up the pipes and I have problems with clogging up, I have tried the liquid a few times but get the same thing, i don't know why cause I know loads of other that have never had a problem, I find it a real shame cause I like the results, and also Chris at Alltec
Title: Re: Pre sprays
Post by: neil 47 on October 10, 2014, 12:21:14 pm
soda crystal may help with firing up as it breaks down detergents
Title: Re: Pre sprays
Post by: Dennis on October 10, 2014, 04:11:06 pm
Started using Restore-it from Restormate just this week, really good stuff and 2/3 price of SPM.  :P

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Two unsolicited emails today from just 2 of the jobs I used it on this week.
From a pre-school:
Thank you very much the carpet is lovely and clean.  You did a great job!  Can I book you at a convenient time of either Mon or Thurs 4 pm to do another room for us next week?

From Mrs H: I really appreciate how clean my carpets are now. The service was prompt and really professional. Thank you.

I don't get that many unsolicited testimonials but two in a week? Probably a coincidence.  ;D ;)
Title: Re: Pre sprays
Post by: Dave_Lee on October 10, 2014, 05:01:37 pm
I have tried liquid and powder ultimate master but my TM doesn't like either. After about a week I find it firs up the pipes and I have problems with clogging up, I have tried the liquid a few times but get the same thing, i don't know why cause I know loads of other that have never had a problem, I find it a real shame cause I like the results, and also Chris at Alltec

I know your problems with UM Colin. Is yours a hard water area? I ask that because we are a soft water area and everything, pipe work check valve etc are always absolutely clean as a whistle.
I remember that Alltec developed the liquid version of UM because some FT guys reported scaling and check valve blockages when using the powder, but as I recall they all lived in hard water areas and that was prior to the now norm, of installing water softeners in their vans.
Dave.
Title: Re: Pre sprays
Post by: COLIN BRIGHT on October 10, 2014, 06:14:06 pm
no mate, this is a soft water area, I have no problems with any other rinses from any suppliers, just UM, weird! ??? ??? ???
Title: Re: Pre sprays
Post by: Ian Gourlay on October 12, 2014, 04:55:10 pm
Never used F90 is it more powerful than UM

I used to use UM for Pre Spray but have gone back to using actual Pre Sprays from alltec Range but I must get out more
Title: Re: Pre sprays
Post by: Griffus on October 16, 2014, 02:16:57 am
Mainly Pure Clean or for mingers Powerburst or UR depending where / what the grime.   Sometimes add Citra Boost.