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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Steve_B on March 11, 2004, 06:32:37 pm

Title: Felt backed carpets
Post by: Steve_B on March 11, 2004, 06:32:37 pm

Hi guys can you HWE a felt backed carpet?

I know there are cheap and will probably disappear up the vac but was just curious as i haven't been asked to clean one yet!

If so what chemical/method is best?

cheers

Title: Re: Felt backed carpets
Post by: John_Flynn on March 11, 2004, 07:32:04 pm

In my experience cleaning with HWE, the carpet has rippled and then returned to its original state after a couple of days.

Title: Re: Felt backed carpets
Post by: Scots_cleaner on March 11, 2004, 07:58:17 pm

Just make sure you give it a good pre-vac

Its half the battle

Just dont soak the carpet too much

Barry

Title: Re: Felt backed carpets
Post by: Dynafoam on March 11, 2004, 08:27:48 pm

Steve,

I have cleaned may of these and agree with the other posters.

The rippling John mentioned is due to swelling of the backing felt. This is avoided by tight moisture control - the light mist spray employed when useing micro-splitters makes them ideal for this purpose.

The main draw-back to this type of carpet is that it tends to stretch in use, so point out any pre-existing ripples before you start.

John.

Title: Re: Felt backed carpets
Post by: Dave_Lee on March 12, 2004, 12:21:04 am

They are also prone to shrinkage even when not overwetted.
Dave

Title: Re: Felt backed carpets
Post by: Shaun_Ashmore on March 12, 2004, 12:24:32 am

Had your op yet Dave?

shaun

Title: Re: Felt backed carpets
Post by: Dynafoam on March 12, 2004, 12:37:17 am

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They are also prone to shrinkage even when not overwetted.
Dave

Dave,

I do not doubt your comment but have not seen any evidence of shrinkage. Since these carpets cannot be very well secured any tendancy to shrink would be bad news  :(

John.

Title: Re: Felt backed carpets
Post by: woodman on March 12, 2004, 10:33:30 am

Hi Steve

No problem at all with HWE on felt backed carry on as normal.

I also have never seen any shrinkage and I have cleaned bundles of it. ;)

Title: Re: Felt backed carpets
Post by: MICHAEL_GAYTON on March 12, 2004, 10:46:05 am

be vary care full with any solent when treating oil etc
can leave you with a bubble the backing parting company. also cleaned lots no prob's
mick

Title: Re: Felt backed carpets
Post by: nick.solution on March 12, 2004, 10:56:46 am

MIck

You can use eco spotter for removing oil it contains no solvent

Best regards Nick

Title: Re: Felt backed carpets
Post by: Steve_B on March 12, 2004, 01:59:58 pm

Thanks guys. once again forum to the rescue.

Title: Re: Felt backed carpets
Post by: Dave_Lee on March 12, 2004, 05:23:44 pm

John and Shaun,
Concerning shrinkage - Ive seen it on at least three occasions - obviously they wont shrink if well secured - the ones Ive seen showed signs that shrinkage had already taken place before cleaning so obviously werent secure.
Shaun,
Yes, had my op on wednesday, trying to rest up but finding it difficult - hobbled round to shop today on crutches - still Im getting up to date with that horrible paper work and preparing things to start back with a Blast, in a couple of weeks.
Dave.

Title: Re: Felt backed carpets
Post by: MICHAEL_GAYTON on March 12, 2004, 05:27:11 pm

Dear Nick
yes i do use your eco spotter you sent me a box and i ran out of no2 spotter  when you going to put it in a  5 ltr  bottle.my wheely bins full of empty little spray bottles i could reuse or sell on
mick  :-/