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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: JS2 on August 29, 2007, 07:41:38 pm

Title: A Basic Dry Clean
Post by: JS2 on August 29, 2007, 07:41:38 pm: Colleagues

Sorry if this sounds a bit basic, but last Saturday the wife's aunt asked if I could clean a carpet for her (been do it occasionally for 6 years anyway). Well, I had a good look and to be honest it wasn't that dirty. Having only ever done HWE cleaning, I decided to pre-vacuum and then pile-brush in some HOST-type granules in a short-stroke, backward-forward fashion ('sweaty') applying some downward force. A light spraying of Pre-spray Gold was first applied to the central walkway. Vacced up the granules after about an hour. She was delighted with the result. No machine used, just a Vac, pump-up pre-sprayer, Dry Clean granules and an upright pile brush used to do the entire clean.

Question: do others occasionally do it this way; how much better might the SEBO DUO or Envirodry do a future job ?

Regards

Pete (JS2)
Title: Re: A Basic Dry Clean
Post by: lands on August 29, 2007, 08:05:51 pm: Good question.

am a big fan of pre-spray gold. This has got to be the most versatile product on the market and it's very gentle too.

Looking forward to sensible answers from non Man U supporters.

Pete
Title: Re: A Basic Dry Clean
Post by: JS2 on August 29, 2007, 08:47:43 pm: Just to add an extra note to my posting, I must admit that the cleaned carpet did appear to look better too.

Pete (JS2)
Title: Re: A Basic Dry Clean
Post by: Art on August 30, 2007, 10:02:38 pm: Sebos are to light, an envirodri does a far better job.

Arthur
Title: Re: A Basic Dry Clean
Post by: Andy Foster on August 30, 2007, 10:18:11 pm: I use a Sebo Duo and I must admit that I have looked at getting an enviro to replace it, but then I saw the price!!!
I can buy quite a few sebos for that, I would have to save an aweful lot of time to recoup the extra investment and I am getting great results anyway, why spend over £800 (unless you are doing dry as well of course).
Title: Re: A Basic Dry Clean
Post by: Shaun_Ashmore on August 30, 2007, 10:22:41 pm: I have a Prochem TM4 which is probably better than a Host and Envirodry machine put together FOR SALE £300ono

Shaun
Title: Re: A Basic Dry Clean
Post by: Art on August 30, 2007, 10:23:46 pm: Andy, the difference between a sebo and envirodri are miles apart. I've used my sebo for maintenance cleans, but for anything more they are a poor second

Arthur
Title: Re: A Basic Dry Clean
Post by: Art on August 30, 2007, 10:24:48 pm: Quote from: Shaun_Ashmore on August 30, 2007, 10:22:41 pm
I have a Prochem TM4 which is probably better than a Host and Envirodry machine put together FOR SALE £300ono

Shaun

Shaun, How old is it and what brushes come with it?

Arthur
Title: Re: A Basic Dry Clean
Post by: Shaun_Ashmore on August 30, 2007, 10:30:50 pm: 3 years ish, works well infact very well few scratches on it but looks well, comes with original brushes but I've cleaned every carpet known to man with it, 10 times better than a sebo (got one of those for sale also).

Infact I'll be so bold in saying that I did contenplate getting rid of my TM and using this with a porti as I'm sure it was as good but I hate pulling a porti out of a van I've gotten lazy.

Shaun
Title: Re: A Basic Dry Clean
Post by: Andy Foster on August 30, 2007, 10:43:22 pm: Art

I understand what you are saying, but as long as i keep delighting customers with the results I am getting, why would i spend that kind of money on something which isn't going to make me more money?

I am not being argumentative, I really would like to know what your thoughts are on this matter as if I can be convinced that it is worth the investment then I would seriously consider getting one.
There are carpet cleaners out there (and very good ones) who don't use any mechanical aggitation and have solid businesses with satisfied customers.

What is the payback for the investment is basically what I am asking.

Thanks

Andy
Title: Re: A Basic Dry Clean
Post by: lands on August 30, 2007, 10:48:34 pm: good point

I pre-treat appropriately and get a hand brush appropriate to the carpet and giveit some welly and get good results but some days wish I had some help (kids waking up in the night etc.)
Title: Re: A Basic Dry Clean
Post by: Art on August 30, 2007, 10:50:26 pm: Hi Andy,

If your getting good results with a sebo and your customers are happy, then your right about sticking with the sebo.
What i will say is that the envirodri will clean carpets that the sebo wont even put a dent in, but if the sebo works for you then stick with it

Arthur
Title: Re: A Basic Dry Clean
Post by: Andy Foster on August 30, 2007, 11:10:12 pm: I guess that i am only going to see the value of a more powerful machine when i meet a carpet that i can't get clean... hope it never happens but probably will.

Thanks for your honesty Art.

Andy
Title: Re: A Basic Dry Clean
Post by: Art on August 30, 2007, 11:16:35 pm: Andy,

Where abouts are you based? If your around Berkshire or ever have any work down this way then give me a shout and i'll give you a demo

Arthur
Title: Re: A Basic Dry Clean
Post by: Andy Foster on August 30, 2007, 11:19:06 pm: I'm in the Midlands, but will take you up on your offer if I am round your way. Other parts of my business take me round the country.
Thank you Art

Andy
Title: Re: A Basic Dry Clean
Post by: Art on August 30, 2007, 11:52:04 pm: Quote from: Shaun_Ashmore on August 30, 2007, 10:30:50 pm

Infact I'll be so bold in saying that I did contenplate getting rid of my TM and using this with a porti as I'm sure it was as good but I hate pulling a porti out of a van I've gotten lazy.

Shaun, is there a punch line to come? Are you being serious?

Arthur