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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: *paul_moss on November 10, 2004, 04:36:34 pm

Title: Spotting Chemicals
Post by: *paul_moss on November 10, 2004, 04:36:34 pm
[center]With most of us using the micro splitters more now I wonder how much of the old used chemicals are now redundant?

Or are they?

For spotting most are using no.3 and ecco spotter.
So thinking about what chemicals you have used this week what are your most daily used products

Paul [/center]  
Title: Re: Spotting Chemicals
Post by: strakercleaning on November 10, 2004, 04:56:56 pm
Apart from the 2 you have mentioned, I have only used Red RX on one job recently.
99.99% of the time i am using No.3 and No.5.
VERY SUCCESSFULLY
Title: Re: Spotting Chemicals
Post by: dave401uk on November 10, 2004, 05:08:19 pm
same here ive used a little of "stain pro,but apart from that, its been m/s all the time,
I have to say i am amazed at the difference, didnt think i could be swayed from the methods ive used for so long, sing i am converted! ::)

Dave
Title: Re: Spotting Chemicals
Post by: Dynafoam on November 10, 2004, 05:19:18 pm
Paul,

Yesterday: B175, Orange Jel, Solvex, citric acid, hydrogen peroxide, ammonia, acetic acid, sodium metabisulphite plus the two you mentioned.

Today: B144, B195, B123, A217, B198, sodium thiosulphate, borax,  hydrochloric acid plus Eco Spotter

Tomorrow: Who knows?
Title: Re: Spotting Chemicals
Post by: Ken Wainwright on November 10, 2004, 05:30:37 pm
Fineline mixed at 1:1, No3, Eco Spotter, Liqua Gel Sodium Met. Hydroflouric Acid and not forgetting DiHydrogen Oxide ;)

Safe and happy cleaning :)
Ken
Title: Re: Spotting Chemicals
Post by: strakercleaning on November 10, 2004, 06:20:20 pm
Beyond a CERTAIN age, will i cease to be a carpet cleaner and become an ALCHEMIST as well  ;D
Title: Re: Spotting Chemicals
Post by: Dynafoam on November 10, 2004, 06:29:11 pm
Grasshopper,

Alchemy has its place when stepping across the bounds of what is normally considered possible  ;)

Now begone,  young whippersnapper, lest I change thee into a frog (or maybe a womble)  ;D
Title: Re: Spotting Chemicals
Post by: strakercleaning on November 10, 2004, 07:05:07 pm
Quote
Alchemy has its place when stepping across the bounds of what is normally considered possible 
Had i used microsplitters 300 yrs ago.....would have been burned at the stake for witchcraft  :o
Title: Re: Spotting Chemicals
Post by: Dynafoam on November 10, 2004, 07:31:48 pm
Chris,

Had you used micro-splitters 300 years ago, you'd be old enough to be my dad  ;D

(Now there's a frightening thought, never mind the flames)
Title: Re: Spotting Chemicals
Post by: Nobby on November 10, 2004, 08:13:00 pm
Craftex Catalyst with Craftex Citrus Fresh (with DF machine) excellent stuff!  Solutions No2 at 10:1, Craftex Citrus Booster.  Can somebody tell me the difference between No 2 diluted 3:1 and No 3?  I can't any difference.
Nobby
Title: Re: Spotting Chemicals
Post by: *paul_moss on November 10, 2004, 10:39:57 pm
Looks like it may be a good idea to invest in a prochem spotting kit as it covers most of the stains you are likely to come up against.

Do any other companies sell such a kit?

Where would be the best place to buy the Prochem kit.

Paul
Title: Re: Spotting Chemicals
Post by: Big_Fish on November 11, 2004, 06:42:24 am
A & M Cleaning Supplies in Watford sell everything Prochem!

BF Nicky
Title: Re: Spotting Chemicals
Post by: Derek on November 11, 2004, 06:48:20 am
Hi

Both Chemspec and Alltec sell a comprehensive professional spotting kit in a carrying case

Derek
Title: Re: Spotting Chemicals
Post by: strakercleaning on November 11, 2004, 07:01:27 am
Had a number of 'spotting kits' on the van in the past but none had quite the same IMPACT with customers as my latest.  :o
Solutions CarpetBox.....................comprehensive and strong carry case with space for signwriting, ALWAYS draws comments and people even ask where they can buy the box alone ::)
Title: Re: Spotting Chemicals
Post by: *paul_moss on November 11, 2004, 09:39:21 am
Chris
The box sounds great but im more interested in the chemicals inside it.
You say its a comprehensive kit. The prochem kit covers nearly all stains.
Does the solutions kit ?

Paul
Title: Re: Spotting Chemicals
Post by: strakercleaning on November 11, 2004, 11:23:23 am
Yes is the short answer.  ;D
Used to carry 11 different spotters into every job but now only carry 4 Solutions  ::).............I have to admit that i can get better results with less effort now ;)
Title: Re: Spotting Chemicals
Post by: nick.solution on November 11, 2004, 02:58:51 pm
Hi Guys

NO3 is 25% stronger than No 2 and is specifically a spotter you cannot dilute no2 to match it

No3 and Eco spotter will negate the need of most other chemical spotting agents but not all!!

Best regards nick

Title: Re: Spotting Chemicals
Post by: Doug Holloway on November 11, 2004, 03:20:26 pm
Nick,

 

Presumably one can turn 3 into 2 by dilution,  or are they different formulations?

Cheers,

Doug
Title: Re: Spotting Chemicals
Post by: nick.solution on November 11, 2004, 05:51:17 pm
Hi Doug

They are different formulations

Best regards nick
Title: Re: Spotting Chemicals
Post by: Doug Holloway on November 11, 2004, 08:08:58 pm
Hi Nick,

So if 3 is 25% stronger than 2  , but is a different formulation on which criteria is it 25% stronger?

Cheers,

Doug
Title: Re: Spotting Chemicals
Post by: David Ware on November 11, 2004, 08:56:05 pm
Hi Chemspec spotting kit is both well stocked and impressive when you walk in with it RED in colour and robbust. www.chemspec-europe.com
David Ware