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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Shaun_Ashmore on October 12, 2008, 09:37:03 pm

Title: Green range cleaning
Post by: Shaun_Ashmore on October 12, 2008, 09:37:03 pm
Has anyone tried Prochem's new range yet?

www.prochem.co.uk/natural%20range.htm

just wondered how many others there are out there?

Shaun
Title: Re: Green range cleaning
Post by: markpowell on October 12, 2008, 11:39:50 pm
I havnt tried any of the new prochem range yet, will give the acid rinse a try if the price is right.
Seems to dilute twice as far as fabric and fibre rinse.
I am more than happy with the Pureclean for now only just got used to it 100%, been using detergents far too long.
Mark
Title: Re: Green range cleaning
Post by: Ian Gourlay on October 13, 2008, 05:27:54 pm
I would like someone like Shuan to test prochem , Alltecs  restomate and Solutions products and compile a report on how they worked. ease of use etc

the reason I pick on Shaun is he has been in trade years
Does not apear to be in any camp
Successful
Respected
Title: Re: Green range cleaning
Post by: elliott cleaning on October 13, 2008, 09:04:36 pm
I don't think Shaun is "camp" ;).   Which stockists have this new range of Prochems.  Tried A & M Supplies ( who are a main distributer of Prochems) today & just got a blank look from them ::)
Title: Re: Green range cleaning
Post by: Shaun_Ashmore on October 13, 2008, 10:34:04 pm
Please send me free samples and I will.

Shaun
Title: Re: Green range cleaning
Post by: Mike Osbourne on October 14, 2008, 05:27:30 pm
Wot no fee for the Yorkshire lad? ;D
Title: Re: Green range cleaning
Post by: Doug Holloway on October 14, 2008, 05:36:20 pm
Hi Guys

Haven't tried them but might evaluate as part of the Green Carpet Cleaning Network thing.

Cheers

Doug
Title: Re: Green range cleaning
Post by: Mike Osbourne on October 14, 2008, 06:44:07 pm
When they say green, does this include environmental impact in the making of them, or just in use?
Title: Re: Green range cleaning
Post by: clinton on October 14, 2008, 06:45:55 pm
Hi doug

When is the green sitesof yours going into action ???
Title: Re: Green range cleaning
Post by: tomma on October 14, 2008, 11:19:11 pm
DFC from chemspec is as green as it gets .
Works really well as a rinse for fibres and fabrics .

Its also a great alternative to microsplitters.

Tom
Title: Re: Green range cleaning
Post by: Shaun_Ashmore on October 14, 2008, 11:25:23 pm
I'm guessing that anything Green is 100% no VOC's.

Shaun
Title: Re: Green range cleaning
Post by: tomma on October 14, 2008, 11:32:37 pm
All  the ingredients in the DFC range (detergent free cleaning) are food grade, and they are listed for all to see talk about transparent .
Tom
Title: Re: Green range cleaning
Post by: Doug Holloway on October 15, 2008, 08:04:59 am
Hi Clinton

Network is up and running, it's now a matter of promotion in two senses of the word, up the search rankings and through other media, sites etc.

Do a search for green carpet cleaning in your area.

Cheers

Doug
Title: Re: Green range cleaning
Post by: craigp on October 15, 2008, 08:52:56 am
But is anyone searching 'green' carpet cleaning in specific areas?

I'm pleased about this range from prochem means we can sell green/eco without haveing to use micro spitters (ie. without lossing cleaning performance imo)

Craig
Title: Re: Green range cleaning
Post by: Ian Gourlay on October 15, 2008, 10:25:47 am
Ive used the New Alltec one twice now and both times I have had calls from the clients  in the evening




Saying what a wonderful job I have done



Title: Re: Green range cleaning
Post by: Bob Robertson on October 15, 2008, 11:12:57 am
Doug

Are the green network guys all going to use the same product? If so have you approached any suppliers to see if they could offer any deals/discounts for buying there products ?. Just about every supplier has a green/eco range and if you have enough people it could work out for both parties.

Bob
Title: Re: Green range cleaning
Post by: clinton on October 15, 2008, 04:17:49 pm
A good question bob

As i have always used prochem for many years or so i might give there new one a go.

Title: Re: Green range cleaning
Post by: Joe H on October 15, 2008, 04:29:02 pm
Doug
Are the green network guys all going to use the same product? If so have you approached any suppliers to see if they could offer any deals/discounts for buying there products ?. Just about every supplier has a green/eco range and if you have enough people it could work out for both parties.
Bob
The answer, Bob, is no we are not all using the same green products.
I am happy using Solutions UK stuff, but open minded and willing to try others, but dont want to be tied down into any "you must only use this" thingy.
Title: Re: Green range cleaning
Post by: Ian Gourlay on October 15, 2008, 04:34:21 pm
The cost of the product is minimal. To be honest I am amazed the suppliers make money when you consider how long it lasts

Also I get discount if I pay on time
Title: Re: Green range cleaning
Post by: Doug Holloway on October 15, 2008, 04:42:40 pm
Hi Guys

Bob,
There is certainly more than one way to green clean a carpet and I would not seek to impose my views on anyone, but it would be a bit pointless joining if you wish to clean with sodium hydroxide :o

Craig,
As for search terms , these are growing all the time, remember it has been  at or near the top for a couple of years when it was one of my own sites.

Ultimately the object is high general rankings.

Cheers

Doug
Title: Re: Green range cleaning
Post by: Ken Wainwright on October 15, 2008, 05:41:01 pm
Perhaps Doug is best qualified to answer this query.

Are microsplitters truly "Green" products?

My understanding is that they may be manufactured from food grade components and be safe to use, but I believe thay are not bio-degradeable.  I say this because the dried residue, whether from the concentrate or solution, is just a long lasting brittle white mass.

Is it also true, Doug, that these phosphates need to be broken down chemically at the sewerage works?

Safe and happy cleaning :)
Ken
Title: Re: Green range cleaning
Post by: Doug Holloway on October 16, 2008, 04:07:58 pm
Hi Ken

The non biodegradeable nature of sodium tripolyphosphate is due to the fact is an inorganic as opposed to an organic one and therefore doesn't biodegrade.

This is true of all inorganic compounds including the most common one, sodium chloride also known as common salt.

It can however be hydrolised and incorporated into the phosphorous cycle and is broken down in this way.

We have to be very careful about taking words like biodegradeable and giving them 'god' like staus.

Cheers

Doug
Title: Re: Green range cleaning
Post by: Jim_77 on October 16, 2008, 04:51:01 pm
Indeed.  I took a bath in pure solvent last night, didn't do me any harm, I wonder why :)