[scrubadub]

hi guys,
noticed recently that when ever i prespray the carpets they smell like a wet dog, dont know why? any ideas, its gone again as soon as ive done the shampoo and extrication.

cheers

[Griffus]

That'd be the WOOL content.

[simbo]

what a stupid question!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[scrubadub]

thanks ian, 

whatever simbo

[simbo]

really sorry !but it was

[scrubadub]

ive got my answer now though havent i.

like you say...learn,learn and keep learning

[fitz2kleen]

 

[Adam P]

to be fair to srubadub you can only know this answer if you've been taught it, it's not like it's an obvious answer, so if whoever trained him never mentioned it you can't blame him for not knowing.

[pncleaning]

We all have to learn and i thought that this is what forums are for advice and exchanging knowledge etc

Paul

www.pncarpetcleaning.co.uk

[Paul Simpson]

what a stupid question!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A bit harsh.
I asked the same question when I did my very first wool rug and got a sensible answer on here. Some people at the time may have thought the same as Simbo but they didn't post it.

[Joe H]

and when you cleaning wool carpet/rug, its best to let the client know before you start what they might expect ie the wet dog smell which will go within say 24 hours.
Many clients dont relate wet wool carpets to a doggy smell.

[markpowell]

i should invest in a basic training course before you pre-spray anymore carpets, they cover basic things such as this.
Mark

[Colin Day]

I tell the custy's it's "Wet Sheep Smell!"

They say, "How do you know what a wet sheep smells like?"

I reply "Erm.... Richard Basey Fisher told me....!"  

[Aquakleen Restoration Services]

Great profile pic Colin! 

[Steve. Taylor]

Tell them its a good quality wool : stops them moaning and they go away with there chest puffed up :

[Mike Halliday]

why does it smell only after pre-spraying? and not after you cleaned the carpet?

you can turn the wet sheep smell into a big advantage and show the customer that you will not sacrifice a quality service for the short term gratification of a pleasant smell.

I tell the customer some carpet cleaner will spray a  perfume all over the carpet after they have finished their work to give the illusion that the carpet is fresh & clean but all they have done is cover the carpet in a nice smelling chemical.

a carpet that has been cleaned by a true professional will have no smell apart from a hint of damp wool, (which dissipates as the carpet dries)

most intelligent customers can see the logic in this

[Colin Day]

Great profile pic Colin! 

Ta! He's my hero

[richy27]

I tell the custy's it's "Wet Sheep Smell!"

They say, "How do you know what a wet sheep smells like?"

I reply "Erm.... Richard Basey Fisher told me....!"  

 colin i told you that in confidence   

[scrubadub]

thanks for all the sensible replies, i was taught on my basic training course but it is so much to take in and i wanted to be sure.