[JS2]

Hi Colleagues

Just prodding for a bit of information from users; what's the little (13") Floormac from Cleanfix like for a bit of bonnetting.  It's quite lightweight, which would be great for me back, but possibly not so great for a job ?  Am I correct to assume this little one is an Oscillating type ?  I may well get one if comments seem favourable.

Regards

Pete (JS2)

[Derek_Walker]

It is not the easiest machine to bonnet with. If you are looking to use it as a stand alone system forget it, it could really do with some glides to make it easier. Excellent for hard floors though.

[JS2]

Hi Derek

Certainly a quick reply !  No I'm essentially HWE but some things I've attended to could be more efficiently done with an absorbent pad.  I realise these machines were origivnally designed for hard floors.

Cheers

Pete (JS2)

[Shaun_Ashmore]

Got 1, it's too light for what you want it for.

Shaun

[carpetguy]

Shaun, is the Cleanfix better than the little Oreck, in build quality and weight ?

[Macarthur]

I actually own both and to be honest can barely notice the difference in weight between the two.  Build quality wise I would say the Cleanfix machine is better and more waterproof, i.e. no nooks and crannies for any water or spillages to get into.  I still prefer to use the Oreck on most jobs though as 1. as the rotation of the base plate gets right to edge (not with Cleanfix) and 2. has a longer mains cable.

Nigel.

[carpetguy]

Nigel does that mean the oscillations are smaller in diameter in the Cleanfix would it take a 14 inch pad the Americans appear to use oversize pads to good effect.

[Macarthur]

Thats right, actual base plate oscillations about 1/2 inch short from machine base, much to my surprise.  I mostly use these machines for either scrubbing of hard foors or agitating chemicals into carpets prior to HWE. 
Yes you can use a larger pad with the Cleanfix no problem.

Nigel.

[carpetguy]

Thanks for that Nigel