[chrisjohn]

Just started in the industry and want a bit of advice.A mate of mine wants his heavily patterned carpet cleaning.Went to see carpet,did burn test(synth),checked backing(woven with same pattern as top of carpet),put small amount of water on(it went straight through).From all this determined its a BW.The carpet is well fitted apart from some shrinkage near the door.Told mate this would have to be secured before i attempt to clean it,as i know this type of carpet is prone to shrinkage.Carpet isnt minging so thought i would Pre-spray with Prochem Prespray Gold,and extract with Fab & Fib,then dry with turbo dryer.Does this sound OK?What psi should i extract with?Any other points?

[derek west]

its the door plate that caught me out last time, think youve got everything covered. less water, more ooomph. good luck.
derek

[markpowell]

Do a float test see if its polyprop?
If so lift and inspect the backing, see if the jute weft shots run in both directions, if both test are positive you have a belgian wilton.
Proceed with caution!!!

[garyfindlay]

would bonnetting be an option, if not minging.

[Doug Holloway]

Hi Guys

Sounds lile BW.

Prespray Ultrapac,agiatate with brush or machine.

Extract by spraying about 6 inches above the carpet, then suck out, repeat as necessary

If you put the wand on the carpet you will force the water into the the backing, spray above and extarct before it has a chance to penetrate.

Cheers

Doug

[Griffus]

Bonneting does seem to be the usual approach but you'll never get the same results as with HWE.

HWE as long as you don't overwet will be fine.

Prespray with Ultrapac Renovate, agitate thoroughly with an Envirodri or similar and rinse with F & F rinse.

Worked for me on my one and only BW. It was a large Indian Restaurant though and results were great. We took over from a guy who refused to HWE and would only bonnet but as time went on his result were less and less satisfactory for the customer.

[chrisjohn]

Thanks everyone,will proceed with caution,wish me luck.