[Adam P]

after far too long of a wait my van should be finished by tomorrow (though i've thought this before) so will be off to get everything so i can finally start carpet cleaning myself and not subbing it out.

i have a long list of things i've seen on these forums that people suggest but would appreciate if someone could list any chemicals to get so that i'm covered in most areas while i'm just getting started.


cleans will be all domestic and mainly eot cleans to start if that makes a difference.

if it makes a difference the machine i plan to get is airflex, i plan to get sebo bs36, i have a gloria sprayer, and chemicals i have bought nothing so open to all suggestions.

thanks

[MAX Carpets]

prochem

Gold
Fibre & Fab rinse
Deoderiser
Citrus Gel
Solvall
Cofee stain remover
Stain-pro
Flora seal plus

I've only said Prochem as these are usually ready available.

[Neil Grainger]

Have you been on any courses or spoken with different suppliers, we all have our favourites but if you are unsure what you need for a specific type of carpet you should do the courses first.

You can cause some real problems if you use the wrong Chems on a carpet.

[chrisjohn]

I would add Ultrapac Renovate & Powerburst to the Prochem list.Also dont forget to buy some De-foamer.Its more economical in powdered form.


Chris

[gwrightson]

You can cause some real problems if you use the wrong Chems on a carpet.

dont go putting the frighteners on him Neil,  come on we all use varying solutions and at times use ones that are not best suited , " well I have and I am been honest"  but to say you can have real problems is a little extreme!!     perhaps he is working not to far from you Neil      and your worried about the competition

Geoff

[Adam P]

had training and have more booked for november but they didn't list who to buy stuff from other then themselves but that was like 5/6 chemicals and i've seen loads more then that available.

if i speak with the supplier although i may get advice on what to get i am concerned i may get advice on what has the biggest margins for them.

advice from here is best as it's honest and from current and experienced carpet cleaners.

edit: you're right gwrightson, i work the same towns as neil

[Griffus]

Carpet cleaning essentials excluding CC machine and obvious attachments): -

Prochem
Fibre and Fabric Rinse
Prespray Gold
Multipro
Ultrapac Renovate
Powerburst
Odour Fresh
Liquid Defoamer
Citra-Boost
Filterout
Oxibrite
Gluespot

The stain kit (speak to Vicol who sell at about £120 from memory). Also keep a stain guide for reference and if it helps take your training manuals for reference.

Kit (minimum requirement)
Sebo BS36
Pump up sprayers x 2
Envirodri, including at least two sets of brushes (white / gold - wool, black / white - synth)
20 metres min of hose.
Turbo dryers min 2
Furniture Sliders
Furniture pads
Grooming brush / rake
White towels
white kitchen roll
buckets x 3
2 litre jugs
1 litre jugs
Variety of smaller brushes, tamping etc.
Gloves

There are a few other bits and pieces such as PH testing kit, waterproof dust sheets, clear tarp for covering the CC when left outside in the rain, small extra thick tarp for putting under the CC when located inside the property being cleaned, measuring scoops, spare fuses, the list does go on and no doubt I've missed something obvious  :

Although I mainly use Prochem and so consider the list above as my essentials I also have a few Alltec chems, Ultimate Master being about as easy to use as anything (as long as thoroughly mixed before adding to tank). I am just about to have a dabble with M-Power from Solutions as I tried some of their Fusion Clean recently and was very impressed.

[Gary Humphreys]

Push the boat out and get a Sebo duo for agitation. It will make all jobs easier and produce a better outcome. You can always upgrade this piece of your kit at a later date.

[Geoff Jewkes]

Theres a duo on ebay at the moment

[Neil Grainger]

No problem with helping out if you need it, Was not trying to scare you but i would use something that is PH nutural until you have figured it all out.

Alltec Ultimate master is a great allrounder and got me through my first 2-3 years. MY big users are fibre and Fabric and Extraction pro, but i do use Ultrapac on alot more carpets these days and crystal green on the real bad ones.


Loads of newbies starting up around here at the moment, its amazing how many of them have 10years experience though and are the leading CC's in the area.

[murky]

Dont start me on that one Neil!

The amount of Pink Letters or colour variants I am getting through my door and the newbies starting up nearly all have been at it since 1986 or so.

Well they must have started on their Dads knee judging by the pictures they put up. Most arent even 30, never mind trading that long!

Seems you can say you have been trading that long just because you have been on the Altec course.

Trading standards should do something about it.


Murky (Mr Angry)