[AshWhite]

Hi Guys,

Another newbie question:

What are the pros and cons of using powdered detergents vs liquid detergents? Does either offer a better/safer/more economical clean?

In particular I'm looking between Fabric & Fibre Rinse and Fibresafe Gold.

For use in truckmount system, for a newbie.

Regards,

Ashley.

[markpowell]

Powders are more economical, make sure they are mixed with red hot water properly otherwise they can clog sprayers, jets etc.
MArk

[Carpet Dawg]

Generaly I find powereds to be more powerful cleaning agents, and like Mark said more economical.

[AshWhite]

Cheers for the replies chaps, looks like powders are the way to go! 

[Neil Williams]

If you are putting cleaning solutions through the machine then liquids are considered better for the machine. If using sprayers then not so much a problem with powders.
It's far easier to sort out a clogged sprayer jet than a machine pump.

[AshWhite]

So basically Neil you suggest that presprays are better powdered, while rinses/detergents are better as liquids? Have I got that right?

I've booked an IICRC course for early May, I'm just trying to get as prepared as possible before attending.

Thanks again,

Ashley.

[steven Banks]

So basically Neil you suggest that presprays are better powdered, while rinses/detergents are better as liquids? Have I got that right?

I've booked an IICRC course for early May, I'm just trying to get as prepared as possible before attending.

Thanks again,

Ashley.

I would say so, yes.

[JandS]

I use M Power, which is a liquid, mixed
with Soluboost, which is a powder as a
pre spray.
Always check the sprayers filter every couple
of days.
For extraction I use Double Clean or F and F
Rinse, powder and liquid.
The powder does tend to last longer than the
liquid and I probably use the powder more.

John

[Jamie Pearson]

Liquids will mix into solution better if you only have cold water available.

We use Liquid Formula 90 from Chemspec at 1:1000 dilution.

[Linds Russell]

Liquid F90 is the most economical product I have ever used. A bottle of that goes a very long way.

[Paul H]

I have used chemspec dfc 105 on a few jobs of late......with good results....its liquid and doubles as a pre spray as well as tank solution..

[Steve Birch]

Got to agree DFC105 is excellent both as a prespray and in tank solution,if required.

Steve