[cleaningjack]

hi guys just a question i have a job cleaning carpet tiles
in a office block and the tiles are on floor boards
could you recommend a metod of cleaning as the tiles in some areas are quite soiled and i dont want to damage the boards underneath
need your advice cheers

[woodman]

Texatherm or Dry Fusion.

If not available, then the usual prep,  pre -spray with solutions no2 and roto off using charley pads.

Good Luck

[cleanability]

While the subject of carpets tiles has been brought up. I've only got one cleaning system i.e.  HWE machine with Extracta's Scrubba Deluxe power brush. I've always cleaned carpet tiles with this and results have been good. But I suspect that I'm leaving alot of water behind with no pile to get good suction. Could someone enlighten me. Am I using a most inappropriate system for cleaning carpet tiles? And could someone recommend a better method.

                                     Chris

[Dynafoam]

Chris & CJ,

My preferance is to use a wand on these as it affords me greater control over both the water put down and extracted.

I know that many have problems with wick-back on these tiles and although I have never had the problem myself, I ofter recommend a LM approach such as sugested by Woodman.

John

[woodman]

Hi Chris

I thought I just had above

HWE is not the best method IMO but as you've discoverd does a reasonable,passable job in most instances.

On the other hand the other week I had to call on a firm that had their carpet tiles HWE cleaned by a the cleaners and they looked awfull still damp in places,browned and soiled.

I corrected this with texatherm no problem and a job was won

[Dennis]

Thought I would add this to the thread as it's sort of relevant.

Revolutionary new commercial carpet care technology called ReadySpace

[jacko]

I have 200 sq m of tiles to clean soon. I have a dry system using "sponges" (chicken feed) also HWE - microsplitting.

What do guys think is my best bet?

Jacko

[Fintan_Coll]

Jacko, of the two systems you mention,microsplitters is best in my opinion,agitate well and you should be able to extract succesfully, use plenty drying passes.

[Alex]

I'd say Texatherm all the way fella for speed, noise, and dry with 30 minutes. And the results are good

alex

[Fintan_Coll]

Texatherm or Dry Fusion would be best but unfortunately Jacko has only a choice between solvent soaked sponges or hwe and of the two he would be better going with hwe.

[lee_gundry]

Whenever i clean commercial grade lowprofile carpeting or tiles i always hwe then apply solutions to a tex pad & spin over the entire area.using this method gives you the best of both worlds,the apperence of the carpet looks better after padding .



ps
i have a low profile carpet in my kids playroom this is were the dogs & kids play,it leades streight on to my garden so you can imagen the dirt being brought in by kids & dogs.

well i  heavely pre vaced carpet applies a pre spray (no names mentioned) scrubed let dewll then padded over entire area using new clean pads when needed.6 hours after cleaning carpet very patchy & dull apperence to entire area.

now this is on a dommestic carpet not heavely trodden in dirt & grime only surface dirt.


Lee G

[Dave Parry]

Serves you right, should have used a t/m.

[dave401uk]

Ive used HWE on tiles for yrs,never had a problem with drying times or wicking, ive got a twin vac machine,and if you take care,you can get good drying times, about an hr, but loop pile polyprob,the only way is Hwe the good old bonnett. imo!!

Dave

[Ed Valentine]

CleaningJack;


I don't think I may add alot more to the recommendations above; however, this would be my approach:

1.  I would recommend using a 12" wand because this offers greater versatility for much better extraction if the floor or tiles are alittle uneven.

2.  (If available) Utilize high CFM's/Airflow for a more through extraction just in case the floor is alittle uneven.

3.  Ofcourse, a good pre-spray and dwell time may be required if the tiles are extremely dirty.

Good Fortune to you;
Ed Valentine
cross-american corp.

[Ian Gourlay]

Not so worried about technical details as most of you but could someone explain what my old mate Ed means by if availalable utilitize high cfms airflow.

If not available how do you get it.

Also how do you stop the tiles from lifting?

[lee_gundry]

2.  (If available) Utilize high CFM's/Airflow for a more through extraction just in case the floor is alittle uneven.

turn unit to full power (vac)

to keep the tiles from lifting DONT TAKE YOUR WAND OFF THE TILES.


LeeG

[Dynafoam]

Ian,

Airflow is measured in Cubic Feet per Minute.

When working on an uneven surface and the carpet cannot be lifted to the wand-mouth to effect a seal, the amount of airflow across the carpet is more important that the total vacuum lift

[Ian Gourlay]

John , did wonder if a personal message would be more suitable Ed says if possible use high cfms? How do you do it

The only control Ive got is to switch a vac off, which would not help/      I have not added a third vac .

Perhaps Eds machine has a gadget

[paul@ctcs]

When extracting carpet tiles which have rubber or bitumen backings and very little pile, to increase air flow at the wand tip i lower the handle so raising to front of the vacuum slot, i usually do this as a second dry pass.
 Does the Recoil have a high air flow wand (vented) 
Paul

[Mike T]

I dont type fast but I know how to get a good result on carpet tiles. Texatherm or Dry Fusion is the best way. If hwe is the only system available pre spray with Spitfire Advance.you get it from Dry Fusion c50 quid for 25l.Neutral ph increases air flow fast drying wont cause browning.Can be used on bad night club carpets and fine fabrics.The best pre spray on the market and Ive tried most of em.After youve sprayed on the Spitfire Advance work it in with a brush then wand it out with yer favourite detergent. You cant beat a good waz over with a bonnet on the bad bits to improve the finish if necessary. Better to invest in Dry Fusion though having said all that ! Good luck comrade> Mike T