[md_cleaning]

I clean a tea room carpet quarterly and have always got good results with my Prochem multi pro  spray and Extraction Pro, but decided to use Solution this time as have had brilliant results on carpet and upholstery, but did this carpet twice and have been asked to go back and do downstairs again, I used 1:12 dilution do I go stronger or just go back to Prochem for this job?
   Dave.

[Ken Wainwright]

How did you agitate Dave?

Safe and happy cleaning:)
Ken

[md_cleaning]

Ken,
    Using my pile brush, back and forth, left to right, I know alot of people use power brushes but are they worth the money, as I said every other job with Solutions has been fantastic.
    Dave.

[Dynafoam]

Dave,

Your answer to Kens' question probably holds the  answer to whether mechanical agitation is worth the expense.

Far from a 'stronger' mix, I would dilute at 1:16, and knowing that it had been cleaned 4 times a year with a mixture of detergents, I would have spent at least as much time on mechanical agitation than on extraction.

I would also expect each subseqent clean to be quicker and better as all the detergent residue was gradually removed.

[Mark_Jubb]

Dave,
As John has already implied by his post, more thorough agitation is required when using micro-splitters, and a powered unit such as a Sebo Duo or Host machine make this part of the job both easier and more effective.
The cost of these machines vary enormously, but a Sebo Duo should set you back less than £200 incl delivery. Personally, its the best money i've spent this year.
It can also take some time getting used to using these products, regarding dilution rates, application quantities and not preparing too big an area prior to rinsing as there is no need for dwell time as with conventional products.
I'm sure I remember JB saying that with micro-splitters, "Less is More" and i've found that to be true.

Regards
Mark

[lee_gundry]

how much are the sebo duo units.I recall nick @ solutions has a stock of them.


Lee G

ps
or a second hand one will do

[Len Gribble]

Dave

What type of tearoom carpet are we talking about

Len

Ps nice site look at your about us big ffice jobs we come together, spelling error.

Lee

The Sebo Duo cost under £200 Inc very good value comes with 18 months guaranty as most products though they say 12 months, check consumers rights.  Second hand Duo.

Len

[dave washbrook]

hi
i brought a sebo duo from nick at solutions brand new £160.00 + vat inc free delivery best value for money i've had

dave

[HolmansUKLTD]

Me too £160+vat

[Dynafoam]

Mark,

Like yourself, I have thought that  the spray/agitate/rinse processes should all be carried out within a short period of time, so confined the process to small areas.

However, during a visit to Solutions headquarters in Germany, Gunter Glockner told me that though the agitation should closely follow the mist-spraying, the rinse could be performed even if the carpet dried, since the 'micro-splitting' process did not reverse itself.

This means that when cleaning very large areas, the entire area can be sprayed and agitated in sections, then the entire area rinsed in one go  

I also had a sneak preview of what promises to be the most exciting new spotting product in years - watch this space!

[Phil Marlor]

Dave I have the answer to your question.

Go back to using Prochem Multi Pro.

Why change if this did the job

Phil

[gwrightson]

so who going to tell us first  John
this new exciting product  you or Nick

[Kevin_Gare]

Oh come on then Nick are you going to tell us or are going to wait till Carpex 2004??? :-/

See you all there,Kevin

[Dynafoam]

Geof & Kevin,

Would I steal Nicks' thunder?  

[md_cleaning]

Thanks everyone, will have to see Nick at Carpex about a Sebo Duo.
     Dave.