[from edge2edge]

Got the possibility of a few clubs to do and was wondering which steamer to look at as regards gum removal because there seems to be more gum now that the smoking ban is in force. Any thoughts much appreciated Alan (swindon)

[carpet guy]

one with reasonable pressure and vacuum

[from edge2edge]

O k fair point.Any suppliers and models

[markpowell]

if you have plenty of work in this type of environment, invest in a bazooka they are around £210 + vat from Olympic cleaning i havent got one but i have had a go with one. Been looking on e-bay for a couple of months think i will be investing in a new one shortly.
Mark

[from edge2edge]

Thanks for that Mark is there anything slightly bigger as i think there could be hundreds of gum to remove.

[Mike_Boxall]

Hi

Using a Steam Gun in conjunction with something like Prochem Citrus Gel is the fastest way t oremove lots of gum from carpet; There's a video demo here: www.express-cleaning-supplies.co.uk/oos/gumremoval/550203X.html

Regards

Mike

[carpet guy]

Absolutely agree, that's the way I worked when cleaning shops. You can either " capture " the gum with a vacuum, as you work, or vapourise the bulk of it and vac up any surplus.
Haven't watched the video, but I found using a rough terry towel impegnated with jel got rid of the residual, very important and probably not done previously.

I should add, the vacuuming was done using a water filtration vacuum although a cheap wet / dry vac would suffice

[Len Gribble]

Alan

That’s what you can see what about under the blacktop can be thousands.

A steam gun/wall paper steamer is in my arsenal for small amounts of gum same as bread knife, wire brush and paint scraper.

For the big jobs think you need a gumbuster.

Ps Bazooka think some is pulling you dangly bit’s 

Len

[Ian Rochester]

If you are wanting big and are prepared to spend what is needed to get the right machine then look at Osprey Deep Cleaning systems, they have steam cleaners for all applications.

We were near to buying a Contractor a while ago but have  backed off with it for now, may look at it again at the end of the year.

[from edge2edge]

Thanks for all the replies guys i will await a genuine offer of these clubs before i purchase one.

[carpet guy]

Search under..................dry steam cleaner vacuumated

[Shirl]

Hi

Using a Steam Gun in conjunction with something like Prochem Citrus Gel is the fastest way t oremove lots of gum from carpet; There's a video demo here: www.express-cleaning-supplies.co.uk/oos/gumremoval/550203X.html

Regards

Mike

I have one of these, keep your eyes on ebay as they sometimes come up reasonably priced on there.  Its a great bit of kit and is ready to use in a few seconds. Perfect for small jobs I would think but would'nt be practical for huge areas as you would be forever topping it up with water.

I use mine for upstairs etc when its not worthwhile dragging a big machine around.  I love mine!

[EasycleanWindows]

I cleand an office a few weeks ago with 14 pieces of gum in the front entrance as its an estate agent took me 30 mins to get all up with no steamer.

A small fork to perforate the gum then freezer spray to make it hard then plastic scraper all up then a quick spread of citrus gel all up with a spotter job done

[from edge2edge]

Yes i am sure small jobs can be done very well with no steamer and as in some cases have to be.The original post question was in reference to possibly 2 or 300 pieces of gum as found in a club so any suggestions on larger size machines would be much appreciated. Regards Alan (swindon)

[Shirl]

Alan, there is a guy selling Nimbus gum removal steam cleaners on ebay at the moment.
Its a gum removal steamer but of course it can be used for other things as well.  Its at £300 at the moment.

I've spoken to the guy about a different machine and he is just selling off his ex demo stock and is giving six months guarentee.  Not a bad deal if you can get it cheap enough as full price is nearly £1800 with VAT.