[Chris R]

When cleaning upholstery I find that, to get the item clean, I have to pre - spray (micro -splitters), agitate, rinse and then apply more pre-spray, agitate and rinse again. If I dont do this on the very dirty parts (base cushions, arms),they dont look clean. I always see a dramatic difference after the second "pre-spray". Only problem is that this increases the drying times  but I do get excellent results   

Is this just me?

Chris

[SMP]

I find this as well.  Can't say that it's peculiar to micro-spiltters.  I normally apply the second spray and rinse when checking over at the end and touching up any areas that I'm not happy with.

Steve

[HolmansUKLTD]

Nope

Thats what you have to do with micro splitters sometimes, try as many vaccume passes as you can and invest in some blowers, that helps.

Nick

[Len Gribble]

Chris

I think you will find this no matter what agents you use!

Drying times are like a two side coin.

Len

[Dynafoam]

Chris,

I have on very rare occasions had to do this using 'conventional' pre-sprays but have not had to do it with micro-splitters, except when dealing with certain hair products, where I will lightly mist with Eco Spotter immediately after the standard product. A single agitation is then used for both pre-sprays.

Because of the way that micro-splitters work there should be no need for a 'second hit' once the 'splitting' has occurred the change to he soiling is permanent, so a second application should theoretically have no further effect.

I suggest that you may need to examine the way in which you agitate. On heavy body contact soiling it is often beneficial to use either a micro-fibre mitt or cloth, or a terry towel instead of a tampico brush. The towel can be lightly pre-dampened with the pre-conditioner to avoid it prematurely removing that which you have directly applied to the fabric.

[Ian Gourlay]

I do not know about Micro Splitters but following a tip from Ken I bought some Micro Fibre cloths and found they helped.

Also as John said Terry Towels.

However I do remember the First Time I used Micro Splitters.

Very  Dirty Suite but high quality.

Same experience as Chris. even Towels did not help.

Rinced,

Reaplied. Suite Wet. Customer toar into me as only The so called Upercrust can do abour how wet suite was.

I left at 12.45

Next day she phoned and apoliigised. Mavelous Job really clean.

What time was Suite Dry 4pm

Maybee it was an unfair trial on Microsplitters

[Derek]

Hi

I agree with my Big Brother.. remember that M/S chemicals do not (or shouldn't) contain optical brightening agents which in turn means that the dry result is always going to be better than the appearance whilst still wet.

Chemicals with OPA's will give the intitial brightness which then deteriates.

Derek

PS.    I said above that M/S chemicals technically shouldn't contain OBA's but there are quite a few newcomers of which I do not know the chemical makeup...have they cheated?

[nick.solution]

Hi Guys

You should also be aware that true Micro splitters will only break away the soil and draw it to the surface, therefore in extreme soil conditions or dense material  additional agitaion/ rinse may be required on light coloured material this may produce a darkening effect during cleaning due to the material fluid content being higher, on drying this will of course deminish, if you use a detergent product some of the soil is still drawn to the surface and the remainder is effectively masked or hidden,  the material colours are brightened giving the effect of a cleaner finish, only to fade over a short period of time.

I hope this helps

Best regards Nick