Carpet and Floor Cleaning Industry Chat Forum : Residential tile and grout https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 13 May 2026 09:31:11 +0000 Sat, 11 Nov 2006 12:36:32 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.06 360 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1974 <![CDATA[Carpet and Floor Cleaning Industry Chat Forum]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Residential tile and grout : I agree with Ted on this one....]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1974&PID=70660&title=residential-tile-and-grout#70660 Author: Superglide Ken
Subject: 1974
Posted: 11/November/2006 at 12:36pm

I agree with Ted on this one. Get a machine that can go to 1000 to 1200 psi to power whatever tool you buy.]]> Sat, 11 Nov 2006 12:36:32 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1974&PID=70660&title=residential-tile-and-grout#70660 <![CDATA[Residential tile and grout : I&#039;d be careful moding your...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1974&PID=67418&title=residential-tile-and-grout#67418 Author: Dennis Conner
Subject: 1974
Posted: 06/September/2006 at 4:06am

I'd be careful moding your machine...the heat exchangers might not be able to withstand the extra pressure.  They may be fine, but I'd have a serious discussion with a disty before doing this mod.
 
 
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Subject: 1974
Posted: 05/September/2006 at 1:19pm

Hello
You may want to invest in Whispper 1500 Hardsurface Cleaner. This machine can clean carpets as well as hard surface. To get more info go to my web online store.
 
]]> Tue, 05 Sep 2006 13:19:22 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1974&PID=67384&title=residential-tile-and-grout#67384 <![CDATA[Residential tile and grout : OHIOCLEANER wrote: HOW DO...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1974&PID=66526&title=residential-tile-and-grout#66526 Author: Mo fo yo money
Subject: 1974
Posted: 02/August/2006 at 10:39pm

Originally posted by OHIOCLEANER OHIOCLEANER wrote:

HOW DO YOU GUYS GET PRESSURE THAT HIGH???!?!? 

IM NEW TO THE FORUM SO BARE WITH ME.....

I HAVE A HYDRAMASTER CDS 4.8 and i can not turm the pressure past 600 pounds or it will be in the red.   WOULD YOU NOT RECOMEND CLEANING TILE AND GROUT WITH THIS MACHINE?  I've been cleaning tile and grout for about a year now but only do about 5 jobs/week.  It usually cleans up great but sometimes blotchy.  I use hydramaster's QUAKE as a prespray, let it set in for 5 minutes, scrub the grout with a grout brush, then go over it with the hydro-force sx12.  ANY RECOMENDATIONS?

Thanks,

Mike

I am also thinking of getting into tile ang grout.  I  have a Hydramaster CDS like yours.  I cranked mine up last week and only got about 600 psi.  I called Interlink Supply in Greensboro NC.  They said that they could make a quick and easy adjustment that would take it up around 1000.  That's all the details I have for now.  If I make the trip to have it done, I'll let you know how it goes. ]]> Wed, 02 Aug 2006 22:39:25 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1974&PID=66526&title=residential-tile-and-grout#66526 <![CDATA[Residential tile and grout : Do you know how much in U.S. dollars...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1974&PID=65631&title=residential-tile-and-grout#65631 Author: STEAM KING
Subject: 1974
Posted: 03/July/2006 at 11:15pm

Do you know how much in U.S. dollars booster pump costs and where can I get it? Also will it work in conjunction with my truckmount.]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2006 23:15:08 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1974&PID=65631&title=residential-tile-and-grout#65631 <![CDATA[Residential tile and grout : You can still clean fine with...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1974&PID=65454&title=residential-tile-and-grout#65454 Author: Chris_787
Subject: 1974
Posted: 27/June/2006 at 10:27pm

You can still clean fine with 500 psi... 500 will still spin a turbo tool (i sure does mine) but I think in the 1000 psi range you're actually pressure washing the grout and loosening up grime that otherwise wouldn't come out.

  When you get lower pressures it ends up being more of a rinsing and it's the chemicals and the scrubbing agitation that did most of the work.
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Subject: 1974
Posted: 09/May/2006 at 1:20am

you can use a lower psi if you change the tips on the end of your tool similar to changing the end on a powerwashing gun.  we find anywhere from 500 up works great with the right tip
 
 
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Subject: 1974
Posted: 14/November/2005 at 11:43pm

The GPM is too low. Not enough volume. Should be at least 4 for some good flow]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2005 23:43:21 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1974&PID=54656&title=residential-tile-and-grout#54656 <![CDATA[Residential tile and grout : http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1974&PID=54654&title=residential-tile-and-grout#54654 Author: hardworkers
Subject: 1974
Posted: 14/November/2005 at 11:34pm

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes &vertical=LAWN&pid=07175201000&subcat=Pressure+W ashers%2C+Gas

J/K can't regulate this one!

 

]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2005 23:34:50 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1974&PID=54654&title=residential-tile-and-grout#54654 <![CDATA[Residential tile and grout : Add a booster pump like this one ...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1974&PID=54645&title=residential-tile-and-grout#54645 Author: spruce
Subject: 1974
Posted: 14/November/2005 at 11:11pm

Add a booster pump like this one

http://www.kleenkuip.com/used_equipment/used_pumptechTurbo.h tm

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