Carpet and Floor Cleaning Industry Chat Forum : What PSI to clean Tile & Grout https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 13 May 2026 10:24:29 +0000 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:16:29 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.06 360 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=6261 <![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[What PSI to clean Tile & Grout : NightRider,Where did you take...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6261&PID=158647&title=what-psi-to-clean-tile-grout#158647 Author: prouddadx3
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Posted: 27/January/2010 at 11:16am

NightRider,

Where did you take your chemistry classes? Do you make your own chemicals or do you add to a product on the market for tile and carpet? If you use a product out there, which do you prefer?

Thanks,

Keith
]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:16:29 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6261&PID=158647&title=what-psi-to-clean-tile-grout#158647 <![CDATA[What PSI to clean Tile & Grout : as close to 300 degree heat? so...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6261&PID=158563&title=what-psi-to-clean-tile-grout#158563 Author: jaymark1
Subject: 6261
Posted: 22/January/2010 at 5:05pm

as close to 300 degree heat?  so you mean like 230 degrees? ahaahhaah man im tired what a long day]]> Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:05:01 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6261&PID=158563&title=what-psi-to-clean-tile-grout#158563 <![CDATA[What PSI to clean Tile & Grout : Amonia is a combination of Hydrogen...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6261&PID=158484&title=what-psi-to-clean-tile-grout#158484 Author: nightrider
Subject: 6261
Posted: 15/January/2010 at 9:35pm

Amonia is a combination of  Hydrogen and nitrogen , now if it is the active ingrediant then the carrier has to be water which is just Windex or ammonium  hydroxide.

Amonia in a pure form  has a very strong odor and I would not use it for cleaning floors, it may dull the finish, it's a little dangerous, you have to have proper ventilation . Although people use it to clean hardwood. I would stay away from amonia personally .
 
There are much better chemicals to chose from . I like Butyl, I dilute it to a low concentration where there is a less that 1% adverse safety issue and keep repeating.
 
                                                 Nightrider
]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:35:31 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6261&PID=158484&title=what-psi-to-clean-tile-grout#158484 <![CDATA[What PSI to clean Tile & Grout : Will cleaning with an ammonia...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6261&PID=158483&title=what-psi-to-clean-tile-grout#158483 Author: CarpetproKC
Subject: 6261
Posted: 15/January/2010 at 8:53pm

Will cleaning with an ammonia based cleaner strip the sealant on tile and grout? ]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:53:54 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6261&PID=158483&title=what-psi-to-clean-tile-grout#158483 <![CDATA[What PSI to clean Tile & Grout : The machine looks like this one...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6261&PID=158482&title=what-psi-to-clean-tile-grout#158482 Author: nightrider
Subject: 6261
Posted: 15/January/2010 at 6:59pm

The machine looks like this one except mine is a different model number, I modified the pump to a 3000 psi from the original 1000 psi that comes stock. When I clean using HOT water I lower the psi to 1000 to 1500 for floors. When I use the cold I use a gun with a turbo nozzel and 3000psi. The heater is Diesel fuel and reaches temperatures of 302 F, and maintaines heat at a constant. On most floors soap or degreaser is not needed, the heat and pressure is enough. If I do need a detergent, I usually use any type degreaser, mostly for the grout.  IF YOU CLICK THE PIC, THIS GUY IS SELLING THIS UNIT FOR 1500 DOLLARS, I WOULD OFFER 800.....MAYBE I WILL.
  Nettoyeur haute pression KARCHER HDS 600C 20389623  I forgot.....I use an older model of a Turbo like this one, it's an old piece of junk that Ted gave me free when I bought a truckmount from him years ago. But it still works and does the jobTurbo Hybrid Hard Surface Cleaning Tool 
 


Edited by nightrider - 15/January/2010 at 7:45pm]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:59:27 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6261&PID=158482&title=what-psi-to-clean-tile-grout#158482 <![CDATA[What PSI to clean Tile & Grout : nightrider wrote:I clean alot...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6261&PID=158481&title=what-psi-to-clean-tile-grout#158481 Author: CCandmore
Subject: 6261
Posted: 15/January/2010 at 3:34pm

Originally posted by nightrider nightrider wrote:

I clean alot of hard surface, mostly damaged uncleanable tiles and concrete ( but I get the bucks for it ) I use a Karcher with a 3000 psi pump ( that is able to run constant at 3000, very important.....not all pumps run constant especially pumps in truckmounts ) and I use as close to 300 degree heat and set it just before it steams , my pre-spray I can't tell you
 
                                                Nightrider
Nightrider, what kind of heater and tile tool are you using with that Karcher?
]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:34:29 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6261&PID=158481&title=what-psi-to-clean-tile-grout#158481 <![CDATA[What PSI to clean Tile & Grout : just a note i sudgest you dont...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6261&PID=158474&title=what-psi-to-clean-tile-grout#158474 Author: killpatrickyum
Subject: 6261
Posted: 15/January/2010 at 12:22am

just a note i sudgest you dont load up your machine to much as you will put everything under to much stress u should get magic results at 1000 psi no need for more you can actually start blowing grout out at higher pressures]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:22:12 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6261&PID=158474&title=what-psi-to-clean-tile-grout#158474 <![CDATA[What PSI to clean Tile & Grout : nightrider,Less heat and less...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6261&PID=157642&title=what-psi-to-clean-tile-grout#157642 Author: carpetologist
Subject: 6261
Posted: 09/November/2009 at 5:03pm

nightrider,

Less heat and less PSI with more Tide.

You must keep those bubbles going it's all in the presentation.

]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:03:54 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6261&PID=157642&title=what-psi-to-clean-tile-grout#157642 <![CDATA[What PSI to clean Tile & Grout : Let me guess.......... Tide. 1:10...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6261&PID=157640&title=what-psi-to-clean-tile-grout#157640 Author: RIP IT
Subject: 6261
Posted: 09/November/2009 at 4:45pm

Let me guess.......... Tide. 1:10]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:45:52 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6261&PID=157640&title=what-psi-to-clean-tile-grout#157640 <![CDATA[What PSI to clean Tile & Grout : I clean alot of hard surface,...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6261&PID=157633&title=what-psi-to-clean-tile-grout#157633 Author: nightrider
Subject: 6261
Posted: 09/November/2009 at 12:02pm

I clean alot of hard surface, mostly damaged uncleanable tiles and concrete ( but I get the bucks for it ) I use a Karcher with a 3000 psi pump ( that is able to run constant at 3000, very important.....not all pumps run constant especially pumps in truckmounts ) and I use as close to 300 degree heat and set it just before it steams , my pre-spray I can't tell you
 
                                                Nightrider
]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:02:12 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6261&PID=157633&title=what-psi-to-clean-tile-grout#157633