Carpet and Floor Cleaning Industry Chat Forum : Recommended chemicals for a portable https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:37:30 +0000 Tue, 12 Oct 2004 18:23:19 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.06 360 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=642 <![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[Recommended chemicals for a portable : splash_$$$_dash wrote:aint...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=642&PID=7731&title=recommended-chemicals-for-a-portable#7731 Author: carpetologist
Subject: 642
Posted: 12/October/2004 at 6:23pm

Originally posted by splash_$$$_dash splash_$$$_dash wrote:

aint there courses you can take to learn this stuff?

Yes there is a course and it is this Wednesday and Thursday in Toronto.

Call (416) 429-0401 for info. Or click here for more information.

Now talking about course and education you may have noticed that PadMan will be doing his magic just outside of Detroit this Thursday. (Cleaning of wood, tiles, carpet, stone etc...). And its all FREE!!!

Don't miss it. For more information click here.

If anyone is interested in going maybe make yourself known and a carpool maybe created and arranged.

]]> Tue, 12 Oct 2004 18:23:19 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=642&PID=7731&title=recommended-chemicals-for-a-portable#7731 <![CDATA[Recommended chemicals for a portable : MikeN wrote: Wondering what...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=642&PID=7730&title=recommended-chemicals-for-a-portable#7730 Author: carpetologist
Subject: 642
Posted: 12/October/2004 at 5:44pm

Originally posted by MikeN MikeN wrote:

Wondering what products you guys recommend for portable extractors.  Looking for your best 3-4 products used in most client applications.

Thanks!

More and more carpet cleaners are switching to Enviro products. If they are not they should be. Simply to protect their customers, your employees not to mention yourself. Toxicity is out these days.

The newer generation of products clean neutral of slightly on the acidic side. This is good as fabric and fibers like to be in a slight acid state especially wool. Thigh pH alkaline will burn or rot a carpet if left for a period of time.

Think of it...

If you use a slight acidic product for cleaning or pre-spraying you no longer require a textile rinse, a softener or in some cases a deodorizer. I am not suggesting you be a tree hugger but we all need to start somewhere.

Here are some Enviro product links:
ECOgent Carpet Cleaner
Core 6-in-1 Carpet Cleaning Crystal with Polymer Encapsulation
Benefect 100% Natural Disinfectant



Edited by Carpetologist]]> Tue, 12 Oct 2004 17:44:03 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=642&PID=7730&title=recommended-chemicals-for-a-portable#7730 <![CDATA[Recommended chemicals for a portable : Thanks for the feedback Doug.......]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=642&PID=7717&title=recommended-chemicals-for-a-portable#7717 Author: MikeN
Subject: 642
Posted: 12/October/2004 at 2:16pm

Thanks for the feedback Doug.... I know one of my local suppliers has Chemspec and Dynachem, and my sales guy is recommended Dynachem.  Never know if it's because they have better margins, or it actually works better in their opinion

 

]]> Tue, 12 Oct 2004 14:16:35 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=642&PID=7717&title=recommended-chemicals-for-a-portable#7717 <![CDATA[Recommended chemicals for a portable : Mike: In most cases it is personal...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=642&PID=7712&title=recommended-chemicals-for-a-portable#7712 Author: doug
Subject: 642
Posted: 12/October/2004 at 11:45am

Mike: In most cases it is personal preferences regarding brand names.  I use what works best for me.  Other cleaners may not like what I use but to each their own.  What is available in your area may play  a role in what you use for cleaners.  Freight and other charges soon add up when you have to have things shipped in.  I usually don't put a lot in what someone says about the success of some cleaning solutions.  I buy or try to get some samples to try for myself to determine if it is right for my applications.  Just don't buy large quantities till you are satisified that brand is right for you.Guitar]]> Tue, 12 Oct 2004 11:45:15 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=642&PID=7712&title=recommended-chemicals-for-a-portable#7712 <![CDATA[Recommended chemicals for a portable : doug wrote:Always pre vaccum...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=642&PID=7671&title=recommended-chemicals-for-a-portable#7671 Author: MikeN
Subject: 642
Posted: 11/October/2004 at 11:09pm

Originally posted by doug doug wrote:

Always pre vaccum and than pre spray your solution and extract, then if necessary spotting may be necessary, but usually your pre spray will take care of most problems.  I can't help you with a certain problem till one arrises.  Just a generic explanation of a typical job.Guitar

Gotcha.... Just trying to figure out the recommended chemicals to use for each step of the process, and what you guys have found that works well, etc.

 

]]> Mon, 11 Oct 2004 23:09:11 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=642&PID=7671&title=recommended-chemicals-for-a-portable#7671 <![CDATA[Recommended chemicals for a portable : splash_$$$_dash wrote:aint...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=642&PID=7668&title=recommended-chemicals-for-a-portable#7668 Author: doug
Subject: 642
Posted: 11/October/2004 at 10:43pm

Originally posted by splash_$$$_dash splash_$$$_dash wrote:

aint there courses you can take to learn this stuff?

Ask the Great One!!!!!!!!Guitar

]]> Mon, 11 Oct 2004 22:43:04 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=642&PID=7668&title=recommended-chemicals-for-a-portable#7668 <![CDATA[Recommended chemicals for a portable : aint there courses you can take...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=642&PID=7663&title=recommended-chemicals-for-a-portable#7663 Author: splash_$$$_dash
Subject: 642
Posted: 11/October/2004 at 9:57pm

aint there courses you can take to learn this stuff?]]> Mon, 11 Oct 2004 21:57:41 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=642&PID=7663&title=recommended-chemicals-for-a-portable#7663 <![CDATA[Recommended chemicals for a portable : Mike; You can put a rinseing agent...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=642&PID=7662&title=recommended-chemicals-for-a-portable#7662 Author: doug
Subject: 642
Posted: 11/October/2004 at 9:52pm

Mike;  You can put a rinseing agent through your machine I use Pro chem all fiber rinse.  As far as soiling conditions you have to consider what you are cleaning.  The Untra Pac is good for either light of heavy soiling in residential enviorments where you have to keep an eye on your ph on most residential carpet with stain blockers.  Always pre vaccum and than pre spray your solution and extract, then if necessary spotting may be necessary, but usually your pre spray will take care of most problems.  I can't help you with a certain problem till one arrises.  Just a generic explanation of a typical job.Guitar]]> Mon, 11 Oct 2004 21:52:51 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=642&PID=7662&title=recommended-chemicals-for-a-portable#7662 <![CDATA[Recommended chemicals for a portable : Thanks for the responses... Doug......]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=642&PID=7654&title=recommended-chemicals-for-a-portable#7654 Author: MikeN
Subject: 642
Posted: 11/October/2004 at 9:10pm

Thanks for the responses...

Doug... I guess I might be a little slow here   So, you recommend spraying on the cleaning agent (chemicals) with a sprayer... then just using the port. extractor and hot water to do the rinse basically?

If this is the case, which chems do you recommend for average cleaning.. and also for more stuborn cleaning?  Does the process change?

Thanks!

]]> Mon, 11 Oct 2004 21:10:39 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=642&PID=7654&title=recommended-chemicals-for-a-portable#7654 <![CDATA[Recommended chemicals for a portable : Mike: Try not to put any chemicals...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=642&PID=7650&title=recommended-chemicals-for-a-portable#7650 Author: doug
Subject: 642
Posted: 11/October/2004 at 8:15pm

Mike: Try not to put any chemicals through your porty.  Use a pressure sprayer or a hyra force etc.  This will allow you dwell time you will not other wise get when or if you put your chems through the machine.  Besides chems are hard on your pump etc.  Run a mild rinse only, make sure you rinse out your fresh and waste tank @ the end of the day.  I use Pro Chem Ultra Pac metered through a hydra force sprayer with a tm but still the same principle with a porty.  My rinse does not go through the pump, but as long a you do a finial rinse you should be ok.  Good luck.  My advice doesn't mean much around here, so you way want to wait for one of the experts to advise you on this matter.Guitar]]> Mon, 11 Oct 2004 20:15:20 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=642&PID=7650&title=recommended-chemicals-for-a-portable#7650