HELP! Cleaning Olefin Carpet

Everyone always seems to have the answer we are all looking for until you ask them to prove it. At that point it is usually just hot-air.

Olefin seems to show up more frequently than not these days. The high humidity of this summer resurfaced more soil and spots than I normally see. Everyone seems to have the answer, technique or chemical to solve all. Yet, my telephone rings all day from customers who feel they are doing the proper cleaning job yet run into disasters after the carpet dries.

I would be happy to hear from the guys in the trenches and how each one deals with this wicket wicking issue?

I have my own suggestions that I am willing to divulge after I hear from you.

Looking for some good educational dialogue on cleaning Olefin successfully.

wicking is caused by 2 things.  1 carpet not cleaned all the way through, and 2 improper drying. to solve the problem, slow down on cleaning olefin, take your time and clean it thoroughly. Do lots of extra vacuuming, this reduces drying time, and reduces the risk of wicking

VLM all the way. Very good vacuum first, pile lifter if you have one, op machine with fiber plus pads (beige)for agitation and gladiator pads after that for extraccion. Releasit Hydrox when you dealing with urine or browing problems or Releasit Punch for regular soil. Encap products only. That is working so good for me.

On my opening thread I indicated that most people you ask questions of come back with hot-air.

Over the years Kenny has been accused of a lot of hot-air. But Kenny, you may just have something to solve Olefin drying issues with your Power-Dry system.

Hot Air + Dessicant in a box.

Ken, I always told you that one of these days one of your ideas will hit paydirt.

Good Luck