New to the board. I'm needing advice on some chemicals. I want to know a good pre spray that is fairly economical. I use a hydro force and do mostly empty apartments and empty rent houses and a few restaurants. I would like a suggestion for a good general pre spray and one that does good on heavily soiled carpets. Also what is the best way and chemical to use on dried water base paint ? Thanks in advance
Chemical help
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Kellie Hiler
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Everyone has there preferences as there are many good products out there.
You want a good high PH prespray preferably with enzymes in it if you are mostly doing rentals and restaurants.
As for the paint...there are products designed specifically for that as well...PIG is a good one.
I would recommend calling @John Olson at Superior Cleaning Solutions. He can help you decide what will work for you based on your needs and equipment.
He is a solid, stand up guy who will be honest and helpful.
You want a good high PH prespray preferably with enzymes in it if you are mostly doing rentals and restaurants.
As for the paint...there are products designed specifically for that as well...PIG is a good one.
I would recommend calling @John Olson at Superior Cleaning Solutions. He can help you decide what will work for you based on your needs and equipment.
He is a solid, stand up guy who will be honest and helpful.
Thank you so much.
SamIam
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Powermax from cobbs is hard to beat for everyday all around use.
http://www.cobbcarpet.com/zen/index...d=1150&zenid=4aa14bd99037321c956078936e68520d
http://www.cobbcarpet.com/zen/index...d=1150&zenid=4aa14bd99037321c956078936e68520d
steve_64
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I do similar cleaning. Where are you from?
Cleanworks
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Goof-off (xylene) is for dried latex paint removal. Do not pour it on the carpet as it cause delamination. Put it on a cloth and use that cloth to soften and remove paint.
Mark Saiger
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Hey Kyle,
Welcome to Mikey's Board!
You will find a lot of different choices to be able to clean with...and there will be a lot of those Choices talked about here and other places...
Some of it comes down to, do you prefer Coke or Pepsi
There is a search feature in the upper right corner of the board that you will find a wealth of information on this and many other topics that might be helpful as you get started.
Also...there are a number of flashing banner ads that provide a lot of cleaning agents as well as other supplies that can be very helpful....
If you click on those banners too, it will lead you to information about their products, and how you might also be able to contact them directly or through a local distributor.
A lot of them will also offer you free samples to try so you might know what you feel works for you and your cleaning styles....
Just tell them you found them here on Mikey's Board and I bet the will really appreciate that, as it helps them to know how their doing making contacts in the industry such as through this forum....
Also, if you have a local distributor, they can be a real asset to you now as you start up, and in the future....A lot of the advertisers on the board will be able to help you find them too if no one is close to you such as what happens to me.
But again, thank you for posting and being here...
I really look forward to hearing more about you and seeing how you progress with your new business and adventure
Grease Eraser is my choice. For trashed carpet, just make it a little stronger. Do the opposite for well maintained carpet. It's one of those good ol' pre sprays
Kellie Hiler
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Saiger" data-source="post: 4424193" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch">Lol...that's what I meant to say.....Hey Kyle,
Welcome to Mikey's Board!
You will find a lot of different choices to be able to clean with...and there will be a lot of those Choices talked about here and other places...
Some of it comes down to, do you prefer Coke or Pepsi
There is a search feature in the upper right corner of the board that you will find a wealth of information on this and many other topics that might be helpful as you get started.
Also...there are a number of flashing banner ads that provide a lot of cleaning agents as well as other supplies that can be very helpful....
If you click on those banners too, it will lead you to information about their products, and how you might also be able to contact them directly or through a local distributor.
A lot of them will also offer you free samples to try so you might know what you feel works for you and your cleaning styles....
Just tell them you found them here on Mikey's Board and I bet the will really appreciate that, as it helps them to know how their doing making contacts in the industry such as through this forum....
Also, if you have a local distributor, they can be a real asset to you now as you start up, and in the future....A lot of the advertisers on the board will be able to help you find them too if no one is close to you such as what happens to me.
But again, thank you for posting and being here...
I really look forward to hearing more about you and seeing how you progress with your new business and adventure
hogjowl
Idiot™
Oh good grief.
How many times have I seen this cluster over the years?
How many times have I seen this cluster over the years?
hogjowl
Idiot™
I'm sorry. My comments are not directed at you. It's just that half the people want to score points with their favorite supplier and the other want to sell to you direct.
When what you RALLY need to hear is that you need to build a relationship with whoever you're going to need equipment and help from in the future.
Look, all the name brand chemicals are pretty much equal. As long as your buying industry specific products, they're all good. So buy whoever is local so you'll have a relationship throughout your career.
When what you RALLY need to hear is that you need to build a relationship with whoever you're going to need equipment and help from in the future.
Look, all the name brand chemicals are pretty much equal. As long as your buying industry specific products, they're all good. So buy whoever is local so you'll have a relationship throughout your career.
hogjowl
Idiot™
My closest is three hours away.
I buy every possible thing I can from them.
They bend over backwards to help me.
We've been doing business for almost 28 years together.
I buy every possible thing I can from them.
They bend over backwards to help me.
We've been doing business for almost 28 years together.
I agree with buying local as much as possible. My 2 favorite flavors are Bridgepoint Bio Break for nylon carpets and Pros Choice Firestorm for poly and nasties.
Kellie Hiler
Member
I'm loving your new signature! Lol!!
SamIam
Member
Pat Muller
Member
If you are looking for a great apartment pre-spray that is affordable and moves dirt.
I would check out ChemSpec's Fission Pre-Spray
32:1 dilution and about $20 bucks a gallon
I would check out ChemSpec's Fission Pre-Spray
32:1 dilution and about $20 bucks a gallon
mirf
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What type of equipment are you working with?
Welcome
Welcome
hogjowl
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Warning! Don't answer that question until you've built a board reputation.
Jim Pemberton
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Kyle, please don't let Marty's cryptic warnings cause you to hesitate to participate.
You'll learn that he often makes some very wise observations in the fewest possible words....a quality I myself do not seem to possess.
In this particular case, though, he's making more of a general "Mikeysboard Social Commentary" than a real warning. If you can see through some such comments, you'll find the hazing process here to be pretty gentle, and you'll find this a resource that will provide you with a great deal of sound advice.
Welcome, and please keep posting.
You'll learn that he often makes some very wise observations in the fewest possible words....a quality I myself do not seem to possess.
In this particular case, though, he's making more of a general "Mikeysboard Social Commentary" than a real warning. If you can see through some such comments, you'll find the hazing process here to be pretty gentle, and you'll find this a resource that will provide you with a great deal of sound advice.
Welcome, and please keep posting.
hogjowl
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What I'm trying to say is if you tell us what equipment you are using, you stand the chance of some horrible person here making fun of it. If you just ignore the question until we get to know you better, horrible people my leave you a lone.
There's lots of horrible people here.
There's lots of horrible people here.
Cleanworks
Moderator
There is no really wrong equipment. You just learn to use things differently. I"ve used 50psi 1-vac portables to truckmounts that could peel paint off the walls. All a matter of how you use it. More powerful equipment makes your job easier and more efficient.
Tony Wilson
Member
Yep. My guy mostly carries Bridgepoint and Prochem. For residential and a nice citrus smell, you cant go wrong with Bridgepoint's BioBreak and Flex w/Citrisolv.
I've never tried any of Cobb's chems. How is it compared to grease eraser or anything like that?
hogjowl
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Hack
Cleanworks
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oops! there goes another hairball
Jim Pemberton
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"The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven out of hell, or a hell of heaven.."
Even though some here think our leader is Mephistopheles, he's made of better stuff than that..as are the majority of our posters. If anyone handles you roughly, I assure you they'll be put I their place Kyle.
We're glad you're here.
