Spotters (how many)

Old Coastie

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You do realize good truckmounts easily deliver water hotter than that?

Broke dick porty hacks didn't think of it. Although I know one guy who used superheated steam to take out chewing gum and turned a nice patch of carpet into an afro.

After that he used a warm iron, paper towels and then floor stripper to take out the residues.
 
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I carry a blood and protein spotter - ammonia based, a citrus spotter, isopropyl alcohol, an acid spotter a reducer and an encap spotter and a deodouriser.

99% of all spots come out between the pre-spray, proteion or encap spotters.

Occasionally i need solvent, acid or reducer.
 
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I buy the 2 part eliminate from Esteam. It is the same thing as Vanish. They should have at Fibreclean.
Ron, all Vanish is, 13-15% hydrogen peroxide, mixed with ammonia.... And a splash of rubbing alcohol. Check the MSDS sheets...... I make my own, and save 90% on cost!!!!!!!!!
 

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Goo gone is my first step for most things prespray doesn't remove. It gets out some color too. Small bottle fits in my pocket.

Banes gel solve and non volotile solvent. I think that's all I use of theirs anymore.

Acetone RedOne stain magic volume 40.

Can't remember what else without looking and I'm not getting off the couch yet.
 

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Ron, all Vanish is, 13-15% hydrogen peroxide, mixed with ammonia.... And a splash of rubbing alcohol. Check the MSDS sheets...... I make my own, and save 90% on cost!!!!!!!!!
I like to stick with a proper solution. If something goes wrong, I can blame them. I used to make my own rust remover, until I burned 3 holes in a carpet when I was to lazy to dilute properly. I usually buy the Eliminate by the gallon and refill the smaller bottles. It goes a long way.
 
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I like to stick with a proper solution. If something goes wrong, I can blame them. I used to make my own rust remover, until I burned 3 holes in a carpet when I was to lazy to dilute properly. I usually buy the Eliminate by the gallon and refill the smaller bottles. It goes a long way.
I had a chemical engineer reverse engineer it...... It's very easy to do..... I've got the 'recipe'......
 

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What on your truck? I have Avenge, a Protien Spotter, PIG and rust re-mover. I should probably get something ammonia based????

I don't even try red spots anymore....(i guess that will change).

most often used

Fels
40
ProSolve Gel
DS2
a rust remover
Ammonia... are .

on but seldom used....

Cobbs Carb Cleaner
Bi-sulfate
Citric acid
lemon oil
some other gel solvent that is trying to be better than ProSolve in a sturdier package, but isnt.
 
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most often used

Fels
40
ProSolve Gel
DS2
a rust remover
Ammonia... are .

on but seldom used....

Cobbs Carb Cleaner
Bi-sulfate
Citric acid
lemon oil
some other gel solvent that is trying to be better than ProSolve in a sturdier package, but isnt.
How is DS2 in use as a spotter?
 

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Some times certain spots just need a second going over, beats setting up the HydroForce again

Some Upholstery just needs a light treatment all over but strong on the arms..

To lube the fibers for a Fels application

To hit a spot in a bed room your not cleaning or under Upholstery you didn't pre spray under


And so on...
 
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Some times certain spots just need a second going over, beats setting up the HydroForce again

Some Upholstery just needs a light treatment all over but strong on the arms..

To lube the fibers for a Fels application

To hit a spot in a bed room your not cleaning or under Upholstery you didn't pre spray under


And so on...
Thanks. I carry an encap spotter too. But use it differently.
 

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This is the spotting kit that is successfully used by an experienced spotter:

Kit consisting of 6 Spotters:
16 oz. Dynachem StainSolv - Paint, Grease, Ink
16 oz. Enzyme/Oxidizer Powder (Dynachem Odor Attack) -Berry Stains
16 oz. Dynachem Dye Stain Remover (1 Part Red stains)
16 oz. Dynachem Citrus Solv (Pure d-Limonene liquid)
16 oz. Rust Remover
12 oz. Reducing Agent (Dynachem ReduceAll powder) - Coffee, Water stains
Tamping Brush-nylon
Terry Towel
Laminated Spotting Chart
Plastic Tray for Easy Access
http://www.cobbcarpet.com/zen/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=69&products_id=2562
Larry Cobb
 
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Encap has removed ink on sofa for me more than ounce.

Everyday in my cargo pants pocket is super strong TLC mixed in trigger sprayer. I use old alcohol bottle cause it's small and thin.

WD-40, Solvent, Stain Zone and Red Zone Ready. Scissors Encap
 

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What do you use it for Grant?
Filtration soiling
Pen removal
Hairspray marks
Dog poop
Shoe polish
Soot

Spray at full strength, agitate well, extract.

You can leave it behind. But I'm selling steam cleans so I always rinse.

It's called Sonitron Zenith Encap Spot and Stain.
 
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