Old Coastie
Supportive Member
Like everyone else, I have to use defoamer when cleaning carpet.
When I used a portable and bucket, all I had to do was throw a scoop into the waste tank.
Now that I am using a Rotovac Ranger, I have a problem because there is no waste tank, it has an apo. So, I sprinkle powdered defoamer around the room before extracting it.
Two things:
1. I use a ton more defoamer than before. Is this because the 360i agitates more and the froth foams more?
Or is it because the powder must liquify to be effective, but only does so partially when sucked up?
2. Could I put a Hydroforce inline with the water, using defoamer-treated water to rinse with? I ask because I do not want to create some sort of residue issues by mixing defoamer into the rinse water.
Alternatively, could I just spray defoamer over the presprayed detergent, so that both are rinsed?
One of you gurus knows what actually takes place with defoamer.
I really need a protocol that works with the apo handicap, to leave a great job behind and no issues.
When I used a portable and bucket, all I had to do was throw a scoop into the waste tank.
Now that I am using a Rotovac Ranger, I have a problem because there is no waste tank, it has an apo. So, I sprinkle powdered defoamer around the room before extracting it.
Two things:
1. I use a ton more defoamer than before. Is this because the 360i agitates more and the froth foams more?
Or is it because the powder must liquify to be effective, but only does so partially when sucked up?
2. Could I put a Hydroforce inline with the water, using defoamer-treated water to rinse with? I ask because I do not want to create some sort of residue issues by mixing defoamer into the rinse water.
Alternatively, could I just spray defoamer over the presprayed detergent, so that both are rinsed?
One of you gurus knows what actually takes place with defoamer.
I really need a protocol that works with the apo handicap, to leave a great job behind and no issues.