What's the fave steamer for Kool Aid/dye removal

[Steve Lawrence]

Our old ones are dead or dying. What does everybody like?

 

[Rick J]

Ihave had several of the /BD Namco steamers Still do on the shelf. They never worked more than one or two times! I just get used clothes irons , without teflon, and no auto shut off , from thrift stores.
The new steamers with separate tank and hose just seem like too much trouble to set up. At least to me.

I had gotten the steamers mainly to heat fibers for spot dyeing.

 

[FredC]

I think the wagner ones are most similar to the old B&Ds

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[Steve Lawrence]

I think the wagner ones are most similar to the old B&Ds

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Hey Fred,
Is the Black and Decker this one:
https://www.ebay.com/p/Black-Decker-Steamworks-Wallpaper-Stripper-Model-1200/1900202474

Is it the make or the style that you prefer?

 

[J Scott W]

The Better Wagner units are also available from Interlink Supply. Usually $64, but they will price match.
https://interlinksupply.com/index.php?item_num=AC210

 

[Steve Lawrence]

Thanks, Scott. Nice demo video and only 1 minute.

 

[FredC]

Hey Fred,
Is the Black and Decker this one:
https://www.ebay.com/p/Black-Decker-Steamworks-Wallpaper-Stripper-Model-1200/1900202474

Is it the make or the style that you prefer?

That is the style b&d I had but I don't know that I prefer it over the newer wagner style because I don't have any experience with them.

I like the idea of the larger capacity and the large steam plate though

 

[Nomad74]

Just use an iron.

 

[John Olson]

You must use distilled water in the Namco Steamer. You will never have a problem if you use distilled otherwise it will calcium and plug up using tap water

 

[Rick J]

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You must use distilled water in the Namco Steamer. You will never have a problem if you use distilled otherwise it will calcium and plug up using tap water

I did use distilled. But only one or two times. I even attemped to unclog by running vinegar through they like a coffee pot. Many years ago there was a Namco distributor here in town which is why I gave them a try.

 

[Kenny Hayes]

I bought a B&D on eBay today. Used $30 +10 shipping. We’ll see

 

[Nomad74]

Where’s Marty on these vital decisions. @hogjowl tell him to get an iron. Do it. Tell him.

 

[BIG WOOD]

I'm a bit frustrated with my Namco, due to how long it takes to do the magic compared to a iron. I'm used to putting an iron on the wet rag for 20seconds and after a few flips...BOOM! it's fixed. With a Namco, I think you have to leave it on a rag for a lot longer, which makes me hesitant to use it because of all that hot water that drips from it

 

[hogjowl]

Where’s Marty on these vital decisions. @hogjowl tell him to get an iron. Do it. Tell him.

Brady and I use wall paper steamers
With distilled water

 

[Cleanworks]

I haven't used a steamer for years. I can usually get those stains out with oxidizers or reducers without heat. Just have to have patience

 

[BIG WOOD]

I haven't used a steamer for years. I can usually get those stains out with oxidizers or reducers without heat. Just have to have patience

Time is money

 

[Cleanworks]

Time is money

Steamers are dangerous and results are unpredictable. I have seen more damage done with steamers than with any other method. Very easy to overstrip a carpet and remove too much color.

 

[Sierra Clean Care]

Wagner 705. I bought mine used from a pawn shop for 10$.... I ran 50/50 cleaning vinegar and RO WATER. I ran it for 10 min and flushed it out. It works like new. It has helped me accelerate my spot removal. It’s saved my bacon a few times.

 

[hogjowl]

Steamers are dangerous and results are unpredictable. I have seen more damage done with steamers than with any other method. Very easy to overstrip a carpet and remove too much color.

I bet you played well all by yourself as a kid.

 

[Cleanworks]

I bet you played well all by yourself as a kid.

I still do.

 

[Hack Attack]

I use an iron for small areas on nice carpet

If its kid party crazy in a rental then I make up a nuke prespray and let the chems deal with it

 

[Mark Saiger]

Hey Fred,
Is the Black and Decker this one:
https://www.ebay.com/p/Black-Decker-Steamworks-Wallpaper-Stripper-Model-1200/1900202474

Is it the make or the style that you prefer?

This is the wall paper Steamer we prefer. The older Black and Decker Steamworks wall paper Steamer remover. The new ones with the hose take to long to heat up...

The new style Namco is similar but it cuts in and out during use... Just not as efficient..

We pick them up on ebay and have an extra in the shop all the time.

Wish they made this exact unit again.

This was just couple days ago.

 

[Pioneer Floorcare]

Why are you using a rag with the steamer?

I'm a bit frustrated with my Namco, due to how long it takes to do the magic compared to a iron. I'm used to putting an iron on the wet rag for 20seconds and after a few flips...BOOM! it's fixed. With a Namco, I think you have to leave it on a rag for a lot longer, which makes me hesitant to use it because of all that hot water that drips from it

 

[BIG WOOD]

Why are you using a rag with the steamer?

Because I think the water dripping from the steamer has been the cause of a few bleaching spots by overheating the red zone I use. It's happened to me 3 times on 3 different jobs. I found out that the rag catches the water and prevents that from happening.

But since it's not direct heat, like an iron on a wet rag, it takes a lot longer for it to act like it should.

 

[BIG WOOD]

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This is the wall paper Steamer we prefer. The older Black and Decker Steamworks wall paper Steamer remover. The new ones with the hose take to long to heat up...

The new style Namco is similar but it cuts in and out during use... Just not as efficient..

We pick them up on ebay and have an extra in the shop all the time.

Wish they made this exact unit again.

This was just couple days ago.

Can you show me what the bottom of that steamer looks like?

 

[BIG WOOD]

Why are you using a rag with the steamer?

And a ridiculous amount of water drips down also. It's not just a few drips, it's constant. does yours do that?

 

[Jimmy L]

Saigers video calls it Stain BLATHER!

Used that wagners steamer.......................what a POS.
Back to using an iron

 

[hogjowl]

Saigers video calls it Stain BLATHER!

Used that wagners steamer.......................what a POS.
Back to using an iron

You’re an idiot

 

[steve_64]

I have a clothes steamer with the long hose. It works good but I don't carry it with me. I do keep a carpet seamer under the passenger seat though. I've had both for over 4 years.

 

[Steve Lawrence]

Well, we are going to try out the Black and Decker wallpaper steamer but so far I've only been able to find used ones--crap, don't want a used one as we want to use GOOD water in it.