Carpet Grooming @ S100

[Mikey P]

13.4.3 Carpet Grooming



After using some cleaning methods and after applying post-cleaning treatments, if any, some residential carpet should be groomed or finished (e.g., brushed, combed), for several reasons:



to eliminate tangling of pile yarns;

to distribute post-treatments (e.g., carpet protectors);

to present the cleaned carpet’s best appearance for customer viewing, and

to expedite the carpet drying process.



If carpet grooming is warranted, it is suggested that cleaner complete as much of the clean-up and final detail work as is practical before grooming the cleaned carpet.

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Whats the logic on waiting as long as possible to groom, I've never heard that before...

 

[Cleanworks]

13.4.3 Carpet Grooming



After using some cleaning methods and after applying post-cleaning treatments, if any, some residential carpet should be groomed or finished (e.g., brushed, combed), for several reasons:



to eliminate tangling of pile yarns;

to distribute post-treatments (e.g., carpet protectors);

to present the cleaned carpet’s best appearance for customer viewing, and

to expedite the carpet drying process.



If carpet grooming is warranted, it is suggested that cleaner complete as much of the clean-up and final detail work as is practical before grooming the cleaned carpet.

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Whats the logic on waiting as long as possible to groom, I've never heard that before...

Probably so you're not walking over the freshly groomed carpet.

 

[Jim Pemberton]

With an understanding that I recommend carpet grooming, has anyone actually proven that carpet dries more quickly when groomed?

I hope it does; I'm just concerned that this is MUS.

 

[Cleanworks]

With an understanding that I recommend carpet grooming, has anyone actually proven that carpet dries more quickly when groomed?

I hope it does; I'm just concerned that this is MUS.

I don't think it's an easily measured amount of time. Flicks some water into the air and maybe allows easier evaporation if it really untangles the yarns. Probably not something the customer would actually notice.

 

[Hack Attack]

13.4.3 Carpet Grooming



After using some cleaning methods and after applying post-cleaning treatments, if any, some residential carpet should be groomed or finished (e.g., brushed, combed), for several reasons:



to eliminate tangling of pile yarns;

to distribute post-treatments (e.g., carpet protectors);

to present the cleaned carpet’s best appearance for customer viewing, and

to expedite the carpet drying process.



If carpet grooming is warranted, it is suggested that cleaner complete as much of the clean-up and final detail work as is practical before grooming the cleaned carpet.

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Whats the logic on waiting as long as possible to groom, I've never heard that before...

If you're there to clean 1 room, then once you've waited as long as possible when you've finished that room

On houselots I groom a room or 2 as I finish them

I think grooming is just that, grooming. Nothing to do with drying

 

[The Great Oz]

Grooming could expedite drying if it stood and separated fibers allowing more surface area to air contact, particularly when air movers are used. I have no solid recall of a study being done to prove it, although there should be records at the IICRC HQ if this was done. Dri-Eaz could probably easily prove this theory using their existing testing methods if it's important to someone.

If carpet grooming is warranted, it is suggested that cleaner complete as much of the clean-up and final detail work as is practical before grooming the cleaned carpet.

Maybe Grooming is the last step before leaving a newly cleaned...

 

[BIG WOOD]

Only 2 times you need to groom carpet:
1. To apply carpet protector
2. To set the nap on a wool rug.

There's no other reason other than wasting your time and energy.

 

[steve_64]

Only 2 times you need to groom carpet:
1. To apply carpet protector
2. To set the nap on a wool rug.

There's no other reason other than wasting your time and energy.

Customer satisfaction.
I've had a few who didn't like the lines. One even groomed her own after vacuuming her own house.

 

[BIG WOOD]

Customer satisfaction.
I've had a few who didn't like the lines. One even groomed her own after vacuuming her own house.

Pfft! Then don’t make the lazy triangles.

 

[hogjowl]

Wonder how long it’s been since we used the term mental masturbation?

 

[steve_64]

Wonder how long it’s been since we used the term mental masturbation?

Let me get back to you in a minute.maybe a few seconds.

 

[Lyman]

I am glad you f'nken mikey cares about this sh1t. Because no one else gives a chit.

 

[Loren Egland]

Groom if you want the carpet to look like new.

Don’t groom if you want the carpet to look like it was just cleaned.

 

[Hack Attack]

I groom because Matt doesn't

 

[hogjowl]

Mikey grooms because Waldo does

 

[Cleanworks]

Grooming is the final touch. Gets rid of the cleaning lines and sets the nap in one direction. I don't groom every job but I groom every job where I want to impress the customer.

 

[hogjowl]

You’re a socialist

 

[Mikey P]

Mikey grooms because Waldo does

I honestly can't stand that f'n dope.

 

[Mikey P]

and I only groom when I protect.

 

[Bob Pruitt]

I groom the carpet. I always have even when I was an apartment hack. Gives a uniform, finished look. Similar to when the carpet was first installed. Looks new again is a common comment from the Customer.

 

[hogjowl]

I suppose some cleaners need the help

 

[BIG WOOD]

I bet Bob grooms Berber carpet also

 

[Hack Attack]

In reality I only groom for my nicer clients

and I seldom sell protector

 

[hogjowl]

I groom after protector and on those RARE occasions that I think it’s makes the carpet look better.

 

[steve_64]

Mikey grooms because Waldo does

We are still talking about carpet right?

 

[Bob Pruitt]

I bet Bob grooms Berber carpet also

Sometimes. If it makes a difference.
Even when I was doing lots of apartments I was also cleaning for wealthy people in Montecito and Hope Ranch.
I had great competition there. Star Rug was established in 1921. Rug plant and high end only Clients. Those Customers expected the carpet to be groomed...lots of white wool. Star Rug did,
It was how I learned to clean and how I taught the employees I had very early in my business.
One of the reasons I do it now is I take before and after pictures.
There are people who will think that the carpet is still dirty when they see the dark and light of un-groomed carpets.
It's what I do trailer boy.

 

[hogjowl]

So snippy

 

[BIG WOOD]

I think I hit a nerve

 

[sassyotto]

I groom the carpet. I always have even when I was an apartment hack. Gives a uniform, finished look. Similar to when the carpet was first installed. Looks new again is a common comment from the Customer.

evidently we are a dying breed

 

[hogjowl]

Most of his market is