360i How To

[CJ-FL]

I’ve never used one of these and am hoping to pick everyone’s brain as much as possible.. I have a few questions and please fill in what i’m missing if you’re willing.

1. Which Carpet Head and why
2. Cleaning speed opposed to standard light wand (ie... 20% slower, etc....)
3. Pricing opposed to standard light wand cleaning (ie... 20% more $)
4. Does using a carpet brush head substitute for using a CRB or still going to see a benefit in doing both?
5. Is the tile & grout head worth a damn? (Any better than CRB & standard rotary tile tool)
6. Tool maintenance and cleanup procedure.
7. Anything else you could think of.....

 

[Mikey P]

Can I do this in a video?

 

[CJ-FL]

Can I do this in a video?

The question is... can @Mark Saiger? Lol, of course. Any info is appreciated

 

[Cleanworks]

Brush head is the only to go in my opinion. Don't need the crb if using the brush head. Don't clean the entire residence with it. Just use it on the heavily soiled areas. Wand over it to remove the swirl marks. Used properly, it's a great tool for trashed carpets. Slower than a wand but cleans heavily soiled areas faster and more thoroughly.

 

[Mikey P]

 

[FB19087]

Steel or teflon shoes?

 

[Mikey P]

Teflon for chimps

 

[Cleanworks]

Steel or teflon shoes?

I have steel on the xl and Teflon on the I. The steel is more aggressive and the Teflon is more forgiving.

 

[hogjowl]

You don’t want to turn chimps lose with only a brush head.

 

[Old Coastie]

CJ have the techs cuff the brush head and hood after every job.
NOTE: The plastic handles are the weak link.
Have them baby the handles and every week, just make sure the little handle bolts are still snug. Do NOT let them pull it up steps by the handles! In fact, just order a replacement set today and keep it in the office.
Somewhere here I posted a tutorial on using steel to reinforce them, so search or ask Fred.

 

[FB19087]

Somewhere here I posted a tutorial on using steel to reinforce them, so search or ask Fred.

Repairing the 360i handle

My handle broke because the handle plastic is not reinforced around the hole for the on/off switch button. A simple washer does not provide sufficient load distribution. When you take it apart, observe every little piece CLOSELY. Take a picture if you must. The grommet here was glued and...

mikeysboard.com

It was said the handles are different now.......I don't know if that is true or not

 

[CJ-FL]

You don’t want to turn chimps lose with only a brush head.

Teflon with no brush would be your suggestion?

 

[Old Coastie]

Teflon with no brush would be your suggestion?

NONONONONO!

Steel swoops with brush. Teflon gets chewed up on tile edges and tack strips.

 

[Old Coastie]

Repairing the 360i handle

My handle broke because the handle plastic is not reinforced around the hole for the on/off switch button. A simple washer does not provide sufficient load distribution. When you take it apart, observe every little piece CLOSELY. Take a picture if you must. The grommet here was glued and...

mikeysboard.com

It was said the handles are different now.......I don't know if that is true or not

Thank you

 

[hogjowl]

Teflon with no brush would be your suggestion?

 

[jmo]

You may need to sell it to me we already know how to use it.

 

[Desk Jockey]

It takes a little common sense to avoid damaging surfaces and the machine itself. Metal transitions, HVAC floor vents, tile edge, wood floor edge.

It is best to get around those hazards with a wand.

 

[Mikey P]

 

[Cleanworks]

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Nice lawn mower

 

[Kenny Hayes]

It takes a little common sense to avoid damaging surfaces and the machine itself. Metal transitions, HVAC floor vents, tile edge, wood floor edge.

It is best to get around those hazards with a wand.

Don’t try to make sense out of it! #thechimp

 

[SamIam]

Always slow it down near transitions the gear box is sensitive if you hit metal you’ll chew the gears. The dial allows you to speed up the motor or slow it down. Slow near edges

 

[Mikey P]

 

[Mikey P]

 

[Mikey P]