Any Hydrokinetic Upholstery Tool users here?

[Mikey P]

You thoughts please..

 

[Desk Jockey]

I think I'll get one of those. I like it, its not perfect but its not a bad tool and could be handy for flat surfaces.

If they had a better shaped head and not so wide I think it would be a better tool.

 

[Mikey P]

When it comes to a trigger-less shearing tool the Drimaster looks much more polished and usable than that other not so mighty tool

 

[Desk Jockey]

I liked the original Drimaster much better. It was less of a stair tool, That long ass handle makes cleaning awkward at times.

Its just another dust collector in the corner here.

 

[FredC]

Loved my hydrokinetic. Best upholstery tool imo although if I was doing large volumes of upholstery the SS would be my choice just because of ergonomics.

a bit on the bulky side

 

[Desk Jockey]

a bit on the bulky side

The Hydro right?

I like the operation and the build of it but I think a slimmer design would be nicer to work with.

 

[FredC]

yeah the hydro is a bit bulky. You get used to it. If I was cleaning theater seats I'd much rather have the smaller lighter SS tool though.

 

[Desk Jockey]

I agree.

How about cushions and piping trim? It seemed a bit bulky when I tried it on the cushions at MF10, yet I could still see where it had some value as another option for cleaning different flatter pieces. Mattresses, rug fringes???

 

[FredC]

Piping was definitely a little more difficult at first. Requires a different technique.

 

[Nate The Great]

It's a bit on the heavier side... I loved it before the SS tool came out... I still like it for flatter bigger pieces and mattresses... Imho the glide leaked a little too much for my liking, so I would use electrical tape to seal it up... I have portables and a weeenie-mount... Detailing isn't it's strong suit, but you figure out ways to get it done...

 

[Desk Jockey]

Thanks Nate. That was my perception of the tool after using it.

I have portables and a weeenie-mount

Oh, lets try to keep your weenie out of this!

 

[Nate The Great]

Thanks Nate. That was my perception of the tool after using it.

Oh, lets try to keep your weenie out of this!

My weenie is small, damn thing fits everywhere... I get in where I fit in.....

 

[Desk Jockey]

 

[dealtimeman]

Fits everywhere!!!!!

 

[Desk Jockey]

Yes we were roommates at MF10 but I kept one eye on him all night.

 

[dealtimeman]

Don't know if I should shout out YIKES!!! OR JEEPERS!!!

 

[Desk Jockey]

Both!!!

 

[ronbeatty]

I have had the Drimaster 3 tools for 6 months, very well built, no drip and fast to work with. I like the control being on the head and have no complains. It really does well on the microfiber material.

 

[Nate The Great]

Both!!!

When you close your eyes, its all the same......

Chavez on Nate the great's computer...

 

[Ron Werner]

I've had the HK tool for several years now.
it's heavy, somewhat awkward, doesn't quite get to the edge..front or side
BUT
It doesn't over wet, leaves mininal moisture on the fabric, the water doesn't penetrate into the cushion, because it has a pressure jet there is better flushing.
cleaning the piping you just move the tool sideways along the piping
I put in an 04 jet so there is good flow to keep the heat
you can spray/mist a section down if you need
the Teflon holed glide makes it perfect for fine fabrics like silk and mattress material

If I were to improve it I'd made the sides a little thinner and use plastic for the body rather than white metal.

 

[Shorty]

I've also had the HydroKinetic for some time now.

I wish I had of bought one years ago when I used to read Lorens' glowing reports about it.

Instead I bought the DriMaster 2, which, in my opinion, was no where near as good as the smaller original white DriMaster, (which I still have).

Should have called it the DisasterMaster.

I agree with all that Ron (above) has said about the HK tool.

I use mine in much the same way, but I also prefer to use my SS on the smaller, fiddly stuff.

For office partitions, mattresses & large flat areas, the HK can't be beat.

I also feel though, that people with little forearm strength may suffer carpel tunnel problems using it, as it is a heavier tool, but I still love it & the results it gives me.

 

[Desk Jockey]

If I were to improve it I'd made the sides a little thinner and use plastic for the body rather than white metal.

I agree I believe that would do it.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Instead I bought the DriMaster 2, which, in my opinion, was no where near as good as the smaller original white DriMaster, (which I still have).

I totally agree with you Shorty. The original was the best.

 

[NobleCarpetCleaners]

I switch back and forth between the Hydo and the Sapphire. Yep heavy but tolerable because of the way it flushes and no overspray.

 

[NobleCarpetCleaners]

update, after another 6+ months I still bring both Sapphire and Kinetic in the house but end up using the Kinetic. Have learned to do outside and inside corners, piping and even tighter stretched fabrics. Like the darn thing so much I'm shopping on-line so I don't get caught short on repair parts....

 

[Total_Rookie]

The sapphire upholstery pro is my choice. The hk is a good tool but heavy and bulky, my dm3 sits on the shelf in the garage. I should list it in the classifieds for $300.

 

[Mikey P]

Do you carry more than one uph tool on the truck Joe?

 

[dealtimeman]

We now on the main cleaning truck carry four upholstery tools.

Dm2
Dm3
Hk
Ss pro
Somejobs we will bring the pmf titanium for office chairs.

We hate upholstery like Chavez hates VCT.

 

[Mikey P]

Got a good comment in regards to YOU on YT yesterday...lol


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[dealtimeman]

Don't get your teeth knocked out!!!!jerk