Ron K said:
Lisa So why do you recommend the Badger? I know you say you clean all rugs so often they don't get that impacted but, Over two Grand vs under 200. You say you don't use it, or like it because of the noise among other things. Thats like saying "I recommend Howard Partridge but I use Joe Polish, he's just a better fit for me." ?????????????
IMO Any tool has a place but for, versatility, ease of use, safety, and economy,plus you use one, Id say go with the Sanitare.
Since day one of anyone ever asking me for my opinion on how to clean rugs, I've said that I have been to many, MANY different plants, all sizes, all over the US, and Canada - and I have never EVER seen two identical.
Just because I don't personally use something does not mean it's not a good choice - or a better choice - for someone else. I know lots of Piranha Members who LOVE their Badger. And they tend to be one-man (or woman) shows, and the Badger saves them time in being able to cover more space quickly.
I have friends with Phil's whole system who love compressed air.
I've also seen with my own eyes between the vacuum, the Badger, and compressed air - every method be able to PULL MORE soil out following up a competitive method. That is because each one approaches it differently, the vacuum shakes it, Badger beats it, and compressed air blows it.
People need to dust to remove soil before cleaning. How they do it is based on their budget, space, and personal likes/dislikes - but they all have success in their own way. And... NONE of them will pull out caked in soil from on-site multiple surface cleanings, like I noted in that article in Cleanfax. That gooey gunk is only coming out from washing and physically scrubbing. So the claims by anyone about removing 90+% of the soil in rugs is bunk in these situations.
I also mention chemicals I do not have in my own plant as possible options - Masterblend,
Chemspec, Bridgepoint. I'm using
Sapphire, and a collection of solutions not from the carpet cleaning world... but, larger plant operations, who can buy in drums, simply have more options in that area. And again... that's not going to stop me from mentioning that they have affordable, good options to choose from.
I like to toss all the good options out there, and let the professional cleaner pick. I will always share my own experiences and what I use personally... but again, just because I love it does not mean it's the only thing to choose. I'm full of myself... but not that much. LOL.
Lisa