If you're seeing lots of foam, you're using way too much solution. If you happen to be using
Releasit with
FiberPlus pads, you can expect to cover about 300 sq ft of carpet per gallon of diluted product. All you want to see is a very light whitening on the surface (on your second pass).
Mike's method of tapping the solution trigger is one option. That's the mode to use for slow walking with the Cimex. I like to make a single slowish tap the trigger pass method for cleanish carpet. But for normal soil loads, we use a 2 pass approach (works best in most settings).
Here's the most common Cimex method:
Make a fast wet-pass, followed by a slow dry-pass.
1. To make your
wet-pass, walk at a moderately fast pace, squeezing the solution trigger the entire time.
You shouldn't see much foam on this pass.
2. Double back and make a mostly
dry-pass. On your "dry" pass you can tap the trigger occasionally to keep the pads damp.
You should start to see a light whitening layer of thin foam on this pass.
Time delay:
Keep in mind - you're working with a gravity fed machine, so there's a slight delay in the flow. The flow is not instant. It takes a couple of seconds for the juice to flow through the pads, after you pull the trigger. And it takes a couple of seconds for the pads to dry up, once you let the trigger go.
Your Passes:
On account of the time delay factor, you'll want to adjust your trigger squeeze. Figure on a second or two delay when you start a pass or finish a pass. This will allow the pads to fill up; or to spin out.
1. Let go of the trigger a couple of steps before the end of the wet-pass.
2. Squeeze the trigger a couple of steps before the end of the dry-pass.
Stopping the Cimex:
There's a fair amount of juice inside the head of the machine. So make sure you spin out the pads, before walking away from the machine. You'll leave 3 wet spots on the carpet if you fail to do this. Spin out the pads by running the machine dry for a couple of seconds.
Pads vs Brushes:
Pads spread the juice more evenly than brush bristles can. The pads fill up like a sponge and disperse the juice smoothly to the carpet. Using pads will allow you to apply less solution. The pads also connect more tightly with the carpet, so they produce better agitation than brushes.
Your New Dance Partner:
As you become comfortable with the Cimex, you'll get a feel for how to move her across the floor. You'll get your dance steps down. Be patient and follow the suggestions above. In no time you'll be a Cimex pro!
Enjoy your new Cimex!
