Finally found the sweet spot....

[Kellie Hiler]

Only to learn I had it in the first place. Ugh.....
One of my monthly restaurant accounts got new carpet recently and I've been having one hell of a time cleaning it. Tried everything and it just looked spotty and nowhere near to my satisfaction. Tried playing with different tools, different pre sprays and nothing was working as well as I wanted it to.
Today, we cleaned the restaurant and it cleaned up like new. I'm wracking my brain trying to figure out why the hell I couldn't get it this clean so easily the few times prior, wondering what the heck I did differently today. Then it hit me like a ton of bricks.
The same month they changed their carpets I bought a new rinse to try. I ran out last week and got the rinse I had been using for a long time. The difference was unbelievable, it has to be the cause.
I'm so mad at myself for not realizing before that it was possibly the issue...I should've known this! I could be a baby and blame it on stress but I won't go that route lol....it was just a dumbass move!
Matrix All Fiber Rinse....I shall never cheat on you again!

 

[Mikey P]

@billyeadon can an acid rinse make that much difference?

 

[Kellie Hiler]

What else could it possibly be Mike? It is literally the only thing I did differently.
I had tried that Chemspec Optimal Rinse and that's what I ran out of. It's almost the exact same PH as the Matrix All Fiber which is 4 and the Optimal is 4.5.
So I'm not sure why it would be so different but the difference is undeniable.

 

[Green Clean LLC]

I love the Pink zipper, How much did you pay for it?

 

[Kellie Hiler]

Same restaurant.....last few cleanings and it was blotchy like this all over....
Not this time. Carpet looked spotless.

 

[Kellie Hiler]

I love the Pink zipper, How much did you pay for it?

It's a 13 inch which costs $2200. And if you order the mounting plate I believe that was $99....can't remember for sure but it is well worth it. Extremely well built! And cleans like you wouldn't believe!
This restaurant was flushed at 600 PSI and the first half was almost completely dry by the time we left.

 

[Mark Saiger]

Could your Hydroforce been plugging up maybe too Kellie on the past cleaning(s)

have seen that, but glad it has cleaned up easier this time for sure....

 

[steve_64]

New carpet can have oils in it that are extremely hard to remove especially when they are only down a short time.

Ive had similar experience without changing products. First time was hell but after that no problem.

 

[billyeadon]

@billyeadon can an acid rinse make that much difference?

Mike,
It shouldn't but every job is different. Normally I recommend AFR for slightly soiled residential for the benefits of neutralizing, brightening, and less residue. If it is working for Kellie I am very happy.

 

[Mikey P]

What else could it possibly be Mike? It is literally the only thing I did differently.
I had tried that Chemspec Optimal Rinse and that's what I ran out of. It's almost the exact same PH as the Matrix All Fiber which is 4 and the Optimal is 4.5.
So I'm not sure why it would be so different but the difference is undeniable.

I could see a strong emulsifier making a difference, but not an acid rinse

 

[Kellie Hiler]

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Could your Hydroforce been plugging up maybe too Kellie on the past cleaning(s)

have seen that, but glad it has cleaned up easier this time for sure....

Checked all of that prior to and during, besides which, every other job was cleaning up great just not this restaurant.

 

[Kellie Hiler]

Mike,
It shouldn't but every job is different. Normally I recommend AFR for slightly soiled residential for the benefits of neutralizing, brightening, and less residue. If it is working for Kellie I am very happy.

Which is exactly why I thought I would try a different rinse. If it ain't broke don't fix it I guess lol. I've been cleaning this restaurant for years and it has always cleaned up easily and very nicely. It was never this dirty because I always made sure to really flush it out good so quick re soiling was a non issue.
They had their floors trenched out for some new plumbing and got this new carpet. That is when my troubles began, I thought it was the type of carpet and left frustrated the last 3 times cleaning both of the restaurants. Tried different thing except for changing out my rinse, because I had stocked up with this other stuff.
I know it wasn't my equipment because as most of you know, I had everything maintained and dialed in by Rich a few months back and I was regularly checking everything.
I guess as Mr. Head on said...every job is different. I'm curious to see how the next one cleans up in two weeks.

 

[Mikey P]

Next time try a high ph powder like boosted with a liquid D'Limonene /Citrus booster and scrub with a fresh rad pad under a 175 or a RV with a driver. Zipper it with ANY rinse and you'll be blown away...


you could water rinse and be impressed but the left over orange juice will attract soil

 

[Shawn Abbey]

What did you use as a prespray?

 

[hogjowl]

I've been married to the same woman for 37 years, so trust me when I tell you this

She's not telling us this so she can hear our take on things.

So just tell her she's right and move on

 

[Cleanworks]

Your right Kellie and nice shoes.

 

[Spurlington]

Signature Sneakers !!

 

[bob vawter]

Signature Sneakers !!

you know what they say about gurls wit little feet...right?

 

[Desk Jockey]

No bawb, do tell.

 

[Kellie Hiler]

Hey! My feet are huge! Size 11 women's! Lol!

I used Flex with citrus. And Marty is correct....I am woman, which means I am always right or at least want to hear that I am! Hahaha!

Seriously though...is it possible that some rinses just don't work well with certain pre sprays?

I did not even have to use the brush head or agitate this time and it passed the white towel test and I scrubbed it with the towel too.

 

[Nate The Great]

Dang that's some big feet!!!!!!

@Desk Jockey wazzz here...

 

[Desk Jockey]

My wife wears size 9 but she is only 5 foot 6

 

[GeneMiller]

Kellie i doubt it was the rinse. the prespray does all the all the heavy lifting. I've run out in the middle of a job and couldn't tell the difference. oh sorry, your right. lol

 

[hogjowl]

Usually, when you clean something three times, the last time looks the best.

 

[Old Coastie]

I was gonna say something profound, but, well, nothing occurs.

Anyone want chocolate?

 

[darcie smith]

I was gonna say something profound, but, well, nothing occurs.

Anyone want chocolate?

Yes Always...

 

[Desk Jockey]

LOL

 

[Desk Jockey]

I was gonna say something profound, but, well, nothing occurs.

Anyone want chocolate?

 

[bob vawter]

No bawb, do tell.

They has little shoes....
Get yor mind outta the gutter Richard.....

 

[Desk Jockey]

They has little shoes....
Get yor mind outta the gutter Richard.....

Bawb I live in the gutter. It's home!