First Time Using Cobbs Powermax

[Zion Carpet Cleaning]

Used Powermax for the first time on a job today. I've read a lot of mixed results about it on here but decided to give a jar a try. I usually use Slop and Gobble or Green Dragon for Encapstore and really like both. This job was pretty nasty and all 4 rooms were similar to this one. Mixed 8 oz in my HF 4/1 and extracted with my RX20 and soft water only. Carpets came out great and no spotters were needed at all. I've never smelled the old stuff but like the smell of this current Powermax.

 

[Mikey P]

Never base your judgement of a Prespray on one job.

Most carpets in that condition are so loaded with dys or franchise residue, to the point that just water would have done the same.


Use the whole bucket and get back to us.

Powermax is a good product at a great price.

Unfortunately the inconsistent nature of Cobb product and service may drive you nuts

 

[BIG WOOD]

The first gallon was good for me. So I bought the big bucket from him. Very affordable! The biggest problem I had was dissolve issues in the HF. Then came some jobs that the soil spots should've come out...especially on a restaurant job that I clean every 7 weeks that comes out better using other products. After using about 4/5ths of the bucket, I just dumped the rest out

 

[hogjowl]

Olsen sent me some kind of Prochem product with Extreme in the name.
That stuff is great

 

[Mikey P]

Olsen sent me some kind of Prochem product with Extreme in the name.
That stuff is great

Derf.

 

[steve_64]

The first gallon was good for me. So I bought the big bucket from him. Very affordable! The biggest problem I had was dissolve issues in the HF. Then came some jobs that the soil spots should've come out...especially on a restaurant job that I clean every 7 weeks that comes out better using other products. After using about 4/5ths of the bucket, I just dumped the rest out

I had resoiling issues with it. Using up the rest as laundry detergent for rags and dust mops.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Get Prochem's new Ultrapsc Extreme. You'll love it!

 

[SamIam]

I had resoiling issues with it. Using up the rest as laundry detergent for rags and dust mops.

Weird! I’ve cleaned my own carpet a lot. And I’ve never seen this problem except when I Vlm’ed

The powermax did as good a job as any.

But I did use a 360i with a brush head.

Also I rinse with a last step product not just water.

 

[hogjowl]

Get Prochem's new Ultrapsc Extreme. You'll love it!

Yeah, that’s it!

 

[SamIam]

Used Powermax for the first time on a job today. I've read a lot of mixed results about it on here but decided to give a jar a try. I usually use Slop and Gobble or Green Dragon for Encapstore and really like both. This job was pretty nasty and all 4 rooms were similar to this one. Mixed 8 oz in my HF 4/1 and extracted with my RX20 and soft water only. Carpets came out great and no spotters were needed at all. I've never smelled the old stuff but like the smell of this current Powermax.

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If your using a rx20 mostly? The powermax well work great.

If you hit a wall the new ultra pac extreme is good when you rinse with dry slurry. Firestorm is the best in rat nasties and you can rinse it with last step and get great results.

 

[Zion Carpet Cleaning]

I had resoiling issues with it. Using up the rest as laundry detergent for rags and dust mops.

I used it on my own carpet about 3 weeks ago. No resoiling issues yet and the carpets are nice and soft.

 

[Zion Carpet Cleaning]

If your using a rx20 mostly? The powermax well work great.

If you hit a wall the new ultra pac extreme is good when you rinse with dry slurry. Firestorm is the best in rat nasties and you can rinse it with last step and get great results.

On bad jobs I always use the RX20. If they’re not very soiled I will CRB and wand.
My rinse system is broken so I can only rinse with water. Got to stay away from the super high PH stuff.

 

[steve_64]

Weird! I’ve cleaned my own carpet a lot. And I’ve never seen this problem except when I Vlm’ed

The powermax did as good a job as any.

But I did use a 360i with a brush head.

Also I rinse with a last step product not just water.

I had to stop using it in a restaurant. Was resoiling fast and I kept blaming it on the tile and kitchen. Once I switched I was getting better results or it stayed clean longer. That's when I stopped using it.

 

[KevinD]

PowerMax inconsistencies?

 

[steve_64]

Used the ultrapack extreme in some nasty hallways yesterday. Other than the red color I'm liking it so far.

 

[hogjowl]

Resoiling claims are the lowest of blows.
Always ignore them.

 

[Mikey P]

Weird! I’ve cleaned my own carpet a lot. And I’ve never seen this problem except when I Vlm’ed

The powermax did as good a job as any.

But I did use a 360i with a brush head.

Also I rinse with a last step product not just water.

You need a heavy hitter to clean your own home?

 

[SamIam]

You need a heavy hitter to clean your own home?

I’ve used Saigers, powermax, grease eater, soap daddy primetime. Also uses the carbonated cleaning solutions with a bonnet and tried the saw dust once. And Procyon plus too.

Not firestorm or the new ultra pac.

Those I use on hammered polys.

My wife liked the results best from powermax and the 360i.

 

[SamIam]

Ps I don’t consider powermax a heavy hitter

 

[Jim Williams]

I’ve used Powermax on residential for years. Great product but don’t mix according to directions. I use a scoop and a half in a two gallon sprayer. Not sure what that would be in a Hydroforce but the directions will have you putting down about 4 times the amount you need. I keep Powerburst on the van for nasty commercial.

 

[Lee Stockwell]

We used it until one of my sons who never curses told me never to buy it again.

 

[Zion Carpet Cleaning]

You need a heavy hitter to clean your own home?

Other than a ton of dog/cat hair my own home is pretty spotless. I tried it out at my house because I only have a water rinse and I wanted to test and see if I'd have any resoiling issues. So far so good.

 

[steve_64]

Resoiling claims are the lowest of blows.
Always ignore them.

Might just be I'm a hack. Just my experience.

 

[steve_64]

I’ve used Powermax on residential for years. Great product but don’t mix according to directions. I use a scoop and a half in a two gallon sprayer. Not sure what that would be in a Hydroforce but the directions will have you putting down about 4 times the amount you need. I keep Powerburst on the van for nasty commercial.

Mightve been some of my issues.

 

[Dolly Llama]

Ps I don’t consider powermax a heavy hitter

use it anywhere near Cobblets suggested max ratio it is
It's like 14 scoops to a gal of water RTU...

the rate's so high, at suggested max dilute, there wouldn't be any room in a HF for more than a Dixie cup of water....


I used a 6# (?) jug of it years ago
it worked prettydamn well
But anywhere near max to "sledgehammer" rat nazdies into submission, the fragrance was pretty overwhelming to the olfactory nerves


.L.T.A.

 

[SamIam]

use it anywhere near Cobblets suggested max ratio it is
It's like 14 scoops to a gal of water RTU...

the rate's so high, at suggested max dilute, there wouldn't be any room in a HF for more than a Dixie cup of water....


I used a 6# (?) jug of it years ago
it worked prettydamn well
But anywhere near max to "sledgehammer" rat nazdies into submission, the fragrance was pretty overwhelming to the olfactory nerves


.L.T.A.

I use 5 scoops 10 oz in a 4-1 hydroforce works fine.

 

[Lint Basket]

Powermax has been my main go to for years and years. You will need more kick on poly trashed.

 

[Nomad74]

Anyone got any feedback on Slop & Gobble? I got some I wanna test out. I ran the numbers and at $.21 per Oz it seems like a good deal if works out. I don't think I'll use it on my nasties, just the normal everyday stuff. But whats the feedback on this stuff?

 

[Jimmy L]

Heard Judson makes it

 

[Lint Basket]

Anyone got any feedback on Slop & Gobble? I got some I wanna test out. I ran the numbers and at $.21 per Oz it seems like a good deal if works out. I don't think I'll use it on my nasties, just the normal everyday stuff. But whats the feedback on this stuff?

I've tried it for a bit. For everyday use it's fine I just felt the food grease and oil cutting wasn't as good as a citrus/enzyme type prespray.