DevilDog said:
Encapsulation has its place...as long as it is explained properly. But pleassssssse do not call it cleaning. There is NO cleaning done. Any method that leaves MORE in the carpet, including all of the soil, than before you start "cleaning" is NOT cleaning.
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You're wrong about that DevilDog. I think Shorty already said it better than I can. But here goes anyway. DD, you're not adding anything detrimental to the carpet, as you suggest. What you're leaving in the carpet has actually brought a benefit to the carpet.
For all you smart fellas here, I'm sure you understand the function of a surfactant right? The hydrophobic tails of the surfactant molecules grab oily soil and they cluster together. This process is called emulsification. Well when you're cleaning with a GOOD encap product that crystalizes as it dries, that emulsified soil will be held in suspension as it dries. How simple is that?
Next comes soil extraction. The soil will continue to be removed during the normal course of routine vacuuming. The carpet will look clean right away. Soil recovery occurs during the ensuing vacuuming regimen (normally done by the cleaning staff in the building). And the carpet will continue to remain clean. A GOOD encap detergent can't attract soil like traditional detergents might. The crystallized residue will resist soil. And there's an added benefit if you're using a quality encap product that has a built in fluoro-chemical too.
Yet Jimmy and a few of the boyz 'round here have their lovely heads buried deep in the sand.
I guess that's cool - if they like it that way.
Carpets maintained with a GOOD encap product, may include periodic HWE cleanings, there's nothing wrong with that. HWE is the bomb when it comes to removing the greatest quantity of soil in a single shot. However encap plays an amazing role when it comes to the ongoing maintenance of commercial glue down carpets. No more wicking, no recurring spill stains, no dingy traffic lanes, a simple cleaning system, and higher profits. HWE is great for periodic flushing of the carpet, but the need for the HWE intervals can be extended greatly when a GOOD encap program is in place.
All the cleaning methods are simply tools in a toolbox. Use your head (providing it's not buried in the sand) to choose the best system for the given carpet. You will find that a Cimex and a GOOD encap product can go a very long way toward making your job easier when it comes to commercial carpet care. As tools go, it can be pretty useful.
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