How many SQFT can I get out of these pads?
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Desk Jockey
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That's tough to say, and I'd only be guessing. 8-10k? Flipping the at mid point.
Sierra Clean Care
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In my limited experience, it depends on carpet type, AND how much juice you put down. Like Taco said, I do flip them, although you’re not supposed to. They ‘claim’ 7500- 9000 sqft.... yeah, not in my experience. I stopped using the beige pads because once they get worn in, they don’t seem to do much.... I switched to the grey, and they seem to do a much better job, they are more aggressive..... BUT, you will not get as much sqft out of them....
Sierra Clean Care
Member
Edit: to answer you’re question more directly, approx 5-7 k. BUT, either pad starts to loose ‘clean ability ‘ around 3-3500k....
Thanks! Got my boy helping me today. Its a snow day from school. The power is still out.
We had the Cimex and Orbot Vibe running at the same time. We flew though this place.
We had the Cimex and Orbot Vibe running at the same time. We flew though this place.
It took me 2 hours to vac that place.
No Lie. I vacced while Devon was on the Vibe.
Cleanworks
Moderator
I change pads after every tankful.
Desk Jockey
Member
Sierra Clean Care
Member
Do you flip them? Have you used they greys yet?
Cleanworks
Moderator
I should clarify, I flip them after the first tank and change them after the second. Using the grey pads. They seem to wear down quickly. I used one set last week and they were worn out after the first tank. It depends on the type of carpet. Maybe some products provide more lubrication. I haven't tried releasit yet.
Mikey P
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Mikey P
Administrator
The Grey's do wear out MUCH faster than the beige
Cleanworks
Moderator
Tankful is 6 gallons. I get a couple of thousand square feet out of that.
Cleanworks
Moderator
For example, I recently did 17 hallways between 500-600 sqft. I could do 3 hallways on one tank. Flip the pads and do 3 more, then they are pretty worn out.
Cleanworks
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Ps. $100 per hallway. $1700 in 4 hours, I think I can afford to change the pads.
Mikey P
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Cleanworks
Moderator
So that's 900 sqft. Maybe I'm not using enough solution. I do seem to get good coverage though. The hallways weren't heavily soiled but had been protected during construction, leaving clean carpet under the plastic and soiled carpet on the other side. We had to even it out. Came out great. Still learning the Cimex so any input is welcome.
Sierra Clean Care
Member
I run 20 oz to a tankful. (6 gal.). When I use my machine, I look for the milky moustache.....
Cleanworks
Moderator
I'm usually 24 for ds and 48 for regular.
Huh?
Sierra Clean Care
Member
Cleanworks
Moderator
24 ounces for double strength. 4 oz times 6 gallons, 48 ounces of regular strength for 6 gallons
Kenny Hayes
Member
Plenty!
