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[Nomad74]

No way that is shadows

Well, I took the rug down and it still looks like shit. Really browned out. I used Prochem All Fiber rinse to rinse it but all the browning came back. I think today i'll soak it in white vinegar 50/50 mix and rinse it with that.

 

[FB19087]

Told you it wasn't shadows.........

 

[Steve Lawrence]

Hey Damon, I have a high speed RX you could buy to really clean those nasty hi piles well.

 

[Mikey P]

Same job




You F'n people can kiss my marty..

 

[Nomad74]

Well. I acid rinsed my rug again using more Prochem All Fiber rinse at 6oz per gallon. Laid it upside down on a canvas tarp and put fans on it. Hopefully in the morning the browning will be gone.

 

[Cleanworks]

Well. I acid rinsed my rug again using more Prochem All Fiber rinse at 6oz per gallon. Laid it upside down on a canvas tarp and put fans on it. Hopefully in the morning the browning will be gone.

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Tomorrow, encap it with an oxy encap.

 

[Nomad74]

Tomorrow, encap it with an oxy encap.

This cheap ass rug is causing me to go nuts.

 

[Steve Lawrence]

This cheap ass rug is causing me to go nuts.

But, you are honing your inspection skills. eg: you'll probably charge more for this kind of project next time.

 

[Nomad74]

But, you are honing your inspection skills. eg: you'll probably charge more for this kind of project next time.

I'm charging $1.50 per sq foot for this only because its a crappy poly rug with lots of wear.

 

[The Great Oz]

Well, I took the rug down and it still looks like shit. Really browned out. I used Prochem All Fiber rinse to rinse it but all the browning came back. I think today i'll soak it in white vinegar 50/50 mix and rinse it with that.

I'm charging $1.50 per sq foot for this only because its a crappy poly rug with lots of wear.

Being polyester, it can't get cellulosic browning, so you're wasting effort with acids. Soil and oil wicking are what you're dealing with, so a high alkaline/grease eater like a restaurant prespray would work better to loosen those brown stains.

Then you have to do a good job rinsing and getting it dry. For that rug, flat with an Airpath might work well.

Good luck!

 

[Cleanworks]

I'm charging $1.50 per sq foot for this only because its a crappy poly rug with lots of wear.

I now charge the same for a crappy poly or a fine Persian rug. In fact, I should give discounts on Persian rugs as now they are among the easiest to clean. I struggle with tufted poly rugs that have been abused.

 

[Steve Lawrence]

Being polyester, it can't get cellulosic browning, so you're wasting effort with acids. Soil and oil wicking are what you're dealing with, so a high alkaline/grease eater like a restaurant prespray would work better to loosen those brown stains.

Then you have to do a good job rinsing and getting it dry. For that rug, flat with an Airpath might work well.

Good luck!

...and a rotary extractor will help you achieve this! (If you're charging $1.50 psf, you should have a rotary extractor--you could have a 10 y.o. clean it and it will come out much better.)

Not really trying to sell you my RX. I just want to see you succeed.

 

[Nomad74]

...and a rotary extractor will help you achieve this! (If you're charging $1.50 psf, you should have a rotary extractor--you could have a 10 y.o. clean it and it will come out much better.)

Not really trying to sell you my RX. I just want to see you succeed.

The acids worked. All gone

 

[Cleanworks]

The acids worked. All gone

I haven't seen any pics.

 

[Nomad74]

I haven't seen any pics.

Do you believe in God?

 

[Cleanworks]

Do you believe in God?

Why, did God clean your rug?

 

[Nomad74]

Why, did God clean your rug?

Here’s a pic from my security camera.

 

[Cleanworks]

Here’s a pic from my security camera.

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Your cell phone broke?