Let's hear your ideas for the ultimate carpet cleaning wand

[Luky]

There’s also something to be said about these ergo handles, but nobody has made them right yet. Much easier to push a wand when your wrist is at a natural positive.

If Ti Prochem was 2 lbs lighter, it would be an ideal wand for me. When six jets don't leak, have an optimal spray pattern and flow, and the head is perfectly aligned with a surface, it's carpet cleaner heaven. Ergo handle and the gun trigger are essential for me. The weight is 9.6 lbs, not so much

 

[Luky]

That being said, when I come out with the GreenGlide Wand, it will have a window, with an optional black insert for newbs and over cleaners.

Am I the only one in this world who hasn't tried glides? I find them discriminatory towards the carpet. Would there be one that fits Proxhem Ti, a 13.5-inch wand? The wand locks down on cgd at 200 feet at times, but I keep swinging. We have to stay in shape somehow, right?
I'd be willing to try it if someone can recommend good quality glide that lasts a while .

 

[Luky]

There’s also something to be said about these ergo handles, but nobody has made them right yet. Much easier to push a wand when your wrist position

The side handle on Prochem Ti, in my opinion, offers the operator the most allowable comfortable swing. One thing is to have our body aligned with a wand, but the wrist on the side handle means freedom of movement compared to positioning your hand in front of the body when the handle is on the tube of the wand. Maybe is the matter of habit, but I like to use my ' big boy'. I have wands with two different lengths; 62 inches and 65 inches. Both feel right.

 

[Mikey P]

Am I the only one in this world who hasn't tried glides? I find them discriminatory towards the carpet. Would there be one that fits Proxhem Ti, a 13.5-inch wand? The wand locks down on cgd at 200 feet at times, but I keep swinging. We have to stay in shape somehow, right?
I'd be willing to try it if someone can recommend good quality glide that lasts a while .

Yes , I have four options for the PCTI.
Tearing your right shoulder and elbo apart and setting your self up for arthritis in your later years, is a horrible way to get your exercise.

If you scrub carpets clean with your wand, you are doing a discriminatory disfavour to your body, your company's reputation, your bottom line, your customer's investment and you're damaging the image of our industry as well.

Teflon Glides can last from six months to two years depending on how much cheap rental carpet you clean, as the protruding tackless nails eat up the ends of the Glide.
You can probably find one made out of a harder plastic such as delrin or uhmw or you can make one out of PVC or even a broomstick but none of them will serve the purpose of a Teflon wide and you're probably better off without them.

Prochem Titanium Glide (Standard Fit)-PCTI - GreenGlides - The Original Carpet Cleaning Glide

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[Cleanworks]

Am I the only one in this world who hasn't tried glides? I find them discriminatory towards the carpet. Would there be one that fits Proxhem Ti, a 13.5-inch wand? The wand locks down on cgd at 200 feet at times, but I keep swinging. We have to stay in shape somehow, right?
I'd be willing to try it if someone can recommend good quality glide that lasts a while .

A Greenglide will change your life. If you like struggling with the wand as it is, you'll love the slot glide. Better performance and you're not killing yourself.

 

[BIG WOOD]

I remember throwing that wand forward to think I was cleaning before glides were invented.

You’re not cleaning correctly due to how fast you’re pushing that wand forward to prevent it from locking down on the carpet. Get a slotted glide and your shoulder will thank you

 

[Nate The Great]

Am I the only one in this world who hasn't tried glides? I find them discriminatory towards the carpet. Would there be one that fits Proxhem Ti, a 13.5-inch wand? The wand locks down on cgd at 200 feet at times, but I keep swinging. We have to stay in shape somehow, right?
I'd be willing to try it if someone can recommend good quality glide that lasts a while .

There are outfits out there that don't run glides.. Some also don't vacuum, scrub, just spray and suck or emulsifier and extract.. Some use the wand as a "Scrub wand" instead of a rinse wand.. Whichever your style of cleaning is, I'd still go with a slot glide bare minimum.. Everything has it's pro's and con's..

 

[Meter Maid]

I don’t know why anyone would want to use the wand to scrub. I can CRB a room in a few minutes.

 

[Kenny Hayes]

Even the janitor uses a glide! That should tell you something.

 

[hogjowl]

Tip bloom
But you still don’t need to scrub

 

[Giorgio]

Can you make a custom wand from Damascus Steel?

I would like it a lot.

 

[Mikey P]

Can you make a custom wand from Damascus Steel?

I would like it a lot.

Got 8k set aside?

 

[Meter Maid]

Tip bloom
But you still don’t need to scrub

Probably not in Mississippi double-wides.

 

[hogjowl]

Tip bloom
But you still don’t need to scrub

Mikey was right to roll his eyes. I meant corn rows, not tip bloom. Tip blooming results fro OP use.

 

[Meter Maid]

Mikey was right to roll his eyes. I meant corn rows, not tip bloom. Tip blooming results fro OP use.

Only machines with a 3/8 orbit.

 

[Mikey P]

Mikey was right to roll his eyes. I meant corn rows, not tip bloom. Tip blooming results fro OP use.

It use to, cotton pads and small orbits were brutal on yarns.

 

[Meter Maid]

It use to, cotton pads and small orbits were brutal on yarns.

Orbot and the stupid Oreck still use the small orbit.

 

[Mikey P]

Orbot and the stupid Oreck still use the small orbit.

Yup

 

[Papa John]

A Swivel EVO wand.

 

[Mikey P]

A Swivel EVO wand.

Its a straight bend.....

 

[Papa John]

Its a straight bend.....

haha. I guess I failed to think that through.. NVM-- that's a stupid idea.

 

[Luky]

There are outfits out there that don't run glides.. Some also don't vacuum, scrub, just spray and suck or emulsifier and extract.. Some use the wand as a "Scrub wand" instead of a rinse wand.. Whichever your style of cleaning is, I'd still go with a slot glide bare minimum.. Everything has it's pro's and con's.

I don't see the use of glide on the residential carpet where there is enough air movement under the head. Prochem Ti has a wide mouth, lips are nicely rounded, and the wand glides just fine. I don't have to throw the wand forward, and I like to keep it on the carpet most of the time and let it breathe after a few strokes.
The commercial carpet is slightly differrent. The way the others described my" struggles," at the count of 23 restaurants, I should be either Hercules or in a wheelchair. None of it it's true. I would be more concerned about blooming using pads than my wands. I use Brush Pro 20 with renovators, so I'm not throwing all that nasty stuff around. I like to use oreck on the stairs, and on most of the jobs, I use air movers, so when I get an excellent review, I feel appreciated instead of entitled. Reading all that, I don't feel like a hack, but I'm willing to try a glide if I can get one. I used slotted glide( Teflon) many years ago and felt that, contrary to popular belief, I didn't make the carpet dry enough, even with extra dry passes. The glide was used on two jets wand with a number 6 flow. Both of my 6 jet wands are running
"only" on number 10 flow, so I don't think I'm over-wetting the carpet. I'm also satisfied with my current setup
( Reliabilt) and hopeful of adding another in less than two months.
Who distributes green glides? Is it Mike P?
If I were to use glide, I don't think it would be hybrid; I don't want to dig debris from the holes. I have slotted glides on Bonzer. What's your take on hybrid glides?
Sorry, I have not addressed every one of you individually; I instead summarized my thoughts in one post in the hope that I covered all of the comments, well, for the most part.

 

[Mikey P]

Slot Glides- The best choice for dirtier carpet that has debris in or on it and for cleaners who prefer some resistance or grab at the carpet to wand interface. Also, our Slots have recessed bridges so there are no lines left in the carpet when the glide is new. As the face of the Glide wears down the bridges can be recessed again with a knife, razor or Dremel tool. FYI, 80% of our Glide sales are Slots.

Hole Glides- The easiest to push and the best for cleaners with back pain, elbow, wrist, and shoulder issues and for those wanting the quickest dry times. Holes are also great for cleaning area rugs on location as the rug won’t lift up as you clean the edges and corners. Holes are the best choice for wool carpet and rugs. Dry soil removal prior to wet extraction is a must in most cases. The best choice for portable extractors too!

Hybrid Glides- Fits in between the two above, easier (some say much easier) to push than a Slot but dries slower than a Hole. Wands with large vacuum chambers such as Evolutions, SharpShooters, AW29s and the PMF “Machs” perform noticeably better with a Hybrid. Some debris can be extracted through the slot portion of the vacuum pattern, unlike our Hole pattern, but dry extraction is still recommended. This style leaves lines on some pile types and may need to be groomed after cleaning.

 

[Cleanworks]

I don't see the use of glide on the residential carpet where there is enough air movement under the head. Prochem Ti has a wide mouth, lips are nicely rounded, and the wand glides just fine. I don't have to throw the wand forward, and I like to keep it on the carpet most of the time and let it breathe after a few strokes.
The commercial carpet is slightly differrent. The way the others described my" struggles," at the count of 23 restaurants, I should be either Hercules or in a wheelchair. None of it it's true. I would be more concerned about blooming using pads than my wands. I use Brush Pro 20 with renovators, so I'm not throwing all that nasty stuff around. I like to use oreck on the stairs, and on most of the jobs, I use air movers, so when I get an excellent review, I feel appreciated instead of entitled. Reading all that, I don't feel like a hack, but I'm willing to try a glide if I can get one. I used slotted glide( Teflon) many years ago and felt that, contrary to popular belief, I didn't make the carpet dry enough, even with extra dry passes. The glide was used on two jets wand with a number 6 flow. Both of my 6 jet wands are running
"only" on number 10 flow, so I don't think I'm over-wetting the carpet. I'm also satisfied with my current setup
( Reliabilt) and hopeful of adding another in less than two months.
Who distributes green glides? Is it Mike P?
If I were to use glide, I don't think it would be hybrid; I don't want to dig debris from the holes. I have slotted glides on Bonzer. What's your take on hybrid glides?
Sorry, I have not addressed every one of you individually; I instead summarized my thoughts in one post in the hope that I covered all of the comments, well, for the most part.

There is a big difference between Greenglides and others. You need it to fit properly with no or minimal air leakage. Needs to be rounded like a Greenglide not flat. I use them on my 2 jet AW29 wands with truck mount and portables. I get as good or better drying times with much less effort. Easier to measure on a portable. Usually 2 buckets in and almost 2 buckets out.

 

[Jim Pemberton]

haha. I guess I failed to think that through.. NVM-- that's a stupid idea.

This is the sort of honest humility I’d love to see more of here....ok, anywhere.

Nice

John could be a national folk hero

I wish I had only one not well thought through idea in a day.

 

[Luky]

There is a big difference between Greenglides and others. You need it to fit properly with no or minimal air leakage. Needs to be rounded like a Greenglide not flat. I use them on my 2 jet AW29 wands with truck mount and portables. I get as good or better drying times with much less effort. Easier to measure on a portable. Usually two buckets in and almost two buckets out.

That makes sense; the one I remember from years ago was flat, which explains it.
When I need to "unlock" the wand, I place one-inch-long half rounds of extruded Teflon pipe on the rear lip of the wand slot.
Thanks for the heads up an for taking the time to explain the difference.

 

[Mikey P]

Best biggins yet..

 

[Mikey P]

remember from years ago was flat

Most likely it was a worn out round Glide.

To my knowledge, there has never been a flat option for the PCTI

 

[hogjowl]

Most likely it was a worn out round Glide.

To my knowledge, there has never been a flat option for the PCTI

Now see? You CAN respond to another opinion with tact! Keep it up!

 

[Meter Maid]

Now see? You CAN respond to another opinion with tact! Keep it up!

Yeah, but you probably just killed it