Mixing Powders In A Cimex?

[Shane Deubell]

This might be a stupid question....

We like to scrub all commercial jobs with cimex before hwe. So far we have always used liquids like grand slam or local products.

Welp, i want to try out flex w citrus for scrubbing. Has anyone had a bad experience mixing a powder for scrubbing {pre-scrubbing cough, cough} ?

Is there some hyper-technical reason why you shouldn't?

 

[Out of Character - 0]

We mix powder (not flex) in a 2 gallon bucket then add to the mex. We've removed the strainer filter from the bottom of the tank, not sure what it's needed for since there are no spray jets to clog.

 

[Mikey P]

as long as a powder mixed up completely and you flushed the Mex after the day's use I don't see why not. real simple plumbing.

 

[Desk Jockey]

I agree with Mike. Just run a little water through the system so it doesn't plug up later.

 

[Larry Cobb]

Shane;

It would depend on the type of powder formulation.

Presprays with oxidizers will dissolve slower, than powders with no oxidizers.

We formulate both types: PowerMax w/oxid. & StainResist Powder w/citrus solvent.

The oxidizers do add stain-removal capacity.

Larry

 

[mirf]

Mix it in a bucket with hot water and you will be fine. If it does clog ( yes we have had it Happen ) easy fix.

 

[GCCLee]

What about a 175 ?

 

[jwfoulk12]

I use Flex in my Mex all the time with no issues

 

[cleancarpet]

Zone Pro

Hello fellow carpet cleaners!

Chers from São Paulo Brazil!

I use Zone Pro and scrub with RX20 cylindrical brushes to scrub the pre spray. After that I remove everything with hot water in portables using the Rotovac 360I

No dirt left behind that is for sure. Problem is that's taking too much time and need a few hours to dry.

that is why I'm considering Cymex. I get really dirty carpet here in Brazil... not sure if Cymex alone would do a good job, but it seems fast, simple and dry... Everything I ever dreamed!

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Welcome to the best bulletin board Peter!

 

[Desk Jockey]

that is why I'm considering Cymex. I get really dirty carpet here in Brazil... not sure if Cymex alone would do a good job, but it seems fast, simple and dry... Everything I ever dreamed!

Hi Peter welcome!

I would do one final HWE and then switch to encap with the Cimex to maintain it.

The degree of soiling will dictate when it needs to be flushed out again. We have some facilities where we have gone several years between HWE. Others have some areas still needing periodic rinsing with HWE. Most after the initial rinsing have yet to need more than the encap itself.

When you're not getting the desired results, you'll know its time to HWE again.

 

[J Scott W]

Shane, The Flex Powder with Citrus Solv dissolves very easily, faster and more completely than competing products. Using it through the Cimex will not be an issue. Just finish by running some clear water through at the end of the job.

 

[Cleantechsk]

Shane I have used flex powder quite a few times in the mex with no problems

I have done both ways by filling a 5 gallon bucket and then adding the powder and adding it direct to the tank

that is exactly what I used on this job

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dUNB4lb0X4&hd=1

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Impressive!