Question when using the little spotter water claw.

[doug450]

I went and did a job a week ago and the custy told me a hot chocolate stain came back,I will be using this water claw on it tomorrow,with a portable,HUSH HUSH! KEEP THE PORTABLE COMMENTS TO YOUR SELF,I have a truck-mount in my garage I should have going with in this coming up week.


OK the main question is how much liquid should I pour on it and how long should I let it sit,I am thinking it might me possible to use to much liquid or to much dwell time and make the stain get bigger,should that be of any concern.

My plan is after I water claw it is to put my air mover on it for like a hour or longer if you guys tell me to,I know time is money but I want this custy to be satisfied.

A guy told me to mix some browning treatment in a trigger sprayer and soak it with that and then water claw it,does that sound like a good idea

Any tips from any of you guys or gals will be highly appreciated.

Thanks,Doug

 

[Guest]

I'd saturate the area real good, work it a bit with a groomer, let dwell fer about 15 minutes, then claw it. If you're using a porti, I guess you could set an air mover, but I don't think you would need to let it sit too long.

 

[Shawn Forsythe]

One technique for rinsing or for application of deodorizer is to place the spot claw, and then slowly pour around the periphery with a large measuring cup or pitcher. The claw will draw the liquid from the sides, through the spot, and withdraw upward. No chance of spreading, and you get great infusion and rinsing. Afterward pop and press in a hex-lug pattern to dry.

 

[doug450]

Shawn what is pop and press?The setting the claw down and pouring around it sounds like a pretty good idea,thanks for that tip.

Doug

 

[Shawn Forsythe]

Shawn what is pop and press?
Doug

Lift, move over, and then press down. Rotate this maneuver in a circular criss-cross pattern, akin to the pattern used to tighten lugs on a wheel. make your circle diameter such that you extract all the wetness.

 

[doug450]

Alrighty thanks I will give it a try and see what happens.

Doug

 

[TimP]

If you want to flush the carpet and pad put a male quick connect on your solution hose and open it up and flood the carpet around your spot you're trying to flush. Best way to get as much or as little water as you want with your shut off valve. The deluxe claw has a clear plastic top so that you can see when you flushed anything/everything visible out.

 

[Scott S.]

how do you make one? what do you have to use. parts list? picture maybe?
help me out i dont have one at all but i could make one.
any help would be worthy

 

[Shorty]

After extraction with the claw (any size) I go over the same area with either my wand, on large jobs, or my upholstery tool, for jobs like this.

Reason being, after using the claw, there is still minimal excess water ON TOP of the fibres.

Using the above tool gets rid of this excess & lessens the chance of wicking/browning.

Hope this is of some help.

C'ya

 

[asupremeclean]

Go to your local Lowe's and get a basic PVC plastic floor drain and find a way to hook it to your hose. You are good to go. Simple 7 bucks.

 

[asupremeclean]

Here are some pics

Simple and cheap. And it works!

 

[John Watson]

I believe in giving credit when it is due.

If not mistaken I believe this was orriginaly called

"The Nick-a-Claw"

 

[asupremeclean]

Right on
That is where I heard of it.
And the credit goes too...

 

[Joe Couch]

Add a clear sight tube from hydroforce and you got a winner.

 

[John Watson]

sorry Joe, You got a rinky dink looking thing that works..

The real thing looks so much more professional, But again, look at your clientele. Some don't care just as long as its gone.

I just prefer to pay my dentist a little more so he doesn't use string and pliers on the ones left

 

[asupremeclean]

I have the "professional" water claw and I needed one for a backup just in case the "professional" water claw was in another van. This was an inexpensive way to get the job done.
I would not hesitate to bring it in to a clients house because most of my clients are not watching over my shoulder grading me on my equipment. And like you said John, if it gets the job done...

 

[Scott S.]

thanks for the pics, i dont have one yet but i will make one work for now