Shear Dry upholstery cleaning tool by Rotovac + DryMaster 3

[ruff]

I actually liked the Shear Dry upholstery tool by Rotovac, that I saw in M. Fest.
The tool had good flushing ability, yet when lifted off fabric it over sprayed. Not good!

Any feedback from Rotovac as per solving that issue?

I also liked the dry Master 3. Any feedback from users as per the quality of its everyday performance? Durability?
Also I was wondering how long the valve knob and valve last. I don't know of any problems with it, just worried if it will last, as it looks a little flimsy. And since the DryMaster 1 (yes, I own one) lacked in that department, I'm definitely concerned about it.

 

[Willy P]

I need a new upholstery tool as well.

 

[The Great Oz]

Ofer,
The Rotovac tool only oversprayed when the valve was opened too far. You didn't notice me opening the valve every time you turned the tool toward your face?



We have to replace our first-gen DriMasters too, as it no longer makes sense to keep replacing worn out heads. We've had one of the new DriMasters in use for for several weeks now, and the first tech to use it says he sees no issues and wants to keep it.

We just bought a Sapphire tool for comparison and we'll let our techs decide which one they want.

 

[ruff]

Please keep your hands off the valve.......I'm having a hard enough time doing one thing at a time to pay attention to unwarranted mischief .

And keep us informed.

Did you order the Rotovac tool?

Not that it applies to your company (god forbid), however, most technicians will choose the tool that is the easiest to use not necessarily the one that does the best job. That's how a POS vacuum cleaner like Oreck can truly advertise it as the one most preferred by hotel maids. Yep. Vacuums diddly squat. Gives them no back ache.

 

[Mikey P]

Over you can come and get my RV tool.

 

[ruff]

Mike, I'd love to try it more thoroughly.
Can I pay for shipping and buy you lunch, dinner and or brownie points?

 

[Ron Werner]

I'd like a plastic hydrokinetic tool. Use the head of either of those tools but put the face of the HK tool on it.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Mike, I'd love to try it more thoroughly.
Can I pay for shipping and buy you lunch, dinner and or brownie points?

Suck up!

 

[Desk Jockey]

I'd like a plastic hydrokinetic tool. Use the head of either of those tools but put the face of the HK tool on it.

I was less impressed with the Hydrokinetic after seeing it at MF10. It look like it would do great on flat areas but appeared clunky and awkward for curves and edges. Cool tool but we wouldn't use it enough to justify its purchase.

 

[ruff]

Suck up!

I'm doing my best.

P.S. Richard, did you KWA?

(Kiss Willy's Ass. You portable hater.)

 

[Desk Jockey]

Willy has high expectations. Yep he's high if he expects that!

 

[ruff]

I'd like a plastic hydrokinetic tool. Use the head of either of those tools but put the face of the HK tool on it.

I share Richard's conclusions and I know that the Hydrokinetic has worked well for you Ron.

It is too heavy and cumbersome. Can't reach tight areas & curves, not very maneuverable, very hard on the wrist. And too wide space at the edges that do not have any water going through.
If they could fix these issues it will become a very good tool, as it flushes really well.

Otherwise I would only buy it if I was a volume upholstery cleaner (kind of like a production line). One person will clean all the flat area with the Hydrokinetic (high production) and another person will deal with the harder to reach areas.

 

[Desk Jockey]

They are close on it but as you mentioned Ofer, too much excess material on the head.

I'd like the head to be smaller and without the excess material. If I had a lot of fabric panels to clean it would be an excellent choice but with the curves and trim on upholstery, I'm afraid it would just sit in my upholstery tool bone yard.

 

[Willy P]

I'm doing my best.

P.S. Richard, did you KWA?

(Kiss Willy's Ass. You portable hater.)

Last time he tried slipping in the tongue.....

 

[Desk Jockey]

How did I know you weren't into that?

 

[Willy P]

Edited for reasons....

 

[Desk Jockey]

Yikes that thread is WAY off track!

 

[Willy P]

I bought a 3 inch detailer yesterday. Did 2 sofas and it was paid for.

 

[Desk Jockey]

I can see that........you comfortable working with a 3-inch tool.




EASY take it easy I wazzz just kiddin!

 

[J Scott W]

Thanks for the comments on the Hydrokinetic. I will pass them along to our engineer. Redesign will be a future project.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Scott, please don't take them wrong. Its a very cool tool but could be so much better without all the extra width that seems to serve no purpose. I think smaller would also be more convenient while also reducing weight. As I said for flat surfaces like tapestries, fabric wall panels it would work excellent. I even wonder how well it would do with fringe. The curves and trim, I'd switch tools to catch.

Thanks so much for bringing the tools for us to use at MF10. Much appreciated!

 

[ruff]

Thanks Scott.

Please whisper (lovingly if you will) in the engineers' ears, that it may be highly beneficial to pass it by and talk to cleaners that actually use it on a daily basis.

 

[Desk Jockey]

These are the areas I had concern with. I didn't consult with Ofer but he says I'm "Always Right" anyway.

 

[ruff]

What Richard says PLUS:
It is too heavy and cumbersome. Can't reach tight areas & curves, not very maneuverable, very hard on the wrist. And too wide space at the edges that do not have any water going through.

Head is a little too thick.
If you can arrange another jet (maybe on the back or I'm not sure how) that will allow for easy and effective misting that will be totally awesome.
If they could fix these issues it will become a very good tool, as it flushes really well.

 

[Desk Jockey]

If you can arrange another jet (maybe on the back or I'm not sure how) that will allow for easy and effective misting that will be totally awesome.

? Not sure I understand that? Separate from the cleaning chamber?

 

[ruff]

Yep.
The jet in the cleaning chamber if contained and does not over spray when tool is off the fabric, will not be able to mist uniformly and effectively and will most likely cause large drops.