Stanley Steemer upholstery tool..
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ronbeatty
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I would like to see how wet YOU get using that on microfiber.
Mikey P
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Recognize the brush strip?
FredC
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I don't recognize the brush strip, must be a U.S. thing.
BUT the head reminds me of my old curtain cleaning tools.
Also looks like a very old tool design that I had about 30 years ago.
Must be a bugger (ergonomically) to use.
Just clicked on Fred's link
Are these guys serious??
So much for qualified technicians.
BUT the head reminds me of my old curtain cleaning tools.
Also looks like a very old tool design that I had about 30 years ago.
Must be a bugger (ergonomically) to use.
Just clicked on Fred's link
Are these guys serious??So much for qualified technicians.
Dolly Llama
Number 5
that thing's a brick
..L.T.A.
..L.T.A.
Vincent Feehan
Member
What a nice tool, soak em up SS
Desk Jockey
Member
Fugly and awkward. Circa 1970?
Man, I seem to remember a lot of people in the “Mark My Word” thread saying the tool doesn’t make the cleaner. Boy it turns a 180 when it plays in their favor.
Desk Jockey
Member
Dude you are correct. However all bets are off when you reach back decades for old technology.
If the tech using that thingamabob were a doctor, he could be sued for MALPRACTICE!
Cleanworks
Moderator
While that's true, better tools make better cleaners. Do yourself and your techs a favour and check out some of the modern tools such as the ss upholstery tool, the hydro kinetic or pmf detail tools. Most of us use multiple tools.
Trust me I’ve had my eye on that clear SS tool, but man $500 is steep
Desk Jockey
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Desk Jockey
Member
You'll make it back on sheer production. It's also a moral changer when it comes to upholstery.
Thanks for the suggestion. Will do
Bob Pruitt
Member
Very difficult to screw up when using the clear head SS tool...I hope. Using mine at the RMH here in St. Pete.
I work on accent pillows that would cost over $500 if I made a mistake. The price of the tool is a bargain.
I work on accent pillows that would cost over $500 if I made a mistake. The price of the tool is a bargain.
Sierra Clean Care
Member
Great, ANOTHER tool to buy... I bet it would be great on carpet spots....
Sierra Clean Care
Member
I spent 5 hrs behind my SS clear head today.... GREAT TOOL....
Tell me about it
Mikey P
Administrator
I agree, $500 is steep. I bought my $500 SS tool, and was so pissed at how weird it was on cleaning, that I sold it for half that price. If your guys aren't doing any delicate fabrics, do yourself a favor and get PMF's internal jet 3.5" tool. It's the best at flushing out microfibers and normal fabric upholstery, and it doesn't over wet the fabric like some would say
If you can get it to $267 and both Saiger brothers get Steemer tattoos this week, it’s a deal. Haha, JK... seriously there is nothing contractually binding here. Don’t order 3000 upholstery tools.
Sierra Clean Care
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SS UPH PRO(clear head), and a bonnet mitt ..... KING OF UPHOLSTERY CLEANING......made me 1400$ today.... just on uph.....
I’ve never used either but to me, the clear head is priceless when your trying to promote dry strokes with a tech. If they can see for themselves how much moisture they can remove via a few more dry passes it would be hard to deny. Seeing is believing and with a metal
Head like ours or a solid color plastic head that just isn’t possible. I saw a post a few years back when someone found them on sale. If any anyone finds a deal, let me know.
If you say so. Just keep in mind, when you get those curved edges on the oily arm rests on chairs and couches, and hard to reach areas that are too tight for that weird head to squeeze in, the quality of work is inferior compared to the pmf internal. I've used both, and I love my pmf.
Dolly Llama
Number 5
that's not where I'm at, CJ
That tool looks like a cumbersome sumbich to use for more than 5 minutes ....that's what I meant by "it's a brick"
the PMF internal jet tool can be had for under $200 with hide-a-hose .
It cleans better than the SS tool (these yo-yos won't admit it) likely because they've never done side by sides on trashed theater seats.
Ergos on the SS tool are fantastic in general ...but it stinks for tight rounds like office chair arm pads and the rounds of wing back chair fronts, as well as the cording (piping??) on many cushions
Other than that, it's great tool to use , and cleans well enough ...it's just ridiculously priced for the plastic inside and out it's made of
looks like your tool would be a PITA for tight rounds and piping too though ....so your guys will think they died and went to heaven if you gave them a light wt, ergo superior tool like the SS
..L.T.A.
Cleanworks
Moderator
I have several Pmf internal jet tools. 4 1/2 inch and 3 1/2 inch. They work great on all types of upholstery as well as fabric vertical blinds. I use the rotovac shear-dry as well. I usually bring both types in on a upholstery job and switch back and forth.
Dolly Llama
Number 5
didn't read your posts before I posted, Matt
Just when I when wonder if you have a lick a sense for cleaning indoor corrals with a TM, you show you DO have some smArts and ain't a pack following majoon and can figger chit out on your own
..L.T.A.
