Very interesting use of a Sebo DuoBrush

[Bob Foster]

First, a job always goes better with a view.

Here's something that I discovered today.

It occurred to me to see what would happen if I post-groomed with a Sebo. It works beautiful and leaves a wonderful hand and even drier than it already was.

 

[Bob Foster]

And you can buy a SEBO DuoBrush from JB.

Click here http://www.sebo.us/johnburris

 

[-JB-]

PS~

See you in Vegas....

 

[chrissalter]

did you just crb the carpet?

 

[Bob Foster]

Yes I CRBed with a Whittaker GLS with mild brushes. I tend to use it on almost everything but change the brushes to suit the carpet. It can be a dangerous tool with too stiff a set of brushes on it. I pushed it as far as I dared on this carpet.

 

[-JB-]

*Disclaimer
SEBO America does not endorse nor condone the statements made in this post. !dork!

 

[idreadnought]

Love those Gls machines. Best investment ever I think

 

[Bob Foster]

In most circumstances scrubbing a carpet should only be done with a lubricant such as a pre-spray. This carpet was still slightly damp so it had the advantage of some lubrication.

The reasoning that the Sebo DuoBrush would be appropriate for this application is because the DuoBrush's original intended use was as as tool for use on a dry carpet with their powders.

 

[tmdry]

And you can buy a SEBO DuoBrush from JB.

Click here http://www.sebo.us/johnburris

Maybe he'll sell you a pro vacuum too :idea:

Sorry, the $49.99 Bissell is a pos lol - I went thru 6 of them ages ago, till I discovered what a pro vac really is. It's worth the investment, just like your Judson.

 

[juniorc82]

ive had to groom with the sebo to remove 360i swirls

 

[Bob Foster]

I might revisit this vacuum stuff. I do prefer a bagless system.

The Bissel lasts me 5 or 6 months and I usually get rid of them because I can't seem to clean the stink out of them. They definitely are cheap POS but regardless, I know they pull all kinds of stuff out that other vacuums don't.

 

[Goomer]

I would think that unless you really enjoy cleaning the brushes thoroughly after each use, that you would have to only use it only for scrubbing, or only for grooming.

 

[Bob Foster]

I agree about the cleaning. All these CRBs get very dirty. I happen to own two Sebo's so I could set one up just for grooming.

The only place I use the Sebo for pre-scubbing is on the stairs and with the odd portable job. IMO it's not aggressive enough as a pre-scrubber for most broadloom.

 

[tmdry]

The sebo duo is nice, I sold mine to Phillip member here.

For stairs, you can also use a makita 9227c w/ a beige fiber pad and or tuway (Rick G sells both) pad for prescrubbing stairs and upholstery. It'll do a better job than the Sebo since you have more control of it on the steps/uph. I use mine on the trashed steps/risers and some uph fabrics, than rinse with the SS uph pro.

 

[Dolly Llama]

It occurred to me to see what would happen if I post-groomed with a Sebo. It works beautiful and leaves a wonderful hand and even drier than it already was.

am i missing sump'um???

that's not what you're calling "groomed" is it??? :shock:


..L.T.A.

 

[Royal Man]

The sebo duo is nice, I sold mine to Phillip member here.

For stairs, you can also use a makita 9227c w/ a beige fiber pad and or tuway (Rick G sells both) pad for prescrubbing stairs and upholstery. It'll do a better job than the Sebo since you have more control of it on the steps/uph. I use mine on the trashed steps/risers and some uph fabrics, than rinse with the SS uph pro.

For steps I use a 12" oreck. Works great. Rotates for the lip and riser and really pulls out hair.

 

[Bob Foster]

am i missing sump'um???

that's not what you're calling "groomed" is it??? :shock:


..L.T.A.

I normally don't groom my carpets and using the Sebo is actually more work than grooming them but it really fluffs them up nice. I guess my point is I am trying to take things a step farther to do an even better job than I already am.

Maybe in the end I might start to post groom if customers will really seem to appreciate it. My experience has been they actually like the wand marks. I really don't think it's simply a case that they are tolerating them.

The better the work I do, the happier my customers are which leads to more referrals making my business even more successful.

 

[Bob Foster]

Willy P brought me over a really good brush with a broom handle for agitation. It works very well on stairs too.

 

[Ron Werner]

when I first got my Sebo, I would spray down the brushes after I scrubbed the prespray in
I would use it to scrub in protector. If you move it right, it pulls the carpet up nice.

 

[Zee]

It occurred to me to see what would happen if I post-groomed with a Sebo. It works beautiful and leaves a wonderful hand and even drier than it already was.

am i missing sump'um???

that's not what you're calling "groomed" is it??? :shock:


..L.T.A.

No offense Bob- but I much rather see wandmarks nice and straight then that mess. If you don't groom then just leave the chevron with your wand.

If I was your customer I wouldnt like that end result no matter how clean or how fluffy and soft it is. It just doesn't look good.

 

[Bob Foster]

None taken Zalan. On the high end stuff I might just try the same process but then rake it after. Or maybe just use the Sebo with a little more uniform a stroke to make it appear better.

Remember, this was a first attempt and your opinions are appreciated.

 

[Bob Foster]

Larry, the more I look at that picture the more I agree with you. I can't leave them like that.

Good lesson learned.

 

[Hoody]

Do you really feel that way, or are you letting peer pressure get to you ?

Personally I like the carpet to lay all on the same way with a brush, usually on the lighter side.

 

[chrissalter]

I think it looks good. maybe more uniform lines facing the door.

 

[Bob Foster]

Do you really feel that way, or are you letting peer pressure get to you ?

Personally I like the carpet to lay all on the same way with a brush, usually on the lighter side.

No. Larry's right. I prefer a brush to a gandi groomer too.

 

[Bob Foster]

I think it looks good. maybe more uniform lines facing the door.

To make the lines look less noticeable they should be in the direction of the light. I Seboed the direction I did because I used the Whittaker the opposite way.

 

[Dolly Llama]

No. Larry's right. I prefer a brush to a gandi groomer too.

hell, i don't care if you groom or not, Bob.
(that's some other mOnkey bUtt's thing, not mine)

I just thought maybe I missed a pic ...cause I've never seen something like that called "groomed"

i do think it looks like hell though.
Not cause of the Sebo brush use, but cause the lines are all haphazard and inconsistent .

the biz we're in is about appearance .
Nice straight (square to the room) consistent length/size lines (whether wand marks or sebo brush) just "shows" better to the eye


..L.T.A.

 

[Mike Draper]

ive got a nice SEBO DUO for sale $100. if someone wants it.

 

[floorguy]

what you cant ask me???? lemme see it 1st???

 

[Mike Draper]

Sold! Ill run your credit card doug. shiteatinggrin