Which upholstery tool is the best ergonomically?

[icleancarpetz]

Currently using old version of the Drimaster. Removed the metal lips cause they kept popping off even after replacing them.

With a few choices like Sapphire, Mytee, drimaster, Kleenrite and so on…which upholstery tool is best ergonomically and smooth gliding on fabric?

 

[J Scott W]

For a smooth glide on fabric, I would say the Hydrokinetic tool. Easy to hold, covers a large area so one can use fewer cleaning strokes. Great for flat surfaces.

The Sapphire tool is lighter weight. I like this when I have jobs that require holding the tool (and my arm) up in the air for any extended period.

 

[Jim Pemberton]

Sapphire Scientific Upholstery Pro. The head is very light, and the face of the tool not only glides easily over the fabric, it also causes the least distortion of natural fiber pile fabrics, such as chenille and velvet.

 

[ruff]

The Hydrokinetic tool is cumbersome. We all get used to tools but that one will be hard on the wrist. It may be good for large non curvy surfaces but not for sofas with plenty of cushions and curves.
The two most ergonomic in my experience are the Sapphire and the PMF internal jet tool. SS is better production, PMF you can do better detail work.

I had the Kleenrite and hated it. But you can mist with it and it is pretty convenient.
All in all if you're gonna have one tool- the SS.

 

[hogjowl]

SS

 

[Sierra Clean Care]

SS

X3.....

 

[icleancarpetz]

Ergonomic and light weight is important and a must as well as the ability to handle delicate fabric.

 

[Sierra Clean Care]

Ergonomic and light weight is important and a must as well as the ability to handle delicate fabric.

SS then.... It's got all the hallmarks of what you are looking for.....

 

[Sierra Clean Care]

Ergonomic and light weight is important and a must as well as the ability to handle delicate fabric.

Go back and read Jim Pemberton's post above.......

 

[Cleanworks]

I really like my Pmf internal jet upholstery tools. I have a couple of 4 inches and a smaller 3 inch for tight places. They are light and easy to maneuver. Absolute best tool for cleaning vertical blinds as they are hanging.

 

[Mikey P]

The Mytee is great ergo wise.



But they need to sell them by the dozen.

 

[Jim Pemberton]

PMF you can do better detail work.

I agree on this point. If you are an upholstery cleaning specialist, it would make sense to have more than one tool. I like the PMF internal jet tool for crevices and other detail work. Just be careful with it on deep pile velvet; depending on the pressure you are using with your extractor, you can get a line of distortion in the center of your cleaning path that can be challenging to remove. Outside of that, its a good detail tool.

If you don't want to do that, use a clean towel and the detergent you are cleaning with to clean areas not easily reached with the Upholstery Pro.

 

[Sierra Clean Care]

The Mytee is great ergo wise.



But they need to sell them by the dozen.

I like the 'feel' of the not-so-Mytee...... It's just that fact, it's a P O S....... They should sell them @ Walmart...... That's how well they are built.... It's turned me off of ANY not-so-Mytee products......

 

[hogjowl]

Poor Shawn.

Is he still working there?

 

[Mikey P]

they have him licking stamps and searching Alibaba for the parts



Total waste of talent.

 

[Nate The Great]

The HK is the easiest to use as for gliding over fabrics... Leaves the fabrics pretty dry even at higher psi... (Yes I know you don't need to clean an 1/8" of fabric with more, but if you forget to turn down the pressure you'll only fill your waste tank faster) For our friends who live in limp-wrist areas, it is a bit heavy for them..

SS tool is also good tool, has more "bite" to the fabric which you can adjust with the vac-relief on the tool.. I've never used the trigger lock on mine..

 

[icleancarpetz]

Good points with the PMF tool for detailing tight areas. I have both 3 1/2 & 4 1/2 no drip internal sprayer detailer for those smaller area pieces.
Wanting to get another tool like my Drimaster for those larger open area pieces with the option going triggerless to cut down on the fatigue and easily glides on the fabric being gentle yet aggressive enough to remove the soil.
Sounds like the SS might be the tool.

 

[Jim Pemberton]

I used to sell the original Drimaster tool. It was pretty popular at the time, but had a serious flaw that you should know about if you continue to use it:

If yours has the flat spray bar, it can "iron" a synthetic velvet flat if you leave it in one place when using it with a truck mount.

If you already have those two internal detailers, then the Upholstery Pro will give you the perfect combination for any type of upholstery work you encounter.

 

[Mikey P]

If yours has the flat spray bar, it can "iron" a synthetic velvet flat if you leave it in one place when using it with a truck mount.

oh the stories I could tell,if that damn kid of mine wast here listening....

 

[Mikey P]

Get the clear head SS.


you wont believe what your leaving behind on those shit brown micro fibers...


no over spray or back fire either.

 

[Bob Pruitt]

One of the nice features of the Clear Head SS Tool is the fact that you don't have to continually use the trigger.
There is a sliding piece on the underside of the tool that blocks the trigger so it will continue to spray.
Make the adjustments of flow with the brass flow control and clean all day.
Very light...pretty much the perfect upholstery tool.

 

[Nate The Great]

One of the nice features of the Clear Head SS Tool is the fact that you don't have to continually use the trigger.
There is a sliding piece on the underside of the tool that blocks the trigger so it will continue to spray.
Make the adjustments of flow with the brass flow control and clean all day.
Very light...pretty much the perfect upholstery tool.

In all honestly, the trigger lock feature is a great "idea" but I haven't used it or had a big enough piece to warrant locking the trigger.. I'm sure others feel the same way too...

 

[Bob Pruitt]

In all honestly, the trigger lock feature is a great "idea" but I haven't used it or had a big enough piece to warrant locking the trigger.. I'm sure others feel the same way too...

At Mikey's Fest St. Pete... I locked it and cleaned piece after piece that way... I like it. Most people don't even know that feature is available.

 

[Nate The Great]

So you're saying you lock it and don't do a dry pass or you unlock it after doing a wet pass then dry pass before cleaning the next piece?

It's different when you're actually on a job.. I have problems with my hands cramping but still trigger making it faster...

 

[Mikey P]

true, if they did the disposable tool wouldn't sell so well.

 

[Bob Pruitt]

you unlock it after doing a wet pass then dry pass before cleaning the next piece

We were cleaning outside Nate so I see your point. I guess I like that it's an option of not having to hold the trigger the entire time.
My mind was remembering doing a lot of church pews and my hands cramping.
The tool was brand new to me at MF and was the first time I used it. After cleaning a lot of upholstery my hands didn't feel cramped up or uncomfortable.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Never locked it on purpose but have done so a few times by accident.

 

[Mark Saiger]

I have 3 different upholstery tools on each van. I bring in both SS and Rotovac Shear Dry the most.

I do not see much for super fine fabrics up here in the Boondocks....

But, I carry different tools for different cleaning moments.

 

[ruff]

Mark,
What does the rotovac uph tool do that the SS doesn't?
Beside spray water when not in touch with fabric?

It assume it may get a little closer to corners. Any difference in flushing ability?
Beside lower price, any reason to buy it?

 

[Desk Jockey]

Freshen ya up on a hot sweaty day?