i've been using Releasit for everything, even uph. i'm not familiar with Encap Punch, what is the difference? i no longer have a TM or do HWE except for uph cleaning with my Ultimate PB 111 machine. what do you suggest i use with my uph machine? (i plan on buying the Rota-Brush right away).

as far as cleaning carpet, i have a Cimex and a 15" Breeze. what product would you suggest to use on residential carpet?


btw, should i buy seperate Rota Brushes? one for stairs and one for uph? or is it fine to use one for both?

as for your last questions, i would say :

1) u can use either machine in resi....depends on the circumstances, too many too list. if you are going to be doing alot of resi-encap work, i would personally consider buying the brush attachments for the Cimex.

2) i dont think you need to buy a separate Rotabrush (no offense Rick! lol) but that is up to you. it should rinse off fine in the sink after each day.

thanx --- Derek.

Forrest,

Encap-Clean is a light foaming cleaner and Encap-Punch is a low foaming cleaner. So Encap-Punch would work well with your HWE upholstery machine. Encap-Clean can be used for bonnet cleaning, however Encap-Punch will perform even better with your OP machine - because foam will inhibit the ability of a bonnet or a pad to absorb soil. The surfactant base is also different for each of these products. The chemistry of Encap-Clean is specifically designed for shampoo applications. Whereas the cleaning components in Encap-Punch are better suited for hot water extraction and bonnet cleaning methods. So each have their place.




Rick Gelinas

ARE YOU ON DRUGS MAN! I can't believe you said that. I don't know if I'll ever be able to look at this board with the same virgin eyes. I thought you were a better man than to use the "S" word in public. You better have Nancy wash your mouth out with soap. LOL.

Have a great monday buddy

Rick Thode

Iam excited about trying punch with HWE and a truck mount.
I was wondering how punch will work as a pre-spray and rinsing with only hot water. How does this compare with rinsing with the punch following the pre-spray.
Thanks, I look foward to trying this soon. I realy like the Encap and Cimex machine even though I only have the brushes.
And hi Ray Moody, thanks for telling me to check into this neet way of cleaning carpet.

Bill,

You can rinse with plain water and just use Encap-Punch as a pre-spray. If you choose to only use Encap-Punch as a pre-spray you'll be getting some good cleaning power, and any residue you'll be leaving behind is a good residue. The benefit of using Encap-Punch as a rinse is that you'll be increasing the content of the encapsulant in the carpet. Soil resistance will improve over traditional HWE chemistry.



Rick Gelinas