Was wondering if anyone had any tips/tricks/techniques for solution application with a pump up sprayer? I know just measure out your square footage, and apply the appropriate amount to that space, but is there any suggested ways to help one either slow down or speed up pace themselves so that it is pretty much in the ballpark. This is when non electric, etc. sprayers are used.

I only prespray when there is heavy traffic area for encap cleaning, my normal prespray for HWE is I always trim along the baseboards first, next I apply sprayer to rest of area starting where I'll begin cleaning first, my philosphy is first down first up to prevent drying. I apply only enough to dampen if really bad I'll groom it in with rake allow dwell time, then clean. I do an area that will not dry before I get to it. On heavy stains I apply heavier.

Dave, I really hate pump up sprayers, and the reason is; that's a lot of hard work, you start out with 40-50 psi and it immediately goes down hill fast. It is really hard to be consistant with a pump up. If you really want to see how much you are putting down, just fill your PU w/ H2o and go outside and pratice on your driveway. We use electric Multi-Sprayers from Jon-Don. IMHO they are the best, I have been using one every day for over 5 yrs w/o problems. At $350 they may seem pricey, but they will last over 5 yrs, soooo the weekly cost is only $1.34. Remember when your stopping to pump your brains out, I am spraying. Guess who gets done first, guess who looks more professional in the customers eye?So, loose the morning Starbucks Latte and you could buy several.

i had my local hose guy make me a 60ft hose for my multi sprayer. i just set the 5 gal container in a central spot and move if needed. on commercial jobs i use a rolling cart to carry it!!!

i keep a pump up for back up or no electric places as needed!

Thanks for the advice, I think I need to invest in that sprayer from Jon-Don. I do realize my psi,coverage is pretty inconsistent. The previous thread about coverage rate really got me to thinking, especially if I was getting enough solution down to really do the job well. With GLS not equipped with a sprayer onboard, it is very different than a Mex or rotary with a solution tank. Mr. Moody in I recall correctly you operate with gls machines some, do you try to see a foaming effect as discussed for Cimex's? Also, do you have a source for the HCR Control products you would recommend? Thanks so much

Dave, I do use the GLS machines (about 60% of the time) and have one set up with a tankless sprayer. You will not see any foaming, using Releasit on cut pile but that is not a problem as the brush marks will show you where you are cleaning. I just finished a 4 bedroom home, one set of stairs using the 15" GLS CRB machine (i-capsol works just as well) and Releasit DS and Soileze protector. Method: pre-vac with the Hoover Conquest, pre-spray a few spots w/Punch and then spray the Releasit DS solution with a electric Multi-Sprayer followed by GLS and then applied Soileze, Groomed w/ Grandi-Groomer. Great job, Quick and profitable and most of all the customer loved it. Don't you just love America!

Mr. Moody Thanks for the info and advice I appreciate it.