Getting close to pulling the trigger on a OP or 175-rotary machine. I read a lot of post but was wondering why the guys that use them never complain about the weight of carrying them up and down stairs all day? at around 100 lbs I would think that would be a issue but does not seem to bother them. also I would get one for mostly absorbtion on rat nasties after encapping. would a 175-rotary or a OP be better for that. Thanks! 

Hey everyone. Just some quick questions regarding Releasit encapsulation products.

1. Does anyone know of an encapsulation product "cheat sheet" for various stain applications? Blood, urine, ink, etc?
2. How would you go about encapsulating carpet pertaining to germs, mold?
3. Can chemical that's frozen over still be usable?
4. What is the shelf life after diluted?
5. Would using an air mover affect the chemistry?
6. If using a rotary floor machine for encapsulation, which is better, shower feed or pump sprayer?

Thank you much!

Hello cleaners,
I'm getting into carpet cleaning ' bonnet style cleaning' and looking how can I clean sofas, love seats ,ect besides steam cleaning what can I use rick from your store to get the job done? thanks= arizonagroutrestoration.com

Cleaned some duplexes with cimex they liked how it cleaned up and then they went over the entryways with hwe and pulled dirt from carpet he told not pulling the dirt out of the carpet will wear the carpet out faster this was the manager of the duplexes ,so what do I say to that.

I,m doing VLM full time. I have a cimex for commercial and 17in CRB for residential. I hear so many VLM guys talk about there 175 machines and the different pads they use in different situations. I am really pretty clueless on this system, Many talk about encapping and then going over it with a 175 machine and a pad to absorb the soil. I never really have that problem and would not want to go over areas twice, But I do encap a "few" resturaunts and think even though they look good, going over with a absorbant pad would be a "very" good idea. If I do get a machine I was wondering in what other situations I could use it for and what type of pads/bonnets to use, also how to work with the pads and how to clean them. I see some cleaners have a bucket of water and clean them as they go and reuse them but if you are trying to absorb I think that would not work. Also what features should I look for in a 175 machine? Thanks.

Good Morning Gentlemen,I was recently called in to give an estimate at an Islamic Center with about 4500sq.ft. Of wool carpet. I inspected everything and there are no major problem areas. I do mostly HWE but for commercial establishments, I use Release It and my 175 using fiber plus pads on a regular basis with great results. My main concern is if I would be okay using the same process and chemicals or if I should use something else. I was even thinking of using bonnets only to prevent the potential for damage from the aggressiveness of the pads. I would appreciate your feedback.

cant find the swing arm kit on the site. is this available to purchase?

OK, I went 100% encap and i'm never going back, I have a brush pro 17in for res that I use with Releasit solutions (of course) I cant get over the results and ease of use. I notice that my machine has a 2-1/2in wide metal gap between the brushes giving it more width than most other crb's including the "BrushEncap" Most of the crb's are around the same weight, my question is, with me lifting my machine in and out of my truck, up and down stairs and around the different areas on a job, it looks like the more narrow and less bulky model would make a big difference, keeping the machine closer to my body and not as much weight pulling off to the side. Or am I just getting OCD over this? Also I use the Brush Pro to scrub tile once in a while since it has a sealed motor, I don't know if I could do that with other models. I think it's probably a dumb question but I am lifting it a lot all day and age wise i'm in the 5th inning.

I called yesterday to claim the $100 credit for taking a picture in February.  Can you imagine a deal like that?  So Rob (guys, I have a disability with names so it could be anyone) helps me out and I order two edge brushes to round it off.  I got a case of Hydrox and two brushes shipped, for about $70!!!!

Coming out of winter slump, this is going to be so helpful.  You other newbies and guests, try the Releasit line and do a job.  Post your pictures and maybe this can be your story too!

Thank you, Excellent Supply.

Guys, I need advice. I did a physical therapy place two months ago, cleaning about 2000 feet of CGD and a similar amount of VCT.

It was comprehensive, moving everything and going wall to wall. My charges were $442 for the carpet, $550 for the VCT. Here's my dilemma; what do I charge to go in monthly, or quarterly? Monthly, it is a zip through. Quarterly, I need to slow down and restore damage and traffic lanes. Original times, 2 1/2 hrs on the carpet (and it was filthy) 6 hrs on the VCT (but there were some trashed areas that took real effort to restore).

I figure with one Elf I could go through it all in three hours, plus 75 miles one way travel. I don't want to underprice a monthly, or overprice a quarterly. Nor do I want the customer to do the arithmetic and decide he can save a bunch to do it quarterly instead of three monthlies.

Please tell me how you work through this sort of decision, as I am a novice at commercial work.