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My experience with diluted leftover solutions... - Bernd - 03-10-2017
I have had some leftover dilution of DS2. The mix was strong with 6 oz per gallon. Have had it in a sealed Orbot container for more than a week and thought about using it today...felt a bit unsecure about the cleaning power and boosted the solution with 2 oz per gallon of Punch.
I know that it is recommend to use Punch as a pre spray, but in the case of the "old" solution i thought it would be worth a try...
The customer has a 15 year old CGD...never been cleaned with some heavy traffic lanes... I only worked with my MF pads with scrub stripes, kind of Microbeast pads. Worked great! Made a fast wet scrub pass in the offices and the hallway and came back to clean with a slower pass.
The carpet realy came back to life. As the carpet dried the colurs pooped up- as using some HydrOx or Hydrogen peroxide!
Just wanted to share my experience that diluted solutions in a sealed container still work and Punch as my booster gave the extra kick.
RE: My experience with diluted leftover solutions... - lee@deepclean.us.com - 03-10-2017
I have been able to keep premixed solutions for two to three weeks.
I do keep the solution away from heat and in a dark area.
You can always boost it a bit if you feel the need.
RE: My experience with diluted leftover solutions... - Bernd - 03-10-2017
I keep premixed solutions in the dark cold garage. So, it should be fine. Lee, did you boost solutions with Punch? Or what do you use if you feel the need?
RE: My experience with diluted leftover solutions... - lee@deepclean.us.com - 03-10-2017
I run DS2 with Punch as a first step in a gravity fed 175 with fiber pads when things are really dirty.
Then follow with Orbot with Blue Bonnets and DS2.
I use Hydrox with the Orbot on light colored residential carpet.
Also use Hydrox as a spotter for protein stains.
RE: My experience with diluted leftover solutions... - encapman - 03-11-2017
In a SEALED container, you can normally store mixed solution for a week or two. No problem.
AW: RE: My experience with diluted leftover solutions... - Bernd - 03-11-2017
(03-10-2017, 11:54 PM)lee@deepclean.us.com Wrote: I run DS2 with Punch as a first step in a gravity fed 175 with fiber pads when things are really dirty.
Then follow with Orbot with Blue Bonnets and DS2.
I use Hydrox with the Orbot on light colored residential carpet.
Also use Hydrox as a spotter for protein stains.
Interesting. Why do you use the 175 instead of the Orbot with a fiber pad?
I am still learning how to achieve the best results that's why i am asking...
RE: My experience with diluted leftover solutions... - lee@deepclean.us.com - 03-11-2017
Just my personal preference Bernd based on the equipment I have on hand.
The 175 with gravity feed seems to "whiten" better than spraying and since most of the weight on a 175 is located directly over the pad it does a good job of scrubbing.
For me the 175 followed by Orbot combo works well. Been doing it for years on commercial with good results.
I know it is more labor intensive but I charge more and most of my work is small accounts.