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Which chems are best for me? - Lefty724 - 05-05-2013
Ok first a little info on what I clean. I am on the quest to simplify my chems.....
I mostly clean empty homes, vacatiom rentals, and apartments. I am 95% vlm and use an Orbot but have the ability to use a steamin demon for flushing.
I maybe do an occupied residential once to twice a week?
My question form you guys is, what chems would you guys use for everyday cleaning? Really bad apts? Lastly, occupied residential?
RE: Which chems are best for me? - JuddBowers - 05-05-2013
If you want to simplify big time, just switch to Punch and be done with it.
I like the idea, but even in my small business I've found I need to carry several things to fix different problems.
RE: Which chems are best for me? - Derek - 05-05-2013
i agree with Judd but when you OP are you extracting with a wet cotton/blend pad or just scrubbing it in with a fiber pad and done?
if the latter then i'd use Hydrox. i think you'd get better results tho via extraction with cotton/blend pads and Punch.
RE: Which chems are best for me? - Lefty724 - 05-06-2013
(05-05-2013, 11:56 PM)Derek Wrote: i agree with Judd but when you OP are you extracting with a wet cotton/blend pad or just scrubbing it in with a fiber pad and done?
if the latter then i'd use Hydrox. i think you'd get better results tho via extraction with cotton/blend pads and Punch.
For residential I use mf pads with scrub strips, then if they are really bad I will follow with a glad or superzorb.
For commercial I use straight fiber plus pads and follow with mf's on the real bad areas.
RE: Which chems are best for me? - wecarecleaningservices - 05-06-2013
Because of various posts here I have began using Punch more and more as stand alone cleaner and results have been really good. Utilize all Release-it products and am always happy with results. Do agree with JuddBowers though and I too carry several items to address different problems.
RE: Which chems are best for me? - encapman - 05-06-2013
Encap-Punch is ideal for Bonnet/OP cleaning as well as for use as a Pre-Spray (like you'd use with your Steamin Demon). You'll have a CRI approved cleaner that performs very well. You'll have the added benefit of cleaning with an encap product. And it won't leave behind a residue that can attract more soil so the carpets will stay cleaner longer. If you're looking to streamline your OP/HWE operation, that'd be my recommendation.
RE: Which chems are best for me? - Lefty724 - 05-07-2013
Thanks guys. A few more questions? What kind of scent does Punch have? I have ds and hydrox to compare?
Also, if I come across a job where I need peroxide....could I boost punch with hydrox? Are all release it products compatible?
RE: Which chems are best for me? - encapman - 05-07-2013
Encap-Punch has the same scent as Encap-Clean DS2. It has a fresh tea tree scent.
You wouldn't want to boost Encap-Punch with Encap-HydrOx. Encap-HydrOx has a very different chemistry - LOW pH, hydrogen peroxide, and even a different encap polymer.
RE: Which chems are best for me? - Lefty724 - 05-07-2013
(05-07-2013, 06:27 AM)encapman Wrote: Encap-Punch has the same scent as Encap-Clean DS2. It has a fresh tea tree scent.
You wouldn't want to boost Encap-Punch with Encap-HydrOx. Encap-HydrOx has a very different chemistry - LOW pH, hydrogen peroxide, and even a different encap polymer.
So if I came across a protein spot job, I would just use hydrox instead? Would that be my only option?
RE: Which chems are best for me? - encapman - 05-07-2013
Yep. Encap-HydrOx is excellent for protein based soil. That's not to say that you couldn't do a great job cleaning protein based soil with Encap-Clean DS2 or Encap-Punch too. However Encap-HydrOx is designed for this type of soil and works perfectly on protein based soil.