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17" floor machine and encap - TigerJ - 10-28-2013
I have been doing VLM residential cleaning for a couple of years now, but just starting doing some commercial (CGD). My first few jobs I tried to use my carpet brush and my white microfiber bonnets...my brush and bonnets get trashed with oils, etc. I really need to get away from using my residential floor machine carpet brush on dirty commercial jobs.
I just ordered some Releasit DS2 along with some tan and also grey Fiberplus pads. I also have some of the blue microfiber pads with grey scrubbing lines which seem to run pretty smooth on CGD.
am I on the right track, in the interim, until I'm ready to move forward with an OP machine?
(leaning towards the Trinity CM)
thank you for your feedback
RE: 17" floor machine and encap - NJP - 10-28-2013
Yep your on the right track. I like the max pads gray and hydrox chemical.JMO
RE: 17" floor machine and encap - ebarnett - 10-28-2013
Yes, definitely move to the fiber pads. They will provide superior results over a carpet brush. I like following up with the micro fiber bonnets when I see I am making a visual improvement with them. If the carpet was relatively clean to begin with, just encap with the fiber pads and pack up.
RE: 17" floor machine and encap - TigerJ - 10-28-2013
thanks NJP; are the max pads gray different than the gray fiber pads I mentioned?
The gray pads are recommended for use on high traffic lanes, etc...but are you saying you use them everywhere for your commercial jobs ? I like to keep my processes simple, so if using one pad type works then I'm all for that.
thanks Eric !
RE: 17" floor machine and encap - SLOTOOLS - 10-28-2013
The Trinity CM is now called the Rock- I have a CM and just purchased the new Trinity Spirit-for 1995.00!
I use microfiber and glad pads mostly, and on commercial will sometimes use fiber pads.
I still use my Cimex every week, a great tool, and cannot say enough great things regarding Rick's chems and service- the best. It is just a great time to be a carpet cleaner.
RE: 17" floor machine and encap - pauluscarpetcare - 10-29-2013
Hey SLOTOOLS, let us know how you like the Spirit. I've been looking at that machine machine myself. Thanks.
Kurt
RE: 17" floor machine and encap - SLOTOOLS - 10-29-2013
The Spirit has the same motor and oscillation as my CM, but a smaller footprint, also more concentrated cleaning detail (13" pad driver). this is a key reason I went with the spirit over the new Freedom unit they also make. I will receive unit next Monday (Nov 4) and I am booked solid so it will get a workout. I have much respect for Excellent Supply and try not to recommend units they do not sell, but will offer a review upon receiving the Spirit unit. They are after all, just tools.
I will say- nobody does customer service in this industry like Excellent!
RE: 17" floor machine and encap - NJP - 10-29-2013
Yes Eric ,I use the fiber max pads that are gray from rick. They are awesome. You can't go wrong with them on commercial work. JMO!
RE: 17" floor machine and encap - bonedrycarpet - 11-07-2013
How is the trinity working out?