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Traffic lane question for my Hydrox heads out there - CleanItGreen - 03-29-2014
Just curious what my fellow hydrox users that do residential are using to clean high traffic lanes.
I know that Punch/DS2 is a good combination but that Hydrox is a standalone. Seems that Hydrox at normal mix barely touches high traffic areas, and I have to come behind with the encap spotter to get it to at least lighten up some and I figure its because the tea tree oil in the spotter does better for that type of soiling. what's everyone else doing?
RE: Traffic lane question for my Hydrox heads out there - encapman - 03-29-2014
You could mix the Encap-HydrOx at the "pre-spray" dilution on the label and give it some additional dwell time.
RE: Traffic lane question for my Hydrox heads out there - CleanItGreen - 03-30-2014
Rick, I did forget to mention that I have a small sprayer that I use with one part hydrox and 3 parts water (sometimes 2) and prespray spots and traffic lanes but I will try more dwell time and see if that helps.
RE: Traffic lane question for my Hydrox heads out there - encapman - 03-30-2014
If that approach doesn't work, you could use Encap-Punch in a limited application. Just keep in mind that the crystallization may very likely be compromised. However if you go lightly with the Punch and apply a little extra HydrOx while you're scrubbing you might be able to get away with it. But I would save that as a last resort.
RE: Traffic lane question for my Hydrox heads out there - lee@deepclean.us.com - 03-30-2014
I have had great success pre spraying hydrox on protein stains and using Punch as the main weapon in Residential.
RE: Traffic lane question for my Hydrox heads out there - CleanItGreen - 04-01-2014
Lee, for residential are you doing encap, padcap, or hwe?
seems the consensus is usually hydrox is #1 followed by DS2 as #2 but have not seen anyone else say they use Punch as the primary.
RE: Traffic lane question for my Hydrox heads out there - lee@deepclean.us.com - 04-01-2014
I guess I am a bit odd but I love Punch for residential. I use a two step padcap procedure with my 175 or Orbot. A tuway pad is used first followed by a microfiber pad. It is more labor intensive but the results are very good. I tend to charge more than some and have to deliver the best possible results. I use HWE when the pet stains get really bad. It works for me!
Lee
RE: Traffic lane question for my Hydrox heads out there - cleancorp - 04-08-2014
I use punch most of the time as my primary residential go to. I carry around a bottle of peroxide to spray pet stains. I do use hydrox some too, but as with any encap, you will get superior results with a little dwell time.
RE: Traffic lane question for my Hydrox heads out there - NJP - 04-08-2014
Hydrox does a great job for me.
RE: Traffic lane question for my Hydrox heads out there - Duane - 04-08-2014
I have the same problem as CleanItGreen on off white California Berber/Frieze carpets with heavy blackish traffic areas. It almost seems like it's oily soil & black from the rubber on the soles of their shoes or slippers. I've tried Hydrox & I've tried Punch,both lightened the areas but doesn't seem to cut it like I hoped it would. I padcap with the Orbot SprayBorg.
RE: Traffic lane question for my Hydrox heads out there - Duane - 04-11-2014
Has anybody else had this problem on California Berber/Frieze carpet?
RE: Traffic lane question for my Hydrox heads out there - lee@deepclean.us.com - 04-11-2014
Hi Duane,
I must confess I have no direct experience with California Berber/ Frieze. If it was me I would run Punch at 12 to 15oz per gallon with a Tuway Pad. I would also get a bucket heater and warm up the water. You could let it dwell for at least 10 to 15 minutes and try a microbeast pad or long strand microfiber pad to extract. If necessary do it a second time. I think that is as far as VLM can take you.
RE: Traffic lane question for my Hydrox heads out there - Duane - 04-11-2014
Thanks,that's pretty much what I did but that strong, I will try mixing it stronger next time.
RE: Traffic lane question for my Hydrox heads out there - mdrummond1999 - 05-25-2014
Try pro's choice ape bonnet cleaning 2 part mix. Works well on traffic lanes when using bonnet method.