03-16-2016, 07:13 AM
Thanks for sharing your observations and for asking some good questions. :-)
1. Using more Releasit, let's say 1:16 on the Cimex, would it help or make it worse, or same thing just waste of chemicals?
Nope. Stick with the directions on the label - 4 oz per gallon. Only in the most extreme cases would you ever bump it up to say 6 oz per gaallon.
2. If I do Cimex, do I wait until it dries up and then HWE, or right away?
To correct potential wicking, it is best to let the carpet dry following HWE cleaning, prior to encap cleaning. The post encap cleaning can be done the following day for best results, after the carept has had a chance to do its ugly wicking.
3. When pre-spraying Releasit, do I need to wait until it dries up or a few minutes is fine to Cimex it?
Never allow any pre-spray to dry before cleaning. Always begin cleaning within a few minutes - before it has a chance to dry. If it does happen to dry before you get to it, pre-spray all over again.
4. I'll be doing some luxury condos hallways tomorrow, any tips to make it better?
Cimex!
5. What's the range of charge people usually charge per square feet? just to have an idea, I know it changes per area, I just always charge per job and I'm being asked per Square feet.
That's all over the map. Well over .20 per sq ft for smaller jobs or high end work. As low as .07 for really HUGE jobs where the competition is stiff. It's a sliding scale. You need to evaluate the job to come up with what seems appropriate.
6. If the stains almost disappeared but you can still see them, should I wait for it to fully dry, then try going with the Cimex again? and if so, should I vacuum in between the first and second attempt?
Yes, just double back and hit the problem spots with another pass. AVOID adding much (or possibly any) more solution. Keep your moisture at a minimum and give it some additional scrubbing. Another helpful technique with the Cimex is to throw on some Tuway or Microfiber bonnets and run over any trouble sections again while the carpet's still damp.
Hope that helps! :-)
1. Using more Releasit, let's say 1:16 on the Cimex, would it help or make it worse, or same thing just waste of chemicals?
Nope. Stick with the directions on the label - 4 oz per gallon. Only in the most extreme cases would you ever bump it up to say 6 oz per gaallon.
2. If I do Cimex, do I wait until it dries up and then HWE, or right away?
To correct potential wicking, it is best to let the carpet dry following HWE cleaning, prior to encap cleaning. The post encap cleaning can be done the following day for best results, after the carept has had a chance to do its ugly wicking.
3. When pre-spraying Releasit, do I need to wait until it dries up or a few minutes is fine to Cimex it?
Never allow any pre-spray to dry before cleaning. Always begin cleaning within a few minutes - before it has a chance to dry. If it does happen to dry before you get to it, pre-spray all over again.
4. I'll be doing some luxury condos hallways tomorrow, any tips to make it better?
Cimex!
5. What's the range of charge people usually charge per square feet? just to have an idea, I know it changes per area, I just always charge per job and I'm being asked per Square feet.
That's all over the map. Well over .20 per sq ft for smaller jobs or high end work. As low as .07 for really HUGE jobs where the competition is stiff. It's a sliding scale. You need to evaluate the job to come up with what seems appropriate.
6. If the stains almost disappeared but you can still see them, should I wait for it to fully dry, then try going with the Cimex again? and if so, should I vacuum in between the first and second attempt?
Yes, just double back and hit the problem spots with another pass. AVOID adding much (or possibly any) more solution. Keep your moisture at a minimum and give it some additional scrubbing. Another helpful technique with the Cimex is to throw on some Tuway or Microfiber bonnets and run over any trouble sections again while the carpet's still damp.
Hope that helps! :-)