02-26-2014, 05:23 AM
@Drytouch "the hwe industrial complex".......I love it :-)
Jeff-
Polyester is going to be the type of fiber that looks and feels great at first, but holds up poorly to traffic and lacks resiliency.....the secret to successful op cleaning is to keep the machine moving and the carpet dampened with encap solution. You don't ever want to leave the machine running while standing still, or you will distort a cut pile carpet pretty quickly. I think the only problem you're running into, is the fact that you're only cleaning small carpet samples.....which doesn't allow the space to keep the op machine moving. Rick also mentioned the use of a glide which will help...as they reduce friction between the pad and carpet. Tip blooming with proper op cleaning is really a non issue. It sounds like you've got a couple of good machines to work with, don't give up on the residential end just yet! Good luck.
Ps - some advice I wish I was given when starting out....
Think twice before buying a portable.....they are frustrating and inefficient.
Jeff-
Polyester is going to be the type of fiber that looks and feels great at first, but holds up poorly to traffic and lacks resiliency.....the secret to successful op cleaning is to keep the machine moving and the carpet dampened with encap solution. You don't ever want to leave the machine running while standing still, or you will distort a cut pile carpet pretty quickly. I think the only problem you're running into, is the fact that you're only cleaning small carpet samples.....which doesn't allow the space to keep the op machine moving. Rick also mentioned the use of a glide which will help...as they reduce friction between the pad and carpet. Tip blooming with proper op cleaning is really a non issue. It sounds like you've got a couple of good machines to work with, don't give up on the residential end just yet! Good luck.
Ps - some advice I wish I was given when starting out....
Think twice before buying a portable.....they are frustrating and inefficient.