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Newbie to residential Encap/LM

I normally operate HWE, but want to add LM for residential where my HWE equipment is not practical.

I bought a 13 inch, 175 floor machine with solution tank and nylon carpet brush. It has an 11 inch pad driver.

So really I need advice on what pads work best in residential. Cotton, cotton blend, Microfiber? 15 inch bonnet be OK?

I plan my process to be:
Pre-vac
Pre-spray
Agitate with carpet brush when necessary.
Bonnet
Post-vac

What pre-spray works best?
Cotton bonnets for soil removal or Microfiber?
White or Burgundy pad good enough for agitation or use carpet brush?

I know that a 13 inch machine is light, but that is part of the point. I can carry it up two flights of stairs if I have to.

Will an extra pass with bonnet compensate for the lightweight?

Thanks, really appreciate any help!