How likely are you to use low-moisture methods for residential carpet cleaning?
Low-moisture methods are our primary method for residential cleaning
66.67%
8
Low-moisture methods are a secondary method for residential cleaning
16.67%
2
I am interested in increasing our low-moisture methods for residential cleaning
16.67%
2
I'm not interested in increasing our low-moisture methods for residential cleaning
0%
0
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POLL Low Moisture for Residential
#1
Please let us know what you think... Low moisture for residential? Yes? No? Maybe?
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#2
It has always been my choice and works out good. Only need HWE for pet problems
or real filthy carpets that have turned into mud.
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#3
Depends on soil level and types of soil. I tend not to for pets but sometimes if the dog is small and the staining isn’t heavy. But I maintenance clean with vlm all the time.


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#4
Been straight VLM for ten years on commercial or residential.
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#5
My residential customer prefer low moisture cleaning. Fast drying times. No wick backs. On some heavy spots or urine i use my litle spotting machine.
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#6
Why is "I use VLM for ALL my residential cleaning" not an option.....I'm only been doing it that way for 24 years!
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#7
I use it as a primary on commercial but secondary on residential. Unless it's a restaurant then I use HWE with a TM.

Using a CRB before using a OP makes a big difference on residential. Just a OP or 175 on residential is not good enough on most jobs, in my opinion. I also use a CRB on most jobs when doing HWE with a TM. A CRB is a must have in my opinion, especially for residential work.

I use a CRB and then a Challenger or Orbot for VLM on residential. I use a Whittaker Trio or Orbot SprayBorg for VLM on commercial.

I do want to start using VLM more often this year on residential.
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#8
I've used CIMEX at my house on mini-shag/plush with some change in fiber appearance, vs. HWE with Hoss 700 - - even with brushes, more so with pads. I use CIMEX with pads exclusively on berber and/or other loop carpet. CIMEX on long plush with brushes but you have to ease into it - - it'll stall the CIMEX. Uncomfortable running CIMEX on loose piles/shage. Could use a primer.
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#9
MSI, I agree with you. The pads on the Cimex may be too much for some residential carpet. If you're wanting to try using a Cimex for residential, you'd probably want to go with the soft 4807 brush set on your Cimex. The 4807 brushes won't have as much grip/pull on the fiber, and they're soft enough for most residential carpet... https://www.excellent-supply.com/4807P-S..._p_24.html
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#10
I don't do very much residential. However, when I do I think low moisture first and then HWE.

(01-31-2018, 08:17 AM)encapman Wrote: Please let us know what you think... Low moisture for residential? Yes? No? Maybe?
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