Water broom for rug cleaning?

[lmullica]

Is this something that would work for a wash pit? http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w..._420500_420500 They say it needs a 3000 psi pressure washer but at lower pressures it might be just enough for rug washing. Any thoughts?

[Gnu]

Yeah it would power things out good im myho

[LisaWagner]

You do need to watch the pressure. Too high can etch the fibers.

Some rug plants do use pressure washers for rinsing rugs. Others, like mine, use simple hoses under the rug, and using squeegee to remove the top layer of soiled water, over and over until it runs clean.

We tried pressure washers, and it just was not a right fit for us - but it is for others. You gotta choose what you like to use. And if you can use the equipment to clean other surfaces - then that's even more profitable.

Lisa

[Richard Baldwin]

I think this device is more designed for pavement cleaning than rugs. I believe a wand would rinse and extract better and more safely than this, especially if you were submerging.

[lmullica]

Some rug plants do use pressure washers for rinsing rugs. Others, like mine, use simple hoses under the rug, and using squeegee to remove the top layer of soiled water, over and over until it runs clean.
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Lisa

Simple hoses. Is that something that someone can make on a budget, or is it an involved process?

[LisaWagner]

Request my rug report over at my website - and you can get a better idea of the setup. The report gets released this week.

Lisa

[Dusty]

I would not use that wand. Pressure washing can be good, however the accepted norm is 300psi and a LOT of water,, like 20-30 gals a minute. With a hand held wand you can hold the wand back a bit to adjust the force on the rug. Of coarse the best thing you can do is get some hands on training and really learn what is good for rugs.