Drying time after you spray Scotchgard or Dupont Teflon?

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  1. TMF New Member

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    Have any of you guys contacted your customers after you have sold and sprayed Scotchgard or Teflon, to see how long the carpets took to dry?
    TMF, May 20, 2008
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    Solvent drys quick. Water based adds to original dry time imo.
    Rob.
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    Agreed. I just try to be up front with my customers about this. It's an explanation before, but an excuse after!

    And following IICRC standards, I will finish one room, leave a carpet dryer, and move on to the next--especially if I suspect there could be an issue with dry time (natural fibers, a rainy or humid day, a structure with poor ventilation, basements, etc.)
    TheEyeball, May 21, 2008
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    I use Powrflite whole room dyers when drying conditions are poor. Found to be an excellent investment for covering larger areas
    jimmy crawford, May 22, 2008
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    Air movers/room dryers/blowers, whatever we call them make all the difference for sure!
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    For you new guys, don't use the term "fans". Anyone can buy a fan at Wal-Mart for $15. If the customer thinks you are over charging them for something they could have done on their own they will never call you back.
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    I like your terminology explanations Eye man.
    Rob Allen, May 23, 2008
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    I like your style.
    TheEyeball, May 27, 2008
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    thought i would bump this topic back up :)
    TMF, Jun 30, 2008
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