I mean I know there are a lot of good ones out there however what characteristics would make up the perfect one. For example, 1) I feel it would have to leave the least amount of residue as possible. 2) Outclean the rest. Can you think of anymore??? KS.
Detergent... or emulsifier...? If it's used in the system (vs. as a prespray), then it's classified as an emulsifier. Detergents need good oil- desolving ability. They need to be able to work at lower temperatures. They need to rinse easily. Ideally, residue should be unnoticeable and not contribute to resoiling in small amounts. Emulsifiers need the above, but not necessarily have to be active at lower temperatures (since they run through the system at higher output / application temperature). They also need to have corrosion inhibitors and anti- scale properties.
You got me Duane. Emulsifier it is. Does high heat affect an emulsifier? And let me get this straight. The properties needed are, 1)Least dirt attracting residue formula 2)Outclean all others 3)Good oil desolving ability 4)Work at temps ranging from 100-300 5)Corrosian inhibitors 6)Anti-scale Anything else to make the ideal emulsifier product? I am trying to look at this from a carpet cleaners perspective. There are so many products out there that I feel we can make a more educated guess when choosing an emulsifier if we know exactly what we're looking for!
1)Least dirt attracting residue formula 2)Outclean all others 3)Good oil desolving ability 4)Work at temps ranging from 100-300 5)Corrosian inhibitors 6)Anti-scale Anything else to make the ideal emulsifier product? I am trying to look at this from a carpet cleaners perspective. Well, number 2 is what we all strive for. Number 4 is a bit controvercial, in that the high temperature calls for concern in some circles. The main thing is that it's highly active in the 100 and up range and not broken down easily by heat. (Remember that it's difficult to have a true temperature at the carpet of more than 150 degrees.) To the above list, I would add that it should not smell "chemically", and should even have a pleasant smell. Remember that if it's used as an emulsifier, and you're generating serious heat, it will be atomized more in the form of vapor that rolls off of the carpet, which is more noticeable in the air around the area being cleaned.
