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Very Low Moisture, Oscillating Pad and Encapsulation Cleaning Forums.

  1. Encap vs HWE video ads by RG

    Kind of misleading wouldn't you say? I find both methods work best in conjunction with each other for CGD. ...

    Started by Rob Allen, 02-12-2010 07:46 AM
    • Replies: 19
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    Today 01:55 PM Go to last post
  2. Best resi-encap combo

    What do you think is the best resi-encap machine and chemical combination on the market. I'm going to add a complete system to my box truck. I...

    Started by Rob Allen, 11-01-2009 09:41 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 499
    Today 01:04 AM Go to last post
  3. Not Happy with My first bonnet experience

    I'm sure this has something to do with the chemical and my first crack at actually doing a bonnet job. I vacuumed then pre sprayed 2 area rugs. I...

    Started by Dbonezny, 10-18-2009 12:21 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 427
    Yesterday 11:00 PM Go to last post
  4. Encap/Bonnet Cleaning Part II

    Going to do a commecial account on monday. I had some wicking issue's with this client before and had to use the bonnet to help out. So, w/that...

    Started by Dbonezny, 10-24-2009 05:28 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 379
    Yesterday 10:56 PM Go to last post
  5. Post Dry carpet method

    Ok, Ive been researching this 800 dry carpet company. Is anyone familiar? Also this machine called the brush pro and the Prochem encap machine. It...

    Started by ECOPRO, 06-27-2009 01:59 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 560
    Yesterday 10:51 PM Go to last post
  6. Question Bonnet cleaning apartments-Microfiber or Cotton? Where to find them

    How many bonnets do you guys use for an average 1br? How many do you use for a filthy 1br? Do you use microfiber bonnets? What is your favorite...

    Started by Pat Carroll, 08-31-2009 11:17 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 491
    Yesterday 10:39 PM Go to last post
  7. Question What's the best bonnet pad for post padding carpets after HWE?

    I saw the thread about using micro-fiber or cotton bonnet pads for VLM or Encapsulation. So that got me wondering which bonnet would be best for post...

    Started by Rob Allen, Yesterday 12:34 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 59
    Yesterday 03:51 PM Go to last post
  8. Cimex vs. OP machine?

    Hey guys and gals! I'm really starting to push the bonnet/encap thing and think I would be able to do a better job using a Cimex or dedicated OP...

    Started by floorguy_724, 10-25-2009 12:50 AM
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    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 1,701
    03-04-2010 03:47 PM Go to last post
  9. Exclamation Encap ( low moisture ) Residential Cleaning

    Who here does Encap/low moisture cleaning on residential jobs? Wondering what your process is... How do you do stairs? What chemicals do...

    Started by bensurdi, 10-28-2009 10:44 PM
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    02-23-2010 01:46 PM Go to last post
  10. Do you groom after encapsulation process w/Cimex?

    I think the swirls look cool but we usually rake after finishing. How do you guys or do you groom after encapsulating??

    Started by Rob Allen, 09-30-2009 07:05 PM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 581
    12-19-2009 06:28 PM Go to last post
  11. Oreck OP Machine - Lowboy

    I have never seen this one before tonight. I've always heard and seen the Oreck Orbital, which is a 12" or 13" OP machine...but the Lowboy is 19" and...

    Started by cheyne, 11-08-2009 08:50 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 604
    12-19-2009 02:12 PM Go to last post
  12. Whittaker CRB

    My brother wants me to join forces with his commercial biz and recommends I get a Whittaker CRB. What do you guys know about this machine... good or...

    Started by StratMan028, 12-17-2009 10:29 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 167
    12-17-2009 11:42 PM Go to last post
  13. Is anyone here using....

    http://www.whittakerstore.com/Qstore/uploads/cdx2.jpg Or any of the CRYSTAL DRY line for encap? There does not seem to be any one particular...

    Started by Chica, 11-03-2009 09:56 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,433
    12-17-2009 04:57 PM Go to last post
  14. whos encap juice do you like?

    Rick G, John G, Snap or someone else???

    Started by liedetector, 12-17-2008 11:32 AM
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    • Replies: 74
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    11-06-2009 04:25 PM Go to last post
  15. Does anyone know this man and is this for real?

    YouTube - HWE Cleaner loves Xerion Solutions

    Started by SanDiego, 09-18-2009 01:37 AM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 679
    10-06-2009 12:00 PM Go to last post
  16. Cimex stopped up

    I forgot to drain the Cimex before going on vacation so, naturally, there is no solution coming out now. I'm thinking pour very hot water in the...

    Started by Kenny Wright, 09-02-2009 10:13 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 315
    09-17-2009 02:23 PM Go to last post
  17. A little encap advice

    I've never used my Cimex instead of HWE for cleaning restaurants. I am anxious to try it out but I am worried about not getting the results that the...

    Started by Kenny Wright, 08-29-2009 05:56 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 409
    08-30-2009 07:41 PM Go to last post
  18. Brush for HOS

    Hi, I have a HOS & am wondering if they have a brush for these. I don't mean a brush driver that ya have to put a pad over it, I mean a brush so...

    Started by DannyD, 08-13-2009 11:14 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 439
    08-20-2009 04:47 PM Go to last post
  19. Cimex after Host?

    A local carpet outlet rents and does a good sales pitch for the Host system. A number of commercial/institutional organizations around here have...

    Started by Kenny Wright, 08-03-2009 02:31 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 451
    08-10-2009 05:42 PM Go to last post
  20. Question Extract then Encap or Encap then Extract??

    When cleaning commercial grade carpet, would it be wise to.... 1) Extract with truck mount/portable then use a Rotary machine? 2) Rotary...

    Started by admin, 10-09-2008 10:30 PM
    cleaning, commercial, portable, rotary machine, truck mount, truckmount
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 926
    08-10-2009 05:11 PM Go to last post
  21. Encap product with peroxide

    I know that Rick Gelinas makes an encap product with peroxide. Are there any others? Does Steve Smith at Vac-Away have a peroxide encap product? ...

    Started by Scott W, 03-27-2009 06:37 PM
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 766
    08-05-2009 11:11 PM Go to last post
  22. Best pad/brush for encap? (175)

    Hey guys, Have a few CGD jobs coming up pretty soon and would like to encap them. We will be using the 175 to do the encap. So my question is,...

    Started by floorguy_724, 06-23-2009 06:28 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 404
    07-28-2009 11:42 AM Go to last post
  23. Mytee 17" Floor Machine

    I found a 17" Mytee Floor Machine at a local pawn shop that does not have any wheels or a stabilizer bar. I tried contacting Mytee and their rep told...

    Started by CrptRader, 07-24-2009 02:06 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 484
    07-24-2009 09:13 PM Go to last post
  24. Cimex improvements

    Has anyone made any good improvements to their Cimex? We developed a cool 10" wheel kit with a stainless steel axle to make it easier to take up...

    Started by EncapDrew, 07-23-2009 06:05 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 229
    07-23-2009 10:19 PM Go to last post
  25. When to Cimex

    I loved using my Cimex on the large job that I purchased it for. It was very fast and carpet looked great, although it wasn't that bad to begin...

    Started by Kenny Wright, 07-02-2009 11:36 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 520
    07-23-2009 12:00 PM Go to last post
  26. Encap ?s

    How often do you encap most commercial places? if i remember right, its once a month or 2, how do you sell this to the customer? what do you...

    Started by derbyhillsranch, 12-16-2008 11:21 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 540
    07-23-2009 08:58 AM Go to last post
  27. Question for Cimex users

    The 19" Cimex I just bought used came with 3 sets of nylon brushes and a set of pads (sort of look like sponges). I have used the brushes with Hot...

    Started by Kenny Wright, 05-16-2009 07:45 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 480
    07-22-2009 09:39 PM Go to last post
  28. Procaps (by Prochem)

    We are looking at a large office with lots of cubicles. I think the Cimex may be a bit awkward. Has anyone used this machine? ...

    Started by TWIMAO, 05-31-2009 10:25 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 572
    07-22-2009 05:47 PM Go to last post
  29. CCS vs Orbot

    Can anybody who is familiar with both comment on the advantages/disadvantages of the Orbot vs John G's OP equipment? :AddEmoticons04259:

    Started by Kenny Wright, 06-28-2009 02:24 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 553
    06-29-2009 04:02 PM Go to last post
  30. Encap chems

    Just picked up my first Cimex this weekend. It's a 19" and I'm looking forward to trying it out. I've looked through previous posts and it seems...

    Started by Kenny Wright, 05-10-2009 09:53 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 440
    05-31-2009 07:46 AM Go to last post
  31. Pad Driver....etc

    I am looking for a floor machine. What I am noticing is a lot of these used 175 machines do not have pad drivers. Are all the pad drivers...

    Started by Matt Strader, 05-19-2009 03:48 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 324
    05-19-2009 09:58 PM Go to last post
  32. Oreck Rotary

    Does anyone know if these things are any good? My vacuum guy says that the vacuums suck, and not in a good way. There is a influx of the oreck rotary...

    Started by Matt Strader, 05-18-2009 04:56 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 405
    05-19-2009 02:17 AM Go to last post
  33. Encap machine choices

    Seems like most agree that the Cimex is best for encapsulation cleaning. What are some other good and less expensive choices for encap cleaning? ...

    Started by Kenny Wright, 04-29-2009 11:49 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 822
    05-17-2009 02:17 PM Go to last post
  34. Looking for a few product testers

    am looking for a few people who either 1) Clean leather and/or 2) Clean tile showers and/or 3) Do encapsulation cleaning of upholstery. I have...

    Started by Scott W, 05-15-2009 12:07 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 224
    05-16-2009 07:29 PM Go to last post
  35. What's a typical rate for encapsulation cleaning?

    What's a typical rate for encapsulation cleaning for larger areas, say over 10,000 sqft? What about smaller areas under 3,000 sqft?

    Started by Kenny Wright, 05-07-2009 01:52 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 244
    05-07-2009 10:29 PM Go to last post
  36. Question Bonnet Pro Vs Cimex !

    Bonnet Pro Vs Cimex Your thoughts? Seems like the Bonnet Pro cleans twice the area, would be awesome for our huge commercial jobs. What...

    Started by admin, 04-30-2009 12:00 PM
    bonnet cleaning, encapsulation cleaning
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 430
    05-05-2009 09:32 PM Go to last post
  37. Best way to clean CGD is...

    ...different with most cleaners. Everytime I ask a cleaner I get a different answer. We have developed a successful way of doing it and I will give a...

    Started by Rob Allen, 09-11-2008 06:55 PM
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 746
    04-30-2009 11:56 AM Go to last post
  38. Help! Got some new equipment.

    So my fiancee grandmother had this in her garage and wanted it gone. So now its mine can anyone tell me what all i can do with this buffer? ...

    Started by Ktolb, 03-06-2009 02:43 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 480
    04-22-2009 01:35 AM Go to last post
  39. Oscillating Pad Machines

    So what is everyone's opinion on these machines and their cleaning? Commercial only? Residential? I've been reading some testimonials on the CCS...

    Started by jonrober, 10-07-2008 12:43 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 1,517
    02-16-2009 12:29 AM Go to last post
  40. RX20 vs RV360

    Anyone have both of these and use them on a regular basis? I would like to know the main differences why someone would choose the RX vs RV360...

    Started by aspenedelen, 10-09-2008 09:10 PM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 1,013
    02-11-2009 03:31 PM Go to last post
  41. Commercial Cleaning Division!!

    We are starting to do much more of it, and it seems to have a great profit margin, wondering if anyone rlse is into encapping with a cimex or other...

    Started by Rob Lyon, 10-05-2008 12:58 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 910
    01-21-2009 07:32 AM Go to last post
  42. How do you clean commercial carpet?

    Hi Guys, So I've been rug sucking for about 15 years and have always used hwe, for both commercial and residential. Until now I did commercial...

    Started by RC Eden Carpet Cleaning, 07-17-2008 01:01 AM
    • Replies: 14
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    12-30-2008 08:53 PM Go to last post
  43. Moved: new cimex for sale

    Started by TO, 11-22-2008 02:09 PM
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    12-07-2008 05:01 PM Go to last post
  44. When you encap, how do you........

    Get to the corners and edges. I have never encapped before, but I am considering starting.

    Started by ffjennings, 11-23-2008 09:30 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 384
    11-26-2008 12:26 AM Go to last post
  45. Does anyone still....

    Does anyone still do carpet shampooing? Or am the only one still in the stone age? Mark

    Started by Scrubbs, 11-03-2008 10:32 PM
    • Replies: 9
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    11-05-2008 08:18 AM Go to last post
  46. Encap cleaning and applying protection

    can dupont teflon be applied after encap cleaning? seen a cleaner on youtube demoing his encaP and dry foam method..he was displaying the chems he...

    Started by njhusker71, 10-21-2008 06:20 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 316
    10-22-2008 01:30 PM Go to last post
  47. vento & cimex

    I have a vento (hruby) & a new cimex, all pads & a really good pressure sprayer for sale! Im quitting- #434-942-1318

    Started by TO, 10-17-2008 09:27 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 323
    10-17-2008 09:27 PM Go to last post
  48. Theaters

    I have a chance to do some new theaters. 21,000 sq ft. each. How much would you charge a sq ft. There are 60 small stairs in each theater room. How...

    Started by everclean@pacbell.net, 10-07-2008 01:07 AM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 1,108
    10-13-2008 02:56 PM Go to last post
  49. Question Encapping/OP Cleaning has been around for how long?

    When was encapsulation and OP cleaning started? Which company and what were the names of the cleaning machines?

    Started by admin, 09-30-2008 07:18 PM
    cleaning, encapsulation, machines
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 802
    10-04-2008 11:13 AM Go to last post
  50. Rick Gelinas, tell us more about your Orbot

    Rick Gelinas, could you tell our members about the Orbot for who didn't get the chance to visit Connections Convention?

    Started by admin, 09-30-2008 07:31 PM
    connections, convention, orbot, rick gelinas
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 424
    09-30-2008 07:31 PM Go to last post
  51. RX20 on Carpet Tiles

    I have read that using the RX 20 on Tiled Commercial Carpet is a "no-no", can any of you provide some first hand advice. I dont want to try it for...

    Started by ETC, 09-25-2008 10:42 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 482
    09-26-2008 04:01 PM Go to last post
  52. Roto Vac

    I'm new here but not new to the business I have been looking around this site and find it better than any othe board around. I feel good about...

    Started by Michael Hunt, 08-17-2008 11:52 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 861
    08-21-2008 10:06 PM Go to last post
  53. Encapsulant Cleaning

    Does anyone ever use an encapsulant process? If not you owe it to yourself to try! If you have any commercial berber you can't get cleaned with...

    Started by TheEyeball, 05-19-2008 05:18 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 433
    06-30-2008 09:47 AM Go to last post
  54. Post New Waterhog Eco Carpet Matting Made from Recycled Materials

    Official Press Releases will be released here, not daily news. Okay, on with the topic! :) Martinson-Nicholls new Waterhog Eco entrance mats are...

    Started by admin, 06-19-2008 06:44 AM
    carpet, carpet cleaning, green, organic, tile, waterhog eco
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 272
    06-19-2008 06:44 AM Go to last post

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