Thread: I'm new. Why is Encap faster and better for commercial applications then HWE?

No need to charge less. The benefits of encapping V/s HWE will put your company ahead of those offering HWE on commercial carpet.

Just did 3900 sq ft today @.25. I took my time to do a very through job and it took 3.5 hours.

I did a slightly smaller job on Tuesday.

Some of the benefits include:
Better cleaning, No Wicking, No Hoses, No Noise, Bettter Security,Fast Drying, Faster Cleaning

The job I did on Tuesday was very ocupied (Retirement community)at the time of cleaning. So, it needed all these benefits.

The administrater vas very happy.

These benefits are also very beneficial for Hotels and Motels since they are also occupied while cleaning.

Set your company apart and you can get in the door easier.

There is a little used Cimex in the TMF Classifieds someone has for sale. This is what I use for large commercial jobs. Looks like a great deal.


LINK--> http://www.truckmountforums.com/clea...ttle-used.html

I just clean the common areas and hallways.

The urine and feces is more in the dwelling units.

THey had a bad case of the intestinal flu go through that place last winter.

It was a nightmare!!

im charging more now then when i was HWE ( TM )
marketed as a premium service to my clients, both old and new
time is a huge benefit Will like mentioned above along with stupid fast dry times and lack of that musty smell hwe so often leaves in commercial settings ( such as apartment hallways with not much air movement)

the cfx and 360 does look mighty tempting to add onto my business tho for when needed, just waiting on the published results on it from TMF. For how my business is i think that would be the PERFECT machine for me

I will highly suggest an oscillation pad machine from one of the various manufacturers ( WITH wheels on the ground)

O also for Urine problems look up PeeRad from vacaway
when i tried everything else...peerad is the one product that hasnt let me down!~

Have been doing all my commercial accounts with HWE. Now have 175 with fiberplus pads and Realist DS. My accounts rave about the final results with HWE. How can I convince them without lowering the cost that encap is better as a interim cleaning between HWE.
Realize that I would have to return or instruct them to vacuum. One account is an dentist waiting room where children come directly in contact with carpeting. Is it safe these tots to be on the floor b4 vacuuming?
I'm ready to try encapping,maybe offer an free cleaning (1 area)to prospective clients?
Only been in biz slightly less than one year and would like to my prices down till I have comfortable clientele base.
JIM

Originally Posted by Jimsteam

Have been doing all my commercial accounts with HWE. Now have 175 with fiberplus pads and Realist DS. My accounts rave about the final results with HWE. How can I convince them without lowering the cost that encap is better as a interim cleaning between HWE.
Realize that I would have to return or instruct them to vacuum. One account is an dentist waiting room where children come directly in contact with carpeting. Is it safe these tots to be on the floor b4 vacuuming?
I'm ready to try encapping,maybe offer an free cleaning (1 area)to prospective clients?
Only been in biz slightly less than one year and would like to my prices down till I have comfortable clientele base.
JIM

Just do it Jim. No need to say anything.

My accounts love bonett encapping.

I haven't found any need to HWE first .

Even for very soiled conditions.

JUst did a test for very greasy area coming out of the kitchen from a resturant that hasn't cleaned the carpet in a year.(It was black from grease)

When they saw the results,They booked right on the spot!

Personally I do not think its better. I would use it as an in-between cleaning or if my TM can not reach the location. I feel HWE should be used once a year on all carpets.

Originally Posted by Will Reed

From what I'm reading and learning here is that Encap is the way to go for commercial while HWE is still the best for residential. As a start up (about 2 weeks from now I'm guessing) I want to actively pursue all forms of business. I'll be starting with a 360i and a CFX and will pursue commercial along with residential. If Encap is that much better for commercial use then I'll invest in a Cimex later as funds permit.

Hi Will,

You've received some great comments above. One system isn't better than the other. But encapsulation is a great tool for many commercial installations. Here is how Jeff Cutshall summed up what it has done for his business:

http://sfs.jondon.com/5378/blog/enca...med-my-company

Steve
www.SFS.JonDon.com

PS Like it or not, most commercial property managers aren't really concerned about "true clean". They want reliability, low price and above all else the APPEARANCE of "clean". Encapsulation (especially with a Cimex) let's you give them all three and still make a great profit.

Originally Posted by Mile High Ron

I cleaned a 5000 sq. ft office today I started out to encap it 175 machine was going to try having my helper spray as I scrubbed it. I usually us my tank on 175 but that seams to use to much juice. cleaned 3 or 4 hundred sq. ft. I just did not like the way it looked. Pulled out the hose and HWE it. Went over where I used the 175 as well. 1hr 30 mins later I was done and it looked great. Don't think I could have encaped it near as fast. I did use my RX20 of course...

You managed to HWE 5000 sq ft in 1.5hrs? I'd love to HWE at 3333 sqft per hour. I can't encap nearly that fast in wide open space with a 20" rotary.

As for juice usage with a tank fed rotary, if you are using pads it takes some time to learn how long to dispense the juice as you go. I used way too much juice as I was learning. Pads are more efficient than brushes at scrubbing I use less juice with pads than brushes. The extra contact surface also speeds up the process.