I'm curious, you talk about commercial glue-down carpet, does that apply to carpet squares as well? What differences need to be taken into mind when cleaning carpet squares?
Carpet squares are essentially the same as CGD - from a carpet construction perspective. Carpet tiles are just cut into squares. As long as the carpet tiles have been installed properly, there's no issue cleaning them. However sometimes they're not installed properly, and they can become loosened from the subfloor. Normally that could occur with an isolated square or two. However, I've run across some pretty bad installations where there were many loose tiles. Loose carpet tiles is an installer issue, it's NOT related to cleaning. As long as you are not over-wetting the carpet, there shouldn't be any issue with loosening carpet tiles during cleaning. One additional item of concern is to never scrub carpet tiles with a "rotary" "swing" machine. A rotary scrubber can spin the tiles into frisbees. However, scrubbing with a Cimex, CRB or orbital machine is safe to work with on carpet tiles.
Hi rick, Ive been watching your videos regarding the Microfiber GLIDE and SCRUB pads. Currently I am using terrycloth pads, but I find they wear away so quickly. I recently moved to microfiber pads for my small handheld stair machine and I am both very impressed with its durability and soil absorption. My question for you, though I know may be tricky to answer due to everchanging variables, would be how many square feet of cleaning on average should I generally get out of one of your Microfiber GLIDE pads before it's time to replace it?
Thanks for reaching out. You make a good observation about the microfiber bonnets lasting longer than terrycloth bonnets - that's what I'd expect to see too. There really is no way to pin down a formula for microfiber longevity. Like you mentioned, there are too many variables. But as a rule, you can expect to normally get about 4 times longer wear than with a terrycloth bonnet.
@@EncapTV Thank you so much for your reply Rick! I am very interested in making the change from terry cloth to microfiber and I really appreciate your feedback and info! So far I love the small microfiber pads for my stair machine and I am very excited to start using the GLIDE pads on my main machine. Have a great night and thanks again!
Hi Rick, my business is in Ontario, Canada so I purchase my DS2 and other Releaseit products from Lorne at Lifetime Solutions in Newcastle Ontario. I called to put in an order for the Microfiber Glide pads but they aren't selling the product. Do you know of any other distributors in Canada that carry your microfiber pads that I can order from? I don't believe Excellent Supply ships to Ontario Canada.
A few were monthly accounts. Most were less frequent than that. Every 3 months was common. And a lot were twice a year. It all came down to the traffic on the carpet and the needs of the individual account.
You could use a 19" bonnet, but you would also have some excessive overlap. Pad drivers are normally 2 inches smaller that the machine's deck size. So your 17" machine will likely have a 15" driver. In that case, a 17" bonnet would work great. The 17" size will provide an inch of overlap all the way around the 15" driver. In fact, a 17" bonnet can even be used on a 19" machine, because it would actually have a 17" pad driver.
That is correct that Shaw has limited their in-house approval to CRB machines. However, Orbot has received CRI approval for their machines. And the Cimex has been tested and approved by the Professional Testing Laboratory (the testing arm of the CRI). Results here bit.ly/Cimex. So there's some solid evidence that Orbot's & Cimex machines are also SAFE for carpet too.
Every carpet manufacturer will tell you that using any rotary machine on carpet will void the warranty and damage the fiber. This guy doesn’t know what he is talking about pushing the cimex and orbot machine.
@@spencerluallen6547 You are correct that “rotary” machines can damage carpet cut pile if they are not used properly. Although a planetary machine such as the Cimex is not a rotary machine. Since a planetary machine turns clockwise and counter-clockwise simultaneously, there’s no way for it to untwist the fiber. This independent test by Professional Testing Laboratories confirms that the Cimex is won’t damage commercial carpet cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0395/2001/0399/files/Cimex-Test-Results.pdf.
Pops , Whats The Difference Between Encap & Shampooing? Is There Different Machines I Use For Each? Encap , Shampoo , & Bonnet Have Its Each Own Machine Or Can I Use One Rotary For All? Helpp Pleaaseeee🫡♟️™️
Excellent description and breakdown in this video Rick!! Thank you for sharing!!
Glad it was helpful!
I'm amazed how many carpet cleaners are against this method. It works well on residential too. A plus side easy to sell maintenance cleans.
Carpet cleaners who are against this method have never tried it. 🤣
Excellent video Rick
Thanks Joe!
@@EncapTV you're welcome Rick
I'm curious, you talk about commercial glue-down carpet, does that apply to carpet squares as well? What differences need to be taken into mind when cleaning carpet squares?
Carpet squares are essentially the same as CGD - from a carpet construction perspective. Carpet tiles are just cut into squares. As long as the carpet tiles have been installed properly, there's no issue cleaning them. However sometimes they're not installed properly, and they can become loosened from the subfloor. Normally that could occur with an isolated square or two. However, I've run across some pretty bad installations where there were many loose tiles. Loose carpet tiles is an installer issue, it's NOT related to cleaning. As long as you are not over-wetting the carpet, there shouldn't be any issue with loosening carpet tiles during cleaning. One additional item of concern is to never scrub carpet tiles with a "rotary" "swing" machine. A rotary scrubber can spin the tiles into frisbees. However, scrubbing with a Cimex, CRB or orbital machine is safe to work with on carpet tiles.
Can encapsulation solution be used in a portable upholstery cleaner solution reservoir, like the Shark StainStriker?
The encapsulation product in the Releasit line that can be used in an extractor is Encap-Punch - since it is a "low foaming" product.
Thank you just bought from you guys!
Thank you for your order. We look forward to working with you. Welcome to the ES Encap Club Excellent!
Hi rick, Ive been watching your videos regarding the Microfiber GLIDE and SCRUB pads. Currently I am using terrycloth pads, but I find they wear away so quickly. I recently moved to microfiber pads for my small handheld stair machine and I am both very impressed with its durability and soil absorption. My question for you, though I know may be tricky to answer due to everchanging variables, would be how many square feet of cleaning on average should I generally get out of one of your Microfiber GLIDE pads before it's time to replace it?
Thanks for reaching out. You make a good observation about the microfiber bonnets lasting longer than terrycloth bonnets - that's what I'd expect to see too. There really is no way to pin down a formula for microfiber longevity. Like you mentioned, there are too many variables. But as a rule, you can expect to normally get about 4 times longer wear than with a terrycloth bonnet.
@@EncapTV Thank you so much for your reply Rick! I am very interested in making the change from terry cloth to microfiber and I really appreciate your feedback and info! So far I love the small microfiber pads for my stair machine and I am very excited to start using the GLIDE pads on my main machine. Have a great night and thanks again!
@@EMERALD_CARPET_CLEANING You’re very welcome 😊
Hi Rick, my business is in Ontario, Canada so I purchase my DS2 and other Releaseit products from Lorne at Lifetime Solutions in Newcastle Ontario. I called to put in an order for the Microfiber Glide pads but they aren't selling the product. Do you know of any other distributors in Canada that carry your microfiber pads that I can order from? I don't believe Excellent Supply ships to Ontario Canada.
great video thanks!
for the encap customers you've had in the past, how often did you go and do the encap service? more than once a month?
A few were monthly accounts. Most were less frequent than that. Every 3 months was common. And a lot were twice a year. It all came down to the traffic on the carpet and the needs of the individual account.
@@EncapTV thank you ! You must have had many accounts to have 3 vans a night out cleaning rugs then!
@@Action_Clips_CODM It was a modest enterprise. Having 3 techs per night put cleaning was a comfortable spot for us. Easy to manage and profitable.
I have a question on regards to your microfiber bonnets I have a 17inch floor machine do you recommend i use a 19 inch microfiber bonnet?
You could use a 19" bonnet, but you would also have some excessive overlap. Pad drivers are normally 2 inches smaller that the machine's deck size. So your 17" machine will likely have a 15" driver. In that case, a 17" bonnet would work great. The 17" size will provide an inch of overlap all the way around the 15" driver. In fact, a 17" bonnet can even be used on a 19" machine, because it would actually have a 17" pad driver.
@@EncapTVwhen I do use bonnets I use 19 inch cotton bonnets I just hope your 19 inch Microfiber bonnet don't buckle up because they are much thinner
I here that the only scrubbing equipment Shaw wants on there products is crb. Is that true?
That is correct that Shaw has limited their in-house approval to CRB machines. However, Orbot has received CRI approval for their machines. And the Cimex has been tested and approved by the Professional Testing Laboratory (the testing arm of the CRI). Results here bit.ly/Cimex. So there's some solid evidence that Orbot's & Cimex machines are also SAFE for carpet too.
Every carpet manufacturer will tell you that using any rotary machine on carpet will void the warranty and damage the fiber. This guy doesn’t know what he is talking about pushing the cimex and orbot machine.
@@spencerluallen6547 You are correct that “rotary” machines can damage carpet cut pile if they are not used properly. Although a planetary machine such as the Cimex is not a rotary machine. Since a planetary machine turns clockwise and counter-clockwise simultaneously, there’s no way for it to untwist the fiber. This independent test by Professional Testing Laboratories confirms that the Cimex is won’t damage commercial carpet cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0395/2001/0399/files/Cimex-Test-Results.pdf.
Pops , Whats The Difference Between Encap & Shampooing? Is There Different Machines I Use For Each? Encap , Shampoo , & Bonnet Have Its Each Own Machine Or Can I Use One Rotary For All? Helpp Pleaaseeee🫡♟️™️