Chemicals for extractor

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imported_rookie

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What is the best solution for extractors?



Some people put odor neutralizers, some detergents. what does everyone think?



Maybe mix some odor neutralizer with a extractor chemical?
 
I have heard the product from "auto magic" is a great product. you have to mix it 50:1 with water. I have used it at a shop, but they didn't use it in the extractor.



I wonder why you use that opposed to a cleaner?
 
Well it depends on the stain if its protein based I would use a good enzyme based extraction fluid. for the deodorize part most stuff bjust covers it up you need a good ozone machine to solve that one....
 
You can get the same results by applying the chemicals with a spray bottle and then extracting with fresh water. Really no need to have the chemicals in the extractor running into the pump.
 
Sorry Mazz I have to disagree using the chem in the extractor works a lot better I been doing this for years with all three of my extractor no problem here... nock on wood :)
 
From my experience using the chem in the extractor or out both produced the same effects so I choose to leave it out. I don't think im crazy tho a lot of detailers and in the booklets of most of the extractors I have used/purchased have said its best to not mix chemicals inside and shortens pump life.
 
Quote: Product for an extractor?



~One mans opinion / observations~



16:1 solution Clean water / 303â„¢ Cleaner & Spot Remover



I usually treat smells/odors on a case-by-case basis but as a general remover I use an odor-neutralizing mineral made from porous volcanic rock (Zeolite®). This type of product absorbs odors, eliminates stale musty air, and will reduce any noxious oil or gasoline fumes. It is non-toxic and when it stops working can be re-charged by warming

in a microwave or in the sun.



~Hope this helps~



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justadumbarchitect / so I question everything/ Jon
 
So you don't think steaming hot water mixed with chemicals being sprayed hard into the carpet does anything?



I have just never heard of not using chemicals. Most extractors say to use THEIR chemicals, but I have never seen one that says not to use anything.
 
Quote: …..most of the extractors I have used/purchased have said its best to not mix chemicals inside and shortens pump life.





~One mans opinion / observations~



I thought that most units re-circulated the water, so if you apply a cleaning product and then use the extractor its returned via the pumps suction port, if you use a cleaner in the unit tank it reaches the carpet via the pump delivery port, or am I missing something?



~Hope this helps~



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justadumbarchitect / so I question everything/ Jon
 
I prefer to pre-spray a detergent/spotter/emulsifier, aggitate (spots especially) and extract with clear hot water. This way you are rinsing the fibers as well as allowing longer dwell time for the chemicals to work. If you think about it, how potent must a chemical be to breakdown the dirt/stain entirely, totally release from the fibers, and allow everything to be extracted (ALL residue) in a matter of seconds? I don't think I'd feel comfortable handling such products, especially daily.



This is, of course, just the way I do it, and what conclusions I've come to.
 
You donâ€â„¢t really need to run chemical inside the extractor. It is the hot water that contains all of the cleaning power. With that being said, a lot of times if you just use water, the carpeting dries and tends to be crunchy. I use Liquid Lustre inside my extractor. It is PH balanced and has conditioners built in (this is good for the seals in the pump). It also has fabric softeners, color brighteners, and a defoamer all built in. It is a bit pricey at $21.95 per gallon. But the concentration ratio is 320:1. So, in the long run it is cheaper than everything out there and much better. It does a great job with carpeting and upholstery!



For really dirty carpeting, I treat the spot directly using Neutral Pre-spray cleaner or Motsenbocker's stain removal kit.



For those interested, the chemical I use are produced by Diamond Lustre (www.diamondlustre.com)
 
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