Just got a Bissell Proheat Auto version....

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Double Dizzle

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Pretty excited about it because I know it will make my interior jobs look better and take less time...can't beat that! Now...I have scoured the forums looking for info on what others are using as a cleaner solution as well as different methods used with this machine. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to find too much solid information, so I was wondering if you guys could help me out. I'm ready to tackle my wife's car to gain some experience with it and break it in this weekend....trust me, it will be a good test of the machine's effectiveness.



So what kind of tips/advice can I get here?



Thanks!
 
I love mine. I used Megs APC+ (20-1) as a pre-soak using a garden sprayer. Then use plain water as a rinse in the LGM.
 
I had the pro-heat Bissel machine, but I returned it. I've been using the method pre-soaking with a cleaner letting it sit for a little bit and extracting it with my husky wet/dry vac. The pro heat Bissel machine is pretty good for small jobs but the water isn't "hot" enough like you would think it would be but is more of a"luke warm" if anything. I do realize it's a small machine - but the extraction power is lacking if you are expecting the carpets to be dry or just a little damp, when I used it on jobs the carpets were always left being "wet".



I've come to the conclusion that in order to get a carpet extractor that actually works as far as heating and extraction goes your going to have to buy a big machine and spend some money.



IMO - When I compare the pro-heat Bissel machine to my method of using the wet/dry vac I don't see any difference.
 
Double Dizzle said:
Pretty excited about it because I know it will make my interior jobs look better and take less time...can't beat that! Now...I have scoured the forums looking for info on what others are using as a cleaner solution as well as different methods used with this machine. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to find too much solid information, so I was wondering if you guys could help me out. I'm ready to tackle my wife's car to gain some experience with it and break it in this weekend....trust me, it will be a good test of the machine's effectiveness.



So what kind of tips/advice can I get here?



Thanks!
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I used the Bissell cleaner and sprayed out of the machine for a while. I found in confined spaces the sprayer isn't as accurate as one would prefer. Also discovered the rotating brush isn't worth the powder it'd take to blow it to Hell.



I now use sprayers to apply various APCs and carpet cleaners, pick one. I agitiate with separate brushes and then use the LGM to extract only. Saves on cleanup as well because if you use the cleaner tank for solution you'll want to run hot water through it and the sprayers afterwards to keep it from clogging over time.



TL
 
better off using hot tap water as the water from the LGM won't get "hot" it's not designed to heat the water up significantly like a professional extractor. You can put in hot water and turn the heater on to help get decent water temperatures though.
 
jetwash said:
I had the pro-heat Bissel machine, but I returned it. I've been using the method pre-soaking with a cleaner letting it sit for a little bit and extracting it with my husky wet/dry vac. The pro heat Bissel machine is pretty good for small jobs but the water isn't "hot" enough like you would think it would be but is more of a"luke warm" if anything. I do realize it's a small machine - but the extraction power is lacking if you are expecting the carpets to be dry or just a little damp, when I used it on jobs the carpets were always left being "wet".



I've come to the conclusion that in order to get a carpet extractor that actually works as far as heating and extraction goes your going to have to buy a big machine and spend some money.



IMO - When I compare the pro-heat Bissel machine to my method of using the wet/dry vac I don't see any difference.
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This is what I was doing for a while. Also whenever you have a spot that has been there a while you sometimes wanna clean it so good you end up making a bigger mess and having to do 10x the work. I spray APC let it dwell for a few then hit it with a rag a few times. After then I whip out the big guns and extract it with my Hot Rod. Those small machines work extremely well on cars that just have little dirt here and there.



Post pics of any work you do with it tho!
 
yakky said:
I love mine. I used Megs APC+ (20-1) as a pre-soak using a garden sprayer. Then use plain water as a rinse in the LGM.
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So you pretreat, agitate with brush, then use the LGM with only hot water in it?



I wanna find the best method for using this thing.
 
I've been able to use light duty water extractors like a Bissell and something more commercial. There is a HUGE difference, however I wouldn't consider getting one of these non-commerical extractors. They still work well enough for most average jobs, my advice is to not waste your money on ones that have a heater unit, instead just make sure you put hot water in and not let it sit for long to lose the temps. The wet/dry vac system works ok, but even one of these will help over that. There definately is a reason why the commercial extractors cost way more. With that being said I would try to find a used one if possible, alot of times you can find them at a vacum shop, goodwill or garage sale for dirt cheap.
 
FinishLineAuto said:
I've been able to use light duty water extractors like a Bissell and something more commercial. There is a HUGE difference, however I wouldn't consider getting one of these non-commerical extractors. They still work well enough for most average jobs, my advice is to not waste your money on ones that have a heater unit, instead just make sure you put hot water in and not let it sit for long to lose the temps. The wet/dry vac system works ok, but even one of these will help over that. There definately is a reason why the commercial extractors cost way more. With that being said I would try to find a used one if possible, alot of times you can find them at a vacum shop, goodwill or garage sale for dirt cheap.
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Well....I already HAVE the Bissell, sooooo.....for now that's what I'm gonna be using. I would love to get a pro extractor eventually, but like many here, I don't have the business to afford that yet.
 
Double Dizzle said:
Well....I already HAVE the Bissell, sooooo.....for now that's what I'm gonna be using. I would love to get a pro extractor eventually, but like many here, I don't have the business to afford that yet.
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I think that my post came across wrong. What I was meaning was that the machine that you have I wouldn't consider useless and not effective. I think it still surpasses using the shop vac method. I used to have something like you have it, made cleaning alot easier but got stolen and I've had to resort back to the shop vac method. Believe me, 500-1000 dollars for a hot water extractor is not cheap for most of us especially if we are not everyday detailers. However if you can get your hands on one of these you will love one. Until then just make due with what you have because it will clean and extract the water better then a shop vac. One other piece of advice would be getting a carpet brush attachment for your buffer.
 
Double Dizzle said:
So you pretreat, agitate with brush, then use the LGM with only hot water in it?



I wanna find the best method for using this thing.
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I probably should agitate, but I don't. I just spray with apc and let it dwell while I do other stuff. Then I extract with only VERY hot water. I don't like leaving soap in the carpet (attracts more dirt) and I don't like soaping then doing another rinse, so this works really well. Tough stains just get more pre-treatment and another extraction.
 
If u can not get pro cleaners All u need is a high traffic lane for pre treating such as rug doctor I use malco xtrac carpet cleaner and machine. most people just use water in there machine to rinse with. vacume carpet well spray carpet with solution in spray bottel agitate with brush I use a brush on a air drill let sit 10-15 min extract with water only do not soak make sure u get carpet as dry as possible with the machine take towel rub over carpet to help with drying
 
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