Are you people using it for residential now? Is it working well for residential?
I'm really considering buying one. I need something that is close to fool proof for my tech.
My Rx tears Seams to easy and my wand doesn't seem to have enough cleaning power.
How about robo wand.Self propelled is coming
I'll agree its different then a wand. but its no different then how I run my spinner.Of course I'm walking it. You can't possibly be trying to tell me you find that thing glides like a wand.
I had to fill in the other day at a big church job. I've been off the truck over a decade. (66 y.o.) If it hadn't been for the Zipper I would have been dead after 7000 sq. ft. No soreness at all. Did another 3000 s.f. the next morning. Thanks, Erik, I find the Zip is much easier on the body.
Gosh I never heard it called a syndrome before. Maybe the government will give me some money to deal with it.Feet dangle when on the toilet too?!? As far as bending over to pre spray, not everyone suffers from @billyeadon syndrome................ Isn't the spray distance supposed to be 12"-18" off the carpet? Taller guys need to bend more....
I <3 my Zipper jr.......
If so, I may qualify, too at 5'5".Gosh I never heard it called a syndrome before. Maybe the government will give me some money to deal with it.
Probably easier to traina newbee that has not used a wand
Do not use it like a wand too heavy....more like a vacuum cleaner or rotary ...take your time
I have had mine 16 months......
Couple of tips...
- I use wand in homes for corners closets and under beds and furniture
- use the zipper for the open areas and heavy areas
- 4.5 blower and 33 hp very rarely do dry strokes as u can do a dry stroke on the pullback it is always drier than a wand
- on commercial walk it or push it with 1 hand swich hands......
Just finished a big commercial today..finished it 1/2 hour faster 2-3 hour dry time vs 5 with the wand
And about half as tired...absolutely no dry strokes accept on heavy soil for commercial other than the pullback stroke.......
Take your time it seems to go slower but if you can skip most dry strokes it will
Actually be faster and always cleaner and drier...also I am using 14 flow.....
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There is definitely a learning curve when it comes to using the Zipper efficiently. I bought the Zipper to increase my carpet cleaning production after reading many of the endorsements on this board.
Using the Zipper on my first few jobs was a frustrating experience. I was trying to move fast, tripping over my hoses, running over my solution line and the magnate would snap the cleaning head off the carpet when I did not want it to and the dam thing would fall over all the time. I was frustrated, exhausted and my body ached.
I have been using the Zipper for three months now on 99% of my carpet cleaning jobs. I stuck with the Zipper due to its superior flushing and drying capabilities. I am now seeing the increase in production that I bought the tool for because I am more familiar with the equipment and the necessary hose management and cleaning pattern strategy of each area. The Zipper is also easier on my body than my tricked out ti wands.
I advise the new Zipper users to hang in there and master the Zipper cleaning technique, you will not regret it.
I made one years ago. It's now used on the HF drag wand. LolYeah, that magnet is a pita. After Erik makes his first million, he needs to take a time out and devise a handle release.
Yeah, that magnet is a pita. After Erik makes his first million, he needs to take a time out and devise a handle release.
Thank you very much for this! The guys on Mikey's Board have given me the best feedback and honest reviews. I really appreciate all of you!There is definitely a learning curve when it comes to using the Zipper efficiently. I bought the Zipper to increase my carpet cleaning production after reading many of the endorsements on this board.
Using the Zipper on my first few jobs was a frustrating experience. I was trying to move fast, tripping over my hoses, running over my solution line and the magnate would snap the cleaning head off the carpet when I did not want it to and the dam thing would fall over all the time. I was frustrated, exhausted and my body ached.
I have been using the Zipper for three months now on 99% of my carpet cleaning jobs. I stuck with the Zipper due to its superior flushing and drying capabilities. I am now seeing the increase in production that I bought the tool for because I am more familiar with the equipment and the necessary hose management and cleaning pattern strategy of each area. The Zipper is also easier on my body than my tricked out ti wands.
I advise the new Zipper users to hang in there and master the Zipper cleaning technique, you will not regret it.