100% VLM ???

[Zee]

Actually, wool fibres have an overlapping scaly structure, kind of like roof shingles that prevents dry soil becoming attached and making vacuuming easier than synthetic fibres.

That goes against everything the ruggies were teaching back in the day... (Groseclose, Amirkhan, Ruth etc)
It was always an established fact that the "scaly" nature of the fiber holds more soil.

 

[Cleanworks]

That goes against everything the ruggies were teaching back in the day... (Groseclose, Amirkhan, Ruth etc)
It was always an established fact that the "scaly" nature of the fiber holds more soil.

Look it up. The scaly nature of the wool cuticle prevents soil from attaching too deeply. Makes it easier to vacuum.

 

[jessi]

But you're making the mountain out of a molehill when you can simply mop up dripping water from a hose Or the same with overspray from a machine or a sprayer. Simple as that Don't mean you have a bad tech. Do you always carry that 175 to your van?

Yes, it’s a must for me.

 

[roro]

.Makes it easier to vacuum.

Bollocks. Come visit our rug plant.

 

[Kenny Hayes]

Yes, it’s a must for me.

Which part is a must?

 

[Zee]

Look it up. The scaly nature of the wool cuticle prevents soil from attaching too deeply. Makes it easier to vacuum.

Think this through with the picture in mind.

How and why would it be easier to get soil off a strand of material that has scales as opposed to a plastic (synthetic) strand that is completely smooth.

I have dusted and pit washed thousands of rugs over 27 years....and I know it is not easier to get soil off protein fibers than synthetic fibers.

 

[frank fratto]

I have a friend who went 100% VLM. I bought his truck mount. There are many times he tells me he wishes he had it back. Yes, VLM works but it can take much longer and can be more physically demanding at times depending on your equipment. I do a lot of VLM but mainly on commercial. I started over 40 years ago doing VLM. I am no stranger to it. It has its place, as does hwe. Ironically, we see many VLM only guys refusing to take on certain jobs and referring hwe.

Ron,
If I was talking to your friend, I would tell "respectfully" him to switch back to TM cleaning?

Or figure out why VLM isn't working for him 100% of the time?

Cause it should and it does for me .

He may need to change chemicals, machinery or pads, it should not be more physical?

but he needs to figure out the right combination for each situation?

In most cases, it does take longer---- this is true?

But done right it's more thorough...

 

[frank fratto]

But you're making the mountain out of a molehill when you can simply mop up dripping water from a hose Or the same with overspray from a machine or a sprayer. Simple as that Don't mean you have a bad tech. Do you always carry that 175 to your van?

Kenny,
I forgot to answer your question

I mostly use in homes 13 inch

I carry it across hard surfaces

plus van to house - house to van.