Best way to scrub traffic lane? Grocery store entrance

GJR

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Hi guys,

What's the best approach for getting best result for dealing w/the traffic lane on this kind of track-mat entry-way carpet?

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I think the issue maybe is with the agitation method I've been using.

I pre-vac, spray heavy, scrub with red pad and extract on my highest TM setting.
Is there something better than red pad for this?

This regular customer is a busy store on a busy street and their entry gets trashed. They are always complimentary and overall seem happy and I think it comes out pretty good ... but deep down I know I can do better on that traffic lane.

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While we are at it, what's this stuff called officially? Track-mat?
 

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You could do a green pad if it's really trashed. It want hurt since you "prespray heavy. Especially on carpet tile.You might want to run it on cement wet a little, but not a lot.
 
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You could do a green pad if it's really trashed. It want hurt since you "prespray heavy. Especially on carpet tile.You might want to run it on cement wet a little, but not a lo
I tried green once and it tripped the fuse on my 175. But maybe with more lube it could work. Maybe worth a second try I mean.
 
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500. Too low you think?
Too low

When I cleaned those types of entrances, I went up to 900. There’s layers of parking lot crap that needs more aggressive pressure.

You won’t hurt it. It’s plastic carpet with rubber backing glued to a concrete slab
 

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Too low

When I cleaned those types of entrances, I went up to 900. There’s layers of parking lot crap that needs more aggressive pressure.

You won’t hurt it. It’s plastic carpet with rubber backing glued to a concrete slab
Thanks! I'm going to crank that next time.. I wasn't thinking about it that way.
 

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I might give that Ultrapac a try. I'm getting a little low on powder and will have to shop soon. Thanks for the tip
Is ice melt being used on the parking lot?

If so, keep cleaning the same way?

Try taking your 175 with a microfiber bonnet.

Spray somewhat heavy with" BROWN OUT SOLUTION" then use your 175 on it? At the end of the cleaning.
 
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