ONE STEP/EASI-STEP - Carpet Cleaning Issues

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ONE STEP/EASI-STEP

Posted by rob_s (rob_s), 28 January 2004

Hi
I use both of these products,are they the same.
The one step I get from Amtech,the Easi-step I get from Marshalls.

rob-s

Posted by stevegunn (Steve Gunn), 28 January 2004

Obviously easi-step has not had such an impact on one step as Solution has Wink

Posted by Shaun_Ashmore (Shaun_Ashmore), 28 January 2004

The european distributor is in Sheffield called W E Franklin group ( I used to work for them ).

They like Nick at Solutions used to be distributors for one step but have set up their own brand, not dissimular ( am I aloud to say that? )to one step but they do tend to focus on microsplitting wipes, like baby wipes but sold for hotels and supermarkets etc although they do sell to cc it is not their biggest market.

Shaun

Posted by rob_s (rob_s), 28 January 2004

Hi
Do fellow carpet cleaners get good results with One step on cotton upholstery. I find difficulty in removing head grease.

rob-s Huh

Posted by Ken_Wainwright (Ken Wainwright), 28 January 2004

I find One Step to be the best product I've ever used on head grease. Spray it on and agitate really well. I find a terry cotton towel to be the best tool for this. If you dry the area out too much, mist some more on. Don't stop agitating until the soil has gone, then rinse.
safe and happy cleaning

Ken

Posted by rob_s (rob_s), 28 January 2004

Hi Ken
At what dilution rate do you use it,is this as a prespray or through your H.W.E. machine.

rob-s

Posted by Ken_Wainwright (Ken Wainwright), 29 January 2004

I use the One Step Fineline at 1:10 as an upholstery pre-spray, and a freshwater rinse with my extractor. I'll add an acidic rinse as required. Like most cleaning products, microsplitters usually perform better when hot. If you are using a small hand held sprayer, hang it in your solution tank to keep the temperature up.

Safe and happy cleaning

Ken

Posted by Alan_Harrison (Alan_Harrison), 29 January 2004

Interested in your comment about microsplitters working best when hot. Would raising the temp change the Ph value or are we talking hot enough to melt grease and fat deposits. Presumably it would be a good idea do the colour test with a heated soloution just to be safe.

Posted by rob_s (rob_s), 29 January 2004

Hi Ken
I just wonderd when you would use an acid rince,as fineline is on the acid side,I thought.

rob-s Huh

Posted by Derek (Derek Bolton), 30 January 2004

Hi Allan

Heat shouldn't affect the pH of a chemical but will speed up the cleaning reaction

Cheers
Derek

Posted by nick.solution (nick.solution), 30 January 2004

As long as its not too hot, you can effect the efficiency of micro splitters with high temperature.

Nick

Posted by Derek (Derek Bolton), 30 January 2004

Thanks Nick

I forgot that some of these guys use 'super' heat

Regards
Derek

Posted by Ken_Wainwright (Ken Wainwright), 30 January 2004

Rob s

I only use an acidic rinse as belt and braces insurance, after suitable testing naturally. Sometimes you can look at a fabric, test, test and test it again, but something inside you says Insurance, insurance insurance.That's when I put on my braces and tighten my belt Wink

Safe and happy cleaning

Ken

Posted by rob_s (rob_s), 31 January 2004

Hi
Cleaned a cotton/synthetic flatweave light green suite today- used one step on it.

Mixed at 1-1 ratio on ink and coffee stains,then 1-12 ratio on the rest.

Had difficulty removing stains. Is one step spot and stain remover any good, or can anyone recommend a compatible product with one step.

rob -s Huh

Posted by Ken_Wainwright (Ken Wainwright), 31 January 2004

Yes Rob, the One Step Zap-It(?) is more efficient on solvent soluble stains. However, I tend to use the more specialist solvent spotters such as POG, Solvex etc. etc. On ink I usually use Isopropyl Alcohol. Highly volatile though.

Safe and happy cleaning

Ken

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