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Poll

how many do you use/carry on the van

none
16.4%
11 (16.4%)
1
52.2%
35 (52.2%)
2
20.9%
14 (20.9%)
3
7.5%
5 (7.5%)
4!!!!
3%
2 (3%)

Total Members Voted: 65

terrymaloy

  • Posts: 229
Re: air movers
« Reply #20 on: October 30, 2006, 01:42:30 pm »
Like some on here, I dont possess one.
During the summer months  and if its sunny I recommend the customer place the cushions outside to dry off quicker.
I would like to get my hands on one now winters round the corner...anyone know who sells them relatively cheap ?
Cheers.

nick p

  • Posts: 345
Re: air movers
« Reply #21 on: October 30, 2006, 02:58:03 pm »
have a look on ebay i got mine of there its in good nick and works a treat only £55 including p&p

cheers nick

NigelD

  • Posts: 114
Re: air movers
« Reply #22 on: October 30, 2006, 05:20:58 pm »
With reference to putting cushions outside. I was told that if they are in the sun and wet they can bleach, has anyone else heard that?

Nigel

Mark Stanley

  • Posts: 237
Re: air movers
« Reply #23 on: October 30, 2006, 05:29:38 pm »
Even more so (  I guess ) if wet, as the water left in the material would magnify the effect of the suns rays.

We have all seen the effect the sun has on carpets and upholstery.

Depends how long they are left out for.

Regards

Mark
NCCA

carpetguy

Re: air movers
« Reply #24 on: October 30, 2006, 10:57:11 pm »
The older people on here, will possibly remember, that every village in the country, had a bleaching green, where bed sheets were laid out in the sun.....................to bleach.

Remember, folks, its air movement you wan tfor drying, not radiant heat / light.

robbie

Jeremy

  • Posts: 130
Re: air movers
« Reply #25 on: October 31, 2006, 04:14:26 am »
CraigP.

I Have 5 of the AEG Version of the floor fan that you indicated, as well as a Prochem and a Chinese copy of the Prochem (which lasted 1 job before it fell apart).

Obviously the Prochem Fans (carpet fan) dry's very quickly. However I tend to leave the AEG Fans with customers if they ask and they work reasonably well.

Jeremy

carpetguy

Re: air movers
« Reply #26 on: October 31, 2006, 08:43:52 am »
How do I know, it's touch dry, within an hour, or so................because it takes me, on average an hour and a half to clean a suite, so I'm still there.

Also, I always clean suites, before moving on to the carpets and it's unusual, not to have carpets to clean at the same time.

As I said, I've been in this industry for more than 10 minutes, have attended many courses, presentations and demonstrations, always trying new products and learning all the time.

As in every walk of life, theory is fine, but the reality is, we are all different, as machinery and products are different, it's getting the maximum performance out of them , that makes the difference.

I've seen incredible results from someone using a little Puzzi 200, leaving upholstery drier than my Ninja and clean.

The only time I would have felt the need for assisted drying, would have been nearly 20 years ago, when due to, inexperience, inferior machinery and poor products, I left suites much wetter than today.

Finally..............

It takes me an average of 90 minutes to clean a suite at around £55 and I simply don't subscribe to the 3 hour clean and leave a blower to dry, regime.

It's not going to enhance your credibility or reputation being in someones house for a minute longer than absolutely necessary.

When you have tradesmen in your home, you want them finished and out ASAP obviously having completed to a high standard.

robbie


craigp

Re: air movers
« Reply #27 on: October 31, 2006, 08:53:54 am »
thats a very good point Robbie, and a good reason to be quick, i sure customers would get irritated if your there to long, but of course they wouldn't say, Robbie cant see why you only charge £55 (i assume 3 piece) obvously you know what your doing and deserve more, why charge a customer less than there willing to pay?