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daz7692

  • Posts: 2
speed bumps
« on: December 06, 2007, 12:34:05 pm »
I cleaned a carpet today and it seem to develop bumps in it.

I have not done many but I was careful to not over wet it.

It was well fitted at the edges??

Is this normal and will it just settle when it dries?

Cheers

elite mike

Re: speed bumps
« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2007, 12:41:46 pm »
was it a  kitchen carpet
sometimes if its a flowtex it will bump
should be fine when  dry
regards mike

Alan Brooker. Aqualink Carpet Care

  • Posts: 489
Re: speed bumps
« Reply #2 on: December 06, 2007, 02:09:26 pm »
Won't always settle. If you want to retain your client then call back once it's dried to refit if needed. Did you drag heavy furniture across the carpet during the clean?

Alan
Experience does not qualify as Knowledge and Understanding.
Understand how and why and you'll produce great results.

IICRC, Woolsafe, Fenice & LTT trained.
Member of Eco Carpet Care, NCCA & Woolsafe.

lands

Re: speed bumps
« Reply #3 on: December 06, 2007, 02:12:48 pm »
If the bumps are more than two inches high then you may be in trouble, if not it should settle down.

benny d

  • Posts: 706
Re: speed bumps
« Reply #4 on: December 06, 2007, 02:35:41 pm »
I think it will be ok for you.

I cleaned a conservatory carpet last week with my TM. Not much spray, but quite strong suction.
All seemed fine as I left with no concerns.

The owner called that night to say there were alot of "bubbles" that had appeared. I said that they will be gone by morning, so don't worry. What he didnt see was that I had my fingers crossed as I was saying it!

He called the next day to say that it had all settled down. Cleaning three bedrooms for him next week. So I believe it will be ok   ;)
"If i'm not in action, I'm in traction"
Voted 397th best looking carpet cleaner in West Sussex 2015. Up 10 from last year...

richie

  • Posts: 1179
Re: speed bumps
« Reply #5 on: December 06, 2007, 04:42:30 pm »
99.9% of the time these HUMPS will settle on their own.  Normally kitchen carpets that do it but other carpets once in a blue moon do it.  Call the customer and tell/him that you will call back 24/48hrs later to see if all is ok.  If they dont disappear a simple re-fit should be all that is required.

Richie.

Re: speed bumps
« Reply #6 on: December 06, 2007, 05:45:33 pm »
The worst ones I've found are latex backed. Scary first time it happens and always mension it now to clients before I start that there is a slim possibility.


daz7692

  • Posts: 2
Re: speed bumps
« Reply #7 on: December 10, 2007, 03:31:23 pm »
Thanks people

probably did move furniture in correctly thinking on


Appreciate all replies

Ta

gwrightson

  • Posts: 3617
Re: speed bumps
« Reply #8 on: December 10, 2007, 05:02:20 pm »
Hasnt happened to me for absolutly ages :),
but it did today :)   confident it will return to normal  ::)


custy happy, although i did not warn of possibility but did explain as soon as i saw some movement.

Geoff
who ever said dont knock before u try ,i never tried dog crap but i know i wouldnt like  haha