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maxcampbell

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Handheld agitator
« on: April 07, 2013, 11:25:55 pm »
Something like a polisher, but driving a brush or nylon pad. And running slow enough. To use on upholstery and encapping steps and other small areas of carpet. What do you use?

Griffus

  • Posts: 1942
Re: Handheld agitator
« Reply #1 on: April 07, 2013, 11:37:46 pm »
I use various handheld brushes, although I believe the Texatherm Minitex is pretty good if you're looking for mechanical.

I would consider one if I did loads more furniture.

AshWhite

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Re: Handheld agitator
« Reply #2 on: April 07, 2013, 11:44:50 pm »
A right angle handheld drill with a brush from Jamie@CSUK.
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JandS

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Re: Handheld agitator
« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2013, 10:59:31 am »
Ash

Just checked out CSUK but no sign of the brushes??
Impossible done straight away, miracles can take a little longer.

AshWhite

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Russ Chadd

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Re: Handheld agitator
« Reply #5 on: April 08, 2013, 05:51:26 pm »

JandS

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Re: Handheld agitator
« Reply #6 on: April 08, 2013, 06:07:27 pm »
Cheers...went to wrong site.......... ;D
Impossible done straight away, miracles can take a little longer.

Carpet2Clean

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Re: Handheld agitator
« Reply #7 on: April 08, 2013, 09:14:22 pm »
Hi Russ

Sent your video last week to my valeting mate in Herne Bay

He has a Kestrel polisher, he is now getting a brush end for it

Sadly i let my one go when i gave up valeting  :(


Richard

Russ Chadd

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Re: Handheld agitator
« Reply #8 on: April 08, 2013, 09:54:52 pm »
They are dead handy Rich, as you can see from the video you get better more thorough results...  in fact i have proved that if you apply just enough pre spray and spend longer agitating... the extraction stage is a lot quicker and you use less water!
Being an orbital machine reduces the risks of friction burns and damage to the fabric...

alan lewis

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Re: Handheld agitator
« Reply #9 on: April 08, 2013, 10:21:25 pm »
Were do you get the brush ends from for the Kestrel polisher?

Alan

Carpet2Clean

  • Posts: 378
Re: Handheld agitator
« Reply #10 on: April 08, 2013, 10:21:45 pm »
Hi Russ

I found the kestrel a great tool mate, wish i kept it now.

Just sorted out a new spotting machine, Prochem bravo plus to replace my Aquarius pro valet machine...Getting it with the carpet wand plus the added hand tool plus 2 hose`s..


Richard




Russ Chadd

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Re: Handheld agitator
« Reply #11 on: April 08, 2013, 11:30:23 pm »
Did you try it out ? what did you give for it?

Billy Russell

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Re: Handheld agitator
« Reply #12 on: April 09, 2013, 06:23:41 am »
Were do you get the brush ends from for the Kestrel polisher?

Alan

Speak to Jamie Pearson from CSUK

Russ Chadd

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Re: Handheld agitator
« Reply #13 on: April 09, 2013, 09:13:53 am »
Ok... there are only several places to get the brush heads..

http://www.amtechuk.co.uk/shop/orbot-micro-aqua-brush-twin-set-pid-508.htm

lhttp://www.bodyshop-tools-supplies.co.uk/product.php?cat=2055

Mention me if you call Carsmetic...

The white brushes are ONLY good for tile and grout, the blue ones are great on car interiors and durable upholstery, the soft grey ones are a little like a tampico or horse hair brush so use them on house hold fabrics.






JandS

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Re: Handheld agitator
« Reply #14 on: April 09, 2013, 12:01:30 pm »
Expensive for what they are...£42 + VAT + postage.
I got 2 from the USA and even with the import tax
and postage it only came to a total of about £32.
Impossible done straight away, miracles can take a little longer.

JandS

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Re: Handheld agitator
« Reply #15 on: April 09, 2013, 12:11:01 pm »
Whoa there...just checked their prices.
Brushes are the same price but postage
has shot up to $30.
Impossible done straight away, miracles can take a little longer.

Carpet2Clean

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Re: Handheld agitator
« Reply #16 on: April 09, 2013, 04:02:49 pm »
Hi Russ

Yes i try it out on Saturday at my local supplier

It was sent down from Prochem (brand new in the box) to try...Just had the carpet wand, as it would be if you was buying the bravo plus.
 
Worked very good for a small compact machine..Now the suppliers has a nice clean patch  ;D

Give me a call for price



Richard

Russ Chadd

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Re: Handheld agitator
« Reply #17 on: April 09, 2013, 04:24:36 pm »
email if you  like

Carpet2Clean

  • Posts: 378
Re: Handheld agitator
« Reply #18 on: April 09, 2013, 04:38:36 pm »
Sent

stuart_clark

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Re: Handheld agitator
« Reply #19 on: April 09, 2013, 04:40:51 pm »
Russ
why no sound on your video mate ?