[Steven hall]

Hi everyone been a member a while on this site but never posted yet so my first question is does using heat and make a big difference only reason I ask is never used real heat before as I have airflex mini but hopefully upgrading to second hand powrflite pfx1350 tomorrow two reasons bigger tank and 3000kw built-in heater all advise welcome

[Simon Gerrard]

Heat makes a huge difference.

Simon

[JandS]

No it doesn't it says so on CT...

[Raymondo]

It depends who you talk too.

If you have the means of creating heat (TM or a inline heater close to the wand)then you will say that it clean better and is necessary.

But if you are unable to create heat (its too much hassle) don't want an extra electric lead  to plug in somewhere else in the house then you will say it not that important.

Where do I fit in to those too opinions?

Have a full English breakfast but afterwards run the plate under the cold tape and the grease will still be there but run it under the hot tap and that will remove the grease.

Hot water will remove more soiling out of a carpets with less chemicals than coldwater try cleaning a nightclub or restaurant with cold water.

Cold water will do it but its harder work.

[Simon Gerrard]

Well put, Raymondo.


Simon

[Steven hall]

So does the powrflite with the in tank give enough heat to make a difference

[Phil @ Extreme Clean]

It's not an in tank heater Steven it is inline so heats up more or less straight away and Yes it makes a difference as heat breaks down greasy etc.

[Glynn]

Ever wonder why they don't wash theatre gowns and cloths in cold water ?.

[Steven hall]

Cheers Phil

[sean oregan]

So if I was after an aftermarket inline heater where should I be looking?
Seriously thinking about getting one

[Steven Butler]

Interesting question about heat this.
Ive got a heater for my steempro on the van that ive never used as im getting great results without heat...might give it a try though...
True about washing pots in hot water etc..

[davep]

Although we aren't washing pots   

[liviu pastravanu]

For me heat makes a huge difference. I used to be a cold water extraction boy and i was struggling on greasy carpets and upholstery. Bought my first TM a year ago and i am still amazed what a big difference it makes!

I will say this once as i don't want you portable guys to switch to a TM, makes us look a LOT better, professional, makes the work easier, faster and better, STOP looking for the TM like portable as there's no such thing. Go and buy yourself a proper TM that will make you LOADS of money and provide you with constant hot water and superior vac power.

P.S. When i used to run a high end porty i never did £600 in a day on my own.

Regards
Liviu

[Steve Chapman]

It's part of the basic science of cleaning pie, without heat you will have to increase time, agitation or chemicals.........

In my opinion it's best to have a nice balance of each.......

[Tadgh O Shea]

It's part of the basic science of cleaning pie, without heat you will have to increase time, agitation or chemicals.........

In my opinion it's best to have a nice balance of each.......

  Spot on and right answer for newer guys Steve.

[Steven Butler]

Well today i was working in an empty property so decided to try out my inline heater for the first time...in fact the first time i had ever cleaned a carpet with heat....
Wow...dont think i will ever clean with cold water again.

[tim handley]

best be getting an inline heater for my storm then....................
what were you using steven??

[Steven Butler]

Steempro with heat n run mate

[COLIN BRIGHT]

I think heat is best, be careful on those synthetic suites though

[Mike Halliday]

For a month before Xmas I disconnected my propane water heater and used the immersion fitted into my fresh water tank to heat my water I was cleaning with hand hot water ( so hot you could just about hold your hand in it ) this cleaned well, I think most people who talk about cleaning with 'hot' water are referring to water at this sort of temperature, in this temp range you can touch the QC.

I think the big difference comes when you go higher, when I use my heater the QC can burn your arm when you accidently touch it. this heat coupled with a high flow of water ( big jets in your wand) and a quality detergent makes cleaning really soiled carpets a lot easier.

Someone asked what difference a detergent makes as it only touches the carpet for a second but it's about lots of little differences added together to make a big difference. The coach for Team Sky the cycle team said all he looked for was a 5% improvement  if he could make a a small 5% improvement  in 4 different areas he would end up with a 20% difference....and that's what makes a winning team.

It's the same with cleaning carpets all we need is lots of small  improvements in how we clean to make a big difference.

Ps: if you think 5% is not worth bothering about..... Usain Bolt  won the 100m by being 0. 003% better than the person who came second