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I have never liked cleaning polyester. I have not had great results in getting the high traffic areas acceptably clean, stains are harder to get out and it is terrible to groom out with the shag rake. The only thing I have tried that shows promise is using the microfiber pads. I am seeing more and more polyester as it is the least expensive. Does anyone have anything to offer other than “you can’t get it very wet”?
Dan,
Are you using a prespray and finishing towels? Fast acting enzyme is a great product for high traffic areas on nearly any carpet type. As raking is concerned, try using the “broom” type of groomer. You will eliminate the “scratch look” .
Thanks Brian!
“broom”… Sutton, the last broom I had, went out the door with my customer riding it… Wasn’t even Halloween.
I love using the pile brush and FAE. I wouldn’t use the pile brush on polyester though.
Someone help me . . . have not heard of polyester carpet. Are we talking berber or nylon?
Plush carpets most of the time. The two biggest characteristics of 100% polyester are fraying or pilling and usually doesn’t look good until it drys. Several times I was discouraged with the look and offered to come back to re-clean. When I returned I could hardly believe my eyes. It looked really good. Once I even asked who they called to re-clean it. Don’t use anything with a brush or even the BBC pad. Not even a towel cleaning is recommended unless it’s trashed. Rake (groom) gently. With polyester blends it is common to see “water marks” like paper seals. When grooming the carpet, it will change directions in narrow 2″ wide trails that have no rhyme or reason to the direction. It’s not uncommon to go under a bed or some lightly used area. At first I thought it was a defect caused by over stretching the backing. I’ve cleaned them since the early 80’s. The first sign is a fussy carpet. I think they first came out in the 70’s.
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