BEST carpet chemicals for auto detailers - let's geek out!

[@GULLYSGARAGE]

I have been doing detailing on the side for many years now and I was told from a wise man early on to go check out a local commercial carpet cleaning supplier. It opened up a whole new world to me and has helped me get much better results. I have got good results for a company called Prochem. I use their Citrus Pro pretreat and the ultrapac trafficlean for the most part on any vehicle carpet interiors. I then follow up with their fiber rinse in my extractor to neutralize the carpets. This is some very valuable information that more detailers need to start looking into.

[@keepingclean3616]

.man so awesome

[@HawkProDetailing]

Shaun Gullacher totally! So wise. I’ve heard of prochem. It’s amazing what these chemicals can do compared to what we are used to using

[@alphag5240]

Come back w updated carpets and upholstery videos ❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@alphag5240]

Update: he didn't 😭

[@troyhenry3267]

Nick, how much of the prespray Flex would I add to a 48oz pump sprayer ???

[@HawkProDetailing]

I recommend bio break with citrus solv now...same company but better for car carpets as a pre spray. Follow instructions on jug and dilute heavier if it's crazy nasty. Just mix it fresh for every job with HOT water for best results

[@troyhenry3267]

@@HawkProDetailing Do you still prefer Flex Ice? As your rinsing agent?

[@Lg1969]

Hey Hawk how do you dilute the Bio Break in a sprayer ? and do you still recommend Flex product line for carpets and upholstery ?? oh and have you used Flex Powder w/Citrus???

[@AlexGonzalez-iu4ob]

How do you dilute the flex prespray? I have a similar pump like yours, how much do you add to it?

[@HawkProDetailing]

Instructions on the jug of bio break:) I use the "for heavily soiled" dilution mix

[@jerryguillaume6435]

Hey Hawk! Are these products safe on seats or just carpets?

[@Craig_Cole]

I would love to have you do a video like this but highlighting the exterior chemicals that you use for details

[@HawkProDetailing]

I kinda did one for a Tesla but yeah I agree I'll put that on the list!

[@stride828]

can you use the encap with steam?

[@HawkProDetailing]

yes

[@egrizzle8342]

Great video! I actually started off in the carpet cleaning industry before i started detailing and its helped me a great deal. I can see the passion you have in learning different chemicals and problem solving. Just be careful not to go too far down the rabbit hole, you might end up on the carpet cleaning side of things permanently lol. Its extremely profitable. Id put that knowledge you have of the chemicals and the steamer/extractor and do residential upholstery work if its slow during the winter. I see you channel blowing up in the future. 👍

[@HawkProDetailing]

+E Grizzle thanks! Why did you leave carpet cleaning? I just met a bunch of guys in the biz and they also said it’s extremely profitable....which is intriguing for sure. There is no doubt that cars are “cooler”....but cooler doesn’t feed the family. I’m always looking at how I can be profitable as a detailer

[@egrizzle8342]

@@HawkProDetailing I got a job offer that paid more at the time but after a few years i missed running my own business so i started detailing and kept growing from there. In carpet cleaning $500-$1000 days were normal for residential, $1500+ commercial jobs np. Just requires more cash to invest in equipment than detailing but like i said alot of tools, chemicals, equipment can be used in both industries. Cars are very cool, but the instant gratification of taking "rat nasty" carpets and making them brand new again is pretty cool also. But diversity in your business can be profitable and fun at the same time.

[@HawkProDetailing]

E Grizzle love the feedback/insight man thank you

[@codya.k.a.nlnjacr1tt3r]

Hey hawk Im curious as to how your training as a carpet cleaning tech went and where you went to be trained?

[@ChrisS-if7ev]

@@HawkProDetailing ​ @E Grizzle Old thread but as someone approaching 50 and finding my previous business becoming a closing window after 20 years and needing to change careers, I think, I find this very interesting. Been doing a ton of research on the cleaning industry and finding alot of people saying the same. Sure, knowlesge, investing in tools, trucks all cost a bunch of money but you can make a living, especially if you know how to market which I spent 20 plus years doing before being in the medical sales world prior. Knowledge is power. Thanks for the comments hope both of you are doing well.

[@trentnance3375]

I have a Mytee 8070, the say not to use powder in the solvent tank. Is there a way around this for the flex ice acid rinse? What do you recommend?

[@brandongraham5565]

Mix it in a gallon jug then add it to your extractor

[@buffboyzauto]

Any issues since then with using flex ice in your mytee? I have an HP60 and am very interested in citrus + ice combo

[@brandonoyler760]

Just ordered a Hp60 how do you like it

[@buffboyzauto]

@@brandonoyler760 best thing I’ve ever bought for detailing

[@brandonoyler760]

Got a smoking deal on it got it for a little more than most places sell the 8070

[@Crraziee]

What’s your dilution for citrus solv and ice? Let’s say mixing at a gallon of each. Thx

[@HawkProDetailing]

I recommend bio break as pre spray, dilution ratios are on the labels 🤓

[@Crraziee]

@@HawkProDetailing will go and order some. Thx for the reply!

[@stephen1503]

I *know* APCs are not the greatest for carpet cleaning. But for a simple in & out detail where I’m going ONR wash and using that to wipe down the hard surfaces-I like the idea of using power clean 10:1 as an alkaline “all-purpose” carpet cleaner for those common acid based food and organic stains. What’s your thoughts on this? I know your recommended that one product in this video for “in & out quick cleans” but I have a very limited “rig” (being my cars trunk) and I already know power clean 10:1 is a great APC for every other surface. I’m thinking test thr pH of the stain, hit acids with power clean and rinse with ONR since apparently that does neutralizeit

[@kylesuda9527]

Hi Nick, excellent video on carpet cleaning and explaining use of proper chemicals. I was wondering if there is a product that I can purchase OTC at a box store like lowes or home depot to use as a pretreatment for carpets? Possibly a gallon to dilute to be more economical? I purchased some Folex recently; Can that be used as a pretreatment? Thanks for the help!

[@HawkProDetailing]

Thanks Kyle! Question -- will you be extracting after? Do you have a rug doctor or bissell to extract the carpet? If not, I would recommend something ph neutral. Let me know and I can do some homework to find you the best product

[@kylesuda9527]

Hawk Pro Detailing So I do have a bissel extractor that I will be using! I currently have the 48 oz bottle of solution that came with the machine

[@HawkProDetailing]

Kyle Suda so I’m sure there are some options in big box stores but I have a feeling your Super Cleans are going to have a very high PH that you’ll want to neutralize. Are there OTC/DIY ways to do that? I can’t wait to find out:) But don’t quite know...yet. My local supply guy said even he didn’t know a good product, but he is a sales guy lol and told me to send you here: Interlinksupply.com - Honestly, I would join the Truck Mount Forums FB group and hit up Rob Allen. Tell him what you’re about and see if he can send you a free sample of a pre spray and an alkaline rinse. Interlink is great but they don’t offer free shipping until you hit $350

[@kylesuda9527]

@@HawkProDetailing Through doing a little digging I found that Super Clean has a PH of 12.5 to 13.8. This is stated in their SDS. I also looked for the PH level of Bissel Professional Deep Cleaning and it's PH level is pH: 9.0 to 9.8. Is this still too high of a PH to settle with or should I be looking to bring this down? I will definitely check out interlink! What I am mainly looking for is a product to hit the carpets with to sit for 10-15 minutes before I extract with my Bissel solution. The discussion continues haha!

[@HawkProDetailing]

​@@kylesuda9527 For sure! I'm actually going to get certified as a carpet tech on Jan 17-18 in Salt Lake so I can dive deep on this stuff. Two day course, 8am -5pm each day. I hope to be a true expert after that, since I'm not 100% sure on what ph is "acceptable." Honestly, a couple of months ago i would have thrown some APC on there and called it good. I had plenty of happy customers:) SO, this is not life or death lol but very fascinating nonetheless...

[@MoralessHD]

avenge has really good reviews cant wait to try it

[@parreirasmauro]

Whats up man great videos. What can I use on carpets and upholstery with out having to extract the product after? I’ve been using apc but learned if the apc isn’t completely extracted it can reactivate. I’m not looking to really attack stains more something I can use to clean the carpets and upholstery.

[@HawkProDetailing]

+EZ AUTO DETAILING TIPS, TRICKS & MORE this stuff is great. It has a lot of “bite” and encapsulates dirt. Spray lightly, agitate thoroughly to make sure it gets on all portions of fiber. When carpet is dry, the fibers are coated and the dirt vacuums right up. No extraction needed and great on headliners too! bit.ly/Encap

[@TheRealityDealerTV]

Encapuclean is $200+ per gallon

[@Greg_P611]

Yea your pretty much a freak like the rest of us. I use Zep Carpet 86. Ph of about 12. I rinse with flex ice. I also like Zep butyl (I know it's harsh) spotter. Between those 3 there's hardly anything I can't get looking new. Can you teach us a little bit about enzymes and how they work, when to use an enzyme product etc. Thanks Nick. Greg from Cadillac Auto Detailing in Northern MI

[@djsassafrass9126]

Loving this information! Dude, if Jerry Seinfeld and Justin Bieber had a kid...thats all I'm sayin. LOL That's a compliment btw, you are awesome! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@johnadona3014]

I just purchase that 1 2 punch, i hope it sucks up all that crap my car carpets

[@allenmitchell4298]

What if you dont have a hot water extractor just a regular bissel

[@HawkProDetailing]

It will work but not as well. Chemical heat agitation and time that's what you have as a carpet cleaner less of one requires sometimes more of the other

[@allenmitchell4298]

@@HawkProDetailing OK thanks i just commented on another on of ur videos im a beginner detailer do not have all the equipment yet if i use the pre spray and then spray it with a steamer would that help a little even though I dont have the hot water extractor and how much of the bio break do use in the sprayer and flex ice in your extractor Thanks for responding love the videos

[@zacharyrhoden2499]

Hey nick, I'm considering trying the flex products. But what would you recommend using on fabric seats? Could you use the flex products or would you reccomend something else? Thanks in advance and keep up on the fantastic content you do extremely great work!

[@HawkProDetailing]

+Zachary Rhoden Thanks Zachary! Hold off on the Flex products for just a second. I’m going to do a big video about going to their carpet college (day 2 is today) and I might have a few products that are just a little better, very excited to share:) One of the pre sprays has enzymes in it with flex w/citrus solv does not:)

[@zacharyrhoden2499]

@@HawkProDetailing sweet! Well I'm very, very excited to hear about this! Thanks again!!!

[@HawkProDetailing]

@@zacharyrhoden2499 So here are the products that were recommended to me over the last couple of days. Looks like this is the pre-spray you want (similiar to flex w/citrus solv, but a little less "harsh" on the carpeting and this one contains enzymes in there). Then I would rinse with flex Ice in your hot water extractor (that means put the proper dilution of flex ice in the water basin of your extractor prior to extraction): www.bridgepoint.com/products.php?item_num=CC18A Also, Try this encapsulation product. The guys at the store seem really excited about it. I bought a bottle too:www.bridgepoint.com/products.php?item_num=CC17GL Encapuclean is something you can mist on after hot water extraction to try and prevent wicking. It coats the fibers so that instead of wicking from base of fiber to the top, the soil is broken away from the fiber and it's easy to vacuum up

[@zacharyrhoden2499]

@@HawkProDetailing so you would be able to use these products on seats as well? Also I'm going to have to make a order! You have got me really excited about this!

[@HawkProDetailing]

@@zacharyrhoden2499 oh yeah. the flex product bio break with citrus solv just has the enzymes in there -- fine for car upholstery!

[@KelvynGoveo]

so many products..... what are you currently using 2020

[@madwax1360]

I'm diggin' these products! Do you have a favorite go-to product for coffee stains?

[@HawkProDetailing]

Mad Wax thanks! I know that there ARE dedicated products for coffee stains, especially in the carpet cleaning world. If you have a hot water extractor, I would try a powerful pre spray like flex with citrus solv or bio pro 10k. If, after dwell time, agitation and extraction rinsing) it’s not gone. Then you might need something more specialized. Some coffee stains are different than others - in my research, for instance, decaf is different than regular coffee when it comes to staining. What do you typically use?

[@madwax1360]

@@HawkProDetailing yeah I've been using Megs Tannin stain remover, straight out of the bottle, and it doesn't work well at all...really only works if it's somewhat a "fresh" stain. I've also used one called Alba-tan, which worked better, but seems to alter the color of the fabrics. My Megs gallon is running out, so I'm looking for a different one. I'm interested in those Flex products...I also do a lot of interior details. Scott from Dallas Paint Correction got me hooked on Citrol, and I use that diluted like 4-1 with water on heavily soiled carpets/mats, and it works wonders. A game changer for me, as all of the alkaline Degreasers and APC's didn't do much lol.

[@HawkProDetailing]

Mad Wax dude I would highly suggest joining truck mount forums Facebook page. I’ve been on there firing off questions left and right and learning a ton from carpet cleaning pros. I’m getting trained next week for 2 days so hopefully I’m a guru then:)

[@madwax1360]

@@HawkProDetailing heck yeah, I'll check it out bro...if you can nail fabric seats and carpets on an interior, your golden!

[@HawkProDetailing]

Mad Wax I agree👍

[@troyhenry3267]

I love P&S products. Which one would you use as your pretreatment spray for auto carpets??

[@HawkProDetailing]

I dont love their carpet line tbh. I prefer bio break with citrus solv. Thus video was shot a while ago:)

[@davidthomason935]

@@HawkProDetailing Should bio break be followed up with ice as well?

[@JustS0meNO0b]

Diy detail guy!!!