Numatic George Upholstery Cleaning Demonstration

[@charlieisamonster]

I worked in a factory for a while years ago and it had submersion tanks with tones of rusty water that needed draining and cleaning every two weeks. The company had a really old George that did this and had for years. It took an absolute beating. I vowed after witnessing the relentless performance of my his little vacuum I would one day buy one. Mywife has so far vetoed this and bought various Dysons or whatever. They have usually looked cool and do certain things very well at least for a while but become unreliable or have other disappointing attributes. I’m going to buy myself a George soon for cleaning the car and sofas and fulfil this modest ambition. I’m certain it will out live a dozen shiny digital display flashing lights modern crap vacuums the Mrs brings home.

[@JacksonWu-h9e]

I hope you got your George by now lol

[@charlieisamonster]

Yeah thanks, picked one up not long after writing the original comment. It’s extremely handy with pets and kids trying to ruin my house and car. It really is a good bit of kit

[@Stokey_73]

Revisited your channel to review a purchase I made sometime ago but never bothered to use the George as a wet cleaner till now. The advise given stood the test of time and I'm pleased to say the purchase I made is now returning great results.

[@willlowbridge350]

I own a George and agree with you about it not being great at large areas of carpet with the large carpet head provided. Mine was bought for cars. I really wished It has better performance on room size carpet but it is superb on seats in the car with the valet/upholstery attachment as your video explains very well. House carpets are very hard work but I get great results as I use the upholstery tool on my home stairs and carpets. I spray, work it in with a brush nozzle by hand and not fitted to the machine then spray again and extract with the smaller upholstery tool. This way I work m2 area at a time it gets really cleaned well and dried as best as possible. After the carpet is fully dry just a normal “Henry” vac over has any loose lint picked up and the pile in the carpet gets pulled up neat. If I was cleaning room carpets more often I would go for the Karcher Puzzi range of cleaners £200 more than George. The grey Puzzi ones are top notch the lance has a handle mid way down it like a lawn trimmer allows you to push down on the pull back suction stroke over the carpet. The Puzzi carpet tool has a wide head better suction with easy visible tanks for cleaning solution and collected dirty water. Plus I would still always use a scrubbing brush on a long handle to work out trapped hairs and loose fibres from the carpet. Rotary brush cleaners of any brand need too much picking cutting out of hair to keep working time to a minimum. Sorry this is so long but thanks for reading. Cheers

[@tonystapleton687]

ohk you know how much for it

[@lukecleaver7462]

I've used george on 2 rooms was fine they do a wider nozzle btw

[@a.a674]

Used my george an hour ago.Finnally got it working.Bloody excellent machine

[@marjerycab2723]

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[@marjerycab2723]

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[@pandabaerhellas]

Thats why a NUMATIC is a professional device! Reliable and repairable for many years

[@Meat.and.eggs.michael]

Hi Roger another brilliant demonstration my 3yr loves George and is a budding hoover enthusiast he already has 5 vacuums thanks for all your efforts

[@LAD241]

George is the best machine I have used for cleaning my stairs and the car. I agree with you about it being the best for car valeting, stairs and upholstery

[@calvinwong365]

Is it the UK that use valeting as the detailing term? In North America (Canada) we don't use that term I think

[@allisters2887]

Great demonstration, very informative as usual!

[@imaginekarma8582]

We use commercial grade van mounted carpet and upholstery cleaning units that run off the engine, including using the coolant to heat up the water to boiling temperatures. Always make sure to avoid over wetting and under drying when cleaning carpets and furniture, and be careful with cleaning natural fabrics and fibres as cellulosic browning may occur.

[@holzkopf4589]

Did you wear green socks that day on purpose?

[@Handofgod5435]

Pre spray and work it in with a drill(upholstery drill bit)then extract

[@saramack6818]

Thank you for this extremely helpful for first time users!

[@larrythebarberman]

Does the George come with a solution bucket or is it an extra ?

[@ibaisaic]

It comes with everything for wet and dry cleaning, floor washing and carpet and upholstery cleaning. Here is my latest video on the George kzbin.info/www/bejne/emKWg6GMepqlps0

[@kayhanett209]

I still prefer George for carpet washing even if it is harder work i still prefer George. Also for upholestory but i actually Have a Numatic CT370 so its just like George but it has Numatic written on it.

[@LlyleHunter]

Great demonstration Roger.

[@paulthompson5416]

Hi Roger Many thanks for this video. I've been on the fence about getting a george. but really only for cleaning the cars. So by the looks of it george is perfect for my needs 👍🏼

[@kevinbyrne5179]

You are the first channel I subscribe to thanks for the great videos

[@Μοσχοβίτης-σ4σ]

Nice multy vacuum cleaner, I like it and its design also. It reminds me of the old ones!!!!! :)

[@firstsurname2478]

So if it is not recommended for carpets, then which carpet one do you recommend?

[@ibaisaic]

Bissell Big Green

[@suzannebarley4365]

Thank you - I nearly bought a George for carpet cleaning since my Dr Rug has broken!

[@llt2240]

What did u buy in the end?

[@ilovebrean]

Seriously thinking about trying one of these always had a bissell or vax upright cleaner but find they don’t suck up enough of the water and then the carpet smells damp

[@emmaanderson8036]

I have just got this can you use the pole attachment any way to clean the carpet , with the attachments ? Or is it only handheld? 😖I can’t wait have remaining carpets replaced with hard floors.😶

[@QueenCityHistory]

nice 80s game show music in the beginning Roger!

[@ibaisaic]

It's French radio jingles.

[@binflynn1]

This machine is a Best Buy for the home , I highly recommend it

[@spottyhamster1258]

How do you call that?

[@binflynn1]

@@spottyhamster1258 it called a numatic George

[@boliusabol822]

You mention about dry cleaning before doing the shampoo clean on upholstery.. But what about if it's mouldy car seats , would you really want to do dry clean first?

[@ibaisaic]

In that case I would brush the surface to remove any loose debris.

[@kerrieb4508]

I didn’t realise that you have to have the vacuum suction button switched on as well as the cleaning spray button. Is this correct?

[@ibaisaic]

Yes, you need to switch the suction button on so you can remove the cleaning solution from the surface you are cleaning.

[@danijurma90]

George or karcher 5100?

[@lacij114]

Hello! Please could you tell me the intro song name? Thank you very much! Have a nice day 😊

[@samantharogers5298]

Hiya hope whoever picks up this message is having a great day. I wonder if I could please have just a moment of ur time? Please could u advice me, whats the difference (apart from the price.) between the George upolcleaner & the Henry wash? Would love a reply asap. I'm looking 2 buy a cleaner asap & I trust he henry brand. Thank u in advance 4 ur time. Sam x

[@ibaisaic]

A Henry wash is only designed for wet use as it doesn’t come with a filter and cleaning tools for dry use. If you don’t want to use the cleaner as a conventional vacuum, then the Henry Wash is cheaper. It comes with the carpet washing tool, upholstery nozzle and hard floor head like the George. I have a video about the Henry Wash here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5CcdKh3rJyEmrs

[@Vlad_Pa]

So what is better? George, or Karcher puzzi or any Bissel or Rug Doctor? For car detailing business

[@SweetMelaninn]

I've never heard of any but the Bissel, but a lot of detailing vids I watch use a Bissel

[@shanemichaelhenderson2728]

Can you press both switches together?

[@ibaisaic]

Yes.

[@dave8484able]

You forgot to Mention, George is made in the UK! Chard in good old Somerset where Numatic International is. ditto for Henry and Hetty as well.

[@ibaisaic]

I forgot to mention that sweat was pouring off my back and down the crack of my arse too, but I can't remember everything I'm afraid.

[@dennisleporte2327]

I'm at work thanks for the inservice.

[@garethdavies7564]

if your useing a george as carpet cleaner doing a large area use drill and brush

[@kirstymca]

The label on the sofa I'm wanting to clean says to wipe with a damp cloth, but not to wash. Does using George count as 'washing' do you think?

[@ibaisaic]

As long as you don’t overwet the fabric and go over several times with suction only it may be OK. I would test an inconspicuous part of the sofa, let it dry and see what it looks like before cleaning the rest of it.

[@kirstymca]

@@ibaisaic Good idea, thanks

[@bmac7885]

I have just bought the Henry Wash, does it work the same way?

[@Handofgod5435]

Yes works the same

[@santouchesantouche2873]

Ibaisaic hope you're well good sir. I have a question and I think it's the $64,000 one. Does one buy a George or pay for a professional to service carpets and upholstery once a year or hire a cleaning machine? Is it worth it to have George to maintain after a professional clean? Truth be told, George can't be expected to clean as thoroughly as a hire machine or a professional. But is going to clean well enough to justify the initial purchase all things considered? Also, professional upholstery cleaners tend to decry diy vacs such as George. They reason that they leave too much water and soap in the carpet. This attracts dirt and ruins the carpet faster. Obviously a truck mounted machine will extract all the soap and heat water to a higher temperature and therefore clean it better. Hope to hear your opinion on the matter. Cheers

[@fouziaperveen]

I love the vacuum cleaner sound. Please don't use a background music while vacuuming. Love your videos though.

[@MakeMePreety]

Why do i need to hoover before hand?

[@dazza_UTO]

Hi I’m just after some advice on Numatic choice. I’ve had a Henry for 10 years and I stupidly sucked up water cleaning my car mats and now it won’t work at all. I gather I’ve killed it. As cleaning cars is a big hobbie of mine I’m contemplating buying George, however my partner thinks it will be too big & heavy to use around the house , all our down stairs is wood floor whilst up stairs is carpet. What would you advise please. Thanks.

[@ibaisaic]

In my opinion, the George is not convenient to use as a regular vacuum cleaner around the house.

[@dazza_UTO]

ibaisaic ok thanks for your reply . I gather you would still recommend Henry ?

[@tonystapleton687]

love that video how much for it

[@jessyicasonlineservices7923]

Hello ibaisaic I have the same Numatic George and am trying to clean an 8 year old carpet that has never been washed and finding using as you suggest gives very limited results with the dirt still there so what would you suggest I do...i am also using the vax ultra+ as the solution.

[@ibaisaic]

The George is not great at carpet cleaning using the large spray nozzle as it doesn’t agitate the fibres. You could pre treat a section of carpet by spraying the solution and leave it for a few minutes, agitate the carpet with a brush and then suck up the solution. When the whole carpet is dry, go over it again using water only to rinse it. You may get better results using the upholstery wash tool, but obviously it will take a long time.

[@jessyicasonlineservices7923]

@@ibaisaic Thanks for that quick reply ..one thing I forgot to say was that it is carpet on the stairs and not the part we would stand on (tread) but the other part (riser) I have also tried leaving overnight a mixture of Flash multi-surface and stain removal then next morning using the vax ultra+ and warm water inside the Numatic George with that special stairs nozzle but I haven't given it much of scrub to agitate the dirt. Do you think the vax ultra+ would be strong enough with agitation to do the job or is there something else on the market that has a good reputation in dealing with extra difficult carpet dirt?. It is a rental property so this is why it hasn't been washed for years. One more question.. Numatic George vs any Vax model who wins?

[@caskwith]

Nice detailed video as always. I love my George, as you say not the easiest to use for carpets but there is no better all round cleaning machine IMO, the versatility is brilliant and what is really nice is that you get all the accessories included, no expensive extras or fancy shampoo needed. It's also quite easy to maintain, my solution tube developed a leak and it was quite straightforward to replace with a new piece of hose. I am missing the float ball in my machine, Numatic don't seem to want to reply to my emails about a replacement though, shame their customer service isn't as good as their products.

[@ibaisaic]

Ther are plenty of Numatic spares stockist on the internet.

[@caskwith]

I did try that, but they all only seem to want to sell the entire float unit. I just need the ball. I am guessing it is just a hollow plastic ball, maybe I could get away with one of those kiddies ball pool ones.

[@johnrobert6127]

@@caskwith if that fits it will most likely work, as long as it’s not too small to be sucked up the hole 👍

[@caskwith]

@@johnrobert6127 I should have updated this. I tried a ball pool ball as I mentioned and it works absolutely fine. Because it is smaller than the original I suspect it blocks the outlet before maximum fill is reached but this is no big deal. I have used it for many cycles now and had no issues.

[@johnrobert6127]

@@caskwith try poking a hole in it and filling it will a little water to make it a bit heavier, then seal it back up using a glue gun. That way it won’t get sucked up too early.

[@dilbarsharakhmedova408]

I like George, it is worth buying!

[@imranhuddin]

What's the difference between this one and Henry wash which is around £200 in argos.

[@rustyrazor2851]

I think the George is a bit more powerful

[@timvogel5549]

the karcher commercial puzzi 100 and 200 are the best mashines in carpet and upholstery cleaning!! thats my opinion were ever will that ibaisiac test this kind of mashine give me a thumbs up that he can see😃😉

[@ibaisaic]

A Karcher vacuum cleaner is coming up, but it's not very good and I won't be recommending it.

[@dilloncarr4748]

ibaisaic can you show me the George in the car please I love watching your videos

[@santouchesantouche2873]

@@ibaisaic which do you recommend most for carpet and upholstery? Bissell? Or a George?

[@Tom-zv9fl]

Where did you buy it?

[@saimabi8553]

Hi will it deep clean the sofas? My friend has her sofa that is really dirty due to the old Tennants. So wondering is this vacuum the best one to recommend??

[@ibaisaic]

Yes, it will do very well at cleaning a sofa using the upholstery cleaning tool. This is one of the best cleaners I have used for upholstery, stairs and car interiors.

[@Richard0851]

I have used my Heorge twice now and u get liquid/foam coming out the exhaust. Is this because it is full. How do you know the ball valve has been activated? Thanks

[@ibaisaic]

It is probably not full enough for the ball valve to rise and cut of the suction, but excessive foam can exit the cleaner, especially if the surface has been shampooed before. To stop this, add defoamer to the main tank. You will know when the ball valve activates as the motor will sound more high pitched than normal and there will be hardly any suction at the nozzle.

[@TheJessieLucy]

My George Hoover seems to have lost its suction power when extracting in wet mode. Absolutely fine when back in dry mode. Can anyone help advise me what I can do to fix this? Thank you so much in advance x

[@janetsunusedemporium1089]

there is one in Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire for 20£

[@glynroberts1634]

a good video.thank you.i like this machine.bissell detergents work very well. can I please ask a question for your shout out when you do it. how long does it take on average to compose your video's from start to finish ?.

[@ibaisaic]

A lot longer than Rusty's.

[@glynroberts1634]

ibaisaic .no kidding roger.he should learn from the master. thank you for your reply.have a great weekend.

[@natej4230]

I know this sounds stupid, but what would happen if you use the airobrush with George? Would it leave a lot of solution behind or no?

[@ibaisaic]

You could only use the airobrush in dry mode, not wet.

[@neranjanj1]

Can be it use for commercial purpose ?example :sofa cleaning business

[@ibaisaic]

You could I suppose. Numatic also produce commercial cleaners too.

[@jezlucas3878]

Ive got the Henry wash which is the same

[@ibaisaic]

No it’s not.

[@jezlucas3878]

@@ibaisaic what's different about them

[@ibaisaic]

George comes with a complete set of tools for dry use, filter and bags.

[@jezlucas3878]

@@ibaisaic I see yes got ya but can use a bag and filter off hentry on henry wash, think the actual machine carcus is same ?

[@ibaisaic]

George is not the same. Look on myhenry.com and you will see that George has a new motor unit with front mounted controls and a new cord storage system.

[@zrpg-_967]

8:38 “it’s not going to spray everywhere” Proceeds to spray everywhere

[@joevanseeters2873]

Hello sir, I am seriously thinking about purchasing a GEORGE vacuum here in the USA (probably from Amazon) for my vehicle detailing (aka VALETING in the UK :) ) . I want to use the unit as both a great vacuum cleaner with superior suction capability compared to shop vac's (I've tried multiple ones, purchased 3 different ones over the years that had crappy suction, and they just didn't do a very good job getting the interior dirt off the carpets and upholstery in the vehicles. I've heard (and seen on KZbin) good things about GEORGE. I also need an extractor and I thought this particular vacuum would be the perfect vacuum to use as a "dual purpose" machine. My question essentially is: "What is your opinion of this machine to be used as a "dual purpose" unit for vehicle valeting? Is it difficult to switch between using as an extractor and then back to vacuum mode? I only plan on using the extractor feature occasionally, every few months probably. I plan on using the VACUUM portion of the unit quite frequently to vacuum out my vehicles. THIRD: "Do you recommend anything else other than GEORGE for valeting? I want the strongest suction unit I can get my hands on for vacuuming vehicles, which comes with a good assortment of attachments such as the round brush, crevice tool, and others. Even if I had to purchase a separate extractor, i'd be fine with that. The good VACUUM is my priority. Thank you so much for your in depth (and comical sometimes) reviews! I just watched your Henry head to head competition video on all the models and I was actually looking at the Henry Xtra before I saw your KZbin channel. Searching Henry brought me to your channel. Thanks again sir for any information you can provide. Cheers mate. Thank you from Maryland, USA!

[@ibaisaic]

Yes, I would recommend the George for car detailing for both dry and wet cleaning. The hose is a good length and has all the tools You should need, plus it has a large capacity. George comes with two hoses, one for dry and one for wet and it is easy to swap between modes. If you go to my channel page and search George you will see all the videos I have made on this cleaner.

[@looloo4029]

Great review. Thanks!

[@OYMInternetRadio]

Hi, How much water to chem 4 do you use? Do you know the ratio? Helpful Video. :-)

[@ibaisaic]

I just follow what it says on the solution bottle, although you are suppose to use a slightly weaker solution when cleaning upholstery.

[@binflynn1]

The solution is ok but I find karacher powder is fantastic and leaves a lovely smell plus no foam

[@camilaceballos5263]

Is it louder than the traditional Numatic Henry?

[@ibaisaic]

Yes

[@bigDduble1]

I'm starting up a car detailing service & have all equipment apart from a vacuum. I want a wet dry vacuum so was thinking to buy a George vacuum & I'd love to know whether I will be fine with using only a George.. ? any help or advice would be massively appreciated

[@ibaisaic]

Yes, a George will be fine as it can be used for dry vacuuming and wet valeting. It comes with a tool kit for dry use and a separate hose for wet shampooing.

[@Washercrazy]

while cleaning the sofa what is that awesome piece of rock music called?

[@ibaisaic]

It's just some royalty free music I bought from iTunes.

[@Bootsystem66]

I was hoping to see how you add the solution..

[@ibaisaic]

I have several other videos on the George.

[@Semir25BOX]

Hello would you recommend A Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Or A Miele (dont know which model) We have A Miele for 20 years And it works well but I realized it wont clean everything up I just want a Vacuum that is stressless

[@ibaisaic]

I would go for any Miele over a Dyson.

[@kasparov937]

Dyson handheld is awesome. V8 and above.

[@reimichelleroome188]

Hi can you use your George to clean your mattress?

[@ibaisaic]

Not my mattress as it’s memory foam and you are not supposed to clean them with water.

[@jamescox2518]

Hello Roger do you know the name of the music on this video when you first start cleaning the sofa as my shazam app is unable to identify it I really fine that catchy kind regards

[@AsifIqbal-kr7mk]

With choosing a wash & dryer

[@marklloyd4153]

Looks like a rotten beef broth. Amazing how dirty we r and don’t even know it.great video 👍

[@kevinbyrne5179]

Hi would the vax 6131 be good for cleaning a car

[@ibaisaic]

It would work, but you'd be lucky if the machine lasted much beyond its 2 year guarantee.

[@kevinbyrne5179]

numatic be the best then for wet and dry cleaning what othe machine is decent thanks

[@LiftEnthusiast2020OFFTOPIC]

What does George drink on a daily basis? Dirtbena

[@kevinbyrne5179]

any one know anything about Klarstein vacuum cleaners ?

[@Thevacomaticvacuumcorner]

i have a big shop vac vacuum wet and dry i once use my portable steam cleaner whit hose to steam clean the couch them proceded to vacuuming the water whit the shop vac did a good job but i had to use 2 machine seperatly not bad but woww george seems to work well i would vacuum the remaining liquid until dry whit the vacuum only . Some people clean the cushion then let air dry id clean and apply solution whit george and vacuum at the same time then id do a few dry passes just me tho how ling did it take ti dry dont take this the wrong way you did a fantastic job just tought of using george whit out applying shampoo and vacuum the couch till dry to the touch speeds up drying time my 2 cents i could be wrong maybe the suction is good enough u would not have to do that

[@ibaisaic]

I did go over the area again using suction only, but I can't show everything in my videos as they would be even longer than they are now.

[@Thevacomaticvacuumcorner]

ibaisaic yes of course make aenae i figured youd vacuum dry a few times great vid

[@hammad4735]

I wish all numatic carpet washers come with the clear hose like they did back in 2005

[@Soy_la_Blanka]

How much water for 40ml solution??

[@stewartmoore1410]

40ml of solution for 1 litre of water i think

[@AsifIqbal-kr7mk]

I've looked at Charles an now George I have a pets & a child with disability who has accidents, Can you help? Please need expertise advice an your the man for it.... Nice1

[@ibaisaic]

Charles is a wet & dry vacuum cleaner. If you want to be able to clean carpets and upholstery the George offers a shampoo function as well as wet & dry pick up.

[@rubytownsend7921]

How much itcost natic

[@janetsunusedemporium1089]

roger please get a morphy richards performair i have one its fab you can get them on gumtree

[@ibaisaic]

If you have one, you don't need me to make a video of one.

[@janetsunusedemporium1089]

but i think you would really like it and id love to see a famous ibaisaic demmo of one

[@lauraangell1457]

Solid video thank you

[@JeffBourke]

surely it would be easier and better on the seat cushions to just remove the covers and put them through the washing machine?

[@Shellcleanit]

How does it compare to the vax 3 in 1?

[@ibaisaic]

It is far better made and more powerful.

[@janetsunusedemporium1089]

thats for your shoutout /answering questions video

[@farhatiqbal3089]

You get the best results if you pre-spray and you rub it a bit on a rug only for upholstery*

[@joelharris1335]

ibaisaic, What happened to your original George?

[@ibaisaic]

He ran off with a Vax.

[@antjuanwhite7105]

ibaisaic 😂

[@SteliosStelsTV]

Thank you 😊

[@jasonfallon4968]

Good video

[@robloxliftfilmer3583]

0:00 - Whats the music name?

[@hunteranderley5720]

We have an extractor in the U.S. that comes with a nozzle just like the one on the George, but it’s called Mighty H.P. 60 Hot Water Extractor.

[@worthyRS]

thank you

[@acostin4004]

The george is lacking in power being only 1060w my cheap vax-020 has more power at 1300w i'm disappointed in numatic as they do make quality machines but this one isn't worth the £240 price tag.

[@kevinbyrne5179]

Does 379 euro sound right for George?

[@ibaisaic]

No, that's very expensive.

[@kevinbyrne5179]

was thinking that sounds bit high what price should it be thanks

[@ibaisaic]

225 to 250 Euros or around £200

[@22tomthebomb]

Well made and informative video but I think we could do without the loud music.

[@kevinbyrne5179]

How to you make such good videos.

[@alanoodsaeed8014]

Will done

[@raftonpounder6696]

The dirty water is suspiciously similar to the colour of the sofa! Maybe you’re removing the dye!

[@bobmiah]

Shane Lockhead no

[@wasp3959]

It's brown. Dirty water is brown.

[@glynroberts1634]

can you read out all these long comments on your next shout out Mr ibasiac. ? . lol glyn.

[@ibaisaic]

I don't think I'll have the time.

[@AsifIqbal-kr7mk]

Need help

[@percywilkinson944]

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[@bitupatel2559]

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[@stephencorbett1772]

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