How To Apply The Correct Amount Of Encap Solution
- The wet-pass/dry-pass method works great for encap cleaninging with the Cimex.
- Make a quick wet-pass followed by a slower "mostly" dry-pass with the Cimex.
The dual wet-pass / dry-pass method will provide you with even coverage. You're only looking to apply a light coat of detergent solution to the carpet. Try to avoid over-wetting the carpet.
- On the wet-pass you can hold the solution trigger wide open. Walk at a rapid speed with the Cimex on your wet-pass.
- On the dry-pass you can tap the trigger occasionally. Walk at a slow speed with the Cimex on your dry-pass.
You shouldn’t observe any whitening on the initial wet-pass. You only want to see a light even whitening on the surface on the dry-pass. Avoid developing a build-up of thick foam.
Solution-feed machines: Aim to be in the range of 300 sq ft per gallon of RTU with a Cimex (or a rotary machine with shampoo tank).
Solution-spray applications: With an OP (orbital) or CRB (cylindrical brush) machine, you should reach closer to 500 sq ft per gallon of RTU.
Heavy Soil Areas: Where the carpet is heavily soiled, make an extra dry-pass or two. Making extra dry-passes increases the agitation. You shouldn’t need to add more than a touch of detergent as you make your extra dry-passes. More is not better with encap. Less is best. Even on filthy carpet. Extra agitation produces better results than adding more solution/wetness to the carpet.
Another technique for heavily soiled carpet is to use Encap-Punch as a pre-spray. It loosens the grunge and encapsulates the soil. Encap-Punch is compatible with Releasit's encap polymer, and works in tandem with Encap-Clean DS2
A Little Releasit Goes a Long Way
It's easy to control the solution flow. With a little practice you'll quickly become an encap pro! Don't use too much. Stretch out your solution as far as you can. A little goes a long way. Releasit is cost-effective and profitable to work with.
You just want to achieve a smooth even flow that covers the carpet without over-wetting the carpet. This video explains the process.
