Yes, I have an Oreck orbiter onboard my truck. I use for small areas or isolated issues...I'd recommend a 17" floor buffer with black pad for ceramic and porcelain tile and grout. White pad for natural stone. Great way to emulsify the top of the surface on all flooring. Most jobs can benefit from this beginning process.
Might want to consider making a splash guard for your oreck. Can do so by cutting a 5 gallon bucket to size to make a ring. If you ever get into a home that has MDF baseboard in an area you are cleaning and over wet them like in this video...they will swell up badly and you will be replacing them.
Splashing from the smaller Orecks are minimal because most of the scrubbing should be done on the middle of the floor (where people travel), however, moisture alone where MDF baseboards are can expand and bubble just as easy...All homes or place of businesses are different...
Man, you're doing such a great job showcasing your business. I would like to see references to your equipment used in the videos. You might consider partnering with a wholesaler or even the equipment manufacturer to promote these machines and chemicals. I'm completely impressed with your cleaning and restoring results and so are a bunch of other people. You are an unincorporated salesman for the products you use, so you might as well get paid for showcasing them. One last thing is that you don't show how you detail tight spots and corners where your machines cannot fit. That would be helpful for people, like me, who have never done hardwood or stone floors. In the end, I'm totally impressed with what you do and your success.
For the surface, yes, but for the grout lines I'm not so sure. I've scrubbed a lot of tile with 15" and 20" 175s, and you have to really heel them to get into the grout lines. Although, if you do that, there's not much that can beat it, but it's a gruelling workout after a while.
Does it really get into the grout liners? I use floor scrubbers with brushes and need to clean liners with a hand brush, which is hard and takes forever to do....
Hi have you try using the floore striper from lowes or home depo man it works really good i put a little bit in a bucket with really hot water let it set for 10 minutes scrub it with the orbit and use the grout rx15 man it works good try it out and let me no what you think it's like $10 a gallon
what's the difference between this 'orbiter machine' and the other scrubber machines? I'm sure the regular floor scrubbers wont clean the grout lines.....
Cortney, You'll find the Gekko to just be a good water broom to suck us scrubbed mess. The spinner at good PSI and high heat will blow the socks off of any multi jetted tool. I never prescrub using any other tools. It just doesn't make sense when you can let pressure do ALL the work. What spinner do you have? by the way if you have a coating of wax on any tile I use a wax stripper and it's history again without all the agitation. Spinning or agitating just sends it onto the cabinets, baseboards and surrounding carpets.
Hello, what is your opinion the oreck orbiter please? do you still use it now? after a carpet shampoo, do you suck the water with a vacuum cleaner? thank you for your experience!
I'd be interested in consulting. We do pressure washing and windows but would like to be able to offer full service. Is the gecko essentially a wet vacuum attachment or does it also provide cleaning ?
Bro how is that gekko wand holding? I bought 2 of the older styles and they both broke right at the handle where it is welded. I am looking to buy another wand but want to make sure it will last longer since spending all this money. I don't want to use a spinner for couple of reasons, 1 - the spinner won't get the corners, 2 - I don't use more than 400 psi for tile grout cleaning at condos, the pressure might not be enough to spin the jets.
The worst part of cleaning tile with a spinner is the half inch you can't clean around the edges. Does the oreck take care of the edges, so their is no need to scrub them by hand?
Nice job, I was doing a job just like this with my spinner and my spinner would actually get stuck to the floor because the wax would build up on the brush. Jobs like these usually cost twice as much than regular T&G jobs because you have to remove that gunk.
Quadavia Chambers no but I do consulting services for getting into the business and supply you with all the information to get your business on the right track.
Hey courtney i got me some devil tile and grout,would i need some peroxide as well with it in my pump sprayer?if so how much ounces do you recomend per pre spray
I just got one myself! I've been following your videos I'm in Virginia. You are a big help to new guys like me! It does get scary if you don't know what your doing. I sent you a message on instagram too. Just wanna say thanks bruh!
Talk about splashing...The CRB I didn't like...I've heard others using it, however, floor buffer with white or black pad (17") is way better...and faster!
Hey bro Nice cleaning videos. I have a question. What's with all the people boasting about their IICRC certifications. I never needed it in the last 17 months in business. Today a lady would not let me work because I'm not IICRC certified. Lucky I just finished cleaning her neighbors house. Cody Smart Cleaning HI LLC
I got my IICRC certification 14 years ago and haven't renewed it since. I've never been turned down because of not having my IICRC certificate but just because you have it doesn't mean you can cleaning. Any certificate just means you understand the fundamentals of the business but still can not provide a proper hands on experience which I see a lot in the cleaning industry. Don't feel bad about the lady not giving you the job because of the IICRC certification, maybe the job wasn't meant for you but if you decide to get your IICRC certificate it wouldn't hurt.
+Truman Steemers carpet cleaning I used to do HWE as my main business. I just got certified doing dry foam cleaning and now I rarely use HWE on commercial carpets. I had an older sapphire TM with rotary spinner. Best machine I ever used. Our city just put water restrictions. That's why I went dry foam.
+Truman Steemers carpet cleaning Thanks for the video on House call pro. Just signed up for it today. Looking forward to greatness with it. Now I have to add all my clients in it now. About 400+
I was wondering about the software on the cell phone. I heard about Housecall pro and its features, but seeing it displayed on your phone makes it real.
Way too much time the scrubber wasn't necessary chemspec ends all and 10 minutes 12 time your gecko one would have took it all out fast fast fast 200 + degrees 7800 PSI no problem I think you like your equipment
what's the difference between this 'orbiter machine' and the other scrubber machines? I'm sure the regular floor scrubbers wont clean the grout lines.....
Yes, I have an Oreck orbiter onboard my truck. I use for small areas or isolated issues...I'd recommend a 17" floor buffer with black pad for ceramic and porcelain tile and grout. White pad for natural stone. Great way to emulsify the top of the surface on all flooring. Most jobs can benefit from this beginning process.
What title and grout cleaner do you use ? Will heavy duty degreaser do the job ?
Might want to consider making a splash guard for your oreck. Can do so by cutting a 5 gallon bucket to size to make a ring. If you ever get into a home that has MDF baseboard in an area you are cleaning and over wet them like in this video...they will swell up badly and you will be replacing them.
Splashing from the smaller Orecks are minimal because most of the scrubbing should be done on the middle of the floor (where people travel), however, moisture alone where MDF baseboards are can expand and bubble just as easy...All homes or place of businesses are different...
I have been using orecks and floor buffers for over 20 years...Never owned a splash guard...Never ruined anyone's house, and if I did, I wipe up.
Love my Oreck, that thing is so dang versatile!
So after u wet the floor and scrub the tile how do u get the water up could I use an extractor
What cleaning products do you use for the the grout and tile cleaning
Fantastic videos as usual.
I was wondering what emulsifier you used to break down the surface??
It would be nice to show the extraction too rather than skipping to the final result. Good job
Make yourself a little splash guard at Home Depot the vinyl floor molding wrap it around the machine then duct tape it sealed lol $5 splash guard
Man, you're doing such a great job showcasing your business. I would like to see references to your equipment used in the videos. You might consider partnering with a wholesaler or even the equipment manufacturer to promote these machines and chemicals. I'm completely impressed with your cleaning and restoring results and so are a bunch of other people.
You are an unincorporated salesman for the products you use, so you might as well get paid for showcasing them. One last thing is that you don't show how you detail tight spots and corners where your machines cannot fit. That would be helpful for people, like me, who have never done hardwood or stone floors. In the end, I'm totally impressed with what you do and your success.
what cleaner/solution did you use for this job? And did you use neutralizer too? Thanks!
What is the price just for grout or tile cleaning. Do you charge by square foot?
I have grout devil also and I was wondering if this product requires a neutral rinse since it’s so high on ph scale. Love the videos Courtney
Not necessarily
Great job my buddy.. what type of solution did u used on the pre-spray.. ???
Can you give us some insight on how to price jobs like this? Been doing showers but customer has been asking about flooring like this.
What did you use to extract the water?
Love the videos mate thank you !... would not a a larger rotary be better han the Oreck ?
For the surface, yes, but for the grout lines I'm not so sure. I've scrubbed a lot of tile with 15" and 20" 175s, and you have to really heel them to get into the grout lines. Although, if you do that, there's not much that can beat it, but it's a gruelling workout after a while.
Does it really get into the grout liners? I use floor scrubbers with brushes and need to clean liners with a hand brush, which is hard and takes forever to do....
+Leo Campos yes
Hi have you try using the floore striper from lowes or home depo man it works really good i put a little bit in a bucket with really hot water let it set for 10 minutes scrub it with the orbit and use the grout rx15 man it works good try it out and let me no what you think it's like $10 a gallon
thanks bro
shaun mack shaun mack I was wondering if Lowes brand wax stripper was any good, now I'll have to try it. Thanks bro,
Yeah ray it works pretty good that's all I use try it you will like it mix it with hot water
what's the difference between this 'orbiter machine' and the other scrubber machines? I'm sure the regular floor scrubbers wont clean the grout lines.....
What about the grout lines looks like you didn’t get it out.
Pretty sure that's just cause they are wet still, once dry the grout should be looking on point
@Jeepman89 that can take 24 hours to completely dry.
What type of solution did u used to clean the title and scrube???
What product did you use to clean the grout lines?
Tile Strike from TCS
I have the same machine what type of chemical do you recommend for doing that if you don't mind me asking
Cortney, You'll find the Gekko to just be a good water broom to suck us scrubbed mess. The spinner at good PSI and high heat will blow the socks off of any multi jetted tool. I never prescrub using any other tools. It just doesn't make sense when you can let pressure do ALL the work. What spinner do you have? by the way if you have a coating of wax on any tile I use a wax stripper and it's history again without all the agitation. Spinning or agitating just sends it onto the cabinets, baseboards and surrounding carpets.
That's why folks hire me! I contain the mess in the turbo hybrid! BTW Wax Stripper = Floor Stripper
Mark, you tellm!
Hello,
what is your opinion the oreck orbiter please? do you still use it now?
after a carpet shampoo, do you suck the water with a vacuum cleaner?
thank you for your experience!
I'd be interested in consulting. We do pressure washing and windows but would like to be able to offer full service. Is the gecko essentially a wet vacuum attachment or does it also provide cleaning ?
Bro how is that gekko wand holding? I bought 2 of the older styles and they both broke right at the handle where it is welded. I am looking to buy another wand but want to make sure it will last longer since spending all this money. I don't want to use a spinner for couple of reasons, 1 - the spinner won't get the corners, 2 - I don't use more than 400 psi for tile grout cleaning at condos, the pressure might not be enough to spin the jets.
The worst part of cleaning tile with a spinner is the half inch you can't clean around the edges. Does the oreck take care of the edges, so their is no need to scrub them by hand?
scott frenzel yes, very well
once we extract should the tile be rinsed also ?
Your tile cleaning tool is your rinser...Turbo Hybrid I'd Recommend! #1
How did you obstract the solution off floor?
Nice job, I was doing a job just like this with my spinner and my spinner would actually get stuck to the floor because the wax would build up on the brush. Jobs like these usually cost twice as much than regular T&G jobs because you have to remove that gunk.
yes sir, I should have charged $300 because of the wax on the floor but luckily I got the gekko at the right time.
Gold Coast Flooring
Hey Nick! Try floor stripper, clear the house and open windows..Let sit up to 30 mins. Dilute @ 2-1
what were the chemicals you used to clean the tile and grout. nice work by the way.
a alkaline tile & grout clean from TCS boosted with an high gradible peroxide.
$200? I'm in the wrong business. Lol
Quadavia Chambers plenty of money to be made in this industry.
Truman Steemers carpet cleaning I may consider it in the future. Do you have start up videos?
Quadavia Chambers no but I do consulting services for getting into the business and supply you with all the information to get your business on the right track.
Truman Steemers carpet cleaning
how much is the consulting services?
200 bucks? im thinking of getting one for my cleaning business
when you finished extracting the slurry did you mop the floor with clean water?
How do you dry the floors?
He drank the excess water 🤔
Hey courtney i got me some devil tile and grout,would i need some peroxide as well with it in my pump sprayer?if so how much ounces do you recomend per pre spray
6-8 oz would be fine
+Truman Steemers carpet cleaning what brand peroxide do you use?
JEsco918 betco peroxide, can purchase at Jon Don
Truman Steemers carpet cleaning thanks!!
does the oreck clean the grout lines or do you still have to brush each one?
Allen Partch the oreck does all the work, just have to extract after scrubbing.
can i use pinesol with a oreck orbiter for tile and grout?
No pinesol
NO pinesol! That is a layering product! FILM
How does the Gekko work is it worth the money.
Allen Partch works great.
Don't recommend the Gekko unless a small detailed area that needs a 1 jet hard spray...Tile is not carpet!
Hi so what’s the secret prespray?
Honestly, any high alkaline product...In 2020 I have great success with VIPER RENEW...Especially on nasty tile and grout
But the grout is still dark and dirty isn't it?
Grout has a dark appearance after being cleaned as it drys it lightens up...
what tile and grout cleaner do you use?
What kind of pad/brush was used? Fantastic work!
+Leo Campos the orange brush
@@trumanhardwoodfloorservices does it really gets into the dirty lines? I know regular scrubbers don't. What makes the orbiters different??
Did you reapply the grout sealer for that price?
Bryce johnstone no just cleaning
Truman Steemers carpet cleaning Very nice sir
Why didn't you use the crb? You like to switch it up or what?
+MrClifford34 I didn't own the crb in this video
I just got one myself! I've been following your videos I'm in Virginia. You are a big help to new guys like me! It does get scary if you don't know what your doing. I sent you a message on instagram too. Just wanna say thanks bruh!
Talk about splashing...The CRB I didn't like...I've heard others using it, however, floor buffer with white or black pad (17") is way better...and faster!
does it get into the grout lines?
Allen Partch yes, very well
how much does that oreck run?
Find 1 used for $150 Offerup or Craigslist!
Hey bro
Nice cleaning videos. I have a question. What's with all the people boasting about their IICRC certifications. I never needed it in the last 17 months in business. Today a lady would not let me work because I'm not IICRC certified. Lucky I just finished cleaning her neighbors house.
Cody
Smart Cleaning HI LLC
I got my IICRC certification 14 years ago and haven't renewed it since. I've never been turned down because of not having my IICRC certificate but just because you have it doesn't mean you can cleaning. Any certificate just means you understand the fundamentals of the business but still can not provide a proper hands on experience which I see a lot in the cleaning industry. Don't feel bad about the lady not giving you the job because of the IICRC certification, maybe the job wasn't meant for you but if you decide to get your IICRC certificate it wouldn't hurt.
+Truman Steemers carpet cleaning
I used to do HWE as my main business. I just got certified doing dry foam cleaning and now I rarely use HWE on commercial carpets. I had an older sapphire TM with rotary spinner. Best machine I ever used. Our city just put water restrictions. That's why I went dry foam.
+Truman Steemers carpet cleaning
Thanks for the video on House call pro. Just signed up for it today. Looking forward to greatness with it. Now I have to add all my clients in it now. About 400+
+Code Lee Great, I know you'll really like it plus it will help you run your business more efficient.
I was wondering about the software on the cell phone. I heard about Housecall pro and its features, but seeing it displayed on your phone makes it real.
Ain't nothing like agitation 👍🏽👍🏽
you try using you geckoon hard wood floors with low psi it might work pretty well for you
How do you charge for something like this?
Great job!
your welcome have a nice weekend
I wonder if just a spinner tool would have worked after chemical dwell ?
Yes, sometimes it will! Majority of the time you'll wish you had your 17" floor buffer on it!
Your lucky there is quarter round on the backboards... your going to be buying baseboard very soon
You gotta have a company to work for house call pro
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Way too much time the scrubber wasn't necessary chemspec ends all and 10 minutes 12 time your gecko one would have took it all out fast fast fast 200 + degrees 7800 PSI no problem I think you like your equipment
$200 your shooting your self on the foot thats a $300-400 job have to charge for stripping aswell
Fantastic thanks
thats a baby toy get a buffer with a clean grit brush l0l j0kes nice video
what's the difference between this 'orbiter machine' and the other scrubber machines? I'm sure the regular floor scrubbers wont clean the grout lines.....
what solution did you use to clean itb with?
Do you wrinse the floor with clear water after you extract the solution?
+Erikk Wilson yes tile floor only rinse with plain water
Can you use a 500 psi heated portable extractor with the sx15?
Some folks say YES, in reality, it is weak...800 PSI and up yes...