Simonis cloth cleaner

[jonny66]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SIMONIS-X-...EAAOSw-CpX~hVU

Anyone used one of these? Far too expensive for me but I might try and knock one together for cheap, any idea of what I could use for the static cloth?

[itsnoteasy]

A bit of Flotex carpet tile on a block, that's what we use.

[jonny66]

Thanks mate, would any kind of carpet off-cut do? Obviously not shagpile or anything like that, I haven't got any flotex lying around.

[itsnoteasy]

Not that I know of Jonny, everyone uses flotex as far as I know, there used to be a place you could email and they would send you out a few A5 size samples for nowt and that's how I got mine, ideal size,I can't remember who they were unfortunately ,maybe someone else will know. It's good stuff, it's like a very hard wearing flooring ,probably for offices or main entrances into buildings.

[jonny66]

If I dig out an old Hi-vis I could probably pick up a couple of squares for free then.

[itsnoteasy]

Found this
http://austinscarpets.co.uk/flotex-c...tex-tiles.html
Scroll to the bottom of the page, look for SERVICES then u dear that free samples , it says you can order up to five free samples!

[jonny66]

Thanks pal, I'll get in touch with them, just need to pick the right colours

[inevermissblue]

A bit of Flotex carpet tile on a block, that's what we use.

To add to this. We use the flow side first to start the nap down. Then we use the against flow to make it slightly easier to lay down the nap. This way it prevents the flotex from pulling too much, which will harm the nap. Plus its more difficult to use the rough side first.