Kirby rug shampoo

[timh]

I purchased a Kirby 1-cr classic and a rug renovator. Is it possible to use the new suds/shampoo in this older system or will it not foam?

And i read somewhere online that the year manufactured was in the casting somewhere and i haven't found it, did i read wrong?

 

[evolutionclean1]

As far as I know

It really hasn't changed. It should work just fine!

 

[luxlife]

Dry foam formulas

A few years ago when I still had a G3 and rug renovator attachment, I took a gamble and tried Diversey Dry Foam Shampoo and Encapsulation Cleaner. I was interested in the fact that the dirt is “encapsulated” in a fast drying polymer and not just trapped in the dried shampoo foam. Everything came right up with the vacuuming when it was dry. It worked really well for me because I was using it in a high traffic area where it wasn’t feasible to have carpeting overly wet. I attached a link below.

https://a.co/d/5GygSLR

 

[paul]

Here's a link to another thread that gives the production codes in their serial numbers for many Kirbys (later models have their serial numbers stamped into the metal housing):

https://www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?28596

 

[timh]

THANKS

I appreciate all the info

 

[kloveland]

Diversey Dry Foam Shampoo

I might try this. I've been looking for an alternative. I've been shampooing carpets on the weekends.  I've had seven clients so far. I first use my B8 with Kirby shampoo to scrub the carpet and then an extractor to extract it. I use a little bit of Hoover Oxy solution in my extractor. I get on my knees to scrub any stubborn spots. 


 


The B8 is wonderful because of the nap lifters. I use the nap lifters after shampooing it helps the carpet to dry faster and get out more gunk. 


 


Since the Areus stores closed in my area. I would have to order the Aerus Turbo shampoo online and it cost quite a bit more than the Kirby brand. I think Kirby shampoo works a little bit better too! 

 

[luxlife]

This should work fine with the B8

I mentioned this product earlier because of its instructions for using in a dry foam generator and the fact that Kirby’s setup acts as one. It has instructions for conventional shampooing and encapsulation cleaning as well.