Opinions on Porter Cable Carpet Scrub Brush

[dcswd]

I`m looking for what people think about the Carpet Scrub Brush for the PC. I havent been able to find much about it in other posts.



I was wondering if it really is that much better than doing it by hand? and if there are any dangers to using it in one spot for too long/using it a too high of a speed. I thought that it could rip out fibers if either of these were done. Probably not, but I`m not sure.



Thanks for any replies!

[jasonatv22]

How would you compare it to the Black and Decker Scumbuster, besides the movement being different obvioulsy.

[jstn]

Originally posted by BlackRegal

I have it and I like it.



I wouldn`t say that it does a "better" job than scrubbing by hand, but it will definitely save your arms & fingers some wear and tear. For the $13, I`m glad I have it when I`m doing a van or a SUV. Keep in mind you`ll still have to go back in hit a few areas by hand anyway since the PC isn`t going to fit into every nook & crannie.



I`ve used mine with the speed set on six sitting in one spot for 5 or so seconds with no damage to the carpet... but carpet materials differ from car to car, so I can`t say that the fact it caused no damage on a Toyota means that it won`t cause any damage on a Kia. My only complaint with running it at higher speeds is that it splatters cleaner everywhere, so I usually try to keep the speed around 4 or so.

^^^^exactly what he said

[Scottwax]

I think I will stick with the scumbuster simply because it is more compact in size and cordless. Maybe if I was detailing a minivan and had pulled out all the seats (which is the only right way to clean the carpet in one) then I would prefer the PC with attachment (which I need to order just in case!).



If you use the scumbuster, make sure you pick up one of the gold batteries. Much longer running and noticably more power.

[Spilchy]

Originally posted by Scottwax

I think I will stick with the scumbuster simply because it is more compact in size and cordless. Maybe if I was detailing a minivan and had pulled out all the seats (which is the only right way to clean the carpet in one) then I would prefer the PC with attachment (which I need to order just in case!).



If you use the scumbuster, make sure you pick up one of the gold batteries. Much longer running and noticably more power.



Not to hijack the thread, I picked up that puppy based on your recommendation. I have to say I am a tad disapointed. Nothing beats a good brush and elbow grease for floor mats and carpeting. I dont get the "oomph" I need.



However, I find it nice for cloth seats when sprayed with a foam cleaner.

[jimmybuffit]

What Scottwax said.



Jim

[Scottwax]

Originally posted by Spilchy

Not to hijack the thread, I picked up that puppy based on your recommendation. I have to say I am a tad disapointed. Nothing beats a good brush and elbow grease for floor mats and carpeting. I dont get the "oomph" I need.



However, I find it nice for cloth seats when sprayed with a foam cleaner.



Are you using the silver battery it came with or do you also have a gold battery? There is a definite improvement in torque when bearing down if you use the gold battery. Ovbiously, you can bear down real hard with just a scrub brush since there is no motor to bog, but I find the scumbuster with a gold battery to be a great tool.



If it isn`t strong enough and you have a PC, then I am sure the carpet attachment and PC would be more than strong enough to really scrub the carpet.

[Rudamous]

Where can you find the carpet attachment for the pc?

[imported_CBX Carl]

Here you go. Looks like they are a few types of Brushes.

Carpet, Leather/Vinyl and Scrub.



http://www.premiumautocare.com/carpet-scrubber.html



http://store1.yimg.com/I/premiumautocare_1845_33363927



http://www.topoftheline.com/porcabcarbru.html



http://store1.yimg.com/I/tolae_1848_46873924



http://www.topoftheline.com/leather-vinyl-brush.html



http://store1.yimg.com/I/tolae_1848_12733306



http://www.topoftheline.com/scrubbrushes.html



http://store1.yimg.com/I/tolae_1848_61865876

[imported_themightytimmah]

I have the white brush, and I`ve found it to be very handy. It really takes a lot of work out of shampooing. It`ll make a mess if you use a foaming cleaner, though. Lately, I`ve been spraying the whole carpet with a light mist of prespot, agitating with the PC on 6 (if you use too much prespot, you WILL know :)), and then extract with a LGCM and hot water/Zep extractor shampoo (available at home depot, I love the stuff, its better than Bissell at less than half the price).

[Corey Bit Spank]

I wondered about this too when I ordered my cyclo last week. I didn`t know if the brushes would be worth it, but went with the package with them just so I wouldn`t go "I wonder." Not really sure if it will be better than regular scrubbing, and i`m sure it can`t get into many places. However, the main problem I have had is cleaning car mats, which are usually dirtier than the carpet intside a car. So I can imagine it will help out a deal here. I should have a comprehensive review of that machine up by...........the end of summer. heh :)

[imported_themightytimmah]

Its a great machine. You will definetly not regret it. I haven`t touched my PC, with the exception of shampooing carpets, since I got the Cyclo.