Specifications for Aussie Encappa - Encapsulation Carpet Cleaner Concentrate | Low-Moisture & Super Fast Drying
Scrub me in. Job's done.
Aussie Encappa is an advanced low-moisture carpet encapsulation cleaning system concentrate. This cutting-edge technology delivers a powerful cleaning action that sorts out heavily soiled carpets in half the time, with little effort and super fast drying times.
Aussie Encappa’s high-performance surfactants, effectively emulsify oily soils allowing for them to be encapsulated and crystalised by the advanced polymer technology. The polymer dries quickly and becomes brittle so it can be easily removed from the fibres during routine vacuuming. The cool part of this amazing technology is that any polymer residues from the process do not attract dirt or soil which means your fibres stay cleaner for longer.
Where to use
Aussie Encappa is suitable for commercial and residential carpet and upholstery care where areas need to be cleaned and back in use with minimal downtime. It’s especially popular on low pile synthetic commercial carpets found in schools, offices, retail outlets, conference centres, medical centres, nursing homes, hospitals, homes, hotels, resorts and apartments.
Aussie Encappa can be used in the following ways…
1. With a counter-rotating brush scrubbing machine (eg Cimex) using brushes or fibre pads.
2. With a slow-speed scrubbing machine (eg Polivac), using a brush, bonnet or fibre pad.
3. With a cylindrical brush scrubber (eg Rotowash, Multiwash, Duplex.)
4. With a carpet extraction machine as a pre-spray.
5. For manual cleaning of stairs (via doodlebug).
6. For cleaning with an upholstery brush or carpet rake.
7. For spot cleaning especially on recurring stains and spills.
The benefits
• Emulsifies and encapsulates soils on carpets and upholstery.
• No rinsing required.
• Removes stains that normally require specialty spotters.
• No soil-attracting residue. Carpets stay cleaner for longer.
• Fast drying.
• Safe on fibres including wool, stain-resistant nylon and synthetics.
• Super concentrated and economical.
• Inbuilt deodoriser. A fresh, clean fragrance long after you've gone.
• High productivity. Safe and easy to use.
• Anti-browning formula.
• Australian-made and owned.
Carpet encapsulation cleaning
- Dilute at 25:1 (25 parts water and 1 part Aussie Encappa). That's approximately 96% water and 4% Aussie Encappa (160ml of Aussie Encappa in 4 litres of water or 40ml per litre). For heavy-duty applications, dilute at 16:1 (16 parts water and 1 part Aussie Encappa).
- Test on a small inconspicuous area first to ensure the suitability of this product.
- Vacuum. Thoroughly dry vacuum the carpet with an upright vacuum cleaner or a vacuum fitted with a powerhead or turbo head to remove loose soil.
- Pre-spray. Generously apply pre-spray. Do not allow to dry before cleaning. Also, pre-spray the bonnet or brush lightly. For deeper cleaning the bonnet can be fully immersed in the diluted solution and wrung out.
- Buff and agitate. Use a slow-speed scrubber with a carpet bonnet or brush. A detergent tank on the scrubber for applying additional product is recommended but optional. Clean 20m²
at a time in both directions – north to south, flip bonnet or brush and then east to west.
- Use a carpet rake if necessary to re-align carpet fibres and speed up drying.
- Dry. Before the area is opened to traffic allow to dry.
- Maintain. Leave for 1 day before vacuuming. The encapsulated dirt and soil will be removed with subsequent routine vacuuming.
Handy tips
- Always test first in an inconspicuous area before using any cleaning solution. Play it safe, especially when you use a product for the first time. Some surfaces can be sensitive to moisture and particular chemical types.
- Use warm to hot water to boost your cleaning performance (especially on oil, fat and grease).
- Move slower across heavily soiled carpet areas.
- When diluting chemicals add the water first and the chemical last to prevent foaming, splashes and spills.
- For best results use freshly diluted cleaning solutions.
- Always extract rinse using Plush if you intend to apply a fabric protector to the cleaned carpet.
Can I use Aussie Encappa as a pre-spray before carpet extraction?
Yes. Many people use it with portable or truck-mounted carpet cleaning machines. Follow the How To steps through the agitation step, then flush the carpet with clean water using your wand and machine. Put Plush rinse in your clean water tank and Bubble Buster defoamer in your recovery tank. This method is also highly recommended if you plan to apply a fabric protector once the carpet is clean.
How do I dilute Aussie Encappa?
Dilute at 25:1 (25 parts water to 1 part Aussie Encappa). That's 160ml in 4 litres of water, or 40ml per litre. For heavy-duty cleaning, dilute at 16:1. Add the water first and the chemical last, to prevent foaming, splashes and spills.
How much coverage will I get?
Mixed at 25:1 (40ml per litre of water), each litre of ready-to-use solution cleans between 5 and 15 square metres, depending on carpet type, pile density and soiling. A 5L bottle of concentrate treats about 125 litres of water, which covers roughly 625 to 1875 square metres.
Do I need to rinse Aussie Encappa out?
No. It's a low-moisture encapsulation system. The encapsulated soil dries and is removed with routine vacuuming.
How soon can I vacuum?
Leave the carpet for 1 day, then vacuum. Let the area dry before it's opened to traffic.
What machines can I use Aussie Encappa with?
- Counter-rotating brush scrubbing machines (such as a Cimex).
- Slow-speed scrubbers (such as a Polivac) with a brush, bonnet or fibre pad.
- Cylindrical brush scrubbers (such as a Rotowash, Multiwash or Duplex).
You can also use it with a carpet extraction machine as a pre-spray, with a doodlebug on stairs, or with an upholstery brush or carpet rake.
Is Aussie Encappa safe on wool?
Yes. It's safe on wool, stain-resistant nylon and synthetics. Always test on a small inconspicuous area first.
Can I spot clean with Aussie Encappa?
Yes. Spot cleaning is one of its uses, especially on recurring stains and spills.
What water temperature should I use?
Warm to hot water boosts cleaning performance, especially on oil, fat and grease. For best results, use freshly diluted solution.
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