Hole, slot or hybrid

Mikey P

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GreenGlidesLLC runs in waves, certain tools and Glides sell in batches for reasons I can't explain.

Questions come in waves as well and this past week has been; "which Glide should I buy, hole, hybrid or slot?"

If their age and experience isn't obvious, that's my first question followed by what extractor and wand they're using and most importantly, who are they cleaning for..

And I find that my answer is the same for everyone but apartment and restaurant guys..

The hole pattern will make your customer and your body the happiest, and you'll use it 90% of the time.

The slot pattern is best for those jobs that you hope will never call back.

And the hybrid is a compromise for those regrettable wands that don't allow for easy peasy swapping of the Glide to the best suit the task at hand...



I've been selling a lot of hole Glides lately....



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I don’t think I could survive any longer in the industry without my hole glide. My son, on the other hand, seems to prefer the hybrid. I don’t know why. Sometimes it’s best not to ask questions.
 
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Kenny Hayes

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For commercial, I do like the slot, but if I did more residential, either of the other two would be better. But, I’d change my whole M O. I’d have to use my truckmount more.
 
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I have a tm-f wand I want to get a new glide but I have the “mini slots”
I want the fastest dry times
I have an Everest and clean at 500 most of the time and want to start bumping it down as much as possible
Most homes are clean and I’m only focused on traffic patterns and dry times

What do you suggest?
How to tell when a glide needs to be replaced?
 

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I have a tm-f wand I want to get a new glide but I have the “mini slots”
I want the fastest dry times
I have an Everest and clean at 500 most of the time and want to start bumping it down as much as possible
Most homes are clean and I’m only focused on traffic patterns and dry times

What do you suggest?
How to tell when a glide needs to be replaced?
Hole is by far the best

When the Glide is so flat that you can move the other end up and down without breaking the seal on the carpet, it's time..
 
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Because after a lot of back and forth and testing both glides. The dry times difference is minimal at best.

The hole glide struggles to suck up dead moths or similar debris we find in homes. I hate having to unhook my hose to suck something up that my wand should be able to get. And before you make assumptions about vacuuming. We have the customer vacuum, we vacuum, we prespray, CRB, all before HWE.

And if we are saying that slot cleans trashed carpet better, wouldn't it also clean any carpet better?

But, The argument that a hole dries faster than a slot I feel is a bit over embellished.

I do want to make it clear that the Green Glide in any shape is a true asset to any wand. I just happen to have a difference of opinion on which version is best.
 

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Because after a lot of back and forth and testing both glides. The dry times difference is minimal at best.

The hole glide struggles to suck up dead moths or similar debris we find in homes. I hate having to unhook my hose to suck something up that my wand should be able to get. And before you make assumptions about vacuuming. We have the customer vacuum, we vacuum, we prespray, CRB, all before HWE.

And if we are saying that slot cleans trashed carpet better, wouldn't it also clean any carpet better?

But, The argument that a hole dries faster than a slot I feel is a bit over embellished.

I do want to make it clear that the Green Glide in any shape is a true asset to any wand. I just happen to have a difference of opinion on which version is best.


What wand?
 

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If you’re having to pick up dead moths with your vacuum hose, then I think it’s safe to say you SUCK at vacuuming. Charge a little more and take the time necessary to force yourself to vacuum properly. Or, just admit that you only vacuum on line.
 

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