I am going to get a new edge tool for carpeting

I already have one of the stand up crevice style edgers but would like something that has a wider cleaning path.

Real Cleaners store has a PMF and a Vinus tool http://www.realcleaners.com/pmf_vinus_edge_tool.html

I am thinking the PMF because it covers 4 inches to the Vinus' one inch.

Anybody using these tools?

How do you like them?

I have the Vinus edger, but not the PMF tool.

As for the vinus, you can get incredibly close to the edge with it and your wand should be getting within that inch anyway, so I don't think you need a wider path on a edging tool.

The only downside to that vinus seems to be that you can only draw with it and not push. It just digs in going forward, so scrubbing is difficult if you need it. Of course, most of the time, the edges don't require scrubbing anyway...mostly dust instead of soil.

If you plan on using it for stairs, go with the PMF. If you are planning on just getting those edges along the baseboards, that Vinus will work for you.

Here in the Northeast filtration (1-4 inches of soiling at the edge) is very prevalent, especially the last 1/2 inch up to the molding. I use a hand crevice tool that sprays and sucks (PMF). Would love to be able to clean this problem area standing up. How close to the edge does the Vinus tool get? Does it clean right up to the molding? And do it well? It's a challenge even with the hand tool, usually have to spray, brush and extract- PIA.

Just watch out for MDf baseboards. If it's MDf we
Don't touch the filtration lines, Some types of
MDf will swell with the smallest amount of water

That is a lot of filtration at 4 inches wide. If that is case, than the pmf wonder tool might make more sense and be more efficient than the vinus.

As for getting close, that vinus will get within 1/8 of inch against the molding give or take.

I sell both 1.0" and 1.5" Vinus and the PMF 4".
Yes, only pull strokes with the Vinus, but not a biggie since you're just cleaning against wall.

PMF's is kinda short but works good. The one jet in there is the same as in their internal jet uph tool; kinda finicky.

My Vinus comes with features the Vietnamese models are missing.
+ trouble-free 9502 stainless vjet inside with built-in drip stopper & jet screen plus a Strainer up top.
+ and with all my wands, you get the genuine Westpak trigger valve, not a cheap imitation.

Both tools are good. Just get em from me, me, me so you get the goods with it.

Joe- by finicky do yu mean it plugs up easily?
if so a strainer should help prevent that fom occuring
I am leaning towards the PMF so far.

No, I mean
- the jet is not very secure, you can bend its position with your fingers, not a big problem cuz it is protected being inside the head itself, but it can move around. Easy to fix. Just reach up in there and readjust it.
- the flow of the jet - being inside the vacuum chamber - must be adjusted so you get the desired flow.  Just like with the PMF internal jet uph. tool (you may know it as Jon Don's 'Hi-Dri') you gotta balance vacuum and solution flow. Too low of flow and the vacuum pulls the fluid back before it hits the carpet, too high a flow and you get splashing.

With the Vinus, the jet is outside the vacuum head yet protected by a shroud,
You still have flow concerns, but it's more like a wand.

Glad to see you wanting a edge tool, many cleaners don't bother and leave that nice line of dust along the walls...hate seeing that, even on crappy store entries it gets used.

milspec6 wrote:Glad to see you wanting a edge tool, many cleaners don't bother and leave that nice line of dust along the walls...hate seeing that, even on crappy store entries it gets used.

Attention to detail. That after all is what sets a real cleaner apart. 

I already have a stand up crevice style edger that has open spray, picked it up for like 50 bucks brand new on E-bay about 5 or 6 years ago . I just would like something with a wider path.

sometimes I think that just by seeing me carry my edger into the job the client is more assured that I do a good job. Whether or not I actually use it, they see it and feel better. 

I'm sure they do, they normally ask me about that tool. I then ask them why the last cleaner didn't use one? Normally gets a little smile.

I have a 4" one with a glide on it....makes it nice for some tile transitions as well...because you can straddle the edge, then dry stroke to clean it up....

and on some corners, you just lift it and spray the corner down then suck it up...


and MOST baseboards are MDF......just so you know

Yep, beware of those MDF baseboards.   

Nightmare just waiting for some moisture,   

These wand heads can be fitted with lip glides that take away most of the friction.



I also make a 'Mini HOE' with a 7" head and 2 jet spraybar and custom length 1 3/4" Titanium tube for $199.
Superlight & handy for stairs and tight areas...



Best of all, unlike wands mass produced in Vietnam, all my wands are custom. They come complete with stainless nipple (so if it ever falls it won't break-off behind the trigger valve), Soft Touch, Strainer, your choice of male or female Foster QD.

I like that mini-hoe, how much extra with the glide?

$49 for the glide.
Unfortunately I'm out right now.
Andy got my last one.

When you get more, I want one with glide.