Most carpet cleaners want one prespray that can ride on the truck all day and still be legal on the next stop, whether that stop is a restaurant traffic lane or a homeowner's warranted stain-resist nylon. That is the job HydraMaster FASTBREAK HD was built for. At a ready-to-use pH of 9.5 to 9.9 it sits low enough to be used on all synthetic fibers, and on commercial wool when used as directed, yet it is concentrated enough at 1:32 to cut through the greasy, oxidized soil film that makes traffic lanes look grey. Bought in the 5 gallon bucket, it is the daily-driver preconditioner for an owner-operator or small fleet that would rather stock one product well than four products badly.
Built for
- The everyday prespray on a mixed route. Residential in the morning, commercial in the afternoon, no chemical swap in between. Because the ready-to-use pH stays under 10, you are not making a warranty judgement call at every job.
- Greasy commercial traffic lanes. Restaurants, bar areas, corridors and glue-down commercial carpet at 1:32, with a GreaseBreaker boost of 2 oz per mixed gallon when the grease is caked on.
- Apartment and rental turnovers. Heavy soil that still has to be handled with a fiber-safe chemical because the property manager may have warranty paperwork on file.
- High-volume shops standardizing their trucks. One concentrate on every van means fewer mixing mistakes, less inventory, and predictable cost per job.
How it works
FASTBREAK HD is a VOC-compliant formula built on Tritanol, HydraMaster's integrated blend of specialized polymers, organic sequestrants and surfactants. The alkaline builders soften water, neutralize acid soiling, and deflocculate and sequester ground-in soil and mineral deposits so the rinse can carry it out of the pile. Just as important for repeat business, the polymer system helps keep dissolved oily soil from re-attaching to the fiber, so lanes do not re-grey a few weeks after you leave. Special thickening agents hold an unusually high solids level in suspension, which is why it still performs at dilutions where thinner presprays fall over.
Mixing and use
- Medium to heavy soil: 4 oz per gallon of hot water (1:32).
- Light soil: 2 oz per gallon (1:64).
- In-line injection sprayer: 1 quart concentrate plus 4 quarts water in a 5-quart container.
- Grease booster: add 2 oz GreaseBreaker per mixed gallon for caked grease and oil.
Mix fresh and mix hot, agitate, and give it real dwell time. Cleaners who report disappointing results from any prespray are usually reporting a mixing or dwell problem rather than a chemistry problem. Always pre-test an inconspicuous area for colorfastness.
Specifications
- Ready-to-use pH: 9.5 to 9.9. Concentrate pH: 8.75 plus or minus 0.5.
- Dilution range: 1:32 standard, up to 1:64 on light soil.
- Appearance: opaque light amber, viscous liquid, mild odor.
- Technology: Tritanol polymer, sequestrant and surfactant system. VOC compliant.
- Fiber compatibility: all synthetic fibers, plus commercial wool when used as directed. HydraMaster states the ready-to-use pH is compliant with stain-resist warranty provisions.
- Not regulated as a DOT or IATA hazardous material. Irritant: wear gloves and eye protection, keep away from strong acids.
- Pack: 5 gallon bucket, part number 950-132-C.
Note: the original FastBreak contains butyl cellosolve; FastBreak HD uses solvents generally recognized as safer.
Shipping restriction: because of its solvent level this product cannot be shipped to or within CA, CT, DC, DE, IN, IL, MA, MD, ME, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VA and VT.
Frequently asked questions
What is the mix ratio for FASTBREAK HD?
Use 4 oz per gallon (1:32) for medium to heavy soil and 2 oz per gallon (1:64) on lightly soiled carpet. In an in-line injection sprayer, combine 1 quart of concentrate with 4 quarts of water in a 5-quart container.
Can I use it on stain-resist warranted residential carpet?
Yes. The ready-to-use pH is 9.5 to 9.9 and HydraMaster states the product is compliant with stain-resist warranty provisions. Pre-test an inconspicuous area for colorfastness first.
Is FASTBREAK HD safe on wool?
HydraMaster lists it for all synthetic fibers and for commercial wool when used as directed. It is not a WoolSafe-certified product. For fine wool and Oriental rugs, use HydraMaster WoolMaster instead.
How much carpet will one bucket cover?
HydraMaster does not publish a coverage figure, because it depends on soil level and application method. What is fixed is the dilution: at 1:32 each gallon of concentrate makes 32 gallons of ready-to-use prespray, so a 5 gallon bucket makes about 160 gallons.
What do I do about baked-on restaurant grease?
Boost the mixed solution with 2 oz of GreaseBreaker per gallon and allow full dwell time. If the carpet carries no residential warranty obligation, HydraMaster Quake HD is the higher-alkalinity option at a ready-to-use pH of 11.5 to 12.0.
Is it a hazardous material to ship or store?
It is not regulated as DOT or IATA hazardous and is non-flammable. It is an irritant, so wear gloves and eye protection and keep it away from strong acids. Note the state shipping restrictions listed above.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized dealer for HydraMaster. We stock the professional line year round, our US-based team knows these products from the field rather than from a catalog, and we are happy to help you confirm dilution, fiber compatibility or the right pack size for your route before you order.