The Stain Out System (SOS) Carpet Comb is an 18 inch (about 457 mm) carpet rake supplied with a handle. It is a grooming tool for professional cleaners: it works chemical down into the pile before extraction and sets the pile afterwards.
What it is used for
- Working in prespray. Raking helps cleaning solution penetrate deep into the carpet fibres so it reaches the soil, not just the tips of the pile.
- Finishing after cleaning. Raking lifts matted pile and leaves a uniform nap.
- Artificial grass. SOS also lists it for raking synthetic turf.
Why rake at all?
Prespray sitting on the surface of a cut pile only treats the top of the fibre. Mechanical agitation is one of the four parts of cleaning, alongside chemical, heat and time, and a rake is the cheapest way to add it on a job where a machine brush is not practical. Raking after cleaning also stands the pile up, which helps it dry evenly and removes wand marks before the customer sees them.
Specifications
| Brand | Stain Out System (SOS), USA |
|---|---|
| Type | Carpet comb / rake groomer |
| Width | 18 inch (about 457 mm) |
| Handle | Included |
| Handle length and tine material | Not published by SOS — ask us if you need them |
| CCW SKU | AB24-SOS |
Using it
- Rake in overlapping passes, in two directions on heavily soiled traffic lanes.
- Let the tines do the work. Forcing a rake through loop pile or berber can pull loops.
- Rinse the head after use so prespray residue is not carried to the next job.
Frequently asked questions
Rake or brush?
A rake suits cut pile and longer pile, where the tines can travel through the yarn. On loop pile and low commercial carpet, a brush is the safer choice.
How does it compare with the Grandi Groom?
Both are 18 inch carpet rakes with a handle. CCW also stocks the Grandi Groom V2 Carpet Rake & Handle. Ask us if you want them compared side by side.
Can I use it on wool?
Yes, with a light hand. Test first on delicate or hand-made rugs.
Not sure whether a rake or a brush suits the carpet you clean most? Tell us the pile type and we will point you to the right tool. More in Brushes, Rakes & Grooms.
