When a detail shop or fleet reconditioning operation is running extractors on 20 vehicles per day, five-gallon pail purchasing becomes a weekly reorder problem. The math on per-gallon cost at pail volume versus drum volume is significant over the course of a month, and the operational overhead of frequent small orders is a real drag on shop management. The 55-gallon drum is the solution: one delivery, weeks of supply, the lowest per-gallon cost in the product line, and a single dispensing point that keeps the extraction shampoo available without the constant restocking cycle.
Extractor Shampoo 55 Gallon Drum from Polishing Systems Inc is the commercial-scale format of the professional low-foam extraction shampoo concentrate. Same formula, same low-foam machine-compatibility, same professional soil-removal performance — at drum volume and drum pricing for the operations that have outgrown pail purchasing.
What This Product Is
A 55-gallon drum of professional low-foam extractor shampoo concentrate for automotive and commercial vehicle carpet and upholstery extraction. The drum is compatible with standard 2-inch bung drum pump dispensing equipment. At drum pricing, the concentrate yields a high volume of working solution at a significantly lower per-session cost than smaller format purchasing.
Key Features and Why They Matter
- 55-gallon drum volume — the format for operations consuming 2+ gallons of shampoo concentrate per week. Eliminates frequent reorders and provides a continuous supply point.
- Drum pump compatible — standard 2-inch bung accepts drum pumps for clean, controlled dispensing of concentrate without tipping or pouring from a heavy drum.
- Lowest per-gallon cost in the Extractor Shampoo line — drum pricing brings concentrate cost to its minimum for high-volume operations.
- Low-foam formula — machine-compatible for hot-water extractors without foam lockout in recovery tanks. Same machine-safe chemistry as smaller sizes.
- Concentrated formula — dilutes to yield a high number of working solution gallons per drum.
Who Uses Extractor Shampoo by the Drum
Large reconditioning facilities processing high daily vehicle volume. Commercial cleaning companies with automotive interior contracts. Fleet vehicle maintenance depots running continuous extraction on large fleets. Auto auction reconditioning centers. For shops not yet at drum consumption, the Extractor Shampoo 5-gallon pail is the step below drum purchasing. For drum dispensing equipment, the 2″ Drum Faucet provides a gravity-feed dispensing option.
How to Dispense and Use
- Install a drum pump on the 2-inch bung fitting for controlled concentrate dispensing.
- Measure the correct dilution of concentrate into the extractor’s clean water tank — follow label dilution instructions.
- Fill the extractor with the diluted solution and run standard extraction cleaning passes.
- Follow each shampoo pass with clean-water rinse extraction passes.
- Cap the drum tightly after each dispensing session to prevent evaporation and contamination.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many working gallons does a 55-gallon drum of concentrate yield?
At a standard 2 oz per gallon dilution, a 55-gallon (7,040 oz) drum yields approximately 3,520 gallons of working extraction solution. At higher dilution for lighter-duty use (1 oz per gallon), the yield doubles to approximately 7,040 gallons. This represents months of supply for a single-extractor operation and weeks for a multi-machine facility.
Does this ship as hazardous material?
Extractor shampoo is a water-based, non-flammable concentrate and typically does not ship as a hazardous material. However, 55-gallon drums ship via LTL freight due to weight and size. Contact us before ordering to confirm delivery requirements including lift-gate availability at your receiving location.
What is the shelf life of the concentrate in a drum?
Properly sealed and stored in stable temperature conditions (away from extreme heat and freezing), professional extraction shampoo concentrate maintains effectiveness for 2+ years from production date. Keep the bung tightly sealed between uses. Avoid contamination of the drum contents with dirt or foreign material during dispensing.
Can this be used with steam extraction equipment as well as hot-water extractors?
Yes — the low-foam, water-compatible formula works with both hot-water injection extractor machines and steam extraction systems that inject cleaning solution prior to steam and vacuum extraction. Follow the specific dilution and solution temperature recommendations of your steam extraction equipment manufacturer.
