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Parts and Instruction Manual - R500H Rush Carpet Extractor
CLEANING UPHOLSTERY
CLEANING UPHOLSTERY:
Cleaning upholstery with success requires a good knowledge of the type of fabric to be worked on. Look
for the cleaning instruction label sewn on the underside of the furniture for the recommended method
of cleaning the fabric. If it calls for dry cleaning, do not attempt to clean with the wet extraction
method. Otherwise, damage to the fabric could occur. Extraction works perfectly on most synthetic
fabrics including synthetic velvets.
Before proceeding, test the fabric for colorfastness. Apply a small amount of ready-to-use cleaning
solution on the fabric in an inconspicuous spot. Wait for 2 to 3 minutes and rub the area with a white
terry cloth towel. If no color comes off the towel, the fabric should be safe to clean. If a little color
comes off, there is some risk of colors running when you clean. It may be possible to stabilize colors by
cleaning with an acidic rinse.
1. Using a dedicated dry vacuum, pre-vacuum the space to be cleaned to remove as much dirt as
possible. Do not use the extractor to dry vacuum as it does not have a dry filter.
2. See steps 1-11 in section “Accessory Heater”
3. Make sure the drain valve (#10 on page 10) is closed by pushing the T-handle all the way in.
4. Attach an upholstery tool to the hose set.
5. Always use de-foamer. Previously cleaned upholstery may have a heavy build-up of old shampoo
residue which can cause the vacuum system to ingest foam and result in damage to the vacuum
motor.
6. With the vacuum and pump switches in the “ON” position, slowly pull the tool backward with the
solution valve trigger pressed. Make a dry pass forward and backward over the cleaned area to
recover residual dirt and solution.
7. Clean using as little solution as possible. Do not overwet the upholstery! Make overlapping passes
to prevent streaking.
8. On heavily soiled areas like arm rests, pre-treat with a recommended pre-spray and /or hold the
upholstery tool a few inches above the fabric and press lever to spray on the solution before making
a pass.
