CHAPTER 5: SPECIAL CLEANING
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APPLICATIONS & PROCEDURES
1. CLEANING TIPS
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Check the condition of the area to be cleaned. Look for loose carpet, heavily soiled areas,
stains or spots and worn areas. Bring these to the attention of the person in charge
before performing the cleaning job. Make sure all edges of the carpet are securely tacked
in place and all seams are sewn (or glued) tight. This is for your protection.
o
Locate an inconspicuous spot on the area to be cleaned. Test the carpet for colorfastness
before proceeding. Pour the concentrated cleaning solution on a clean white towel. Place
towel on spot and press firmly on top of the towel for approximately 30 seconds. If there
is no color transfer, it should be safe to clean. Apply this procedure if different color
texture carpet is seen in adjacent rooms or areas to be cleaned.
o
Remove the furniture from the areas to be cleaned. Large pieces can be moved to
opposite ends of the room from where you start cleaning and replaced when it is
completed. After cleaning carpet, place a plastic furniture protector or form block under
the furniture legs to prevent moisture from damaging the finish or rusting the metal
glides.
o
Clean the area with an upright vacuum, REMEMBER: 80% of soil is removed simply by
proper vacuuming prior to cleaning.
DO NOT USE THE MACHINE AS A DRY
VACUUM
, unless you use the dry vacuum attachment or tank. Heavily soiled carpets or
areas of concentrated foot traffic should be treated with recommended
Pre-Spotting
agents. Optional
Pre-Spray Guns
are available for use with the machine. If a spotter is
used, follow the directions on t
he label.
o
Identify the types of carpet fibers to be cleaned. Most commercial carpet fibers are
synthetic based.
(see page 14 for Allied Commercial Report)
. Best results in
cleaning would be obtained if hot water is used to clean these types of fibers. On the
other hand, hot water would shrink natural fiber carpeting, like wool and cotton in
particular. Exercise caution when cleaning natural fibers. Do a colorfastness test with
cool water and apply a more diluted cleaning solution for the cleaning process.
o
Plan your cleaning route. Start cleaning at the farthest point away from where you
plugged in the machine and work toward the outlet so that the cord will not get in the
way.
o
A condition called browning or
“wicking
-
up”
(discoloration from the carpet’s jute
backing that appears on the pile tips) is a rare condition that shows up on light colored
carpets a day after cleaning. Questions the person in charge so as to find out the age of
the carpet. You will find that older carpets are more susceptible to browning. This
condition can be corrected by spraying a mixture of Brown Out & water. This spray can
also be used for pet stains, which sometime cause browning of carpets. Immediately
scrub with a brush or terry towel.
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