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Parts and Instruction Manual - R100C Rush Carpet Extractor
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.
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Prepare the machine in the same manner as for carpet cleaning (see CLEANING CARPET), except
attach the upholstery tool to the vacuum and the solution hose.
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Pour hot water into the solution tank. Add recommended amount of cleaning concentrate into the
solution tank. Do not use water over 130 degrees F.
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Turn on the vacuum and pump switches.
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Clean with the upholstery tool using as little solution as possible. Make overlapping passes to prevent
streaking. Go over the area you just cleaned with- out depressing the lever (vacuum only) and gauge
the amount of moisture extracted through the view window for dryness. 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.
CLEANING UPHOLSTERY
