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HOT WATER EXTRACTION (STEAM CLEANING)
After the preconditioner is applied through a pump sprayer, in-line sprayer or rotary shampoo
machine, it is flushed from the carpet, along with the soil using a detergent and either a portable
or truck mount. This process can be repeated several times depending on how heavily soiled the
carpet may appear to be.
It is recommended that heavily soiled carpet may need several flushing passes, followed by
overlapping extraction only passes. Carpet should be completely dried within 2-4 hours, not
exceeding a 10 hour period. Multiple extraction passes, good ventilation and air movers can help
to speed up this process.
ENCAPSULATION
This method of carpet cleaning is becoming more and more
popular in commercial carpet maintenance. It should be used as an
interim maintenance method and should be followed periodically
(every 2-3 cleanings) by a thorough hot water extraction.
The encapsulating solution (a liquid cleaning agent) is sprayed on
and then brushed into the carpet using a cylindrical or rotary brush
machine or bonnet. The encapsulation chemistry surrounds each
soil particle and crystallizes it so it can't attract other soils.
The encapsulated soil particles release from the carpet fiber and
are removed by normal vacuuming which will generally be done by the
janitorial staff at regularly scheduled times. Since its a low
moisture system, carpets can be put back into use promptly.
This process allows maintenance companies to provide a continual high level of appearance at a
lower price than other traditional methods while generating high levels of productivity.
Encapsulation is designed for commercial maintenance only.
SHAMPOO
A high-foaming carpet solution is applied to the carpet though a shower or channel-feed,
nylon bristled brush at a speed recommended by the manufacturer of the equipment in use,
safe for the carpet that is being cleaned. The agitation of the brush on the surface of
the carpet creates a foam that pulls the soil from the carpet. Depending upon the solution
used, either a wet vacuum extracts the soil upon drying or other detergents require that
detergents are dry vacuumed. A preconditioner may or may not be used prior to application.
ABSORBENT PAD (BONNET PAD)
Solution based or carbonated or non-carbonated
water-based carrier is sprayed onto pad and the carpet.
The pads can be square or round and may contain fabrics
such as cotton, rayon, synthetics or any combination.
Instead of spraying, the pad can be dipped in a bucket of
cleaning solution. During the agitation
(spin buffing/oscillating) phase, the bonnet (pad) will
attract and absorb the soil from the carpet. It is the job of the technician to monitor how dirty
the pad is getting to replace or flip it as soil accumulates for maximum soil removal.
A preconditioner may or may not be used prior to application.
DRY FOAM
Dense foam, produced by a dry foam machine through mechanical aeration of a liquid Solution is
distributed and agitated via machine brush action. The soil within the carpet and foam is then
extracted by wet vacuum or using the same machine.
A preconditioner can be used prior to application.
ABSORBENT COMPOUND
Dense foam, produced by a dry foam machine through mechanical
aeration of a liquid Solution is distributed and agitated via machine
brush action. The soil within the carpet and foam is then extracted by
wet vacuum or using the same machine. A preconditioner can be used
prior to application.
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