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Recommended
Supplies and Cleaning Equipment:
Water Based Spot Remover
Solvent Based Spot Remover
Aerosol Freezing Agent
Powdered Absorbent Deodorant
Spatula
Rubber Gloves
White Paper Blotting Cloths
Small Agitation Brush
Waste Bags
Chart for “Removal of Spots and Stains”
Recommended Method:
As in all cleaning procedures, the first step is to gather the
recommended janitorial equipment and supplies together and
bring to the area to be cleaned.
Identify The Spot:
Your first step in carpet cleaning and spot removal is
identifying the spot. It might be possible by asking someone
who works in the area and also the age of the spot.
Note the appearance, location, color, size, shape, feel and
smell. Characteristics are all excellent clues in determining
what caused the spot.
If possible, determine what caused the spot. Choose the
appropriate cleaning chemical and procedure.
Remove excess soils be gently scraping the affected area with
a blunt-edged scraping device. If the spot is moist, blot any
excess before beginning.
Try blotting the spot first with white absorbent cloth
dampened with water. Next, select the proper spotting chemical
after you have identified the spot. Before you begin, always
test the spotting chemical in an inconspicuous area to ensure
color fastness or for possible fiber damage.
Apply (spray) the spotting chemical directly to the affected
area. Do not over wet. On large spots, apply the chemical from
the outside edges in towards the center.
Agitate gently with a soft brush to work the spotter into the
face fiber of the carpet. Avoid deep or heavy agitation with
the brush. This could cause damage or distort the carpet
fiber. Work the brush in every direction around the
fibers…back and forth, front and back and diagonally to reach
all sides of the fiber.
After the proper time (according to the product label
directions), blot the area with a clean white absorbent cloth
or plain paper towel, removing the loosened soil or excess
spotter.
If the spot has not been removed, repeat the previous 4 steps
until soil has been completely removed. Be very careful not to
over-wet the carpet.
Apply a spray or mist of water to the area you have cleaned
and blot immediately with a clean, white cloth, rinsing the
chemical from the carpet. Extraction equipment can be used in
place of this procedure.
Vacuum area after carpet dries thoroughly.
If Not Removed:
Use light mixture of soap/detergent, water and white blotting
cloth. Blot to see if spot comes up. Rinse and vacuum area.
If Still Not Removed:
Use water base spotter or solvent base spotter (depending on
type of spot). Never use solvent base first!!!
Blot with a white cloth. Never rub a spot or stain!!!
Reapply spotter. Rinse with soap/detergent, water and blotting
cloth. Never use hot water!!!
Let dry and vacuum.
Allow time to clean up and return the cleaning equipment to
the storage area.
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