Specifications

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the pile fiber together and begins to attract and also hold the dry soil. This is the reason cleaning is so
important when dulling of the colors is first noticed. If allowed to remain too long, it becomes gummy
and difficult to remove.
Clean the carpet before it becomes unsightly, the cleaning chore will be easier and more successful.
The “old wives’ tale” about not cleaning the carpet until absolutely necessary because it will get dirty
faster is not true. Choice of the proper cleaning system is important in that some systems may leave
residues which promote re-soiling and defeat the whole purpose of cleaning. The recommendations
below represent the best current knowledge and should help prolong the time between cleaning.
It is recommended that hot water extraction system, which research indicates, provides the best
capability for cleaning. This system is commonly referred to as “steam cleaning”, although no steam
is actually generated. The process consists or spraying a solution of water and detergent into the pile
and recovering the water and soil with a powerful vacuum into a holding tank. This can be done from
a truck mounted unit outside the homes with only the hose and wand brought inside, or where a truck
mounted unit cannot reach, by a portable, self-contained system brought into the home.