Use and Care Guide

4.0
4.0 INTERIM CLEANING
INTERIM CLEANING
INTERIM CLEANING METHODS
Interim cleaning is a cost effective way to keep your carpet
attractive and odor free between hot water/wet extractions.
Mohawk recommends two different methods of interim
cleaning. The absorbent compound cleaning method, and
the low moisture encapsulation cleaning method. Both
methods use various chemicals to dissolve and absorb wa-
ter and oil based soils, holding them until they are removed
by vacuuming (dry extraction).
ABSORBENT COMPOUND CLEANING METHOD
This cleaning method uses an absorbent compound moist-
ened with water and other cleaning agents. The compound
absorbs the soil and spots as they are brushed into the
carpet, and then removed by vacuuming.
ABSORBENT COMPOUND PROCESS
1. Vacuum thoroughly to remove as much dry soil as possible.
(Pile lifter will help remove embedded soil)
2. Apply the absorbent cleaning compound to the carpet. This
may include the use of as pre-spray, depending on the type
and severity of soiling.
3. Agitate with a counter-rotating brush machine, working the
absorbent compound throughout the carpet to suspend and
absorb the soil.
4. Vacuum thoroughly to remove the soil and dirty compound.
LOW MOISTURE ENCAPSULATION CLEANING METHOD
Low moisture encapsulation uses special chemistry for-
mulated to encapsulate the soil and dry it into a crystalline
form, which is then removed by vacuuming.
LOW MOISTURE ENCAPSULATION PROCESS
1. Vacuum thoroughly to remove as much dry soil as possible.
(Pile lifter will help remove embedded soil)
2. Apply the encapsulation pre-spray to the carpet.
3. Agitate the area with a counter-rotating brush machine.
4. Vacuum thoroughly once the carpet is dry.