in-house carpet cleaning & spotting. factors affecting carpet cleaning requirements in these...

In-house Carpet Cleaning & Spotting


Factors affecting carpet cleaning requirements in these facilities.



Carpet & Fabric types commonly encountered




Carpet cleaning equipment and chemicals required.





Carpet cleaning procedures.





Carpet cleaning procedures.Spotting





Carpet cleaning procedures.SpottingDeodorisation, Odour neutralisation

and sanitization.

Medical Institutions

Facility TypesHospitalsAged Care

HomesMedical Centres

Medical Institutions

Facility TypesHospitalsAged Care

HomesMedical Centres

Typical Soils and Stains

High level of tracked in soiling.

Tea, coffee and cooldrink stains.

Medicinal stains.Urine and body fluid

stains.Mal-odours caused by

body fluids.Bacterial

contamination.

Hospitality

Facility TypesHotelsMotelsRestaurants

Hospitality

Facility TypesHotelsMotelsRestaurants

Typical Soils & Stains

Tracked in soilsFood & Beverage

stainsHigh content of

oils and grease in restaurant areas.

Hospitality

Facility TypesGovernment &

Community buildings

Schools

Hospitality

Facility TypesGovernment &

Community buildings

Schools

Typical Soils & StainsTracked in soilsFood & Beverage

stainsCarpet wear &

neglect.Chewing gum

deposits.Coffee, tannin &

beverage staining.

Carpet & Fabric Types commonly encountered

Carpet & Fabric Types commonly encounteredPolypropylene – highly resistant to

chemicals, stain resistant. However develops static charge which holds soiling. Easy stain removal but very difficult to clean.

Nylons – resistant to chemicals under pH 10. Normally cleans well. Susceptible to tough food staining. Develops distinct wear paths.

Wool – susceptible to damage by cleaning solutions with pH over 8 and excess moisture. Cleans well but is susceptible to staining.

Carpet & Fabric Types commonly encounteredPolypropylene – highly resistant to

chemicals, stain resistant. However develops static charge which holds soiling. Easy stain removal but very difficult to clean.

Requires chemistry which will reverse the static charge to facilitate easy soil release.

Requires tough grease cutting chemistry.

High pH chemistry permitted.

Carpet & Fabric Types commonly encounteredNylons – resistant to chemicals under pH 10.

Normally cleans well. Susceptible to tough food staining. Develops distinct wear paths.

Requires good overall cleaning chemistry for efficient soil release and stain removal.

pH of cleaning solutions must be less than 10.

Carpet & Fabric Types commonly encounteredWools – susceptible to damage by cleaning solutions with

pH over 8 and excess moisture. Cleans well but is susceptible to staining.

Requires good overall cleaning chemistry for efficient soil release and stain removal.

pH of cleaning solutions must be less than 8.

Cleaning procedures must facilitate maximum moisture removal and quick drying.

Carpet Cleaning Equipment & Chemicals Required

Carpet Cleaning Equipment & Chemicals Required

Standard equipment required

Portable carpet cleaning extraction unit with hose and carpet wand.

8 Litre Pump-up sprayer.Rotary scrubbing machine (optional)Measuring jugs.Facility with access to hot & cold water

and a waste water drain.

CARPET CLEANING EQUIPMENT & CHEMICALS REQUIRED

Hospitals, Aged Care Homes, Medical Centres

Carpet Cleaning Prespray – AP450 Perform (1:32) or AP452 Performance Plus

(1:32) (wool carpets) In-Tank Rinse – AP440 Rinse Pro

Spotting AP462 Conquer – multi-task spotting. AP490 Actichem CTR – tea, coffee, beverages. AP491 Pet & Flood – urine, faeces. AP495 Protein Spotter – blood, body fluids, food

stains.


Hotels, Motels, Restaurants

Carpet CleaningPrespray – AP450 Perform (1:32) or AP452 Performance Plus

(1:32) (wool carpets) In-Tank Rinse – AP440 Rinse Pro

Spotting AP462 Conquer – multi-task spotting. AP490 Actichem CTR – tea, coffee, beverages. AP486 Citrisol – Chewing gum, grease, oils, cosmetics. AP495 Protein Spotter – blood, body fluids, food stains.


Government & Community Buildings and Schools

Carpet Cleaning Prespray – AP450 Perform (1:32) or AP453 Clean Force (1:60), or AP452 Performance Plus (1:32) (wool carpets) In-Tank Rinse – AP455 Emulsifier Plus or AP440 Rinse Pro

SpottingAP462 Conquer – multi-task spotting.AP490 Actichem CTR – tea, coffee, beverages.AP486 Citrisol – chewing gum, grease, oils, cosmetics.AP495 Protein Spotter – blood, body fluids, food stains.

CARPET CLEANING METHODS & PROCEDURES

One step method•Light to moderately soiled carpets.•Faster cleaning times.

Procedure1. Vacuum – Thoroughly vacuum the carpet to remove dry soiling.

(Dry soiling makes up 80% of the soil in the carpet)

2. Prespray – No prespray applied.3. Extraction Clean Preparation – Add 30ml Emulsifier Plus

per 10Lt hot water, into Extraction Unit solution tank.

4. Extraction Clean – Clean and extract using slightly overlapping strokes. Apply solution on the push stroke and vacuum only on the return pull stroke.

Note: Do an extra vacuum stroke for dense and high pile carpets.

Ventilate the area to facilitate fast drying times.

Restrict foot traffic until totally dry.


Two step method•Moderate to Heavily soiled carpets.

Procedure1. Vacuum – Thoroughly vacuum the carpet to remove dry soiling. (Dry

soiling makes up 80% of the soil in the carpet)

2. Prespray – Using a pump-up sprayer, apply prespray solution (note dilution ratios) to an area which can be extracted within 20 minutes.

3. Extraction Clean Preparation – Add 15ml Emulsifier Plus per 10Lt hot water, (or 30ml Rinse Pro per 10Lt) into Extraction Unit solution tank.

4. Extraction Clean – Clean and extract using slightly overlapping strokes. Apply solution & vacuum on the pull stroke and do a 2nd vacuum only pull stroke.

Note: Do an extra vacuum stroke for dense and high pile carpets.




Low moisture method•Using AP460 Encap Plus (dilute 1:20 to 1:32)

Procedure1. Vacuum – Thoroughly vacuum the carpet to remove dry soiling. (Dry

soiling makes up 80% of the soil in the carpet)

2. Prespray – Using a pump-up sprayer, apply Encap Plus solution (note dilution ratios) to an area not more than 25m2.

3. Or – Pour Encap Plus solution into the solution tank of a rotary scrubbing machine fitted with a carpet brush.

4. Scrub Clean – Scrub the area, using overlapping paths and repeat each twice. No extraction or further cleaning required.

5. Drying – Allow area to dry (normally 1hour) before returning to use.

Note: Subsequent dry vacuuming will remove dry, encapsulated soil.



SPOT AND STAIN REMOVAL

Blood, Faeces, Vomit and Body Fluids (not urine)

Procedure1. Preparation – Remove as much of the spill or stain by sponging or

scraping up.

2. First step – Using a spray bottle, apply Conquer to the affected area. Agitate and allow 10 minutes dwell time. Blot (or extract) to remove the stain.

If the stain does not respond to the Conquer treatment.

3. Second step – Using a spray bottle, apply Protein & Stain Spotter to the affected area. Agitate and allow 10 minutes dwell time. Blot (or extract) to remove the stain.

The area may possibly require decontamination to remove germs and odours.

4. Decontaminate – Using a spray bottle, apply a 1:25 solution of Biosan to the affected area. Lightly agitate and allow 10 minutes dwell time. Blot or extract away excess Biosan solution.



Urine Spills

Procedure1. Preparation – Remove as much of the spill or stain by sponging or blotting.

2. First step – Using a spray bottle, apply Pet & Flood (dilute 1:4) to the affected area. Agitate and allow 10 minutes dwell time. Blot (or extract) to remove the stain.

Some severe stains may require a repeat treatment.

3. Severe Stains – Using a spray bottle, generously apply Pet & Flood (dilute 1:4)to the affected area. Allow 10 minutes dwell time Place a clean, white terry towel folded several times, over the affected area and weigh down with some heavy books and allow 60 minutes dwell time to draw the stain out.

The Pet & Flood will destroy the bacteria from the urine. However if odours persist the area may possibly require decontamination.




Stains caused by Tea, Coffee, Wine, Beer, Cola and CooldrinksProcedure1. Preparation – Remove as much of the spill or stain by sponging or

scraping up.



3. Second step – Using a spray bottle, apply Actichem CTR to the affected area. Agitate and allow 10 minutes dwell time. Blot (or extract) to remove the stain.

Repeat the Actichem CTR treatment for severe stains allowing 30 minutes dwell time.



Stains caused byGravy, egg, milk and other organic substancesProcedure1. Preparation – Remove as much of the spill or stain by sponging or

scraping up.



3. Second step – Using a spray bottle, apply Protein & Stain Spotter to the affected area. Agitate and allow 10 minutes dwell time. Blot (or extract) to remove the stain.

The area may possibly require decontamination to remove germs and odours.




Spots from oil, grease, ink, paint, tar, bitumen, chewing gum and putty.

Procedure1. Preparation – Remove as much of the spill or stain by

sponging or scraping up.

2. First step – Apply Citrisol to the spot. Agitate and allow 10 to 20 minutes dwell time. Agitate again and blot to remove the spot.

Some stubborn spots may require repeat treatments.

3. Second step – Using a spray bottle, apply Conquer to the treated area. Agitate and blot (or extract) to remove the remaining residues.



Spots from cosmetics and medicines.

Procedure1. Preparation – Remove as much of the spill or stain by

sponging or scraping up.

2. First step – Apply Conquer to the spot. Agitate and allow 10 minutes dwell time. Agitate again and blot to remove the spot.

Some stubborn spots may require the use of Citrisol

3. Second step – Apply Citrisol to the affected area. Agitate and allow 10 to 20 minutes dwell time. Agitate again and blot (or extract) to remove the remaining residues.

4. Remove Residues – Finish off by lightly applying Conquer and blotting to remove excess Citrisol and staining agent.


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