Cleaning Tips For:
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Since 1990, 90% of
all carpet installed in consumer homes has been 5th
generation, stain resistant nylon. A few existing cleaning
restrictions include: no water base detergents over the pH of
10, no solvents for overall cleaning (spotting only) and no
pesticides, sanitizers or disinfectant solutions to be used.
All of these products lead to degradation of the stain
resisting quality of the carpet. The following process is
appropriate for 5th generation nylon, other synthetics and
wool carpeting. If in doubt, pretest for effectiveness and
safety in an inconspicuous area of the carpet.
Steps:
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Thoroughly dry
vacuum the carpet to be cleaned, using your Aqua-Air dry
vacuum tools and attachments.
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Mix carpet and
fabric pre-spray (SC01GL) according to directions in pump
sprayer (AS01, AS05 or AS16) and dampen soiled carpet.
Coverage will vary, 300-500 sq. ft. per 2 quarts, depending
on the soil level.
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Allow to dwell
on surface for 10-15 minutes.
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Using the
carpet-cleaning wand, move forward and back, spraying the
carpet with hot/warm water and extract soil and water.
Repeat back and forward motion 2-4 times until carpet is
clean. After cleaning a small section of carpet, go over
freshly cleaned area with vacuum part only. If residual soil
and moisture exist, repeat back and forward motion process
1-2 times.
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Groom the carpet
as necessary with carpet rake/groomer.
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Allow carpet to
dry, with minimal use. Most residential carpet will dry in
4-6 hours. Some situations may require over night drying.
You can speed up the drying process by using fans and
increasing room air temperature. Opening windows will help
if outside air is warm with low humidity.
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Apply ''Carpet
Protector" per instructions.
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There are many
different commercial environments from restaurants to office
buildings and everything in-between. The largest majority will
be synthetic carpets and responsive to the following
procedure. Pretest procedure in an inconspicuous area for
effectiveness and safety.
Steps:
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Remove larger
soils (i.e. napkins, straws, paper clips, coins and food
chunks etc.)
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Dry vacuum
carpet to be cleaned using appropriate Aqua-Air tools for
your application, see your Aqua-Air dealer for more
information.
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Pre-spray soiled
area of carpet with heavy duty carpet & auto interior
(SC02GL). Dilute per instructions on label and apply with
pump sprayer (AS01, AS05 or AS16). The carpet should be damp
enough to stay wet to the touch for 20 minutes.
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Allow to dwell
15-20 minutes before extraction.
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Moving the
carpet wand forward and back, spray and extract carpet until
clean. After completing a small section of the room, stop:
Spray rinse and go over area with final extraction pass.
Note; If your system has been installed with a chemical
injector (AA031 or AA033), then your rinse water may be
mixed with either, bio-enyme cleaner/deodorizer (SC05GL) or
extraction rinse (SC03GL) to increase cleaning capabilities.
The chemical injection system is normally recommended for
commercial applications. See your Aqua-Air dealer for
additional information.
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Groom carpet as
necessary with carpet rake/groomer.
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Allow drying.
Using drying fans or a ventilation system and warm air will
speed the drying time.
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Apply
"Carpet Protector" per instructions.
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Most natural
hardwood has been coated with a urethane or wax finish.
Chemical residues left behind by household and commercial
cleaners can prematurely damage these finishes. Using the
Aqua- Air Wet/Dry® process will help ensure extended life and
appearance of your hardwood floor.
Steps:
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Dry vacuum
larger debris if necessary (small amounts of crumbs, grit or
particles will be easily removed in the wet process and
don't need prevacuuming).
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Dilute hard
surface cleaner (SC04GL) according to "hardwood"
instructions on the label.
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Lightly mist
diluted solution on the hardwood floor.
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Using the soft
brush and squeegee attachment on the wand, mist floor with
hot/warm rinse water and use brush to lightly agitate soiled
areas. Extract soil and water with squeegee head and
suction. Repeat if necessary.
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Floor will be
instantaneously dry and ready for use (No chemical residue)
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Same as
"hardwood floor" except cleaning solution may be
diluted less to increase strength.
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Heavy soil
conditions usually apply in restaurant situations and will
usually require these additional steps.
Steps:
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Use a broom and
dust pan to collect larger debris such as, food pieces,
straws, napkins etc. Food crumbs and greasy residues will be
removed in the wet process.
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Dilute hard
surface cleaner (SC04GL) as per instructions and generously
wet down floor with ready-to-use cleaning solution.
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In heavy soil
conditions a deck/scrubbing brush should be used to scrub
solution and soil on the floor.
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Using the wand
with commercial brush and squeegee attachment, spray floor
with rinse water and squeegee dry. Repeat as necessary.
Note; If your system has been installed with the chemical
injector (AA031 or AA033), then the rinse water should be
mixed with bio-enzyme cleaner/deodorizer (SC05GL). This will
increase cleaning, odor control and help keep the vacuum
piping and power unit fresh.
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Tile and grout
will be clean and instantaneously dry.
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All of these
surfaces can and should be cleaned using the Aqua-Air
Wet/Dry® process. These surfaces should be cleaned using the
"hardwood" or "tile & grout"
procedures previously outlined. The procedures should vary
slightly from those printed, depending on location and soil
conditions.
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The same procedures should be
followed for either private use or service performed by a
professional.
Steps:
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Thoroughly dry
vacuum carpet and upholstery. Use crevice tools etc. to
reach soil. Note; Auto interiors are usually heavily soiled
and wetting unvacuumed dry soil, turns it to mud and makes
it more difficult to remove. Prevacuum well!
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Generously
pre-spray carpet & upholstery with heavy duty carpet
& auto interior pre-spray (SC02GL). Dilute per
instructions.
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Allow to dwell
15-20 minutes to break down soils. Agitating with scrub
brush (AB14) may accelerate this process.
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Using your
Aqua-Air Wet/Dry® upholstery tool. Spray hot/warm rinse and
extract using a forward & back motion until clean.
Re-vacuum same area to pick as much soil moisture as
possible.
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Allow drying.
Use fans to accelerate drying.
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Apply
"Carpet Protector" to carpet and fabric seats per
instructions.
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