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AREA RUGS
Synthetic
Scott Warrington
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AREA RUGS
Synthetic
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Introduction
Not all area rugs are made with natural fibers. It
is common to find area rugs that are made of synthetic fibers such
as olefin, nylon or acrylic. If you encounter a synthetic area rug,
it is usually no more difficult to clean than standard wall to wall
carpeting. This article will explain how to treat rugs made from
one of these fibers.
Procedure
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STEP 1 ---
Identify the fiber or fibers prior to taking the rug out of the
home. Be sure to test carefully to make sure there are no natural
fibers present.
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STEP 2 ---
Vacuum both sides of the rug thoroughly.
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STEP 3 ---
Pre-treat the fringes of the rug. (See brochure on cleaning fringes
of area rugs).
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STEP 4 ---
Pre-spray the rug with Traffic Slam boosted with Citrus Solv
and Boost-All.
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STEP 5 ---
Extract the rug with Point Blue in your extraction machine.
In some cases you may wish to run Fab-Set through the machine during
the extraction step but you may lose some clean-ability in extreme
soil situations.
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STEP 6 ---
Spray a light mist of Fab-Set on the rug, (if you did not
extract with it already), and extract the fringes with Fab-Set,
using an upholstery tool.
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STEP 7 ---
Dry quickly with air movers.
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NOTE ---
If the rug is made of nylon, you should pre-spray with Hydro
Break and extract with Fiber Plus. It is also recommended that you
protect the rug with Bridgepoint Maxim.
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QUICK GUIDE
Procedure
1. Identify fiber or fibers.
2. Vacuum rug thoroughly.
3. Pre-treat fringes.
4. Pre-spray rug with Traffic Slam boosted with Citrus Solv
and Boost All.
5. Extract with Point Blue.
6. Neutralize rug and extract fringes with Fab-Set.
7. Dry quickly with Air Movers.
Products Needed
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Traffic Slam
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Boost All
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Citrus Solv
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Point Blue
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Fab-Set
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Air Movers
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Nap Brush
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Handi Groomer
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2-Quart Pump Sprayer
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Lancer/Saber Truckmount
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Olympus Portable |
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Chemicals Needed
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Traffic Slam
Type: Traffic Lane Cleaner
Highlights: Powerful prespray that will quickly dissolve the most
difficult soils.
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Citrus Solv
Type: Spotter/Degreaser
Highlights: Easily cuts through gum, grease, tar, cosmetics
and more.
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Boost All
Type: Oxygen Bleach
Highlights: Increases soil suspension. Dissolves oils.
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Point Blue
Type: Extraction Chemical
Highlights: Best-selling powdered formula
that's economical and strong.
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Fab-Set
Type: Conditioner/neutralizer
Highlights: Prevents soil wicking, browning and yellowing. Removes
alkaline residue.
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Hydro Break
Type: Liquid Traffic Lane Prespray
Highlights: All purpose prespray for residential and commercial
carpets and for oriental rugs.
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Fiber Plus
Type: All-Purpose Powder Extraction Agent
Highlights: Emulsifier with a low pH so it can be used on
virtually any fiber that can be safely cleaned with water.
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Maxim Protector
Type: Fluorochemical Protector with acid dye resistors
Highlights: Dries very quickly, has excellent wicking action and
covers up to 2,400 sq. ft. per concentrated gallon.
Accessories Needed
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Nap Brush
Description: Groomer / Brush
Purpose: Can be used to agitate traffic lanes, and for final
grooming of carpet and rugs.
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Handi-Groomer
Description: Hand-held groomer
Purpose: Combs out and de-tangles fringe on rugs.
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Air Mover
Description: High volume air mover
Purpose: Dries carpet and upholstery quickly.
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2-quart Pump Sprayer
Description: Pump Sprayer
Purpose: Applies chemicals quickly and efficiently.
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Truckmount
Description: Hot water extraction machine.
Purpose: Provides heat, pressure and vacuum for the cleaner.
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Olympus Portable
Description: Portable Extractor
Purpose: Portable unit that extracts water and chemical from
carpet and upholstery.
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* HELPFUL HINT
It may be appropriate to have a separate
pricing structure for synthetic rugs than for wool and silk rugs. You do
not have nearly the risk, and the rugs are not as difficult to clean.
* CAUTION
If you have a crushed pile or furniture indentations on an olefin or
acrylic rug, point it out to the customer prior to leaving the home.
This is not something that can be corrected with cleaning. |
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