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Vacuuming Procedures
To prevent soil from entering your building one the
first lines of defense is to remove
soil from outside of the building. It is
easier to remove 1 pound of soil outside the
building than inside. Clean floor
mats will help keep
soil from tracking throughout your facility.
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1. |
Assemble your equipment |
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2. |
Use recommended personal
protective equipment |
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3. |
Remove large debris from
carpet. |
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4. |
Vacuum carpet thoroughly
(Refer to manufactures recommended procedures. |
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Tips: |
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a. This is the
most important task in carpet care. |
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b. 85% of soil
is vacuumable. |
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c. Perform on a
daily basis |
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d. Empty or
replace dust bag frequently |
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e. Check brushes
and belts every week and replace if badly worn. |
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Spot Removal
Equipment Needed -
White Cloths, Trigger Spray Bottle, Extractor with
hand tool,
Blunt Scraper, Soft Brush, Wet Floor Signs and Spotting Guide.
| 1. |
Assemble your equipment |
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Use recommended personal
protective equipment. |
| 3. |
Remove large debris from
carpet |
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Identify the spot.
Noting the
appearance, location, color, size, shape, feel and smell can help
determine the spots substance. |
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Select the proper spotter's.
Always
pretest in a inconspicuous area to ensure colorfastness or fiber damage. |
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Apply spotter to the outside
edges working towards the center.
Do not over wet. |
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Immediately tamp with a soft
brush or agitate with a blunt scraper. |
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Allow spotter to remain on
carpet according to the label use directions. |
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Blot affected area with a
clean white absorbent cloth. Rinse with water and blot again or
extract affected area with a hand tool to rinse. |
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If spot has not been
completely removed, repeat steps 6-9 or use alternative spotter.
Refer
to Spotting Guide. |
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Spotting
Tips. |
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a. |
Always test cleaning
agents on an inconspicuous area of carpet for possible fiber
damage or dye color changes. |
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b. |
Always rinse to avoid
leaving a residue. Residues lead to re-soiling. |
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c. |
For aged spots, spray
and let dwell longer for better removal. |
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d. |
Avoid excessive
rubbing as it may cause unsightly distortion of carpet fibers. |
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e. |
Avoid spreading of
spots by always working form the outside in toward the center
of
the treated area. |
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f. |
Avoid over wetting. |
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g. |
Use caution when
working with flammable solvents. |
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h. |
Follow appropriate
safety precautions when using spotting chemicals. |
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