bonnets or counter-rotating brush ma-chines. These options keep the carpet appear-ance level at a consistently high standard yet offer a much higher production rate than typical extraction, according to Warrington. Thus, this step provides good carpet ap-pearance, prevents soil build up and helps keep operational costs under control. ● How matted is the carpet? ● Are there any particular problem areas? Other Steps: Extra Credit Another carpet care idea that cleaning pro-fessionals should keep in mind is frequent inspection. Before cleaning, a carpet should be care-fully inspected to determine its condition, Warrington states. This can help the cleaner answer some ba-sic care questions: ● How much soil is down in the pile? Warrington suggests a close inspection, even opening up some of the tufts and fi-bers, to gauge what is needed. Another important consideration is the type of flooring and padding underneath. Knowing this information can tip staff off to certain problems, allowing them to po-tentially prepare for dealing with specific issues. This step can help an operation avoid a carpet crisis. Harkening back to chemical selection and preparation, Warrington notes that having the right product for the right task is essen-tial. “Too many cleaners want to do things on the cheap [using] one product that’s good for every carpet,” he explains. “A product may be acceptable to use on every kind of carpet, but that doesn’t mean it’s the best thing to use.” A chemical that’s made particularly for olefin does not work well on wool, and something that is made particularly for wool might not work as well on nylon, Warrington says. An operation will get the best carpet care results not by having the most powerful cleaner available, but by having the right product for the job. In the competitive cleaning market of to-day, implementing a four-step carpet care system can drive results and appearance while helping operations realize savings. Following set steps and staying on top of carpet concerns can provide positive first impressions for visitors, occupants and up-per management alike. CM/Spotlight: Carpet Care Procyon Cleaning Chemical PROCYON Extreme! was pioneered by Plus Manufacturing and leads in unique detergent free, soap free, odor free carpet cleaning products! PROCYON is environmentally safe and provides outstand-ing cleaning results. PROCYON can be used as a pre-spray with portable extractors, rotary scrub-bers, bonnet cleaning, encapsulation and truck mounts. PROCYON Extreme! reduces detergent residue that plagues rapid resoiling. Together we can solve your carpet cleaning issues! PROCYON has been certified by Green Seal, The Carpet & Rug Institute, WoolSafe, and has no VOCs. Product Information no. 123 ProTeam Vacuum The ProTeam ® Super Coach Pro ® 10 backpack vacuum is the next generation in cleaning comfort. New triangular shape and FlexFit™ articulating harness fits closer to the body, improving user com-fort and productivity. The Super Coach Pro feels lighter and has a 10-quart capacity and powerful suction. Four Level ® Filtration w/HEPA captures 99.97 percent of particulates 0.3 microns or larger, improving IAQ. Product Information no. 124 VersaClean Can’t afford the labor and downtime for frequent deep cleaning but still want bright, clean carpets? The VersaClean™ Low-Moisture Cleaning System uses an encapsulating polymer powered by hydrogen peroxide to deliver an efficient clean. Carpets look brighter and fresher with every vacu-uming. This system removes damaging soils that vacuuming can’t, removes most spots and cleans up to 5,000 square feet per hour. Product Information no. 125 Low-Moisture Cleaning System www.CMMOnline.com 21
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