CM/Spotlight: carpet care case studies Core Products Company Inc. Protecting Your Investments Improve indoor health, save time and extend the life of carpet with Cleaning By Colors™. W Whether you are a carpet cleaning pro-fessional or a facility manager, prolong-ing the life of carpet through proper cleaning is a wise investment. Choosing the right products eliminates rework and provides consistent, predictable results. Core Products relaunched the Cleaning By Colors™ carpet cleaning system, which has been a trusted choice of carpet cleaning professionals for more than 30 years. The following is a step-by-step guide for most carpet cleaning jobs. routine cleaning. Using a single carpet cleaning system, such as Core’s Cleaning By Colors™, ensures each product complements the next. for routine cleaning. Core’s Hot Water Extraction product under the New Generation™ brand pro-vides superior results through the hot water extraction process. Vacuum Thoroughly And Regularly A majority of particulate soils will be removed during the vacuuming process. Once this is completed, the first step in the actual carpet cleaning process begins. Shampoo A highly concentrated carpet shampoo can be used in foam-generating or rotary machines. With special soil retardants and crystallizing agents that prevent re-soiling, Core’s New Generation™ Carpet Shampoo also leaves a fresh, clean scent. Assess The Job A pre-inspection of the job should be performed by the building owner and/or the facility manager and the professional cleaner. During this walk-through, deter-mine the types of fibers used in car-pet throughout the building — cotton, wool, nylon, polyester, acrylic, synthetic, recycled, etc. — along with padding and backing materials. Take this opportunity to discuss any challenges and provide a realistic estimate for the duration and cost, and overall results. Preconditioner And Spot Treatments A preconditioner suspends and emulsifies soils and can be used on all types of carpet fibers. The Heavy-Duty Preconditioner is perfect for this next step. When spot treating, determine the com-position of the stain and then apply a pH-appropriate product. For example, if the stain is wine, a neutral-pH product or spot-ter will work well because the pH level for most table wine is less than 4. Greasy soil is a protein-based stain, so a solvent works better than a spotter designed for water-soluble stains. Core has several specialty spotters, from the original Unbelievable! Stain Remover to Juice Out!, which remove virtually all types of stains. Treatments And Additives After shampooing, other products may be used for lasting deodorizing, defoam-ing or a browning treatment. Core has a liquid defoamer, a browning treatment and a popular deodorizer, 9. Mal-A-Kill, to handle any or all of these issues. Finishing And Drying Grooming the carpet speeds up drying time. The heating, ventilation and air condi-tioning (HVAC) system on location and additional fans or blowers can be used, too. Routine cleaning supports a uniform carpet appearance from high-to low-traffic areas, reduces mold and mildew, dust mites, fungi and removes allergens and debris that can be trapped in car-pet fibers causing damage. Promoting healthier working and living environments is a major focus of Core’s mission. Core’s Cleaning By Colors™ keeps carpet cleaning simple. Cleaning is as easy as 1-2-3-4-5 with the newly designed, color-coded and numbered labels. CM Circle Product Information no. 151 Cleaning Methods Generally, hot water extraction and carpet shampooing are used. There are five methods recognized to clean carpet by the carpet industry: 1. Dry absorbent compound 2. Dry foam extraction 3. Hot water extraction 4. Rotary bonnet 5. Rotary shampoo. Several factors, including the composi-tion of the fiber and carpet backing, determine which products are employed. Rotary bonnet and shampoo are used for deep, restorative cleaning rather than Extraction Core’s All Fiber Extraction Detergent, is perfect for most jobs. For tougher soiling, the Heavy-Duty Extraction Detergent is need-ed, with a higher pH range of 11 to 12.5. Spin Bonnet Rotary brush cleaning is not necessary This content was provided by Core Products Company Inc. as part of a paid advertisement. For more information, please contact Core at 1-800-825-2673 or www.coreproductsco.com. 26 CM/Cleaning & Maintenance Management ® • August 2010
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