Cleaning Frequency
The IICRC recently released this infographic, which aims to help you supply cleaning frequency recommendations for customers. You may print out this or download to use on your website or give out to customers to recommend cleaning frequency.
Cleaning Frequency
Your carpet cleaning customers and prospects may commonly seek you out as a source of advice on carpet cleaning topics.
What is the objective of carpet cleaning?
The objective of carpet cleaning is soil removal. Cleaning can be accomplished by several methods, but regardless of the method chosen, five principles must be followed to achieve the best results.
How long does it take for a carpet to dry?
The level of soiling, method of cleaning, humidity and airflow affect drying. The goal of every technician should be to have the carpet dry in 6-8 hours, but in a worst-case scenario in 24 hours.* The technician is responsible for any overwetting problems. * IICRC S100
What is weaving in carpet?
Weaving – method of interlacing two yarns of similar material so they cross each other at right angles to produce woven fabric. Weaving is done on a loom and is much slower than tufting, which makes it more expensive. Woven carpet is distinguished by intricate patterns and is frequently comprised of wool. Two sets of yarn are used; the warp or lengthwise and the weft or filling yarn which is the crosswise yarn.
How to remove soil from carpet?
Once soils have been suspended they must be physically removed from the carpet. Various cleaning methods accomplish extraction include absorption, wet vacuuming, rinsing or vacuuming of dry detergent residues and suspended soils.
What causes a carpet to bleed?
Bleeding – loss of color by the fabric or yarn when contacted by water, as a result of improper dyeing or the use of poor quality dyes. High alkaline cleaners can increase the chance of bleeding. High temperatures will accelerate the reaction. When bleeding is a concern leave the carpet in an acid pH state.
How does latex work on carpet?
Latex is applied to the primary backing as well as the secondary backing. The carpet is attached to the secondary via a marriage roller. The carpet then goes through a dryer so the latex can cure.
Why does my carpet rip?
Carpet rippling – caused by failure to power stretch the carpet. Alert the consumer that the carpet should settle to precleaning levels once the humidity has stabilized. This may be delamination.