The " How to Use" guides are a part of Chemspec's commitment to providing information for your day-to-day tasks. Chemspec's "Solutions Line" gives you up-to-the-minute contact with Chemspec for step-by-step procedures for problem-solving using our latest advancements in cleaning chemistry. To advance your knowledge, Chemspec has launched a program of in-field training modules supported by Kleen Kuip.

Pre-Cleaning Inspection
The most important step prior to beginning any cleaning process is the inspection. Here pre-existing problems are discovered, documented and discussed with the home owner so that her problems do not become the cleaner's problem and that she has a greater understanding of the results.

Preparation of Carpet Surfaces
The most important cleaning step is the removal of dry soil. As approximately 80% of carpet soil by total weight is dry soil, proper vacuuming is extremely critical to the successful cleaning of any carpeted surface.
All Chemspec products are formulated to meet the demands of modern textile cleaning. All Carpet Care Products for extraction meet or exceed the recommendations as set forth by the manufacturers for cleaning stain-resistant carpet. Many of these products have been submitted to the International Wool Secretariat and have received their approval as safe to use on wool and woolblend carpet. All Chemspec products are free of optical brighteners which could otherwise interfere with certain types of new dye systems. These issues become critical as the modern cleaner strives to clean for health and not merely appearance.

Cleaning Techniques
At Chemspec we believe no matter what method you use, the proper chemistry is essential.
If you use a truck-mount system for standard cleaning, Formula 90 is your solution. Preconditioning is helpful if the carpet is heavily soiled. A Carpet Specialty prespray should be applied with a dwell time of 10-15 minutes; followed by the cleaning and flushing action of Formula 90.
Many operators choose liquids because of equipment requirements or for their ease of mixing. Liquid Formula 77 offers all the benefits as well as high performance and heavy-duty cleaning power.
The industry has been challenged to maintain specialized fibers. These carpets have stain-blockers, crush-resistant properties as well as woolblends. The OneClean family of products has been designed to meet these requirements with a thorough and safe formula for cleaning.
For their residential customers, many professionals have turned to prespraying with a specially formulated traffic lane cleaner, then using a rinse solution in their extractor to remove all residuals from the carpet. Chemspec's Traffic Lane Cleaner Formula 321 , followed by Textile Rinse is a procedure ideally suited for this purpose. PreKleen may be added to Traffic Lane Cleaner for protein-based soil removal.

Additional Services
There are many specialty services that will not be a part of every job, yet may be critical for some. Especially beneficial to the consumer are textiles that remain clean and residue free. An added benefit to the customer is the prevent damage to the carpet caused by soil and wear. This is accomplished by applying an approved fluorochemical such as Stainshield Carpet Protector. Also, be aware of other home furnishings and surfaces that may be in need of your professional services.