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    Posted: 05/September/2009 at 9:37pm
How do you tell the difference between olefin, and other carpets?
I'm new........  I'm scared I'll melt somebody's carpet......
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Besides doing a course try rubbing your knuckles vigourously from side to side across the carpet. If you feel a burning sensation it's most likey olefin. Or with the homeowners permission trim some small fibres and place them in a glass of water. If they float it's olefin. Be very careful to not leave hot quick connects on this type of carpet.
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Fibre identification burning test

Identifying the fibre to clean can be very important. A simple and economical way to do it is to burn it. With a knife, cut some fibres and taking all the required precautions, light these fibres using a lighter and check what happens. Referring to the following table, you will be able to identify the fibre to clean.

TYPE

FLAME (colour/action/smoke)

ODOUR

ASH (shape/colour/hardiness)

WOOL

Orange, sputters and makes no smoke

Burning hair

Irregular and black; crumbles easily to a fine powder

RAYON

Orange and rapid burning flame

Burning paper

No residue

COTTON

Yellow or amber, slow burning ember

Burning paper

Grey, fluffy; slow burning ember

ACETATE

Sizzling

Acetic acid

Black bead

ACRYLIC

White and orange, sputters and makes black smoke

Harsh, acrid charred meat

Irregular and black; makes a hard crust that can be crushed

NYLON

Blue base and orange tip; burns evenly and makes no smoke

Celery or wax

Rounded and beadlike; becomes grey-brown to black and hardens

POLYPROPYLENE

Blue base and orange tip; burns evenly and makes no smoke

Asphalt or burning paraffin

Rounded and beadlike; becomes light grey to brown and hardens

POLYESTER

Orange, sputters and makes black smoke

Sweet over-ripe fruit

Rounded, shiny black and hardens


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Please explain.  You are scared you might melt the carpet.  How are you cleaning?

We clean olifin all the time the last worry I have is melting the carpet, we run our truck units at 230/240  No Problem.  Most of the problems with olifin are from dragging furniture/ or seized wheels on carts etc.  Seldom caused by the carpet cleaner
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Depending on the temp you're cleaning with, I agree with Don.  It's unlikely that you will have to worry too much about the hose.  I do think it is a good idea to use a protective wrap on the brass or stainless steel connectors.  Besides the heat concerns, it will help prevent scratches on wood floors.  If you don't want to purchase one, a pool noodle float works fine, cut into sections and slit on the side

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Hysterical
 
Originally posted by RIP IT RIP IT wrote:

rubbing your knuckles vigourously from side to side across the carpet. If you feel a burning sensation it's most likey olefin.
 
I never tried that! LOL Some of us dont even
have to kneel down to do that...Clown
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Yeah,
 was told to be careful about melting olefin....?  I guess it's not true?
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I always wrap brass QC if running over Polyprop, where there's pets and children potential and hardfloors.
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All you need are a few fibers from a corner or closet. Then go outside and perform a burn test. Use a lighter and light the end on fire , let it burn a sec. or 2 then blow out , and useing your fingers press the burnt end flat.
 
If it is sticking and gooie then chances are its nylon.
 
If the fiber falls apart and turns to dust the chances are its oliphen.
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