CHEMSPEC DFC1054G One Earth Carpet Cleaner and Rinse User Manual

CHEM SPEC DFC1054G One Earth Carpet Cleaner and Rinse

One Earth Carpet Cleaner and Rinse

FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY

• It is a general-purpose carpet pre spray.
• It can also be used as a rinse agent in the extraction process.
• Finally, it can be part of a low moisture cleaning system.

One Earth Carpet Cleaner and Rinse is compatible with both portable or truck mount extraction systems. The product includes water conditioning agents and an alkaline builder; it leaves no sticky residues. Because One Earth Carpet Cleaner and Rinse generates no foam, the extraction process is more efficient. Foam interferes with extraction especially in portable equipment. The product has zero volatile organic compounds and no allergens so it is ideal for use around sensitive populations. One Earth Carpet Cleaner and Rinse is certified under the EcoLogo soft surface standard as an environmentally preferable product and under WoolSafe standard for use on wool carpeting.

ITEMS NEEDED

Note: be sure all equipment operates properly before arriving at the customer’s location

• Cleaning products: One Earth Carpet Cleaner and Rinse
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as specified in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS). This will typically include Rubber Gloves, Safety Glasses and body-covering clothing.
• Supplies: booties, carpet groomer, adequate supply of clean cloths and a plastic bag for the storage of soiled cloths, measuring cup, wet floor signs, corner guards, traffic lane protectors and furniture leg protectors as needed, empty 5 gallon pail to prepare stock solution
• Equipment: air movers (the Dri-Eaz AirPath and Dri-Pod downdraft airmovers are particularly useful in this application), vacuum cleaner (preferably a two motor upright), electric or pressure or pump up dispensers as desired for the job, either truckmount or portable extraction equipment as desired for the job.

INSPECTION

Inspect the customer’s carpet before doing any work. Note any of the following on your inspection report and discuss with the customer:

• Air flow and drying problems within the building
• Objects that might be damaged if in contact with wet floors such as floor length window treatments, furniture legs or skirts. Be sure to protect these items.
• Access to the work area: be sure you have room to move equipment in and out without causing damage to walls and objects in the room.
• Check the area for fragile objects. Be sure these items are removed to a safe location per customer instructions.
• Inspect and make a note of carpet for any tears, bunching, burns or other damage, excessive wear, heavy staining or unusual odors. Review any issues with the customer before proceeding.

USE INSTRUCTIONS

1. PREPARATION OF READY TO USE (RTU) SOLUTION Dilution instructions for prespray. For Pressure sprayer application: Add 6 ounces of concentrate with enough water to make one gallon of ready to use solution (47 mL/L). (20:1) Use cold tap water. Dilution instructions for rinse agent: Add 2 ounces of concentrate with enough cold water to make one gallon of ready to use solution (16 mL / L). (64:1). Sales/Technical Support: 800-932-3030 • Emergency Hazards Hotline (INFOTRAC): N. Amer. 800-838-5053 / Intl. 352-323-3500 CS_OneEarth_CarpetCleanerandRinse_UserGuide_RevD Dilution instructions for low moisture cleaning processes: Add 2 ounces of concentrate with enough water to make 1 gallon (64:1). Use cold water.
2. CLEANING PROCEDURES – EXTRACTION:
   • Preinspect / prequalify / pretreat spots as needed. Be sure to check for the compatibility of the product with the carpet.
   • Post wet floor signs as needed. Vacuum the carpet thoroughly. The vacuuming step is often overlooked because it is so labor intensive. Proper vacuuming, however, removes as much as 80% of dry, particulate soil. Vacuuming reduces the probability of wicking during the drying process.
   • Apply RTU solution at the rate of 0.5 gallons per 100 square feet of carpet. (2 L per 10 M2). Avoid overspray on surfaces not being cleaned.
   • Allow adequate dwell time but do not allow the solution to dry on the carpet. If the solution dries, extra time will be necessary to retreat the carpet to dissolve the product residues as well as the soil.
   • For best results, use agitation to work the RTU solution into the carpet fibers.
   • Rinse extract with 1:64 solution.
   •  Groom the carpet to align fibers. This improves carpet appearance and reduces drying time.
   • Use sufficient airflow to assure that the carpet will dry quickly. The AirPath™ airmover is recommended because of its 360-degree high-velocity airflow.
3. CLEANING PROCEDURES – LOW MOISTURE
   Follow steps A and B as described above. Use 1:64 RTU solution for the liquid portion of the low moisture system you select.
   

CLEANUP

• Be sure to check for any overspray. Remove these spills promptly.
• Dispose of waste water any unused product and use solutions properly in accordance with local, state, and Federal regulations. Never dispose waste water into rivers, streams or lakes.
• Rinse equipment to remove product residues; these residues can interfere with valves or spray jets.
• Offer empty and rinsed container for recycling, where facilities exist.

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

• Keep children and pets away from your work area, from cleaning products and from your equipment.
• If using a truckmount style extractor, remember that water supply lines and fittings will get very hot. This heat can damage lawns and some types of carpeting. The heat can also burn the skin.
• Read the Safety Data Sheet (SDSs) for all products before using them.
• Use the personal protective equipment specified in the SDS. Personal Protection Equipment should include rubber gloves, safety glasses, body-covering clothing.
• Follow label directions. Improper use can cause injury or damage to surfaces.
• In case of exposure to the product, call 800-535-5053 for advice.

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