Note: This is a rescue method. Mineral solvents may cause delamination of the carpet backing or remove glued-down tufts.
Step 1: Pre-Cleaning
Pre-vacuum or brush off the carpet to remove loose dirt and debris.
Step 2: Prepare Pre-Spray Solution
Mix High Performance Pre-Spray at 250ml per litre of water.
Step 3: Apply Pre-Spray
Apply a liberal amount of pre-spray using overlapping passes.
Allow the solution to dwell for 15 minutes, during which it will break down soils and residues.
Step 4: Agitation (Optional)
Brush the pre-spray into the carpet using manual or mechanical methods if required.
This step is not always necessary, but can help with heavily soiled areas.
Step 5: Rinse Extraction
Prepare your rinse solution by mixing High Performance Rinse at 30ml per 10 litres of clean water.
Rinse extract the carpet slowly and methodically using your cleaning wand.
Tip: For every wet pass, follow with at least two dry passes. On polypropylene and polyester carpets, zig-zagging or “shark’s teeth” will not permanently disrupt the pile, but for a professional finish, maintain a uniform pass pattern.
Step 6: Spot Treatment
Any remaining stains can be treated using a Solvent Spotter – Stain Remover.
Step 7: Deodorisation
High Performance Pre-Spray does not deodorise.
For odour control, a premium deodoriser can be added to the rinse tank or lightly sprayed over the carpet after extraction.