BrightChem Complete Carpet Cleaning Guide: Choosing the Right Products for Every Job

When tackling carpets — whether it’s a light refresh, a trashed rental, or a stubborn stain challenge — choosing the right chemistry makes all the difference. At BrightChem, every product has a role, from pre-sprays and rinses to specialist spotters and protectors. Below, we’ll walk through when and how to use each product for best results.

Step 1: Pre-Sprays – Breaking Down Soiling

High Performance Pre-Spray (pH 13)

• Best for: Extremely greasy, heavily soiled carpets, upholstery, and rugs.

• Dilution: 30ml per 1L water (up to 120ml for extreme soiling).

• Use: Apply in overlapping passes, allow 5–10 minutes dwell time. Agitate if required.

• Strengths: Cuts through grease, oils, and embedded soil.

High Power WS Enzyme Pre-Spray (WoolSafe & CleanSeal Approved)

• Best for: Organic and protein-based soils like food, milk, blood, vomit, and pet accidents.

• Dilution: 15ml per 1L (up to 30ml for heavy soiling).

• Use: Spray evenly, allow 10–15 minutes dwell. Works best with moisture.

• Strengths: Eco-friendly, safe for wool, removes odours at the source.

WS Hybrid Pre-Spray Enzyme + Solvent Blend (WoolSafe & CleanSeal Approved)

• Best for: Mixed soiling — oily residues + organic stains (common in family homes or commercial sites).

• Dilution: 40ml per 1L (up to 60ml heavy soiling).

• Use: Overlapping spray, 10–15 minutes dwell.

• Strengths: Covers both sides of the cleaning spectrum (organic + oily soils).

Upholstery & Fine Fabric Pre-Spray (WoolSafe & CleanSeal Approved)

• Best for: Delicate upholstery, natural fibres, and fabrics that can’t tolerate strong alkalinity.

• Dilution: 30ml per 1L (up to 250ml for heavy soiling).

• Use: Light spray and gentle agitation.

• Strengths: Safe, effective cleaning without fibre damage.

Low Moisture (VLM) Pre-Spray

• Designed for carpets, rugs, and upholstery cleaned with Very Low Moisture methods.

• Perfect for commercial spaces needing fast dry times.

• Dilution: 15ml per litre of water (light soil) / 30ml per litre (heavy soil).

• Can also be mixed 1:1 with water for spot cleaning.

Step 2: Rinses – Neutralising & Finishing

High Performance Rinse (pH 11)

• Best for: Following alkaline pre-sprays. Enhances cleaning power during hot water extraction.

• Dilution: 15ml per 10L clean water tank. up to 30mL Per Litre

• Strengths: Restores carpet brightness, improves fibre feel.

High Power WS Neutralising Acidic Rinse  (WoolSafe & CleanSeal Approved)

• Best for: Wool, natural fibres, and jobs requiring pH balance.

• Dilution: 15ml per 10 litres (up to 30ml for heavy soiling).

• Strengths: Neutralises alkalinity, prevents re-soiling, and leaves fibres soft.

WS Stain Repel Rinse

• Best for: Premium finish after deep cleans.
  

• Dilution: 15ml per 10 litres (up to 30ml for heavy soiling).

• Strengths: Adds a protective layer to help resist future staining and makes carpets easier to maintain.

Step 3: Spot Treatments – Targeting Stubborn Stains

Solvent Spotter / Stain Remover

• Best for: Oil, tar, ink, paint, adhesives, chewing gum, makeup.

• Use: Apply sparingly, blot, and work from outside of stain inward.

• Strengths: Rapid solvent action on non-water-soluble stains.

High Power Urine Neutraliser Pre-Spray (pH 6, Oxidising Formula)

• Best for: Severe urine, faeces, vomit, rust, red wine, tea, coffee.

• Use: 150ml per 1L (up to 300ml for extreme jobs). 10–15 minutes dwell.

• Strengths: Breaks down odour molecules, removes stains enzymes cannot.

Step 4: Additives & Support Products

Premium Defoamer

• Best for: Preventing foam build-up in extraction machines (common with rental carpets or heavy detergent residues).

• Use: Add directly to waste tank.

Deodorisers – Long-Lasting Freshness

• Snow Pixie Deodoriser

• Sweet, candy-like scent of bubblegum, cotton candy, and marshmallows.

• Application:

• In-tank: 20ml per litre (40ml for extra-strong).

• Pre-spray boost: 20ml per litre (70ml for extra-strong)
• Spray bottles: 50ml per litre, light mist.
  
• Best for: Children’s areas, domestic homes, and clients who love fun, sweet fragrances.

• Vanilla Dream Deodoriser

• Warm, sweet, rich vanilla aroma.

• Application:

• Best for: Hotels, bedrooms, lounges — places needing a soft, comforting scent.
• In-tank: 20ml per litre (40ml for extra-strong).
• Pre-spray boost: 20ml per litre (50ml for extra-strong).
• Spray bottles: 30ml per litre, light mist.