PROBLEM - Carpet Stiffness After Cleaning

CAUSES: Stiffness in carpet after cleaning can occur for several reasons

• Over use of chemicals
• Improper chemical use
• Hard water
• Emulsification of soluble residues that are not completely extracted.
• Residues not completely removed during the cleaning process is the most common cause.

SOLUTION

• Usually a slight stiffness problem will correct itself after one or two vacuumings
• In more severe cases recleaning the area using the normal amount of detergent for good soil suspension and to reduce soil re-deposition will usually correct the problem
• Following the cleaning of problem stiff carpets, sour the carpet lighlty with Cleancare Textile Rinse to neutralise any detergent residues.
• Always set the pile with a groomer or nap brush after cleaning and use Turbo Dryers to speed drying
• Posst-dry vacuuming may be necessary following wet cleaning procedures.

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