How to Deep Clean 5th & 6th Generation Nylon, Polyester, and Acrylic Carpet
Using the Hot Water Extraction (HWE) Method with Performance Gold.
Organic soils, such as food spills, beverages, body oils, and general grime from human activity, which is commonly found around pubs, restaurants, offices, community buildings, and childcare facilities, are acidic in nature. They bind strongly to carpet fibres and attract further soiling. To remove them effectively, a powerful alkaline pre-spray is required to break down and suspend the contaminants for extraction. Performance Gold is designed specifically for this purpose — it attacks and dissolves stubborn organic and oily soils, particulates, and red soil, allowing them to be rinsed away easily and leaving the carpet thoroughly clean and residue-free.
The Hot Water Extraction (HWE) method is the most effective process for deep carpet cleaning. It combines heat, agitation, and high-pressure rinsing to flush out embedded soil, detergents, and residues from deep within the carpet pile. This method is ideal for restorative cleaning, where a full soil removal is needed, rejuvenating heavily used or neglected carpets and restoring fibre brightness, texture, and cleanliness.
Important Note
Cleaning 5th & 6th Generation Nylon, Polyester, Acrylic Carpets
When cleaning 5th and 6th-generation nylon, polyester, and acrylic carpets, do not use products with a pH level higher than 10. Using such products can damage the stain-resistant properties of these carpets.
Prespray
Dilute 1:32 (30mL/1Lt)
Performance Gold tackles stubborn soils by breaking them down and suspending them for easy rinsing. It targets oily soils, particulates and red soil, leaving carpets clean and residue-free.
Extract/Rinse Agent
Preferred for Truck Mount Machines
Dilute 1:1000 (5ml/5Lt)
Extracta Pro (Powder) is a high-performance extraction/rinse agent, ensuring effective removal of emulsified soils. High heat stability ensures its effectiveness in extreme temperatures, preventing residue and clogs. Fibresafe formula protects stain-resistant carpets and equipment, ensuring thorough cleaning.
Extract/Rinse Agent
Preferred for Portable Carpet Cleaning Machines
Dilute 1:600 (8ml/5Lt)
Emulsifier Plus (Liquid) is a high-performance extraction/rinse agent, ensuring effective removal of emulsified soils. High heat stability ensures its effectiveness in extreme temperatures, preventing residue and clogs. Fibresafe formula protects stain-resistant carpets and equipment, ensuring thorough cleaning.
The Process
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Pre-Vacuum
Thoroughly vacuum the carpet to remove dry soiling. (Dry soiling makes up 80% of the soil in the carpet)
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Prespray
Using a sprayer, apply the Performance Gold, diluted 1:32 (30ml/1Lt), evenly across the surface and agitate. Allow the Performance Gold prespray at least 5 minutes dwell time to break down oils, greases, & bonded soils, ensuring they are suspended for effective removal during extraction.
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Rinse / Extract
Using a hot water extraction machine, rinse the carpet with the extraction product, either Extrator Pro (powder – ideal for truck mount machines) or Emulsifier Plus (liquid – ideal for portable carpet cleaning machines)
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Dry / Rake
Accelerate drying by using air movers or ensuring good ventilation. Rake or groom the carpet pile to lift fibres, speed drying, and leave a uniform appearance.
Further Notes
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Pre-Treating Stains
Start with a full carpet clean before tackling individual stains, as many will come out during extraction. However, pretreat stubborn spots with a multi-spotter such as Actichem Conquer before extraction to improve removal success. Always identify the stain type, such as tannin, oil, or protein, and choose the correct spotting solution if needed after extraction.
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Speed up Drying
Speed up drying with air movers, dehumidifiers, or HVAC systems to prevent wick-back and mould growth.
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Booster
Colloidal Boost is a cleaning booster additive. It is a concentrated blend of the best of modern cleaning and stain removal technology. The beauty of Colloidal Boost is that it doesn’t rely on harsh solvents or alkaline cleaning agents, but uses smart chemical technology to achieve it’s brilliant results, making it an ideal product for use in professional carpet and upholstery cleaning.
- 10 – 20ml per ready-to-use litre of prespray solution.
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Spotting
Always identify the type of stain, such as tannin, oil, or protein, and select the corresponding spotting solution. This is made easy with the Actichem Spotting Guide.
Where To Buy
Performance Gold
High-performance prespray detergent for bursting through heavy soils and grease.
High-performance prespray detergent for bursting through heavy soils and grease.
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