The Great Oz said:
Unless you can tell the difference between type-6 and type-6.6 nylon by sight, anytime you use an oxidizer or high pH you're taking a bit of risk with color damage. Some mostly polypropylene carpets have type-6 nylon in them and other fibers and dyescan be prone to pH-related color shift... Just use your best judgement.
Joy uses 6.6, so pH and oxidizers probably won't matter that much to the fiber, but they may be concerned about the stain-resist treatment. I don't know about other manufacturer's Day-Glo products, but banning optical brighteners does seem logical for all of them.
PS: Since encap products rely on light reflectance of the residue to make carpet look clean, might their use have some negative effect as well?
Good stuff, thanks Oz.
Here are Joy's cleaning recommendations, as well as Astro's.
Joy Carpets, Inc.
104 West Forrest Rd. Ft. Oglethorpe, GA 30742
Phone: (800) 645 2787 Fax: (706) 866-7928
E-Mail:
joycarpets@joycarpets.com
GENERAL CARPET CARE & CLEANING GUIDE
Your carpet or rugs require care to prolong their useful life. Using any cleaning methods not
recommended by your carpet manufacturer may void specific warranties.
PROFESSIONAL CARPET CLEANING
A reputable professional carpet cleaner is knowledgeable on the latest carpet construction, carpet
care products, and safe cleaning methods. Contact a Carpet Cleaning Professional when soil and
stains are no longer removable with vacuuming and recommended carpet cleaning procedures.
Obtain the name of a reliable carpet cleaning professional through referrals, the Better Business
Bureau, or contact the Carpet and Rug Institute (706-278-3176) for a list of cleaning professional
members and a copy of the Carpet and Rug Care Guide (
http://www.Carpet-Rug.com).
RECOMMENDED CLEANING METHODS
The consumer should rely on the carpet manufacturer's recommendation. Select cleaning agents
sold especially for soil and stain-resistant carpet and FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR
DILUTION AND APPLICATION. Never use soap, ammonia, laundry detergent, automatic
dishwashing detergent, washing soda, or any strong household cleaning agents intended for use
on hard surfaces, i.e. woodwork, linoleum, tile, as these cleaning agents could damage carpet.
For best cleaning results, always pre-vacuum. Clean spots promptly.
1. Hot Water Extraction - Pressurized hot water is injected into the pile. Suspended soil
and solution are immediately extracted by a powerful vacuum. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS
CAREFULLY. Avoid overwetting and excessive high temperatures (over 120°) and
ensure speedy drying. Properly performed by Carpet Cleaning Professionals, hot water
extraction will effectively remove accumulated soil from the carpet and refresh the
texture.
2. Dry Extraction - An absorbent
compound (Capture® Rug Cleaning System) is brushed
in and around the fibers. The
compound attaches to soil particles and both the particles
and
compound are then removed by vacuuming. Follow specific Capture® Rug Cleaning
System instructions.
SPOT CLEANING
First do a general cleaning and then, if necessary, spot clean. Pretest any spot removal or
cleaning agent in an inconspicuous area to make certain the solution will not damage yarns or
dyes. After applying several drops to the testing area, hold a white cloth on the wet area for ten
seconds. Examine the carpet and cloth for color transfer, color change, or damage to the carpet.
If a change occurs, select another cleaning solution.
PRECAUTIONS FOR ANY CLEANING METHODS
• The ph level of the cleaning product used is critical! Select non-cationic detergents and
spot cleaners sold especially for stain-resistant carpeting with neutral ph levels or below.
• Follow instructions carefully-use only approved agents for soil and stain resistant carpet.
• Avoid using too much detergent – use only enough to assure maximum cleaning and
minimum residue.
• Never exceed recommended solution strength.
• Do not over wet carpet (over wetting may cause backing separation, seam separation,
shrinkage, discoloration and odor).
• Ensure all detergent is completely rinsed from carpet.
• Do not allow carpet to remain wet for more than 24 hours.
• Dry within 24 hours before walking on carpet.
• Topical treatments, i.e. fungicides, bactericides, biocides, antistatic and stains resists, etc.
may adversely affect the soil and stain resistance and other benefits of your carpet.
• Shampoo, dry-foam and extraction detergents containing optical brighteners should not
be used.
• Never use a Do-It Yourself rotary shampoo machine designed for hard surface, laminate,
or linoleum flooring that uses counter rotating (rotary) brushes.
BOUND CARPET AND RUGS
The general carpet care and cleaning guide is applicable to bound carpet and rugs. However,
particular caution should be given to the binding and serging. Avoid contact with sharp or
abrasive objects and cleaning machinery, i.e. flooring buffers and vacuum sweepers with beater
bars. We suggest moving carpet when buffing floors to avoid contact.
When vacuuming, adjust height of beater bar to lightly agitate the rug pile but not cause the
motor of the vacuum to slow. Do not vacuum over binding and serging, if possible.
Joy Carpets, Inc. rugs are bound and double stitched for maximum durability and will perform as
intended using the above precautions. However, if accidents happen and/or misuse or abuse does
occur, it is the policy of Joy Carpets, Inc. to repair the binding and serging FREE of CHARGE.
To qualify, the bound rug(s) must be returned clean and freight must be prepaid for both return
and delivery.
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