For those of you without the gift of gab or..

[Mikey P]

Upholstery Texture Distortion
Wicking
Resoiling
Latent Intruders
Color Bleeding Upholstery
Color Bleeding Area Rug
Browning Area Rug
Browning Upholstery
Skunk Odor Removal
Curry Odor Removal
Vomit Stains
Acrylic Floor Finish on Tile & Grout, Hardwood, Stone
Smoke Odor (Fire)
Smoke Odor (Tobacco)
Tear Gas
The last professional dufus stripped half the floor wax off, still looks like shit
Car Interior Odor, especially milk and dead body
Ink on Upholstery
Wine on any Textile
Coffee on any Textile

Thanks Jim!

 

[Lee Stockwell]

I guess latent intruders could include mfg marking on foam cushions?

 

[Jim Pemberton]

I guess latent intruders could include mfg marking on foam cushions?

It could but I see it as discoloration from benzoyl peroxide, tracked dry bleach, etc. Ink markings on cushion foam, fabric, or stenciling on rugs are probably better considered separately.

Thanks Lee, I missed those.

 

[Lee Stockwell]

In the 80's on a white couch I couldn't afford to buy, was my 1st encounter. Got out alive after a battle.

Now I unzip and inspect on every light colored piece.

Not as common now.

Edit: put plastic or sticky tab over them.

 

[hogjowl]

I can’t afford to buy one still

 

[Loren Egland]

I took some time to look over some of the information sheets I give customers when appropriate:



Animal dander from Cleanfax



Unusual Spots and Stains by Michael Hilton (Carpet yellowing, optical brighteners, bleaching agent, acid, acne medicine, filtration soiling, insecticide, plant foods, Strong alkalize, pet urine, mildew remover’s, shampoos, toilet bowl cleaners, acne medications)



Teflon accusation doesn’t stick by Michael Fumento, 2005



Carpet Cleaning and IAQ by Bob Whittkamp



Kawasaki disease and cleaning by Scott Warrington



Kawasaki Syndrome and rug cleaning by Dr. Ali Kahn of Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta Georgia about 1991



Coffee, tea, wine and other tough tannin stains by Jeff Cross, Editor Cleanfax



Is White Alright, Steam Way Cleaning Scene possibly written by Doug Bowls



Will Kool Aid Come Out of Carpet, Steam Way Cleaning Scene



Pile Reversal-Watermarking Shading, CRI Technical Bulletin



Carpet Fiber Characteristics, ?



How Pet Urine Stains Affect Your Carpet and What Can Be Done About Them, Steam Way International



One Good Story Deserves Another by John G. McCall (about whether spots return or are new)



Understanding the Carpet Yellowing Phenomenon by Tim Smith, Floor Covering Institute of Technical Services



Soil Filtration Claims by Tim Smith, Floor Covering Institute of Technical Services



Filtration Soiling Technical Bulletin, carpet-rug.org



Carpet Wrinkles (“Buckles” or “Bubbles”) carpet-rug.org



Solutions for Apparent Soil Situations by Bob Whittkamp



What Are The Facts About Carpet Cleaning? (What do the experts say? Quotes: should you have cleaned, best method, how often clean, clearing up confusion) Steam Way International



After Care Procedures Thank You card, Steam Way International

 

[Shorty]

Loren, did they ever find out???

"What Ate The Facts About Carpet Cleaning? (What do the experts say? "

 

[Loren Egland]

Loren, did they ever find out???

"What Ate The Facts About Carpet Cleaning? (What do the experts say? "

Thanks for the proof read.