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The GCCS “Primer” – Also The Urine Primer

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GLORY Cleaning LLC ***For free facts fast visit NOW:
Mr. Joseph P. Lanyon, Patrick Lanyon Owners***www.GloryCarpetCleaning.com !
47 Long Hill Street***Phone 860 - 528-7205
East Hartford, CT 06108-1436***We use The Butler System™ (our second one!) since 1994.

Workmanship Guarantee : Recleaned for FREE if you are not Satisfied*

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning with Encapsulation Extraction Excellence! *call us OR see our website for full details.

The SPOT Extractor Primer & How We Clean

Spot cleaning is important to know because cleaning spots right after they occur is our best assurance they will be safely and in many cases, completely removed by a professional if not at first by yourself.

Extraction utilizes the principles of evaporation and wicking to deep clean.
Steps to Take for Immediate Spot Cleaning in Your Home or Office
1. SETTING UP a Spotting Kit (Figure 1). You will first need a 24 oz or similar spray bottle for each spotter required. Always pretest ‘until dry’ each product before first use. Use a clothes spotting super-market detergent (‘enzyme-labeled’ like Shout™), or, if a concentrate, use greatly diluted (½ teaspoon for above size bottle) Second, you will need a soft brush for ‘tamping’ agitation. Third, you will need white terry cloth towels for blotting absorbent. Fourth, to speed things up, you will need a hair dryer. Keep the kit readily accessible.
2. Preconditioning (Figure 2). The spotter is sprayed onto the soiled item. Use sparingly, allow 5 min. dwell time! As it is sprayed down, it surrounds and softens most soil. Apply more solution only if spot is removing, or soil is great.
3. Grooming (Figure 3). TAMPING disperses loosened soil into the solution. The fabric looks clean immediately from the surface if spotter is working. For smaller spots, ALWAYS use the brush like a hammer, the effect is many times more effective.
4. Extraction (Figure 4). Spot Extraction is by blotter cloth or small extractor, but limit rinsing greatly if possible. For especially soiled fibers, multiple passes for rinsing may be needed. Dry passes both speed drying and extract solution which was not absorbed by the fibers or picked up after the initial application.
5. Drying. If cleaning is proper and drying is complete, fabric surface appears clean (Figure 5). Often, however, spots reappear [usually the result of incomplete soil extraction (Figure 7) in 3-5 days, or spotter detergent residue (Figure 6) in 2-3 months]. The spot must be re-cleaned and blotted as a dryer is used by the customer. The absorbent will collect any soils not first extracted. Volume spills may require 3, 4 or more cleanings. Sometimes the absorbent can be left to dry on the fabric overnight, in that case. Any moisture not removed within 48 hours will cause mold and mildew to appear. ‡ See “DRYING” on back side.

Figure 2 – Soiled Fabric Being Preconditioned

Figure 3 – Grooming - Soils Now in Solution “Appears Clean”

Figure 4 – “Rinsing With An Encapsulation Residue / Extra Dry Passes When Necessary

Figures 5, 6, & 7 highlight the importance of regular deep EXTRACTION CLEANING! Soil DOES wick up from sub-floor, pad & carpet backing areas. Extraction addresses also indoor air quality issues. YOU BREATHE EASIER!

Figure 5 – Cleaned and Dry, No Residue, No Soil

Figure 6 – NON-Encapsulating Detergents Dry as STICKY Residue – They Resoil within a Few Weeks, Looking Like Figure 7!

Figure 7 – An Incomplete Rinse Yields REturned Spots – Fiber TIPS are the Last to Dry.

Consider Our Fabric Protection option! Protecting your carpet makes cleaning it in between visits easier for you not to mention the value preservation it adds to your carpet investment. We have a video online that shows clearly this good choice.

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ENCAPSULATION Technology Benefits Are in Our Rinse

We now use an encapsulation rinse in most of our cleaning procedures. The encapsulant residues are different from traditional detergents, are microscopic in nature, and easily removed with your vacuum. This assists the final cleaning effects of all carpet and upholstery wherever we clean.
When there is reappearance of spots, they are easier to remove by spotting.

It’s microscopic, yet you vacuum it up in a final cleaning step we’re not usually there to do!

Encapsulants also fill-in fiber scratches. This increases the overall appearance of carpets that otherwise look dark and still seem soiled right after cleaning. Encapsulation is state-of-the-art technology working for you and your furnishings.

Our Fabric Protection further enhances appearance in this way also. Look for it on our online menu.

{ Disclaimer ;) }
*We do not guarantee workmanship for “abused” carpet (carpet not cleaned in over 6-12 months, OR with untreated multiple spots, AND/OR carpet improperly installed); in these cases you may have to pay for a second call for the same job; Please note, after 30 days we cannot honor free service for reports of returning spots.

‡DRYING After Cleaning IS VITAL!

It is very important to understand the importance of DRYING ELEMENTS after our cleaning is done.
Note these Drying Instructions: We depend on you to NOT change these HVAC/ settings for at least 24 to 48 hours after the cleaning is complete, or your home could become subject to mold/mildew condition.

• Help us maintain Maximum Airflow especially after our cleaning. We often use carpet dryers while cleaning for this express reason on most of our work orders. As we arrive we’d like your HVAC equipment set as illustrated below.
A. Winter- the temperature is set to 68-72̊ and windows are left open about 1-2” to allow the

Slightly opened Window Sashes
in the Winter Is one of the Quickest
and Easiest Ways to Speed the Drying
BUT YOU HAVE TO HEAT THE OUTDOORS ONE NIGHT!

heated (holds more moisture than cold), moisture-filled air to escape outdoors and bringing usually colder, dryer air inside. For summer these airflow measures are preferred:
B. Summer- 1)the Air Conditioning thermostat should be set at: a)Cooling temperature to 70-68̊, and b), if equipped, wall units may be set to ‘exhaust’ the air; c)Fan setting for central air conditioning systems is set to ‘on’ (not ‘auto’– a setting that runs the fans only upon the system demands). If you do not have Air conditioning, or cannot leave windows open, and still have high-moisture conditions we recommend that you: (1)use box, window, floor or desk fans after we leave to maintain airflow; (2)Use a Dehumidifier for continuing high moisture areas in conjunction with the fans above in place. (Be sure to place the fans so as to facilitate maximum circulation– do not blow one air mass into another, and provide TWO exterior entrance/exits opposite each other for the circulating air– very important! )

High Velocity Air Mover “Speeds the Drying”
Because Circulation Is Maintained.

And 2) on high humidity days, we sometimes recommend the widows be left open for 12-24 hours even if air conditioning is used. This especially applies to abused and over soiled carpets, as well as environments normally closed or sensitive to moisture. If the area is commercial and HVAC is not adequate, doors/ windows must be opened. Carpet fans may be required. Fans left for this purpose will incur a nominal rental fee for each 24 hour period used.

(Disclaimer: NOT OBSERVING THESE THINGS does not obligate us to become liable
for inadequate Drying that may cause Mold or Mildew conditions you may have allowed to happen!)

These DRYING SUGGESTIONS will allow prompt drying and return of your home or office to normal use. Wicking and evaporation on high soiled areas almost always result in spots returning. We usually recommend, in either case, that you plan to pay for two cleaning visits and schedule them 1 month apart.

www.GLORYCarpetCleaning.com *** — 860-528-7205
“THANKS FOR TRUSTING TRAINED PROFESSIONALS”

OUR Unique features: As a compliment we offer assorted gifts for every new client who schedules a cleaning appointment. We use a window-wand which distinguishes us from most typical cleaning firms. We include wall-molding and baseboard heat diffuser cleaning with our full furniture move option at no extra charge!

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updated Primer edition texts and illustrations may slightly change from this Page.
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The Urine Primer

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Carpet & Upholstery URINE Cleaning Primer
It’s Summer and Your Room Smells Like URINE.
You’ve probably got an innundation condition.
Acid solutions will help neutralize it quickly (odors) !
You will need to add the following 3 spotters to your kit:

1) White cider-vinegar (acid neutralizer-spotter) solution mix of water and vinegar 50% each. Apply till urine odor changes to vinegar.
2) Enzyme spotter which will digest proteins from urine, blood and/or vomit. Enzymes are more difficult to find in the supermarket, but should be in the laundry detergent section, when available.
3) Baking Soda Container – powder on, allow to dry, and then vacuum thoroughly with crevice tool.

What is different about spotting urine?

• Spots are usually larger, and more numerous than believed in size and quantity.
• Spots are typically tougher to remove from textiles, especially thick and dense cotton fabrics in the furniture, and staining (permanent damage) is common for them.
• Reappearance of spot is common, and explainable (usually due to the volume).
• Thoroughly removing them is not always possible but a minimum-reside condition is obtainable.
• Extended cleaning times (multiple sessions) are usually required to see satisfying results.
Facts to keep in mind:

1. Urine is deposited initially as an alkaline and becomes acidic (uric acid) after evaporation.
2. The salts in uric acid are always sensitive to moisture and therefore always test positive with a moisture probe. This is why the urine smell is so pungent on high humidity days.
3. Fabric Protection is an important measure to improve the likelihood of removal without permanent damage or odors.
4. Older animals usually have weaker organs resulting in stronger urine, and male species urine is usually stronger than female.
5. Feline urine spots are typically the most difficult to remove or deodorize.

Procedure to assist a technician coming out to spot clean for you in this scenario:

• Blot as soon as noticed with a dry towel as much urine as is possible. If already dry to touch, proceed to the next step.
• Over-spray with pretested spotter of vinegar noted above. Apply generously, but layered over several application times to dilute only affected areas.
• Immediately blot up with a dry towel, and use multiple towels to extract as much as possible. Use of a hair dryer will speed up the process, but figure on 30 to 60 minutes for effective evaporation time.
• Apply an alkaline detergent spotter, and blot with towels as above.
• Observe if any discoloration returns as drying is done. Also check for odor. Both should decrease with each cleaning. Doing this procedure saves time and decreases the technician’s in-home time requirements and enables more concentration on completion of stain and/or odor removal. Remember to continue to towel-absorb as drying takes place if using a dryer; if not, leave the towel on surface of fabric to dry with a non-porous weight to increase contact area.

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