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• When carpets require spot cleaning, apply solutions from a sprayer in astream or coarse
spray, not a fine mist. This minimizes the amount of materialthat is atomized and potentially
inhaled, as well as over-spray.It is preferable to conduct major cleaningactivities when
common area occupancyis low. This allows maximum time forthe building to be ventilated
(flushed withfresh air) prior to the return of the majority ofoccupants.

Carpet Extraction Cleaning

Carpets act as a “sink” that allows particles and other unwanted material to filter down to the
base of the fibers and sometimes into the carpet backing. Once deep in the carpet and walked on,
gritty soil can damage carpet fibers and backing, causing excess wear, degraded appearance, and
ultimately the need to replace carpets prematurely.

Moisture provides an opportunity for unwanted biological contaminants in carpet—such as mold
spores and bacteria—to become active, multiply, and contaminate the indoor environment.

Extraction is a carpet-cleaning process in which a water-based cleaning solution is applied to the
carpet and vacuumed (extracted) from the carpet nap, taking soil with it. Extraction helps remove
unwanted contaminants deep in the carpet before they cause problems. But extraction cleaning
can also add large amounts of water to the carpet, especially if the equipment is not functioning
properly. Care must be taken to service equipment regularly by an authorized maintenance and
repair center and to ensure adequate passes during use to remove the most water from the carpet.

Action Items

1) Select appropriate vacuums and ensure they are in good working order by changing belts
as needed, having the vacuums professionally serviced by authorized repair centers at
regular intervals, and using and maintaining the correct bags and/or filters.
2) Empty or replace vacuum bags when half-full or less to maintain vacuum airflow.
Dispose of dust and bags properly. Bagless vacuums also have filters that need cleaning
or changing to maintain performance. Consult the supplier for assistance.
3) Clean up spills while they are still fresh.
4) Minimize the amount of moisture used during cleaning.

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