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"I would say I've spent probably over $2,000... easily in getting my carpets clean... keeping them maintained...clean (using professional services in the past). |
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Based on my (recent) experience with Rug Doctor, I know that I cleaned my carpet just as well as any professional company out there."
– Gaylen Harper
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Cleaning Upholstery
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Before You Begin
Rug Doctor machines and cleaning products are safe for many fabrics, even delicate fibres. HOWEVER, you risk damage to fabrics not intended for water extraction method cleaning. Do not use or place the Rug Doctor machine or cleaning products on: Silk, Haitian cotton, velour, brushed corduroy, leather, non-colourfast fabrics or upholstery fabric with cleaning codes S or X . Some stains require professional treatment. Use cool water when cleaning wool, wool blends or delicate fibres. |
| Prepare Upholstery for Cleaning |
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1. Prepare surface for cleaning by thoroughly vacuuming or brushing. Set up the machine, directing your attention to the hose connections at the rear. |
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| Set Up |
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2. First, pull free the top portion of the large vacuum hose at the back of the machine. Then connect the top portion of the machine vacuum hose to the vacuum hose of the Hand Tool. Next, slide down the sleeve of the brass "quick coupler" on the machine and pull out the small solution hose. Slide down the coupler sleeve again to insert the metal end of Hand Tool solution hose. Release the brass sleeve to secure. Tug gently on the hose to make certain the connection is complete. |
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3. Remove the UPPER (white) tank. Mix with water in a clean bucket according to the label directions and pour into the LOWER tank. |
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4. Add ¼ to ½ cup of to UPPER tank, then slip tank back in place and seal tank and clear dome securely by replacing restraining wire. |
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5. Plug in the power cord and position the machine. Refer to the label on top of machine and turn the machine ON for upholstery/hand tool cleaning. On some machines you may also need to turn on an additional switch for Vacuum ON. |
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6. Test for colorfastness by first cleaning a small, hidden area, then rub the test area with a white towel. If no color appears, continue cleaning. A little color on the towel means there's some chance of color running, but you probably can still clean safely. Dry cushions on sheets or towels laid out on the floor. |
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| Start Cleaning |
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7. Working at a slow, steady pace, begin cleaning by squeezing the hand tool lever as you pull the tool over fabric. Overlap strokes slightly. IMPORTANT: Do NOT depress the button on machine handle while using the hand tool. |
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8. As you clean, with the vacuum on, squirt or vacuum small amounts of Rug Doctor Anti-Foam into the small (vacuum) opening of the hand tool every few minutes to minimize suds build-up inside the vacuum hose. If foam builds up around the hand tool, pull a little bit faster or vacuum excess solution by passing over area a second time without squeezing lever. |
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9. When cleaning is complete, empty any remaining solution by holding the hand tool over a sink and depressing lever until tank is empty. |
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10. With all switches OFF, disconnect the Hand Tool hoses and securely reconnect the machine vacuum and solution hoses before returning to rental location. NOTE: For velvet upholstery, fluff up damp pile with a soft brush or towel to keep from matting. |
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| Questions? |
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| If you did not find the answer to your question here, please consult the section. |
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