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This
Standard describes the procedures, methods, and systems to be followed
when performing professional commercial and residential textile floor
coverings (e.g., carpet and rugs) maintenance and cleaning. The purpose
of this Standard is to define criteria and methodology for evaluating
carpet types, characteristics, and conditions, and for establishing
procedures for appearance retention, soil removal, and indoor
environmental quality. Professional carpet and rug maintenance and
cleaning consist of the following components for which procedures are
described in this Standard.
• Principles of cleaning;
• Chemistry of cleaning;
• Construction of textile floor covering and style;
• Carpet selection;
• Soiling and soil management;
• Carpet cleaning equipment and tools;
• Methods and systems of cleaning;
• Safety and health;
• Administrative;
• Pre-cleaning and post-cleaning inspections;
• Spot and stain removal;
• Residential and commercial cleaning, and
• Area rugs.