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How to use
a. Vacuum thoroughly - For carpet, use a vacuum
cleaner with an agitator for best results. Vacuum uphol-
stery with a vacuum cleaner with cleaning tool attachments.
Use a crevice tool to reach into tufts and folds. Do not use
the ‘SteamVac’ carpet cleaning machine as a dry
vacuum cleaner.
b. For upholstery, check cleaning code - Use your
HOOVER ‘SteamVac’ cleaning machine only if the uphol-
stery fabric is marked with a “W” (for “wet” clean) or “S/W”
(for “solvent/dry” or “wet” clean). Do not clean fabric
marked “S” (“solvent/dry” clean only). If your upholstery
does not have a code, seek professional assistance.
c. Test for colorfastness - Mix detergent and water
according to the instructions under "Fill clean solution tank"
on pages 5 and 6. Wet a white absorbant cloth with the
solution. In a small, hidden area, gently rub the surface
with the dampened cloth. Wait ten minutes and check for
color removal or bleed with white paper towel or cloth. If
surface has more than one color, check all colors.
d. When cleaning entire floor, move furniture out of
area to be cleaned (may not be necessary if only high
traffic areas are to be cleaned). For furniture too heavy to
move, place aluminum foil or wax paper under legs. This
will prevent wood finishes from staining carpet. Pin up
furniture skirts and draperies.
e. Pretreat spots and heavy traffic areas with
HOOVER® PreCleaner* - Test PreCleaner for colorfast-
ness by first spraying it on a hidden area; wait ten minutes
and blot with white paper towels or cloth.
If no color change is visible, spray PreCleaner onto spots
and traffic areas. Wait at least ten minutes. Use your
‘SteamVac’ carpet cleaning machine to pick up PreCleaner
and spot. Repeat until spot is removed; carefully scrub
with a household scrub brush if necessary . Do not
saturate carpet or upholstery with PreCleaner.
No cleaning solution removes all stains from all carpets.
Stain removal varies with the type of spill, time elapsed
before removal, carpet material, and carpet type.
*Available at additional cost if not included with your
model.
f. To prevent staining, use plastic or aluminum foil to
protect wood or metal surfaces from possible water spray.
Before you begin cleaning
the floor.
drain.
The lid replaces in a hinge-like manner. Position the front of
lid under tabs on front of tank. Rotate lid down onto tank. Make
cleaner.
Empty tank. Pour dirty water our from the rear of the tank.
Unlatch back part of tank lid and remove lid.
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