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CLEANING TIPS
x Check the condition of the carpeting. If the carpet is loose, heavily soiled, stained, spotted or
badly worn, point this out to the person in charge.
x Locate an inconspicuous spot on the area to be cleaned. Test carpet for colorfastness before
proceeding. Pour the concentrated cleaning solution on the spot, cover with a white towel and
place a heavy object on top to absorb the cleaning solution. Wait 10 minutes for any reaction to
take place. Remove weight. If there is no color transfer, it should be safe to clean.
x Remove the furniture from the area to be cleaned. Large pieces can be moved to opposite end
of the room from where you start cleaning and replace when it is completed. After cleaning
carpet, place a small square of aluminum foil or 6 mil poly square under the furniture legs to
prevent moisture from damaging the finish or rusting the metal glides.
x Clean the area first with a Clean-Air Carpetkeeper, upright vacuum. Do not use the Marathon
800/1200 as a dry vacuum! Heavily soiled carpet or areas of concentrated foot traffic should be
treated with recommended pre-spotting or pre-spray chemicals, using a hand spray trigger bottle
or pump-up sprayer. Do not allow any spotter or pre-spray to dry on the carpet.
x Identify the type of carpet fiber to be cleaned. Most commercial carpet fibers in use are nylon or
acrylic based. Best results in cleaning would be obtained if hot water is used to clean these
types of fibers. On the other hand, hot water could shrink natural fiber carpeting, like wool and
cotton in particular. Exercise caution when cleaning natural fibers. Use cool water test for
colorfastness and apply the least amount of cleaning solution possible.
x Plan your cleaning route. Always try to have the cord to the right of the Marathon 800/1200
extractor so you are working away from the cord. Operate the extractor in parallel passes. Clean
the perimeter last. Turn “off” spray switch in turns to conserve cleaning solution.
x To decrease dry time, go over the carpet without pressing carpet spray switch. To further
decrease the drying time, use the Windshear 3000 Carpet Blower.
x When running the extractor, do not overfill the recovery tank. Do not allow the water level to rise
above the standpipe intake filter inside the recovery tank.
x If the spray jets become clogged, remove the individual spray tips and soak them in a mild acid or
anti-browning chemical to dissolve normal alkaline chemical buildup.
x When the Marathon 800/1200 extractor runs out of cleaning solution, noted by streaking or
incomplete cleaning, turn off the machine and drain the recovery tank. Refill as needed and
continue cleaning.
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