How To Clean A Carpet Using Prochem Products

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1. Prepare the Carpet

  • Always remove any solid matter first by using a Prochem Bone Scraper, spatula, or blunt knife edge.
  • Vacuum thoroughly to remove loose dirt, dust and debris (this step is essential).
  • Pre-test colour fastness. In a hidden corner (e.g., under furniture) spray a tiny amount of the diluted cleaning solution and wait for it to dry. If colours change, stop and consider a gentler product.

2. Pre-Treat Spills, Stains & Traffic Lanes

Depending on whether you need to do any spot cleaning, you will apply prespray or spotter chemicals first.

Spot & Stain Treatment

Use a specialised Prochem spotter such as Prochem Red RX according to its instructions before overall cleaning. Always spot-test first.

For General Soil & Traffic Lanes

These are common Prochem options:

3. Extraction Cleaning

This is the main cleaning step — removing soil and chemicals from the carpet with hot water and suction with a carpet cleaning extraction machine such as the Prochem Galaxy, Prochem Power Max, Prochem Power Plus or Prochem Steemeasy.

Choose the Right Extraction Chemical

Choose a Carpet Freshener/Deodoriser

How to Extract

  • Load the machine's solution tank with the diluted chemical using the correct dilution rates.
  • Work in sections: apply hot water/solution and extract using overlapping strokes so you don't miss spots.
  • Don't over wet as too much water can cause long drying times and possible dye migration.

4. Optional Finishing Touches

Safety Tips
Always wear protective gloves and ensure good ventilation.
Do not mix different products unless the label says it's safe.
Keep chemicals away from pets and children until carpet is dry.