4. HOW TO CLEAN
BEFORE YOU BEGIN CLEANING
How to C lea n
A. Vacuum thoroughly - For carpet, use a HOOVER
vacuum cleaner with an
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agitator for best results. Vacuum upholstery with a vacuum cleaner with clean-
ing tool attachments. Use a crevice tool to reach into tufts and folds. Do not
use the carpet cleaner as a dry vacuum cleaner.
B. Test for colorfastness - Wet a white absorbent cloth with the detergent. 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.
C. 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.
D. To prevent staining, use plastic or aluminum foil to protect wood or metal
surfaces from possible water spray.
E. To avoid wetting and possible damage to wood floors underneath area rugs,
either move area rugs to a non-wood hard floor surface or place waterproof
material (e.g. plastic) underneath them before cleaning.
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