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Neglecting a Thorough Pre-Vac
​May Be Working Against You
by Gary Clipperton

 
Too often a carpet cleaning tech skips a pre-vacuuming, reasoning that the carpet has already been vacuumed prior to deep-cleaning. 

The question is: Was it thoroughly vacuumed with a powerful unit?

Impacted soil is removed by a detailed and intensive beater bar vacuum process.

When the overall soil load is reduced, the cleaning agents and equipment experience an easier time impacting and extracting the soil. By reducing the soil load by even 10%-20%, the finished cleaning results will show an improvement. 

Beater bar vacuums pre-groom and stand fibers erect so the pre-spray has a better chance of accessing 360 degrees, thus surrounding the fibers. Turbulation created by a beater bar and rotating brushes, vibrates the carpet backing and digs into the pile to shake loose embedded soil. 

Skipping the pre-vac process may leave the carpet with a heavier soil load to be removed. The extra extraction passes turn some of the soil to mud. With even a 90% removal rate, that still leaves 10% of the soiled effluent settling to the base. Now even more passes are required until the rinse water is clear. When the carpet is oversaturated, it becomes an excellent candidate for delayed wicking of the remaining particulate. 

Another obvious consequence of skipping a pre-vac is that debris plugs up extraction equipment. Solid soil stops up filters, lines and extraction heads, encumbering the removal process. Remember: An improved process creates greater efficiency and a cleaner carpet.
 
If you need specific help with any cleaning issues, including training your staff, check out the carpet cleaning training bundle here. or scroll down
 
Gary Clipperton is a 45-year industry veteran and author of several books, training programs, software and videos. His new training program includes a carpet startup and expansion program, IICRC Basic Skills Carpet Care program, and Cleaning Managers Dashboard all in the new Carpet and Floor Care Bundle available through Totally Booked University. Gary can be reached at [email protected] or 719-598-5112.


Carpet Cleaning Training

​Introducing
the new... 

Carpet and    Floor Care
Training  Bundles! 

Carpet cleaning and floor cleaning and care training
                                    We Just BUNDLED together the Best Carpet and Floor Care                                        
                             Training Programs Available. The version on the left is for                                  
Contractors and the version on the right is for Facilities.

Watch the video to learn all the benefits!

Learn more about the Contractor version
Learn more about the Facility version
Reviews of our Program

"Recently I purchased and studied your Floor Care Training program and then began using the knowledge in my daily schedules at the hospital where I work.  It’s like a completely new job, when I got trained through your course. Thank you so much in advance for providing me the new hope in my profession."
- Thag Biswa, OSU East Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
 
 "Thank you, Gary, your course has been a great learning tool.  Customer service is great. You have a lot of respect at UC Davis.
The course is working!  Was able to get a spot out NO ONE could get out!
" -  M. Slichter, University of California - Davis

          Contractor Version          
Carpet Care Management, Marketing, and                               Training Bundle Contains:            
  • Two-part video series entitled "70 Mistakes Carpet Cleaners Make"
  • IICRC Basic Skills Carpet Cleaning Program with manual, slide shows and test for diploma
  • Start or Expand a Carpet Cleaning Business 250-page manual
  • Cleaning Manager's Dashboard 40 spreadsheets
  • Cleaning Performance Handbook 250-page manual
  • Detailing Upholstery and Carpet booklet
  • 15 Steps to Improving Cleaning Productivity - workbook
  • Management forms
  • Marketing flyers
  • ...and more
E-version - download it the same day
Reduced from $564.00 -  Now 
$359.00
Hard copies mailed to you in the U.S.
Reduced from $734.00 -  Now $459.00


                        Facility Version                              
In-House and Institutional Carpet and Floor Care Training Bundle Contains:
  • Two-part video series entitled "70 Mistakes Carpet Cleaners Make"
  • IICRC Basic Skills Carpet Cleaning Program with manual, slide shows and test for diploma
  • Floor Care Training Manual with slides
  • Solving 77 Floor Care Problems booklet
  • 15 Steps to Improving Cleaning Productivity booklet
  • Cleaning Performance Handbook - 250 pages on improving quality and productivity
  • Detailing Upholstery and Carpet booklet
  • Management forms to assist in running project crews
  • ...and more
E-version - download it the same day
Reduced from $564.00 -  Now  $359.00

Hard copies mailed to you in the U.S.
Reduced from $734.00  - Now   
$459.00  


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