WAXIE CARPET CARE. WAXIE Sanitary Supply (800)

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1 WAXIE CARPET CARE R E S O U R C E G U I D E

2 WAXIE-GREEN ENCAPSULATING CARPET CARE SYSTEM WAXIE-GREEN ENCAPSULATING CARPET CARE SYSTEM In addition to providing cleaning performance, the WAXIE- Green Floor Encapsulating Carpet Care System is also formulated to reduce potential impacts on human health as well as the environment. WAXIE-Green products offer a compelling combination of performance, price, health and safety, along with an environmentally preferable profile. Improve Indoor Air Quality Low VOC s Meets Environmental Standards Non-Toxic/Non-Caustic Improved Worker Health and Safety Biodegradable Surfactants WAXIE-GREEN ENCAPSULATING CARPET EXTRACTION CLEANER is a concentrated cleaner that can be used with any type of carpet extraction equipment. This encapsulation formula provides one pass cleaning and eliminates the need for rinsing. Compatible with high heat equipment, leaves no sticky residue, and will eliminate rapid re-soiling. ENVIRONMENTAL & SAFETY BENEFITS No MEA, 2-BE (Butyl), APE, Caustic, EDTA, Ammonia Phosphate Free Contains No Hazardous Ingredients* Readily Biodegradable** VOC Compliant*** Non-Toxic**** Dye-Free Improve Indoor Air Quality Improve Worker Health & Safety Formulated in Partnership with EPA DfE CRI (Carpet & Rug Institute) Seal of Approval HEALTH AND HAZARD RATINGS Category NFPA HMIS Health 1 1 Fire 0 0 Reactivity 0 0 Protective Equipment None None ITEM DESCRIPTION GL/CS 4/CS

3 EcoLogo is North America s most widely recognized and respected certification of environmental leadership. By setting standards and certifying products in more than 120 categories, EcoLogo helps you identify, trust, buy, and sell environmentally preferable ( green ) goods and services. WAXIE-GREEN ENCAPSULATING CARPET PRE-SPRAY is perfect for heavily soiled traffic areas. Breaks down tough grease and dirt. For high powered cleaning, use in conjunction with WAXIE-Green Encapsulating Carpet Extraction Cleaner. ENVIRONMENTAL & SAFETY BENEFITS No MEA, 2-BE (Butyl), APE, Caustic, EDTA, Ammonia Phosphate Free Contains No Hazardous Ingredients* Readily Biodegradable** VOC Compliant*** Non-Toxic**** Dye-Free Improve Indoor Air Quality Improve Worker Health & Safety Formulated in Partnership with EPA DfE CRI (Carpet & Rug Institute) Seal of Approval EcoLogo Certified HEALTH AND HAZARD RATINGS Category NFPA HMIS Health 1 1 Fire 0 0 Reactivity 0 0 Protective Equipment None None ITEM DESCRIPTION GL/CS 4/CS WAXIE-GREEN ENCAPSULATING CARPET SPOTTER is perfect for general-purpose spotting of a wide range of spots. Breaks down tough grease and dirt. For high powered cleaning, use in conjunction with WAXIE-Green Encapsulating Carpet Extraction Cleaner. ENVIRONMENTAL & SAFETY BENEFITS No MEA, 2-BE (Butyl), APE, Caustic, EDTA, Ammonia Phosphate Free Contains No Hazardous Ingredients* Readily Biodegradable** VOC Compliant*** Non-Toxic**** Dye-Free Improve Indoor Air Quality Improve Worker Health & Safety Formulated in Partnership with EPA DfE CRI (Carpet & Rug Institute) Seal of Approval EcoLogo Certified HEALTH AND HAZARD RATINGS Category NFPA HMIS Health 1 1 Fire 0 0 Reactivity 0 0 Protective Equipment None None ITEM DESCRIPTION QT/CS 12/CS WAXIE-GREEN ENCAPSULATING CARPET SPIN BONNET SHAMPOO is a fast acting, quick drying spin bonnet cleaner that uses encapsulating technology to bind the soil, which is then removed through daily vacuuming. Leaves no harmful residue. ENVIRONMENTAL & SAFETY BENEFITS No MEA, 2-BE (Butyl), APE, Caustic, EDTA, Ammonia Phosphate Free Contains No Hazardous Ingredients* Readily Biodegradable** VOC Compliant*** Non-Toxic**** Dye-Free Improve Indoor Air Quality Improve Worker Health & Safety Formulated in Partnership with EPA DfE CRI (Carpet & Rug Institute) Seal of Approval EcoLogo Certified HEALTH AND HAZARD RATINGS Category NFPA HMIS Health 1 1 Fire 0 0 Reactivity 0 0 Protective Equipment None B ITEM DESCRIPTION GL/CS 4/CS * As defined by OSHA 29cfr ** OECD test guideline 301: Ready Biodegradability Sections A-F [32] ***CARB (California Air Resource Board) Cleaning Chemicals-Carpet & Upholstery **** As defined by EPA CHAMP / EPA DfE Program

4 WHY ENCAPSULATION? A: Part I: Traditional carpet chemicals are manufactured with ingredients that leave harmful sticky residues in the carpet. This residue builds up, while attracting soil to it. This leads to increased maintenance of the carpet, which impacts the bottom line cost of doing so. A: Part II: Encapsulation carpet chemicals are manufactured with ingredients that do not leave harmful sticky residues in the carpet. They also have a crystalline polymer included that is designed to trap and hold any remaining soil that is left behind in the cleaning process, and when the carpet dries, the crystalline and the soil is simply vacuumed away the next time the carpet is dry vacuumed. By not adding anything to the carpet, and removing what might be left behind as a result of the process of cleaning the carpet, the cost of maintaining carpets is dramatically reduced. Graph shows savings comparison between standard extraction chemicals being used, and encapsulation chemicals being used in 55,000 square foot area. $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Self-Contained Extraction Procedure Standard Encap CARPET MAINTENANCE Typical soil particles found deep down between the tufts of carpet dirt, sand, dust particles, etc. have over 25 different cutting edges. If left in the carpet, these gritty, sharp-edged particles cut, scratch and grind against carpet fibers, causing premature wear. The carpet loses density and resilience and appears dull and faded. Today's industrial and commercial carpets can outlast and outperform earlier floor coverings if they receive the correct care. But you need to know what you're doing to get the best results. Most of the soil that can damage carpet comes from three sources: tracked in dirt from the outside, dust and grease settling from the air, and various kinds of spills. Without proper maintenance, these materials combine with normal traffic to wear and tear carpeting. The good news is that most of this soil can be removed-and the life of your carpet extended with the right equipment and simple, regular procedures. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE Common sense preventive maintenance prolongs carpet life, improves appearance and reduces the need for more complicated maintenance procedures. There are three basic elements to a good preventative maintenance program: using walk-off mats, vacuuming and spot removal. Nearly 80% of the soil in carpeting is tracked in from the outside by foot traffic and can be stopped by the proper use of walk-off mats. (Your WAXIE Sanitary Maintenance Consultant can recommend the right sizes, types, quantities and placement of mats for your needs.) Mats should be kept clean and dry or they become a source of soil and abrasive materials themselves. To maintain the mats, a pressure washer or extractor will do a thorough job of cleaning. Mats should be cleaned at least weekly, more frequently where traffic is heavy. During rain or snow seasons, clean mats with a wet pick-up vacuum. Also, do not apply soil protection to mats after cleaning. You want them to attract soil so it doesn't get tracked onto your carpet. Almost 80% of the soil that gets into carpet can be removed by vacuuming, so it is obviously a key part of your overall maintenance program. For best results, carpet manufacturers recommend frequent vacuuming. They used to solely recommend using a vacuum that uses a revolving brush with its head properly adjusted to the pile height of the carpet. (The brush creates a high-speed sweeping action and loosens dirt while the vacuum's suction removes it. Most commercial vacuums have dual motors to best accomplish this one to drive the brush and one to create the vacuum suction.) New studies indicate that any vacuum with sufficient suction (airflow-measured as CFM) will remove soil just as well. $0.00

5 While many carpets are treated to be stain resistant, no carpet is completely stain proof, so anything spilled on a carpet should be cleaned up promptly. With spot removal, the first step is to scoop up as much of the spill as you can and then absorb as much of the liquid as possible, using paper towels or clean cloths. Use a blotting action to prevent fuzzing the carpet surface and work from the outside in to prevent spreading the spill. The next step is to identify the stain and find the right process to remove it. There are four basic categories of stains: water-soluble (the most common, including mud, ice cream, sugar, etc.); oil-based (including paint, oil, grease, ink, lipstick, etc.); non-soluble (including sand and grit which can be removed by vacuuming); and special treatment (stain requires a specific chemical change for removal, including rust, dye stains, red wine, etc.). Your WAXIE Sanitary Maintenance Consultant can recommend the right product for each of these types of stains. INTERIM MAINTENANCE While vacuuming removes most dry soils from carpet, oily soils from cooking vapors, air pollution and greasy dirt tracked in from outside attract more dirt and cause colors to dull. If not removed, greasy soil can literally glue carpet fibers together and ruin the carpet. Greasy soil is best removed by water extraction, but fast, light, surface cleaning can be effective using absorbent compound (dry extraction or powder cleaning), bonnet or spin cleaning, or shampooing. Absorbent compound cleaning involves applying a dry absorbent cleaning compound to the carpet, working it in with a powered brushing system and vacuuming soiled compound and dirt away. Bonnet or spin cleaning uses a rotary floor machine with a bonnet or spin cleaning pad sprayed with or dipped into a bonnet or spin cleaning solution. The pad absorbs soil as it is worked over the carpet in tight, overlapping circles. The pad should be cleaned in cool water as it becomes loaded with soil. (This method is not recommended for some kinds of cut pile carpets.) Shampooing uses either a dry foam shampoo with a shampooing machine or conventional shampoo with a rotary floor machine and carpet brush to work chemical deep into carpet fibers. Suspended soil and residue are then wetvacuumed away. SURFACE EXTRACTION New technologies have made soil extraction the preferred method for both interim carpet maintenance and restorative cleaning. There are three basic types of extractors: truckmounted units with long hoses and some type of carpet wand or tool; portable tank-style or box units with hoses and a wand or tool; and portable, self-contained units. An extractor sprays cleaning solution into the carpet. Normally the solution is worked in with a rotating brush to dislodge dirt. Then dirt and solution are lifted out through a vacuum head. This method is very effective and leaves little residue. An operator with a modern extractor can clean up to 18,500 square feet per hour in the low-moisture mode, or up to 8,000 square feet per hour in the restoration mode. DEEP EXTRACTION Even when carpets become heavily contaminated with soils, they can usually be restored to good condition with deep extraction. Deep extraction may also improve the general appearance and delay replacement of damaged carpet. This method is very similar to surface extraction, but the equipment is used at a slower cleaning rate. For all interim or restorative methods, you should first vacuum the area and treat spots with spot removers. For best results, traffic lanes and heavily soiled areas should be treated with a pre-spray or pretreatment to loosen and emulsify tough soils and improve the effectiveness of the cleaning process. Your WAXIE Sanitary Maintenance Consultant can provide additional information about the techniques discussed here and make product and equipment recommendations for your specific requirements.

6 Carpet Care Product Selection Guide* Procedure WAXIE Brand Diversey Brand Spot Removal Bonnet Cleaning Pre-Spraying Hocus Pocus (GP, RTU Spray) WAXIE-Green Encapsulating Carpet Spotter (Spray) (EcoLogo CCD-148 Certified, Formulated in Partnership with EPA DfE, CRI Seal of Approval) Hip Shot (GP, Aerosol) Solvent Carpet Spotter (Oil-Based Spots, Aerosol) WAXIE-Green Encapsulating Carpet Spin Bonnet Shampoo (EcoLogo CCD-148 Certified, Formulated in Partnership with EPA DfE, CRI Seal of Approval) Rotokleen WAXIE-Green Encapsulating Carpet Pre-Spray (EcoLogo CCD-148 Certified, Formulated in Partnership with EPA DfE, CRI Seal of Approval) Traffic Lane Pull Out (GP, RTU) Percolator (GP or Coffee, RTU) General Purpose Spotter Citrus Express Gel Spotter Tannin Remover, Red/Juice Beverage Bonnet Buff/Soil Release Heavy Duty Prespray Dry Foam Shampooing Dry Foam Shampoo Carpet Shampoo/Dry Foam Rotary Shampooing Rug-Brite Carpet Shampoo/Rotary Extraction Cleaning Deodorizing Browning Treatment WAXIE-Green Encapsulating Carpet Extraction Cleaner (Formulated in Partnership with EPA DfE, CRI Seal of Approval) Steam It Clean (Economical) FiberCare (Green Seal GS-37 Certified) FiberCare #2 Various WAXIE Deodorant Concentrates Enzyme Concentrates FiberCare (Green Seal GS-37 Certified) FiberCare #2 Extraction Cleaner Extraction Rinse SC Alpha HP Accel. Hydrogen Peroxide Various Diversey Deodorizers BreakDown XC (Enzyme) Soil-Retardant Protection Special Order Carpet Protector * For additional products with similar applications, please see Dilution Control Chemicals and Systems. Extraction Rinse SC Alpha HP Accel. Hydrogen Peroxide WAXIE HINT: USE PROPERLY SIZED ENTRANCE MATS Headed In The Right Direction? Capture, hold & hide 80-90% of the incoming soil in the entrance matting. Protect your floors and carpets from damage due to tracked-in dirt & grime. Save maintenance time and labor costs associated with repairing floor finish and cleaning carpets. Enhance the appearance of your facility by trapping dirt at the door.

7 SHOPPING LIST: Interim Carpet Maintenance Procedure (Spin Bonnet Cleaning) Tools Safety Glasses/Goggles Gloves Wet Floor Signs Pump-Up Sprayer White Cotton Wiping Cloths Walk-Off Mats or Rags (to absorb moisture from shoes) Carpet Scraper (if needed) Vacuum Measuring Cup (if not using dilution control) Bottle & Sprayer (if mixing a concentrate as a spot remover) Mop Bucket & Wringer RPM Floor Machine with Pad Driver Carpet Spin Bonnets Air Mover/Carpet Fan/Floor Fan(s) (optional) Spotter Brush Chemicals Gum Remover (if needed) Carpet Spot Remover(s) Spin Bonnet Cleaner Neutralizer/Conditioner SHOPPING LIST: Restorative Carpet Maintenance Procedure Tools Safety Glasses/Goggles Gloves Wet Floor Signs Pump-Up Sprayer (2 are required if applying post treatment too) White Cotton Wiping Cloths Carpet Scraper (if needed) Carpet Extractor Vacuum Measuring Cup (if not using dilution control) Air Mover/Carpet Fan/Floor Fan(s) (optional) Bottle & Sprayer (if mixing a concentrate as a spot remover) Spotter Brush Chemicals Gum Remover (if needed) Carpet Spot Remover(s) Extraction Cleaner Pre-Spray/Pretreatment (should be compatible with Extraction Cleaner) Defoamer Post Treatment (optional) WAXIE HINT: Here s a nice way to recycle, make good use of remaining cleaning solution and keep your extractors & scrubbers looking new! Many automatic scrubbers and carpet extractors have a clean solution tank sight tube or drain hose. When you've drained the dirty solution out of the machine, there is always sludge, dirt and residue left behind in the recovery tank. Take the vac hose off the squeegee stand pipe or vac shoe, turn on the vac, open up the clean solution sight tube or drain hose and suck the remaining clean solution into the recovery tank. This gives the dirty tank a final rinse and after draining it one more time, leaves the tank clean and fragrant for storage and the next use. No need for water hoses or an extra trip to the water source. SHOPPING LIST: Preventative/Routine Carpet Maintenance Procedure Tools Safety Glasses/Goggles Gloves Wet Floor Signs White Cotton Wiping Cloths Carpet Scraper (if needed) Vacuum Bottle & Sprayer (if mixing a concentrate as a spot remover) Spotter Brush Chemicals Gum Remover (if needed) Carpet Spot Remover(s)

8 CAPABILITIES FOCUS on Cleaning Solutions Save time and money utilize WAXIE s proven professional expertise and recommendations for your cleaning operation. - Laborsaving chemicals and equipment can help you control costs - Maximize your labor while achieving high-quality results - Computerized building workloading Put our resources to work for you our employees will train yours to provide the highest quality and most effective cleaning solutions. Cleaning Procedure Training: Green Cleaning, Hard Floor Care, Carpet, Restroom & More! FOCUS on Customer Service Courteous and quick customer service support for all your cleaning supply needs. - Bilingual assistance, equipment repair, leasing options for equipment and related accessories, ordering options (place your order via phone, fax, EDI, in person, with your WAXIE Sanitary Maintenance Consultant, or online with Web@Work) Basics of Service is the internal language and culture for the company which inspires extraordinary service to our customers at all times.