Cleaning Carpeted Stairs; Cleaning Upholstery - Hoover F5810 Owner's Manual

Cleaning carpeted stairs

Read "Before you begin cleaning" instructions on page 7.
Attach hose and solution tube as instructed on pages 9 and 10.
Fill clean solution tank according to instructions on pages 5 and
6. Use 5 ounces of HOOVER Carpet/Upholstery Detergent.
Hose length may require that machine be placed at the top of
the stairs to clean upper half of stairway and at bottom of stairs
to clean lower half.
stairs. Do not place carpet cleaning machine on stairs.
Dry hands and plug carpet cleaning machine into a properly
grounded outlet.
Do not point stair/upholstery nozzle at people or pets.
Turn carpet cleaning machine on.
After using stair/upholstery nozzle
Pre-spray the carpeted stair by holding the nozzle about one
inch above the carpet and push the wand forward while
pressing the solution trigger (equals one wet stroke).
Position nozzle against the riser and slightly press nozzle into
carpet pile. Press the solution trigger and pull the nozzle
slowly over the carpet (second wet stroke).
Release the trigger, lift nozzle, and position it against riser.
Pull nozzle slowly over carpet without pressing trigger (dry
stroke).
It is best to alternate wet and dry strokes as described above.
End with more dry strokes to aid in faster drying of carpet.
Overlap strokes by one-half inch to help prevent streaking.
To avoid saturating carpet, do not use more than 4 wet
strokes over any one area. Always end with dry strokes.
NOTE: Check the recovery tank for fullness often. Empty
tank if it appears full even if automatic shut-off (pg. 5) has not
engaged.
If additional cleaning is necessary, wait until the carpet is
completely dry before using the nozzle again.
When finished cleaning, follow "After cleaning" instructions on
page 8 and "After using stair/upholstery nozzle" instructions on
page 10.
Cleaning upholstery and
automobile interiors
Read "Before you begin cleaning" instructions on page 7.
Be sure to check the cleaning code on your upholstery. Use
your HOOVER 'SteamVac' carpet cleaning machine only on
upholstery marked "W" or "W/S".
Attach hose and solution tube as instructed on pages 9 and 10.
Fill clean solution tank according to instructions on pages 5 and
6. Use 3 ounces of HOOVER Carpet/Upholstery Detergent.
Dry hands and plug carpet cleaning machine into a properly
grounded outlet.
Turn carpet cleaning machine on.
Gently press the nozzle onto the fabric. Press the solution
trigger and slowly pull the nozzle over the fabric.
Overlap strokes by one-half inch to help prevent streaking.
Make additional strokes without pressing the trigger to remove
more moisture.
To clean in corners or creases, lift the nozzle one-half inch from
the fabric and press the solution trigger. Vacuum up the solution
with the nozzle without pressing the trigger.
For heavily soiled areas, it may be necessary to repeat the
cleaning process. Make crisscrossing strokes to the original
pattern; overlap each pass.
Make no more than 2 passes with the solution over any one
area to prevent overwetting and damage to fabric.
NOTE: Check the recovery tank for fullness often. Empty
tank if it appears full even if automatic shut-off (pg. 5) has not
engaged.
If additional cleaning is necessary, wait until the upholstery is
completely dry before using the nozzle again.
When finished cleaning, follow "After cleaning" instructions on
page 8 and "After using stair/upholstery nozzle" instructions on
page 10.
Cleaning carpeted stairs - Cleaning upholstery
11