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CLEANING
UPHOLSTERY
Cleamng upholstery with success requires a good knowledge of the type of fabric to be worked
on, Look for the cleaning instruction
recommended
method of cleaning the
with the wet extraction method
perfectly on most synthetic fabrics including synthetic velvets and microfiber.
Before proceeding, test the fabric for colorfastness, Apply a small amount of ready-to-use
cleaning solution on the fabric in an inconspicuous spot. Wait 2 toa minutes and blot the area
with a white terry cloth towel. If no color is transferred to the towel, the fabric should be safe to
clean. If a little color is transferred, there is some risk of colors running when you clean. It may be
possible to stabilize colors by cleaning with an acidic rinse,
f.
Prepare the machine in the same manner as you would for carpet cleaning.
2.
Clean with the upholstery tool using as little solution as possible,
to prevent streaking. Go over the area you just cleaned without depressing the lever (dry
pass f vacuum only) and gauge the amount of moisture extracted through the plastic tool
for dryneee.
On hgevily goi/gd areas like arm reete, pre-treat with a recommended
spray and/or hold the upholstery tool a few inches above the fabric and press lever to spray
on the solution before making a pass,
DAIL
Y MAINTENANCE
1.
Always keep the machine clean, inside and out.
2.
Pour 1 quart Of clean hot water in the solution tank. Turn the pump on and flush the entire
system through the wand nozzles for about 1 minute to prevent alkaline build-up.
3.
Remove dirt and lint build-up inside the circular filter screen located between the recovery
and solution tanks. Lint should be cleaned off so that air flow is not impeded.
4.
Check the solution
screens, remove and rinse them in clear running water.
PERIODIC
MAINTENANCE
All EDIC machines are engineered and built to require a minimum amount of maintenance. But
like any machine, it does require sorne care to keep it in optimum working condition- Careful
attention to these maintenance instructions will give you maximum operating performance and will
increase the life expectancy
Solution Lines and Fittings,
parts water with 1 part white vinegar in order to neutralize the alkaline residue left by the
cleaning solution.
Quick Connect Coupler.
•
Solution
Pump.
the pump.
label sewn on the underside of the furniture for the
If it calls for dry cleaning, do not attempt to clean
Othenvise, damage to the fabric could
tank strainers
in the solution
of your machine.
Flush the machine at least once a month with a solution of 3
Spray with a lubricant to prevent coupler from sticking.
The same above procedure used on solution line and fittings applies to
Extraction works
Make overlapping passes
tank.
If lint has accumulated
pre-
on the
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