What is the primary function of fluorochemicals - ANSWER-✔Resist penetration and
improve vacuum
Coffee and tea are what kind of stains? - ANSWER-✔Tannin
How big is a micron? - ANSWER-✔1 millionth of a meter
How can most problems on the job site be avoided? - ANSWER-✔Pre-understanding
with the customer
How is fusion bonded carpet created - ANSWER-✔Tufting between 2 tiles, then cut.
How can I reduce wicking in carpets? - ANSWER-✔Thorough cleaning with fast dry
time
Burn test smell: Celery - ANSWER-✔Nylon
Burn test: Burnt meat - ANSWER-✔Acrylic
Burn test: Burning hair - ANSWER-✔Wool
Burn test: Sweet and fruity - ANSWER-✔Polyester
, What was added to 4th generation nylon? - ANSWER-✔Fluorochemical
Where will you find the most dry soil in a home? - ANSWER-✔Entrances
Most soils are ____? (Acidic, basic, alkaline) - ANSWER-✔Acidic
Most cleaning agents are ___? (Acidic, basic, alkaline) - ANSWER-✔Alkaline
What are the 5 methods of carpet cleaning? - ANSWER-✔1. Absorbent Compound
2. Absorbent pad/bonnet cleaning
3. Dry Foam/Encapsulation
4. Shampoo
5. Hot Water Extraction
Polyester is a by product of? - ANSWER-✔Plastic bottle recycling
Powder cleaning works through a process called - ANSWER-✔Absorption and
adsorption
Stain blockers prevent stains from becoming - ANSWER-✔Permanent
The ability of a carpet to spring back to it's original shape after traffic is called ____ -
ANSWER-✔Resiliency
The most common dye used in nylon is - ANSWER-✔Acid dye- continuous process
The 4 fundamentals of a good cleaning process - ANSWER-✔1. Dry Soil Removal
2. Soil Suspension
3. Extraction
4. Drying
What is the numerical range of the pH scale - ANSWER-✔0-14
The pH shows relative strength but not the ____ - ANSWER-✔Concentration or
dilution
What % of dry soil is in the carpet? - ANSWER-✔74-79%
What are the fundamentals of soil suspension? (4) - ANSWER-✔Chemicals
Heat
Agitation
Time
What are the 3 categories of soil? - ANSWER-✔1. Insoluble
2. Water soluble
3. Solvent soluble
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