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Cleaning the soot of your carpet

Which cleaning chemicals should I use when cleaning the soot of my carpet

First, only use mild detergent when carpet cleaning soot out of your carpet. It is sometimes better to clean your carpets more frequently since carpets that are cleaned less often require more and stronger chemicals. Use the stronger chemicals sparingly and very carefully.

Some tips when using chemicals to clean soot out of carpeting:

Poisonous chemicals absorb through your skin so always wear gloves when using products containing glycol ethers or ethanolamines.

Some poisonous chemicals are easily inhaled. Be sure that your work area has enough ventilation.

Mixing different products together can create poisonous chemicals. Avoid mixing products, and be sure to rinse out work buckets after each use.

Corrosive chemicals (acids or caustics) can blind you in seconds. Always wear goggles to protect your eyes.

Corrosives can also damage your skin and leave scars. Wear gloves to protect your hands.
 

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