Safe Cleaning
Methods For:

Carpet, Rugs
and Upholsetry

Floors

Food Items

Heating and
Air Conditioning

Linens and
Clothes

Other Hard
Surfaces

Toys

Removing Dust
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Safe Cleaning Methods For: Carpet, Rugs and Upholstery

DO NOT USE traditional vacuums or carpet sweepers. These cleaners are designed to pick up large pieces of dust and dirt. They will not collect the fine particles found in dust.

If sofas, chairs, etc., have removable covers, and wash them as recommended by the manufacturer.

    CLEANING METHOD:

    1. WEAR a dust mask and gloves.
    2. SHAMPOO with a steam cleaner. Be sure to continually change the water.
    3. If you own or can purchase a HEPA vacuum: When dry, VACUUM with HEPA vacuum.
      If you don’t own or can not purchase a HEPA vacuum:       When dry, SHAMPOO again with less cleaning solution. Be sure to continually change the water.

 


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Updated on Friday, June 03, 2005