DIY Carpet Cleaning

CARPET CLEANING WITH GENESIS 950

Genesis 950 is a surfactant based cleaner that uses water to break stains down and lift them from the surface. As an eco-friendly cleaner it is safe for you, your family and your pets. Genesis 950 does not contain harsh chemicals, bleach, or ammonia.

Genesis 950 can be used to spot cleaner small stains, or deep clean carpets using any carpet cleaning machine. For basic cleaning, Genesis 950 should be mixed at a ratio of 1 part Genesis 950 to 7 parts water in a spray bottle. With this method, spray the stained area and allow the solution to saturate the stain. Let the solution sit for a few moments, then rinse with water. In the example to the left, a heavily stained outdoor carpet is being cleaned using Genesis 950 and water at the 1:7 ratio. The carpet was covered in some of the toughest stains to remove. Grass stains, grease stains and oil stains covered the carpet. It also had some mold growth on it as well as everyday dirt from traffic. After being treated with the mixture, the carpet was gently scrubbed with a simple sponge. You can see the dramatic difference in the photo with the sponge. After using the sponge, the carpet was rinsed with a separate clean sponge. There is a dramatic change can between the before and after photos.  This carpet went from being ready to go on the curb to looking like a brand new carpet.

 

When used in a carpet cleaning machine, Genesis 950 works like nothing you have ever used before. Other cleaners use soap, which can clog your carpet with suds and leave behind a residue. This particular carpet was plagued with stains. The area was in a basement where cats were kept when they were home alone. The carpet became stained with urine and vomit stains. The cats did everything you don't want a cat to do on the carpet. Over time, the stains accumulated and cleaning the carpet became a lost cause. Various stains could be found throughout the carpet. Yellow urine based stains. Reddish stains from the dye in pet food where the cats vomited. Grayish stains from other cleaning products that actually made bigger stains than the stains that were being cleaned. There were also traffic stains from muddy boots. Attempts were made regularly to clean the stains with typical cleaners found in every grocery store and box outlet. Some of the most popular and most trusted cleaners were used. They however did not remove the stain. In fact, much of the gray seen in the photo is not from pet stains or from traffic stains, it is what was left behind when other cleaners were tried. Not only did those cleaners make the carpet worse, they created a hole cabinet full of half empty bottles of cleaner. While inexpensive individually, the cost of these cleaning products added up. In addition to the pet stains was the odor. This entire room reeked from the odor in the carpet. 

Eventually, Genesis 950 was used in a Bissel Pro Heat. As you can see below, the results were astounding. Not only did Genesis 950 remove months of stains, it also removed stains that wwere created by other cleaners. One thing you can not see in the photo is the odor. The pet smell was completely gone!

Genesis 950 is perfect for pet stains. The reason for that is because of how it breaks down the stains. Because there are no harsh chemicals, the carpet is not affected in any way. Some cleaners will actually oxidize the carpet, causing it to change colors. Genesis 950 also has no enzymes in it which is very important. Enzymes are not very effective for removing pet stains. Enzymes operate on the concept that one structure will alter or affect another. This theory implies that the enzymes will break down the stains from a pet. What makes enzymes problematic is that they are very sensitive as to what they affect. For example, a pet's diet or health may alter variations in the urine. Such variations prevent the enzyme from altering the stain. Likewise, temperature is another factor. If the temperature is off, the stain can not be broken down. There are other factors too. How old is the enzyme? Has anything else been used on the area that will alter the enzyme? Genesis 950 is also ideal for pet stains because it doesn't contain ammonia or vinegar. Far too often pet owners are given the misdirection to clean pet stains with either vinegar or ammonia. This is the worst advice that could possibly be given. Both vinegar and ammonia contain some of the same chemical compounds found in urine. Cats and dogs alike urinate in an area based on scent. They prefer to go in generally the same spot. Because vinegar & ammonia contain some of the same compounds found in urine, that smell can mislead them and cause them to go in any area you clean with it. Because Genesis 950 deodorizes, it will actually kill the germs and bacteria that are released from pet stains and prevent your animal from going in that spot again. 

But Genesis 950 is not just for pet owners. It cleans the worst stains you can imagine. To the left is one of the most dreaded stains imaginable. Pasta! Pasta stains are never a pretty site. This particular stain came from an entire bowl of ravioli spilled on the floor. This was brand new carpet in the room where food should not have even been! So per Murphy's Law, a spill occurred.

In this example, the stain was first treated by hand using the 1:7 ratio of Genesis 950 and water. However because the pasta was so thick, it seeped down into the fibers and needed to be cleaned with a machine.

A Spotbot was used to clean this area. With the spot bot, the portable machine was placed on top of the stain where it's brushes were allowed to gently rotate into the carpet while the machine extracted the stain.

To speed the process up, and directly attend to the stain, the attachment hose was used to clean the area. As seen in the bottom photo, the Genesis 950 was able to completely remove the stain and restore the carpet to it's original new state, leaving no indication there was ever a stain.

Genesis 950 is sold in concentrate form and not watered down. With Genesis 950, you are paying for a straight, industrial strength concentrated cleaner. This also makes Genesis 950 easy to use in any carpet cleaning machine.

There are machines that have 2 compartments. One for water, and one for solution. In these machines, simply fill the reservoir that holds water with straight water, and the reservoir that holds solution with straight Genesis 950. These types of machines then have settings which determine how much solution is mixed with the water. Generally these settings are low, medium heavy and rinse. For most stains, we would recommend the heavy setting. Once you have selected your level, simply go over the carpet. Once you have cleaned the entire carpet, go over it a second time using only water in the machine, or using the rinse cycle. This will flush out and pick up everything the Genesis 950 has broken apart in the carpet. In some cases, you may want to rinse more then once depending on how dirty the return water is.

Other types of machines have 1 tank where the water and cleaning solution are mixed. In these machines, we again recommend a 1:7 ratio of Genesis 950 to water. This can however be bumped up to a 50/50 mix if needed. As with the other machine types, once you have cleaned the carpet, go over it a second time. This time with only water in the tank. This will allow the carpet to be rinsed of everything the Genesis 950 has broken up and lifted.

Genesis 950 will clean more then stains and carpet though. It will degrease engines, make grills look new, give your car a detailing like nothing else and can be used in kitchens and bathrooms. You will never find a cleaner so diverse. On top of it, it's green!!!

Remove Odor From Smelly, Musty Carpet

Genesis 950 Carpet Cleaner And Stain Remover

Moisture and dampness in your carpet can lead to the growth of bacteria or mildew. Your carpet is the perfect breeding ground for such growth. In addition to being a health issues, the smell can become unbearable. Damp, musty odors can become prominent not just in the carpet, but in your furniture as well. Prevent the growth and spread of mold and bacteria by properly cleaning your carpet. 

Genesis 950 is the perfect way to properly clean your carpets throughout the year. Genesis 950 is a cleaner unlike any other. It is a green cleaner, so it does not contain harsh chemicals that can cause damage to your flooring or release any toxins that are harmful to you, your family or your pets. Unlike other cleaners, Genesis 950 works as a surfactant cleaner. These types of cleaners are designed to work with water to break the bonds of stains and then allows them to be lifted from the surface through rinsing. 

Genesis 950 does not just break down the stains however, it also deodorizes. In the process, it kills mold, bacteria and other germs present. By doing so, it removes the odor. This is very important when cleaning the carpet. Typical cleaners will remove the stains, and cause a temporary masking of the odor, but continued dampness will only agitate odor causing contaminants. With Genesis 950, you are actually killing the elements responsible for creating the odor. 

Carpet cleaning can be expensive. A home service can charge upwards of $100 per room. You also have to schedule around their availability. But what is worse is that you have no way of really knowing what they are using to clean. How much of what they spray is water and how much is solution? Furthermore, how safe is the solution they are using? Not only are there concerns about the actual cleaning process and the scheduling, but what happens if when the carpet has dried, there seems to be no difference. Then it can be frustrating trying to get them back into your home or finding a way to deal with the remaining marks or odors. 

As a concentrated cleaner, Genesis 950 is sold in various sizes from pints to 5 gallon cubes. The 2.5 gallon is most commonly used by homeowners wanting to clean their carpet. Being a concentrated cleaner, water is to be added to the solution when being used. The general mixing ratio is 1 part Genesis 950 to 7 parts water. This can be increased depending on the severity of the stain. When a 2.5 gallon cube is broken down to the 1:7 ratio for basic cleaning, you actually have approximately 17 gallons of cleaning solution!! You should also have enough solution left to clean other projects, and to use as a household cleaner. When this is broken down financially the savings are incredible. Compare that to the cost of hiring a professional or replacing carpet. By cleaning yourself, you can clean on your own terms, control how much solution you are using, and are able to focus on areas you feel need the most cleaning.

 

To remove musty smells and odors from carpet, use Genesis 950 in any steam cleaner or carpet cleaning machine. Some machines will have a compartment for water and another compartment for solution. Simply fill the solution compartment with Genesis 950 and let the machine dispense the mixture with water based on the settings of light, medium or heavy - our recommendation is to use the heavy setting. In machines where the water and solution are mixed in one compartment, add them at the 1:7 ratio. Again, this can be increased depending on the level of which the carpet needs to be cleaned, never going higher then a 50/50 mix. With your machine, slowly go over the area allowing the mixture to penetrate the carpet. When odor issues are being treated, it is important to be sure the solution goes below the carpet's surface as this odor penetrates from the padding. Allow the mixture to sit for about 10 - 20 minutes. This will let it break down the mold, bacteria and odor causing germs. Next, rinse the area thoroughly using only fresh water in the machine. The rinse process may be repeated until the water being returned from the carpet begins to appear clear. Once clear, use the machine as an extractor only and pull as much water out as possible. Let the carpet dry. Use fans or dehumidifiers to speed up the process. Dry thoroughly to ensure that all moisture is removed from the carpet. 

Genesis 950 makes carpet cleaning easy. There is no need to spend money on hiring professionals when you can do it yourself for less. You also don't need to spend the time or money replacing carpet if it can be properly cleaned.