Genesis 950 Cleaning tips and tricks. Genesis 950 all purpose cleaner. Use Genesis 950 as a pet stain remover, carpet cleaner or all purpose cleaner for the entire home.
Cat vomit stains can be stubborn and in some cases hard to remove. This is often because of the dye in cat food. This dye can easily penetrate the carpet fibers and leave discoloration. Cleaning these stains can be challenging because of such dye. With Genesis 950, cat stains can be easily removed and the dye lifted from the carpet. Genesis 950 is a cleaner unlike any other. It is a surfactant based cleaner. Because of this, it works with water to make a stain water soluble. When a stain becomes water soluble, it can then be broken down and rinsed away from the surface.
Cleaning pet stains with Genesis 950 is easy. To properly clean a pet stain, mix Genesis 950 with water. The recommended cleaning ratio for Genesis 950 is 1 part Genesis 950 to 7 parts water. This however can be increased all the way to a 50/50 mix in the event the stain is bad. To clean, first locate the stain. In this example, the stain is very easy to find. A cat vomited what seems to be it's entire breakfast on a living room rug.
Remove as much debris as possible with a cloth or paper towel.
Spray the area with a mixture of Genesis 950. Allow the spray to sit for a few minutes on the stain to make it water soluble and to allow it to break the stain down.
After the mixture has been absorbed into the carpet, rinse the area clean with fresh water.
Genesis 950 isn't just for vomit stains. Use Genesis 950 to remove urine stains, feces stains, blood stains and other pet related stains. Muddy paws ruining your carpet? Revive and refresh carpet with a thorough cleaning using Genesis 950 in any carpet cleaning machine.
In addition to removing vomit stains, Genesis 950 can also remove urine stains, as well as the odor. There are several benefits to genesis 950:
Genesis 950 is safe enough to be sold in concentrate form. This has several benefits.
First and foremost, it demonstrates how safe Genesis 950 is. Most cleaners available can not be sold in concentrate form because the chemistry is unsafe to either consumers or the environment. Because of this, they need to be watered down. With Genesis 950, you add the water as needed when cleaning.
As a concentrate, the consumer can determine the strength of the water to Genesis 950 mix needed. Some cleaning scenarios, such as general cleaning require less 950, while other situations such as grease or pet stain removal require a higher amount of 950. Being able to control how much solution is needed helps make the product last longer.
Because a cleaner sold in concentrate form is not watered down, the financial savings are higher. Rather than paying for a watered down product, the customer is paying for an industrial strength cleaner in it's most powerful form.. When used for general cleaning at a recommended ratio of 1 part 950 to 7 parts water, a gallon of concentrate can become 7 gallons of cleaning solution.
Genesis 950 is a green all purpose concentrated cleaner. Being green doesn't just mean it's safe for the environment, it also means it is safe for you, your family and your pets. Genesis 950 is free of chemicals found in traditional cleaners that have been linked to asthma, respiratory issues and cancer. Rather than use harsh chemicals, Genesis 950 works with water as a surfactant. When mixed with water, Genesis 950 breaks bonds of stains. Once the bonds of stains are broken, they lose adherence and can be flushed away from the surface. Being an all purpose cleaner means Genesis 950 can clean everything from carpets to car engines. This multipurpose cleaner can be used to remove pet stains from carpet, mildew from bathtubs, grease from the stove and so much more!
2. Does Genesis 950 Work?
Yes! Genesis 950 works! However we are a little biased! So don't take our word for it, just read the reviews. These reviews were not paid for, nor are the reviewers affiliated with Genesis 950. The reviewers were not given instruction on what to clean. They were simply sent the product and cleaned whatever they felt needed cleaning. Whether they cleaned carpet stains, furniture, concrete, appliances or fixtures, all of them were ecstatic about Genesis 950!
Yes! Because Genesis 950 is a surfactant cleaner, mixing it with water activates it so that the stain can absorb the mixture of 950 and water. This absorption makes the stain water soluble. Once a stain has become water soluble, it can then be broken down. After the stain has been broken down, it can then rinsed clean from the area. In addition to removing the stain, Genesis 950 also removes the odor. It will kill any bacteria that has resulted from the stain. By killing the bacteria, it removes the odor. Other cleaners might contain chemicals which can discolor your carpet, cause illness to your pet or briefly mask the odor for a short period of time.
4. Is Genesis 950 Safe?
Yes! Genesis 950 is a green, environmentally friendly product. It will not cause harm to you, your family, your pets or the surface you are cleaning. There are several federally regulated hazardous chemicals. Genesis 950 does not contain any hazardous chemicals on the list. It also has an extremely low VOC level - even in concentrate form. Most cleaners sold contain up to 90% water. This is because the chemical content is so high that they can not be sold as a concentrate and the only way they can be sold is by watering it down to reduce the chemical content. The only warning on Genesis 950 is to use gloves when cleaning. This is not because Genesis 950 will cause harm if it comes in contact with skin, but because Genesis 950 is a surfactant, it pull oil from your skin, in turn, causing dry skin.
5. Where Can I Buy Genesis 950?
Genesis 950 is only available directly from our secure site at genesis950.com. It can also be purchased on Amazon. For customers who do not like to order online, we can take orders direct at 847-244-3600. Online orders can only be processed to customers within in the Continental United States. We can ship to Alaska or Hawaii, but additional shipping charges apply. Please contact us directly in those instances.
6. Where Can I Buy Genesis 950 In Europe, The UK Or Australia?
In Canada, Genesis 950 can be ordered by calling 519-339-6865 or 877-744-1113.
At this time, Genesis 950 is not available in Europe, The UK or Australia.
7. What Stores Carry Genesis 950?
At this time Genesis 950 is not available in any retail outlets. Order online at genesis950.com for the lowest price, or call direct at 847-244-3600.
8. Why Is Genesis 950 Not Sold In Stores?
Genesis 950 is not available in stores for a number of reasons. The primary reason is the nature of our company, Amerikal. Amerikal Products is one of the largest companies involved in the printing industry. Amerikal manufactures sustainable solutions for the printing industry. This includes chemistry used in printing packaging for food, pharmaceuticals and other consumable and non-consumable products. Chances are if you have any type of food product in your home, Amerikal had something to do with the chemistry used to package it. Whether it be in the design of the printing press, ensuring that the package was free of any toxins or chemicals used in the printing of the box or container. As a key player in this market, contributing to Fortune 500 companies, Amerikal had not been involved in retail sales. Our primary role is in the printing area, not consumer retail. But there are many other reasons Genesis 950 is not available in retail stores. Too often in retail stores, employees provide incorrect information on a product. With Genesis 950, it is very important water is used to activate the 950. If associates at stores were not there to explain this and the product was not used correctly, it would not work. We want to make sure that customers use the product correctly. We are also available to help customers use the product. Various stains call for different mixing ratios and treatment. We want customers to know they can reach us and we can help them use the product. Cost is another factor. If Genesis 950 were available in retail stores, there would be unnecessary markup on the product.
9. Does Genesis 950 Have Any Money Back Guarantees?
No. Genesis 950 does not have any such guarantee. There are some other products available which can actually lock stains into the carpet. If such a product was used in the past, and it has locked the stain in, Genesis 950 can not reverse or be held accountable for damage done by the other product. Likewise, other products can also discolor or damage surfaces. Again, Genesis 950 can not restore damage done from another cleaning product. There is a huge difference between a stain and discoloration, and Genesis 950 (or any cleaning product for that matter) can not repair the latter. Genesis 950 does work, and we will stand behind that. In the event, it is not working as expected, call us directly at 847-244-3600 and we will help by learning the specifics of your cleaning situation, and ensure that no steps were missed when cleaning. The directions on the website are general directions and variations are available for tougher stains. We have had over 500,000 orders and do everything we can to ensure customers are happy, satisfied and pleased with the results. We work with customers! We would NEVER neglect a customer with questions or concerns.
10. What Will Genesis 950 Clean?
Genesis 950 can be used to remove any water soluble stain. It will clean pet stains, carpeting, grease, oil, tar, food, pasta, wine, kool-aid, play dough, make up, ink, dye, wax and so much more. We are always hearing new and exciting stains that have been removed by customers. Genesis 950 can be used on virtually any surface. Carpet, clothing, upholstery, furniture, tile, concrete, linoleum, asphalt, aluminum, stainless steel, fiberglass, finished and painted wood, walls, stone, leather, microfiber and more. The only surface that it is not advisable to use Genesis 950 on is untreated or unfinished wood. This is because the wood will absorb the moisture and it may cause warping or expansion.
11. How Much Is Shipping?
Whether your order on our online store, through Amazon or by phone, shipping is free. There is no additional shipping cost. However if you do live outside of the continental US, shipping rates are applied based on your postal codes for the delivery address.
12. How Is Genesis 950 Shipped?
Genesis 950 is shipped through UPS. Orders generally arrive between 2 - 5 business days. All orders ship Monday through Friday. UPS pickup from our location is approximately 3:30 Pm CST. All orders received before 3:30 PM ship the day they are received. Any orders received after 3:30 PM will ship the following business day. Orders received after 3:30 PM on Friday, and any orders received Saturday or Sunday will ship the following Monday.
We do have the ability to ship using FedEx in the event that is the method of shipping your prefer. If FedEx is desired, please place this order directly by phone at 847-244-3600. FedEx shipping will most likely require additional shipping charges. We can also apply your FedEx account number if desired.
Next day, Overnight and 2nd Day orders can be placed by calling directly at 847-244-3600. These shipping options require additional charges based on current UPS pricing based on the destination postal code. Please note that these costs are often ridiculously high!
13. What Are Customers Saying?
"I have mixed it 50/50 in a spray bottle and have found it works better than anything else I have tried on the following:
1. My outside grill. It cleaned baked on grease almost as well as oven cleaner without the toxic fumes and mess.
2. Pet stains went away completely making immediate machine cleaning unnecessary. I couldn't believe how well this works. While it may not be economical to use a 50/50 mixture on all my carpets, spotting with genesis 950 makes it economical to use virtually any cleaning solution.
3. Spot cleaning my outdoor furniture where my dogs jump after they have gotten muddy.
4. My stainless steal hood over my range. This gets gritty from grease and Genesis 950 really works better on this than stainless cleaner.
In general, I am sold on Genesis 950 and anyone with a pet needs to use it." - Tom
"Your product is AMAZING!!! I bought a 1 gallon container and took it to my daughters house to help her clean her "room of shame". Dog stains everywhere and nicotine on the walls. Her kitchen was badly greased and nicotine on the white cupboards. Used Genesis 950 with a commercial carpet shampooer and was floored as to how well the carpets were cleaned." - Jennifer "Omg!!!! This formula saved us from having to replace the carpet!! Pure awesomeness!!! Thank you!!" - Christy "I have finally found my miracle! I have 7 dogs I have rescued throughout the past few years and the pet smell has been a huge issue. A couple of them have had accidents due to issues they have so the odor has been a battle. It was to the point that when we walked in the door there was NO doubt that we had pets.
I was skeptical because I have tried soooooo many products that promised they could combat the odor. ummmm...Not so much. Genesis 950 delivered on what they said. After thoroughly shampooing my carpet with it, I can come into my house and would never know there were 7 dogs running around. THERE IS NO MORE ODOR! You have no idea how happy I am. I have gone through this for years. I wish I had found you sooner. I now feel comfortable laying down on my carpet to play with my pets and not wonder what I'm laying on. You have gained a loyal customer for life. I only ordered the gallon size just to see if it would work. My next purchase will be the 5 gallon. I am never going to be without it again. THANK YOU!" - Liz
"I can not BELIEVE this product It is by far the best carpet cleaner I have ever used ...it got out pet stains that I thought would never come out...I.m just ecstatic about how good this stuff is....thank you thank you thank you. It got stains out of the bedroom carpet that was here when we bought the house 7 years ago, I can't say enough about this product. I can hardly wait to try it on other things." - Dennis
"I'm AMAZED!!!! I got my gallon and spray bottle yesterday, so before bed I tested out the Genesis 950 using the Rug Dr machine on my bedroom carpet because my bedroom carpet was (note: was) SO stained and smell
y from my puppy peeing (she has kidney disease so she always has to go....we now take her out to pee every half hour!!) the smell has literally kept me up night after night and I've even sle...pt out on the couch because of it and I've been panicking because I don't want friends and family visiting with the way the carpets are and I've tried everything! So, I did just the bedroom last night, it's dry this morning...no smell and no stains and it looks brand new again. You guys really have no idea how much this has helped my husband and I! I will be doing the rest of my apartment today and taking before and after photos which I wish I did with my bedroom carpet! Thank you guys SO much! My mind is blown by this stuff. I've never been happier with a product and it was absolutely worth the money! I will be buying more! :D" - Erica
"i purchased a gallon of genesis 950 from your web site. i have to say i am blown away. a friend of mine had carpet so dirty from work boots and stains from i dont know what, that i thought nothing would help. i used genesis 950 and and a rug doctor machine, and it looks like brand new carpet." - Anna
v"put me on your payroll!! i will be singing your praises for a long time. 7 year old carpet in childrens room came amazingly clean as did my car seats and furniture. this is the best thing since sliced bread. super fast delivery. i read somewhere that this may be carried in home depot. any updates on that? we are raising five grandchil
dren ages 6-11, (yes thats right 6-11) so we will be using a lot of genesis 950! I know how upsetting it is to have nice furniture that you have to keep covered because of the stains. I want others to feel the excitement of not having to do that anymore. thanks again." - Virginia
"this has got to be the best carpet cleaner I have ever used... pet stains gone.unbelievable...food stains gone..coffee stains gone...unreal the best thank you ...thank you" - Denny
"This stuff is awesome! no more stains and smells and I have tried everything... from vinegar to tide to water to that stuff from home depot. Genesis 950 is all you need! Thanks for a great product!" - Janet
"Just used my Genesis to remove all signs that the Bernese Mt Dog had not made it outside in time . . . what a great product. This is truly an amazing product. . .Sophie the dog has met her match. It took lipstick out of a plush carpet like magic." - Libby
Naturally, our favorite cleaning product is Genesis 950. Nothing cleans like it. It's an all purpose cleaner that removes the toughest stains. Genesis 950 has been saving carpets and removing makeup, coffee, wine, juice, soda/pop, paint, marker, pet stains and more for years. As a surfactant based cleaner, it works with water to get into the stain, break it's bonds and lift it to the surface. A green cleaner, it is safe for your home, your family and your pets. There are no harsh chemicals like bleach or ammonia. Being a surfactant, it is free of soaps, which provides a deeper clean. In addition to cleaning, it kills germs and bacteria, deodorizing the areas it cleans. Genesis 950 is by far the best stain remover and all purpose cleaner available.
There are several other cleaning products we do love though too! Genesis 950 is an amazing cleaner. When used in a carpet cleaning machine, the results are astounding. Our favorite steam cleaner is the Bissell Pro Heat 2X. The machine is extremely easy to use. It has the general shape and feel of an upright vacuum cleaner. What we really like about this machine is the ease of the compartments. There is a compartment for fresh water, a compartment for cleaning solution, and a compartment for returned water. The compartment for solution sits in the back of the machine and detaches for easy fill up. When placed in the machine, you can control how much solution is used for your cleaning by changing the setting of the machine. It allows you
to choose various settings such as rinse, low, medium or heavy. This makes the machine very easy to use because you do not have to pre-mix the solution and water. The machine does it for you.While the heavy setting is most beneficial for heavy traffic and pet stains, it does drain the solution from the compartment fairly quickly. In instances where a general cleaning is being performed on carpet, the low or medium setting will maximize your cleaning solution. When cleaning, the machine has soft bristles that rub the solution into the carpet. It also has a plastic lip which makes extracting excess water in the carpet easy. The return water tank is large, so it holds a lot of water and you do not need to empty it every time you run through the fresh water. Despite being large, the return water tank is very easy to remove and empty. It locks in place, and detaches easy with a handle for easy carrying. Once you have cleaned your carpet, it is important to rinse. The Bissell Pro Heat allows you to use the machine on a rinse cycle, only releasing fresh water. This allows you to properly rinse the carpet after it has been cleaned. The machine's return water tank is clear. This is a nice feature because it allows you to see what is being removed from the carpet. You can easily continue the rinse cycle until the water starts returning clear. With this, you can really tell when the carpet is actually clean. An added bonus to this machine are the attachments. The attachments allow you to clean upholstery, drapes or small isolated stains. We have tried this machine using several cleaners. None of those cleaners had the impact of Genesis 950. While a machine in itself can be beneficial, it is essentially what you use in the machine that makes a difference.
Here's a Before & After of a carpet cleaned with the Bissell Pro Heat & Genesis 950:
When cleaning the bathroom, one of the best things to use is the Scotch-Brite Easy Cleaning Pad. The Pad is made by 3M, so immediately you know there is quality there. While the pad compliments itself as being a sponge you can use without any other cleaning products, we use it with Genesis 950. When Genesis 950 is mixed 1 part 950 to 7 parts water, and then sprayed on a surface, it breaks down the stains and lifts them from the surface. This makes cleaning the bathtub, toilet, sinks and stove tops a breeze. Naturally, once broken down, the stain needs to be wiped off. This is where the Scotch-Easy Cleaning Pad comes in. The sponge has 2 sides. One side is textured, and the other like that of a traditional sponge. Generally, Genesis 950 will break down things you normally have to scrub to remove. If the buildup of the stain was too heavy that it did not all break down, the textured side of the Scotch-Brite pad gives you that extra bit of friction to scrub off whatever you are cleaning without damaging the surface. Once the stain is ready to be lifted, simply flip the pad and wipe it down with the sponge side. Brilliant! While we do love this sponge for it's duality, our only complaint is that the textured side can deteriorate quickly if over saturated or bent repeatedly.
Gloves come in handy when cleaning. There are a couple of reasons for this. First, you do not want your skin touching some of the chemicals in cleaning products. Many cleaners have damaging properties. Genesis 950 does not have anything that will damage skin, but some people prefer to wear gloves because of how Genesis 950 works. Being a surfactant cleaner, it can draw the oil from your skin, promoting dryness. Gloves however are not needed. Another reason gloves come in handy is based on what is being cleaned. Naturally if you are cleaning a toilet, or bathroom area, you do not want to be touching dirty surfaces. Gloves
serve as a barrier. There are many types of gloves available. Our favorite are the Playtex Living Glove. These gloves are far superior then any other. They have a nice tight fit over the fingers. The portion that covers the forearm is unlike any other glove. This portion of the glove is long. These gloves run well past your forearm, and cover a lot. In addition to being long, they have another unique quality. They are not tight, yet at the same time, because of the latex, they do not slide down. They stay in place and there is not a constant need to push them down. They also have enough room that if you are wearing a long sleeve shirt, you don't have to roll your sleeves up. You can actually fit the glove over the shirt! If you have an overhead cleaning project, or are reaching upwards, the gloves allow for you to roll them up at the arm end. This will catch any running or dripping water, rather then have that water run down the length of your arm. Another positive feature of these gloves are the textured ridges to the fingers. You can hold things without them sliding through your fingers. The textured fingers also allow you to scrub anything that might not be coming off while cleaning. Finally, these gloves last a loooooonnnnnnnnnngggggggg time.
Pasta stains can be one of the toughest types of stains to remove. Tomato based sauces can leave bold stains on carpet, cloth and upholstery. However these stains do not have to be challenging. If properly cleaned, they can be removed with ease.
In this example, an entire bowl of ravioli was spilled on a brand new carpet.
This photo was taken after the stain was attempted to be cleaned with just water. As you can see, the stain was pushed further into the carpet only making the stain worse.
For our cleaning example, we used Genesis 950 in a Bissell Spotbot. The Spotbot is an easy to use, compact carpet cleaner. It has a compartment where water is added and cleaning solution is added. The compartment has a fill line showing where to fill with water and where to fill with solution. However for our stain, we disregarded the fill lines and used a 50/50 mix of water and Genesis 950. We then allowed the water to preheat. Using the hose attachment, we cleaned the stained area.
Repeated strokes over the area showed improvement to the carpeting and the stain began to lift.
At a certain point, the stain started showing signs of removal, however the tomato sauce was trapped inside of many of the carpet fibers and the hose began to slow down as far as what it was removing. At this time, we used a spray bottle with a 50/50 mix of Genesis 950 and water and simply sprayed the area. After spraying the area with this mixture, the stain was left alone for about 10 minutes. This allowed the Genesis 950 to work its way into the fibers and break down the stain. Unlike other cleaners, Genesis 950 is a surfactant based cleaner. It is designed to work with water to be absorbed into the stain and actually break the bonds of the stain. After the stain was left to sit, we used the actual machine on the spot. Using a heavy setting, we simply set the SpotBot on top of the stain and let it gently brush the stained area. The SpotBot has settings that allow it to be left on a spot. It will release the mixture of solution and water into the stained area, gently scrub the area, then extract the area.
As you can see, the Genesis 950 broke the stain apart and the SpotBot extracted everything the Genesis 950 was able to remove.
Once the stain was lifted, we again used the hose attachment with ONLY water in the the compartment to flush and extract any residue left in the carpet. After doing this, we used the attachment hose but dispensed neither water or solution and just extracted any water and moisture from the carpet. The hose attachment also allowed us to even out the carpet. By the time the cleaning was completed, the carpet once again looked like new!
Throughout the year your carpet takes a toll from muddy, wet shoes tracking through the house. If you are a pet owner, you might even be battling muddy paws. Eventually, trails begin to appear through your house. Wet tracks seep into the carpet taking dirt and grime with them. Before long the dirt, dust and dander have seeped into the padding.
When possible, there may be an attempt to clean a spot as it happens. Sometimes the quickest thing might be grabbing a cleaning product from under the kitchen sink.
Carpet "Cleaned" with household cleaners
Grabbing that bottle of stain remover might not be the best idea however. In some cases, you can actually make a bigger stain then you started with. Here is an example of a stain that was treated with a very common store brought product that claims it is specifically designed to remove carpet stains.
Rather then removing the stain, the cleaner actually made a bigger mess. Store bought cleaners can have a negative effect on your carpet for several reasons. If a cleaning product is soap based, it can actually attract dirt to the area where it was used. If a cleaning product is chemical based, it can discolor your carpet. In this photo, a soap based cleaner basically just spread the stain throughout the carpet. Prior to the attempted cleaning, this was just a simple, small stain. After cleaning with a basic cleaner, which claims to be specifically for carpet stain removal, the stain now appears to be smudge marks throughout the carpet.
One small spot can be frustrating, but when there are several stains, a carpet cleaned improperly can be an embarrassing nightmare. In the event that a carpet cleaner doesn't work, stains become the least of your worries. In the above example, an attempt was made to clean several stains. This photo represents months of trying to remove carpet stains using several different household cleaners. It is more then obvious that these cleaners failed miserably. Prior to cleaning, some of these stains were only visible if you approached the stains up close. After cleaning, they became eye sores. Cleaner after cleaner failed. The next step was replacing the carpet.
However . . . it turned out that the carpet simply wasn't cleaned right! After correctly cleaning the carpet, not only were the stains gone, but the stains left behind from the other cleaning products were removed as well.
If you have carpets that have become a nightmare, or if you are at your wits end with the mess on your floor, you are probably asking "How did you do it??" While this carpet was a battle for over 6 months, with an arsenal of store bought products and threats of being torn out, the issue ended up being resolved in less then an hour with amazing results as you can see.
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It turned out that cleaning this carpet and removing the stains was easier then ever . . . once it was done correctly. The key to properly removing stains from the carpet was in the cleaner. The best type of cleaner to use is a water based surfactant. A surfactant cleaner works quite differently from other cleaners. It does not contain harsh chemicals or soaps found in many cleaners labelled as spot or carpet cleaners. Those type of cleaners promote buildup in carpet, or can cause reactions with previously used cleaners, or even with your carpet for that matter. Enzyme based cleaners can also be highly ineffective. The biggest problem with enzymes is that they are bacteria based. Because of this, they will only break down components with a specific composition. They react to other elements, and if the elements do not correspond, the enzyme will not break down what you are looking to remove. Vinegar and ammonia are often suggested, however if you have pets this is an absolute No No as pets can be drawn to urinate in the places where they were applied.
Surfactant based cleaners do not contain harsh chemicals. There is no bleach. There is no ammonia or vinegar. There are no enzymes. Instead, the cleaner breaks down the bonds of the stain, causing it to detach from the surface. It can then be flushed from the area it was located in.
The best way to clean a carpet, and the way that was done in the above example, was with a carpet cleaning machine. The machine used was a Bissel Pro Heat. It is probably one of the best carpet cleaners a home owner can buy. The cleaner used was Genesis 950 - which is without question the best carpet cleaner available.
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The actual process to clean these stained areas took less then an hour. It was quite simple. The Bissell Pro Heat 2X has a compartment that fills with water, and another that fills with cleaning solution. In this case Genesis 950. The machine allows the user to set the level of cleaning needed. Obviously, based on the stains, the setting was "Heavy". Slowly, go over the stained areas releasing the mixture of solution and water into the carpet. After the area has been cleaned, the next step is to rinse. As the surfactant based cleaner has been released into the carpet, it immediately begins to break down the dirt, grime, and other residue in the carpet. Once the area is finished, use only water, and the rinse setting on the machine. Go over the area that was cleaned and begin flushing all the lifted debris from the carpet.
For this particular carpet, the rinse cycle took the longest. Upon rinsing, the water being returned to the machine was mud brown. It was shocking to see what was coming out of the carpet. It should have been expected based on how the surface looked, but we often forget that the dirt, dust and grime settle down into the carpet. This carpet needed to be rinsed about 7 to 8 times before the water being returned was clean. However the end results speak for them selves. The carpet was no longer a filthy eyesore. It was clean, smelled fresh, and was even restored to a fluffy state.
