This Standard describes the procedures, methods, and systems to be followed when performing professional commercial and residential textile floor coverings (e.g., carpet and rugs) maintenance and cleaning. The purpose of this Standard is to define criteria and methodology for evaluating carpet types, characteristics, and conditions, and for establishing procedures for appearance retention, soil removal, and indoor environmental quality. Professional carpet and rug maintenance and cleaning consist of the following components for which procedures are described in this Standard:
- Principles of carpet and rug cleaning
- Chemistry of cleaning
- Carpet fibers, construction, and styles
- Carpet selection
- Soil management principles
- Equipment and tools
- Methods and systems of cleaning
- Safety and health
- Administrative procedures
- Pre-cleaning and post-cleaning inspections
- Spot and stain removal
- Residential cleaning
- Area rugs
