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UPGRADED CARPET CLEANING

PRACTICE QUESTIONS

What requires longer dry time-natural or synthetic? Why? - CORRECT ANSWER -Natural; it is more absorbent

what is the chemical name for chlorine bleach? - CORRECT ANSWER -Sodium Hydrochloride

where do protein fibers come from? - CORRECT ANSWER -animals, insects

where do cellulosic fibers come from? - CORRECT ANSWER -plants

name 2 protein fibers - CORRECT ANSWER -wool/silk

name 2 cellulosic fibers - CORRECT ANSWER -cotton and jute

what can cause cellulosic browning - CORRECT ANSWER -mositure absorbed by cotton releasing lingin which will wick upwards and create brown out

which cleaning materials will clean brown out better? Acid or Alkaline? - CORRECT ANSWER -Acid

ability for carpet to retain it's shape and size - CORRECT ANSWER -dimensional stability

when a material gets smaller - CORRECT ANSWER -shrinkage

what is the oldest known carpet fiber - CORRECT ANSWER -wool, 2000B.C.

ability for carpet to bounce back to original shape - CORRECT ANSWER -resiliency

what fiber has natural resiliency - CORRECT ANSWER -wool

what are the pH guidelines for wool? - CORRECT ANSWER -4.5-8.

what can damage wool carpets? - CORRECT ANSWER -over agitation, insects, bleach, direct sunlight

which fiber is flame/fire resistant - CORRECT ANSWER -wool/silk

which fiber is a synthetic replacement for wool - CORRECT ANSWER -Acrylic

what are 3 examples of synthetic fibers - CORRECT ANSWER -olefin, polyester, and nylon

what are synthetic fibers commonly known as - CORRECT ANSWER -extruded fibers

what is a single strand of fiber - CORRECT ANSWER -filament

what are the two designs of synthetic fiber - CORRECT ANSWER -staple and continuous

one large continuous piece of synthetic fiber - CORRECT ANSWER -Bulk continuous fiber(BCF)

synthetic fiber that is cut into small pieces about 6"-12" in length - CORRECT ANSWER -staple fiber

1st generation nylon - CORRECT ANSWER -fillament was round

2nd generation of nylon - CORRECT ANSWER -fillament was different shape

3rd generation of nylon - CORRECT ANSWER -carbon fillament

4th generation of nylon - CORRECT ANSWER -floral chemical

5th generation of nylon - CORRECT ANSWER -stain blocker

most common synthetic fiber used for residential carpet - CORRECT ANSWER -nylon

what types of dyes are used for nylon - CORRECT ANSWER -acid dyes; same for food dyes

how can acid dyes blockers or dye sites be damaged - CORRECT ANSWER -use chemical over 10pH, walk on it, chemical cationic

stain resistant warranty will cover what types of spills? - CORRECT ANSWER -common food or beverage

what charge does cationic have? - CORRECT ANSWER -positive

what charge does anionic have - CORRECT ANSWER -negative

name several cationic products - CORRECT ANSWER -cleaners, deodorizer, biocides, pesticides, fabric softener, anti static treatments

during burn test what color is nylon smoke? - CORRECT ANSWER -blue base with orange tip, burns evenly

during burn test what smell does nylon have? - CORRECT ANSWER -celery or wax

during burn test what ash does nylon have? - CORRECT ANSWER -round, hard, grey black bead

how many types of fiber tests are there - CORRECT ANSWER -3, burn test, chemical test, float test

what is the chemical test for nylon - CORRECT ANSWER -formic

what fiber is dissolved in sodium Hydrochloride - CORRECT ANSWER -wool/silk

which fiber floats - CORRECT ANSWER -olefin

why don't use matches for burn test - CORRECT ANSWER -have sulfur odor which can interfere with test

pigment color chips added to liquid polymer solution before the filaments are extruded from the spinnerets - CORRECT ANSWER -solution dyeing

fiber stock is dyed in a presented vat. fiber is usually blended and carded prior to spinning to provide an even color - CORRECT ANSWER -stock dyeing

this is also called skein dyeing, large skeins or bales of yarn are dipped into dyes or into pressure vat - CORRECT ANSWER -yarn dyeing

yarns are stitched into a primary backing then melted or bonded by an adhesive to a flat or foamed backing - CORRECT ANSWER -fusion bonded

this style is found in residential or commercial settings. this style has large loosely twisted loops - CORRECT ANSWER -loop pile

is found in a variety of pile lengths, density, twists to create different design effects - CORRECT ANSWER -cut pile

Texture of carpet when dense pile is cut closely. - CORRECT ANSWER -velvet plush

has smooth, level finish with heat set twist - CORRECT ANSWER -Saxony- Cut Pile

highly twisted yarn that is heat set to give carpet a nubby look - CORRECT ANSWER -frieze

mix of two carpet styles - CORRECT ANSWER -cut and loop/ tip sheared

this is a popular padding made from recycled foam pieces, slick plastic skin on top - CORRECT ANSWER - Bonded Polyurethane Foam

this flat cushion has thousands of air cells and air pockets with plastic skin coating - CORRECT ANSWER - polyurethane foam

traps air inside cushion - CORRECT ANSWER -waffle pad

typically thinner application - CORRECT ANSWER -flat rubber/sponge

natural fiber cushion that suffered many issues like shrinkage - CORRECT ANSWER -hair and jute

size of micron - CORRECT ANSWER -1/1,000,000 of meter

most household soils are slightly acidic...true or false - CORRECT ANSWER -true

how large is most soils found in carpet - CORRECT ANSWER -2-10 microns

soils that cannot be dissolved such as sand, dust, clay, hair, animal dander - CORRECT ANSWER - insoluble soils

what is the percentage of insoluble soils found in carpet today - CORRECT ANSWER -74-

how to get insoluble soils out - CORRECT ANSWER -pre vacuum before applying pre spray

soils that can be removed with water based cleaning agents such as most pre sprays - CORRECT ANSWER -water soluble soils

any chemical that dissolves another - CORRECT ANSWER -solvent

how to get out solvent soluble soils - CORRECT ANSWER -apply dry solvent

examples of solvent soluble soils - CORRECT ANSWER -oil, tar, grease, gum, paint, cosmetics

protein soils such as milk, eggs, baby formula, blood are removed with specialty cleaners - CORRECT ANSWER -enzyme digestible soils