Abstract: A chemical composition useful for carpet cleaning having a selected combination of alcohols, Borax, sodium tripolyphosphate, hydrogen peroxide, bicarbonates and other alkaline components. Additionally, a method of cleaning carpets with the proposed cleaning composition using a mechanically driven pad to buff a carpet wetted with the composition. The chemical composition is preferably sprayed onto the carpet, which is then buffed to ensure complete penetration of the cleaning compound and removal of soil or staining material.

Abstract: Removal of soil or stains from carpeting by a dry cleaning process, in which a pad including yarn selected in accordance with the carpet material and an intermediate reduced area of metal foil is rotated in contact with a carpet area moistened with a first cleaning solution including volatile hydrocarbons such as lower petroleum fractions, detergents, a surfactant, and water, over which a second solution of water and hydrogen peroxide is applied. Pad rotation establishes a controlled electrostatic field, and vapor, liquids, soil particles, etc., are drawn into the pad.

Abstract: Removal of soil or stains from carpeting by a dry cleaning process, in which a pad including yarn selected in accordance with the carpet material and an intermediate reduced area of metal foil is rotated in contact with a carpet area moistened with a first cleaning solution including volatile hydrocarbons such as lower petroleum fractions, detergents, a surfactant, and water, over which a second solution of water and hydrogen peroxide is applied. Pad rotation establishes a controlled electrostatic field, and vapor, liquids, soil particles, etc., are drawn into the pad.