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CARPET CLEANING TECHNICIAN EXAM (NEWEST EXAM 2025) | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS, Exams of Interior Design

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CARPET CLEANING TECHNICIAN EXAM (NEWEST
EXAM 2025) | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+ | LATEST
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What is the purpose of carpet cushion ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------
------It needs to be proper density and thickness so as to help carpet resist
matting and crushing.
What is CRI 104 ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Commercial
Standards for installing carpet
What is CRI 105 ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Residential
standards for installing carpet
What is water soulable soils ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------soils
that can be removed by water
What is solvent soluble soil ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------soils
that require solvent to remove the soil
What is insoluble soils ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------soils that
can not be dissolved
What is an example of insoluble soil ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------------
----beach sand, hair, copier toner
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What is the purpose of carpet cushion ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------- ------It needs to be proper density and thickness so as to help carpet resist matting and crushing. What is CRI 104 ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Commercial Standards for installing carpet What is CRI 105 ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Residential standards for installing carpet What is water soulable soils ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------soils that can be removed by water What is solvent soluble soil ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------soils that require solvent to remove the soil What is insoluble soils ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------soils that can not be dissolved What is an example of insoluble soil ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------- ----beach sand, hair, copier toner

What is apparent soil ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------soil that causes abrasions and damages the fiber by removing the dye and displaying a gray or white fibers Air pollution can cause what type of soiling of the carpet ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Filtration soiling What does CHAT mean ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1. Chemical

  1. Heat
  2. Agitation
  3. Time Static is more prevalent in what season ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------- --------Winter Odors are more noticeable in what weather conditions ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------humid summer conditions What does PTT chemical name mean ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------- ------Triexta What chemical abbreviation does polyester use ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------PET

What does the abbreviation POG ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Petroleum Oil Greese What does the abbreviation for VDS ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------- ----Volatile Dry Solvent Are volatile dry solvents evaporating or non evaporating ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------evaporating What does NVDS abbreviation ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Non Volitile Dry Solvent What is a polar solvent ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A solvent that desolves in water NonPolar Solvent disoles in what ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- oil What is a solution ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A liquid mixture when one component is disolved into another but separate when dried What is emulsion ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A mixture when oily soil is broken down and spreads evenly throughout the solvent

A mixture when components are not desolved but remain suspended and dispersed due to forces of detergent is known as ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------suspension how does natural soap work ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Through the use of lye fat is converted to soap What is saponification ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The convertion of greasy soils into soap which can be easily rinsed With the use of alkaline preconditioners, rinse spotters, and other chemicals you form ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------detergent The physical separation of soils from fabric ---------CORRECT ANSWER---- -------------Defloculation When lowering the surface tension of water, making water "wetter" allowing water to penetrate fabrics is known as ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------- ------Surfactants what are the 3 types of natural fiber carpet are made from --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1. insects

  1. plant
  2. animal

What is felting in wool fabrics? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- through agitation of wool, you are interlocking the scales of the wool fiber, making it look slimy during the cleaning wool can be damaged and degrade if ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------ -----left in prolonged sunlight what constitutes lamb wool ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------it's the first fleece that is sheered from lamb how old must the sheep be to be considered lamb wool ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------8 months or younger what is Virgin Wool ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------wool spun for the first time What is pulled wool ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Wool taken from slaughtered animals what does wool do ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1. hides dirt

  1. sustain insect growth
  2. bleeds with moisture and crocks (smudges) with agitation

if you spill something on wool you should do what ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Block (Do not rub) To protect the fibers of wool you can use what chemical ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Florochemicles (Teflon or Scotchguard) What chemicle should never be used on wool ---------CORRECT ANSWER- ----------------Silicone Silk is considered one of the ________ fibers ---------CORRECT ANSWER- ----------------Strongest What happens to sil as it ages ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------It turns yellow What can damage silk ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------alkaline and perspiration what are some of the problems with silk ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------- --------It spots easily and it's texture distorts easily Where do cellulosic fibers come from ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------ -----They come from plants and vegetation

What are the positives of Jute ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1. They have good dimensions and are very stable.

  1. They are resistant to dry heat What are the downside of Jute ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1. Take longer to dry
  2. They may shrink
  3. They may rot or brown with over wetting and improper drying What is Coir rug ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Rug made of coconut husk What is a sisal rug ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------rug made from the agave plant How do you clean Sisel or Coir rug ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- --You use low moisture cleaning and wet the surface evenly True or False You can use absorbance compound cleaning on a Sisal or Coir rug ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True What are extrusion process ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------It is the process in which liquid polymers are spun into fiber. The fibers go through a process of creating diameter rods and then sent to a cooling chamber to solidify

The thickness of the filament of a single fiber strand synthetic fiber is known as ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Single fiber strand The spining process of the synthetic fiber process is known --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Crimping What is it called when two or more synthetic fibers are twisted together ----- ----CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Plied What is it called when the fibers are not cut into small lengths --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Bulk continously filament When you cut synthetic fibers into smaller lengths it is known as --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Staple Fiber Natural fiber are staple fibers except for ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------- --------Silk Who and when was Nylon created ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------

  • It was developed in 1930 by Dr Wallace Carouthers Nylon dissolves by what chemical and melts at what tempeture --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Formic Acid and melts at 425 degrees

What were some of the chemicals used in the fourth generation nylon ------- --CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Fluorochemicles such as Scotchgard and Teflon What is the fifth generation of nylon ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------------- ---Modified cross-section anti-static, soil, and stain repellency and stain resistance what was Fifth generation nylon know as ---------CORRECT ANSWER------- ----------Stainmaster carpet what was unique about fifth generation nylon ---------CORRECT ANSWER-- ---------------It was the technology used was an acid dye blocker inside of the yarn and not just a surface treatment A fifth generation nylon can be cleaned with a pH of ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------10 or less What is type 6 nylon carpet ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Single unit nylon polymer easily dyed and also easier to stain What is nylon type 6, 6 ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A double unit nylon polymer, which is more difficult to dye but also withstands staining

What is Nylon known for ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------As the fiber with soil and stain resistant capabilities due to the mill adding fluorchemicals and stain blockers Why do mills add fluorochemicals to their nylon carpets ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------because nylon has an open dye site that can stain from acid dyes. Typically warranted carpets should be cleaned every ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------6 to 18 months What type of of extraction. should be used when cleaning the carpet --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Hot water What is an example of a catatonic chemical ---------CORRECT ANSWER--- --------------fabric softener, anti static agents. what will happen if you.mix a canonical chemicle into a nylon rug. --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------you could damage the stain resistant material why should you not use optical brightness, which fluoresce a blue-white ultraviolet light and make the carpet look brighter ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The carpet will turn yellow with age

what is the melting temperature of olefin ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------- ---------325 degrees olefin can be used with what chemicals because it will not harm the carpet - --------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Bleeches including hypochlorite Why do you want to prevent wickering of the carpet ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Because stains deep into the carpet can reappear from the wickering process How do you prevent wickering ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1. Vacuume carpet

  1. make additional extraction passes
  2. Use airmovers how do you remove oily soil on olefin carpet ---------CORRECT ANSWER--- --------------use a powdered oxygen bleech. this will also wash away yellows and grays on olefin fibers In a home where is polyester installed in ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------- ---------low traffic areas Similar to Olefin what must you prevent when cleaning a polyester carpet -- -------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Wickering

what is polyester made of ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- recycled plastic bottles What are the advantages of polyester ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------- ------1. Cleans easily

  1. Very colorfast
  2. Stain resistant At what tempeture that will melt polyester carpet ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------425 degrees What abbreviation you will see with polyester ---------CORRECT ANSWER- ----------------PET Triextra is known by mfg as ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- having similar properties of nylon and polyester Where does Triextra derive from ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- corn oils What are the advantages of Triexta ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------------- ---1. Better resilience than polyester
  3. Good stain resistance
  4. No static problems
  1. melts easily
  2. Becomes brittle with direct sunlight What is the advantage of Polyester and Triexta ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1. Very color fast
  3. Spot and Stain Resistant
  4. Cleans easily What is the disadvantage of Polyester and Triexta ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1. Mats and crushes easily
  5. likes oily soils and spills
  6. wears out
  7. shows abrasions
  8. will lose color from chlorine bleaches
  9. Yellowing from body oils What is the advantage of wool ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1. Wears well due to natural crimp
  10. Hides dirt
  11. Easy to repair and color
  12. Cleans easily What is the disadvantage of Wool ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------
    1. Smells like a wet dog when wet
  1. Very Expensive
  2. Easy to stain by alkaline agents
  3. Disolves by bleech
  4. Slow to dry

What is the advantage for cotton, jute, linen ---------CORRECT ANSWER--- --------------1. Dyes easily and withstands bleach.

  1. Can be color repaired What is the disadvantage of Cotton, Jute, and linen ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1. Shrinks
  2. Stains easily
  3. absorbs dirt
  4. subject to cellulosic browning
  5. slow to dry due to its absorbancy What is the advantage of Rayon ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
  6. Inexpensive fiber
  7. Very colorful What is the disadvantage of Rayon ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- --1. Absorbent as cotten
  8. Slow drying
  9. low resiliency
  10. Can shrink when wet cleaned What is the advantage of Acetate ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
  11. imitation silk making it very inexpensive silk substitute
  12. colorfast
  13. low absorbancy