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Professional Carpet Cleaner Trivia Quiz

This quiz is based on the steam cleaning method and my 2 1/2 years experience with a nationally known carpet cleaning company.

A multiple-choice quiz by fertigline. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
fertigline

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
98,236

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1696

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What is the method of carpet cleaning where you use heated water to extract dirt from carpet? Hint

rotary brush

steam cleaning

chemical

scrubbing

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Question 2 of 10

2. What would you use to remove rust marks from carpet? Hint

spotter

soap and water

lemon lime

rust remover

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Question 3 of 10

3. Red coloring used in drinks is almost impossible to remove from carpet.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of the device in which you use to scrub the carpet with? Hint

cleaner

scrubber

wand

steamer

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the item called that carpet cleaners apply to your carpet that helps keep it clean and extends its life? Hint

deodorizer

protection

pre spray

solution

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the method used to remove water from flooded areas? Hint

water extraction

dry cleaning

dry stroke

water insertion

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Question 7 of 10

7. It is necessary to put something underneath the legs of your furniture after a carpet cleaning.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the device used after carpet cleaning to groom the carpet called? Hint

carpet brush

carpet rake

carpet comb

carpet smoother

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Question 9 of 10

9. When cleaning furniture it is advisable to do a bleed test on an unseen portion of the fabric to see if the colors will bleed.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. What are the most common types of carpet you would find in any home? Hint

shag & all weather

commercial & wool

oriental & indian

berber, cut pile & loop pile

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the method of carpet cleaning where you use heated water to extract dirt from carpet?

Answer: steam cleaning

Truck mounted units generally have a water hook-up, then the equipment in the truck heats the water and provides the water pressure and vacuum. The water is mixed with a cleaning solution and pumped to the cleaning tool, then the vacuum sucks the dirty water back to the truck into a holding tank.

2. What would you use to remove rust marks from carpet?

Answer: rust remover

Metal is the primary cause of rust marks on carpet.

3. Red coloring used in drinks is almost impossible to remove from carpet.

Answer: True

About the only way to remove these type of stains is a heat transfer, in which a damp towel is put over top of the stain and an iron is placed over the towel for a few seconds. This method doesn't always work.

4. What is the name of the device in which you use to scrub the carpet with?

Answer: wand

The wand consists of a few jets to spray the carpet with the steam, the vacuum head to suck up the dirty water, a trigger to control the spray of the steam, a handle for the other hand, and a tube that connects the handles to the head.

5. What is the item called that carpet cleaners apply to your carpet that helps keep it clean and extends its life?

Answer: protection

It is generally recommended throughout the industry to apply protection to your carpet once a year.

6. What is the method used to remove water from flooded areas?

Answer: water extraction

Water damage generally ruins the padding underneath the carpet but if dealt with very soon after flooding the carpet is usually saved.

7. It is necessary to put something underneath the legs of your furniture after a carpet cleaning.

Answer: True

In the business we call this chipping and blocking, and they can be removed when the carpet is dry.

8. What is the device used after carpet cleaning to groom the carpet called?

Answer: carpet rake

Grooming carpet on a regular basis enhances its appearance.

9. When cleaning furniture it is advisable to do a bleed test on an unseen portion of the fabric to see if the colors will bleed.

Answer: True

The furniture tool is used to clean furniture. It is basically a scaled down version of the wand.

10. What are the most common types of carpet you would find in any home?

Answer: berber, cut pile & loop pile

Although you might find any of these in a home the most common are berber(sculptured carpet known for its durablity), and cut pile/ loop pile (the soft carpets you would find in most homes).

Source: Author fertigline

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