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CARPET CLEANING TECHNICIAN EXAM LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL
EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|
||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
What are the advantages of nylon - ANSWER-1. Springs back
when crushed
2. Has low soil absorbency
3. Can be died using acid or pigmented dyeing
how many generations of nylon - ANSWER-5
what is the first generation of nylon - ANSWER-Round strong,
durable, and shiny but magnified soils
What is the second generation of Nylon - ANSWER-Trilobal gives
it soil hiding capabilities
What is trilobal mean - ANSWER-In fibers, it is the cross-section
shape with three distinct sides. The shape provides optical
reflective properties
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What is third generation Nylon - ANSWER-Modified cross section
a built-in anti static properties using carbon core in the Nylon yarn
What is the fourth generation of nylon - ANSWER-Modified cross-
section anti stat and soil/stai. repellency
What were some of the chemicals used in the fourth generation
nylon - ANSWER-Fluorochemicles such as Scotchgard and Teflon
What is the fifth generation of nylon - ANSWER-Modified cross-
section anti-static, soil, and stain repellency and stain resistance
what was Fifth generation nylon know as - ANSWER-Stainmaster
carpet
what was unique about fifth generation nylon - ANSWER-It was
the technology used was an acid dye blocker inside of the yarn
and not just a surface treatment
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A fifth generation nylon can be cleaned with a pH of - ANSWER-
10 or less
What is type 6 nylon carpet - ANSWER-Single unit nylon polymer
easily dyed and also easier to stain
What is nylon type 6, 6 - ANSWER-A double unit nylon polymer,
which is more difficult to dye but also withstands staining
What is Nylon known for - 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 -
ANSWER-because nylon has an open dye site that can stain from
acid dyes.
Typically warranted carpets should be cleaned every - ANSWER-
6 to 18 months
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What type of of extraction. should be used when cleaning the
carpet - ANSWER-Hot water
What is an example of a catatonic chemical - ANSWER-fabric
softener, anti static agents.
what will happen if you.mix a canonical chemicle into a nylon rug.
- 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 -
ANSWER-The carpet will turn yellow with age
What are the 11 types of carpets - ANSWER-1. Nylon
2. Olefin
3. Polyester
4. Triextra
5. Wool
6. Cotton
CARPET CLEANING TECHNICIAN EXAM LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL
EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|
||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
What are the advantages of nylon - ANSWER-1. Springs back
when crushed
2. Has low soil absorbency
3. Can be died using acid or pigmented dyeing
how many generations of nylon - ANSWER-5
what is the first generation of nylon - ANSWER-Round strong,
durable, and shiny but magnified soils
What is the second generation of Nylon - ANSWER-Trilobal gives
it soil hiding capabilities
What is trilobal mean - ANSWER-In fibers, it is the cross-section
shape with three distinct sides. The shape provides optical
reflective properties
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What is third generation Nylon - ANSWER-Modified cross section
a built-in anti static properties using carbon core in the Nylon yarn
What is the fourth generation of nylon - ANSWER-Modified cross-
section anti stat and soil/stai. repellency
What were some of the chemicals used in the fourth generation
nylon - ANSWER-Fluorochemicles such as Scotchgard and Teflon
What is the fifth generation of nylon - ANSWER-Modified cross-
section anti-static, soil, and stain repellency and stain resistance
what was Fifth generation nylon know as - ANSWER-Stainmaster
carpet
what was unique about fifth generation nylon - ANSWER-It was
the technology used was an acid dye blocker inside of the yarn
and not just a surface treatment
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A fifth generation nylon can be cleaned with a pH of - ANSWER-
10 or less
What is type 6 nylon carpet - ANSWER-Single unit nylon polymer
easily dyed and also easier to stain
What is nylon type 6, 6 - ANSWER-A double unit nylon polymer,
which is more difficult to dye but also withstands staining
What is Nylon known for - 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 -
ANSWER-because nylon has an open dye site that can stain from
acid dyes.
Typically warranted carpets should be cleaned every - ANSWER-
6 to 18 months
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What type of of extraction. should be used when cleaning the
carpet - ANSWER-Hot water
What is an example of a catatonic chemical - ANSWER-fabric
softener, anti static agents.
what will happen if you.mix a canonical chemicle into a nylon rug.
- 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 -
ANSWER-The carpet will turn yellow with age
What are the 11 types of carpets - ANSWER-1. Nylon
2. Olefin
3. Polyester
4. Triextra
5. Wool
6. Cotton
