,CARPET CLEANING TECHNICIAN EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
SOLUTIONS!!
what are the 3 types of natural fiber carpet are made from Answer - 1. insects
2. plant
3. animal
what type cleaning material should never be used with protein fibers from
animals Answer - sodium hydrochloride (bleech)
if bleech is used on protein fibers what damage would occur Answer - It will
soften or dissolve protein fibers
Protein Fibers are naturally _________ Answer - Flame resistant
What are the three types of fiber in fleeces of lamb or sheep Answer -
Epidermis, epicuticle and cuticle
what are the outer parts of fleece of lamb or wool Answer - cortex and
medulla
What makes wool bounce back Answer - natural crimp
What is a harmful chemical to wool Answer - alkaline which is found in
detergents
,what can cause dye migration in wool Answer - high pH
What is felting in wool fabrics? 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 Answer - left in prolonged sunlight
what constitutes lamb wool Answer - it's the first fleece that is sheered from
lamb
how old must the sheep be to be considered lamb wool Answer - 8 months or
younger
what is Virgin Wool Answer - wool spun for the first time
What is pulled wool Answer - Wool taken from slaughtered animals
what does wool do Answer - 1. hides dirt
2. sustain insect growth
3. bleeds with moisture and crocks (smudges) with agitation
if you spill something on wool you should do what Answer - Block (Do not rub)
To protect the fibers of wool you can use what chemical Answer -
Florochemicles (Teflon or Scotchguard)
, What chemicle should never be used on wool Answer - Silicone
Silk is considered one of the ________ fibers Answer - Strongest
What happens to sil as it ages Answer - It turns yellow
What can damage silk Answer - alkaline and perspiration
what are some of the problems with silk Answer - It spots easily and it's
texture distorts easily
Where do cellulosic fibers come from Answer - They come from plants and
vegetation
what are some examples of cellulosic fibers Answer - Cotton and Jute
What is Rayon
Answer - it's regenerated cotton product
what causes a browning of Celluosic fibers Answer - Lignin
What happens if you use to.much water or do not dry cellulosic fiber products
fast enough Answer - it can cause it to brown
Cotton has a longer or shorter drying time Answer - longer
What is jute used for in carpeting Answer - secondary backing in carpets
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