Cleaning Compounds and Chemicals
Carpet Care Products clean and protect carpets.
Press Release Summary:
Carpet Care System focuses on preventative maintenance, daily care, interim maintenance, pretreatment and extraction, and protective maintenance. Products include Carpet Spot Remover and Upholstery Cleaner (aerosol), Liquid Stain Remover, Spray Cleaner, Bonnet Cleaner, Carpet Bonnet Pad, and All Purpose Sprayer. It also includes Heavy Duty Stain Remover, Extraction Cleaner, Pretreatment Cleaner, Extraction Cleaner, and Carpet and Upholstery Protector.
Original Press Release:
The 3M Carpet Care System Gets Carpet Looking Good and Keeps It That Way
Introducing a new line of carpet care products from 3M and Scotchgard
ST. PAUL, Minn. - July 28, 2003 - The Commercial Care Division of 3M introduces a full line of Scotchgard(TM) and 3M brand products that create the 3M(TM) Carpet Care System. The extensive line of carpet care products and solutions is designed to "Clean then Protect" carpet by utilizing a combination of products to provide optimum carpet appearance and enhance customers' return on their carpet investment
"The Carpet Care System from 3M focuses first on prevention," says Adam Moritz, 3M Marketing Supervisor. "Through a series of steps based on purpose and frequency, the 3M Carpet Care System provides products that help optimize carpet appearance for years with trusted and proven Scotchgard protection."
The five categories of carpet maintenance are identified as 1) preventative, 2) daily and specialty, 3) interim, 4) restorative, and 5) protective. Each product in the 3M Carpet Care System complements a stage in the carpet care cycle.
1) Preventative maintenance includes proper matting at building entrances and sufficient dust mopping on hard floor surfaces adjacent to carpet areas. Proactive, regularly scheduled maintenance removes soil before it can build up in carpet and cause irreparable damage.
2) Daily care involves adequate vacuuming combined with spot and gum removal. The 3M Carpet Care System consists of new Scotchgard and 3M brand products that remove and help to prevent future spots and stains on carpet and upholstery. "It is important that spots and spills are addressed immediately," suggests Adam Moritz, 3M Marketing Supervisor. "The longer spots, stains and gum remain on carpet fibers, the more difficult it is to get them out. Removal of spots helps you improve your overall carpet appearance."
3) Interim maintenance takes place on a weekly or monthly basis and focuses on areas that need more than just vacuuming, such as high-traffic areas, entryways and dining areas. This step in the 3M(TM) Carpet Care System involves appropriate stain removal and interim bonnet/spray cleaning. This interim cleaning method uses very little moisture so carpets dry quickly, which minimizes downtime in the facility.
4) Effective pretreatment and extraction is necessary for restorative maintenance. Restorative maintenance provides deep, thorough cleaning on a quarterly or biannual basis.
5) "Protective maintenance is the key to the 3M Carpet Care System and the best results are achieved with the new Scotchgard(TM) Carpet & Upholstery Protector," states Adam Moritz, 3M Marketing Supervisor. "It helps to keep carpet looking good longer, extends the time between restorative cleaning, and makes spill and stain removal easier and vacuuming more effective."
The complete line of 3M and Scotchgard Carpet Care System products includes:
3M Carpet Product
Maintenance frequency
Packaging
Twist 'n Fill
Concentrate
Ready-to-use
Scotchgard(TM) Carpet Spot Remover & Upholstery Cleaner (aerosol): no-rinse product formulated for daily use to remove common spots and spills
Daily
oScotchgard(TM) Liquid Stain Remover: a ready-to-use product formulated to effectively remove most common spots and spills
Daily
oScotchgard(TM) Spray Cleaner: a concentrated cleaner specially formulated for the interim bonnet cleaning process; low-foaming, no-rinse formula provides effective surface cleaning, leaving no sticky residue to cause re-soiling
Interim
oScotchgard(TM) Bonnet Cleaner: a concentrated, low-foaming, no-rinse effective surface cleaner for interim carpet maintenance; dispensed using the 3M(TM) Twist 'n Fill(TM) Cleaning Chemical Management System
Interim
No. 11
3M(TM) Carpet Bonnet Pad: with its unique low profile design, this product helps the floor machine to glide easily over the carpet to reduce operator fatigue and improve cleaning efficiency
Interim
3M(TM) All Purpose Sprayer (Model AP-1): an electric sprayer that provides a more evenly distributed application of carpet products
Interim
Scotchgard(TM) Heavy Duty Stain Remover: a foaming aerosol product that effectively removes the toughest stains like tar and grease
Restorative
oScotchgard(TM) Extraction Cleaner: heavy-duty, low-foaming cleaner that effectively loosens and suspends carpet soils; dispensed using the 3M(TM) Twist 'n Fill(TM) Cleaning Chemical Management System and also available in 1-gallon bottles
Restorative
No. 27
oScotchgard(TM) Pretreatment Cleaner: a heavy-duty, concentrated cleaner for heavily soiled carpets; dispensed using the 3M(TM) Twist 'n Fill(TM) Cleaning Chemical Management System and also available in 1-gallon bottles
Restorative
No. 28
o3M(TM) Pretreatment Cleaner: for use on soiled areas like traffic lanes and entryways prior to extraction; dispensed using the 3M(TM) Twist 'n Fill(TM) Cleaning Chemical Management System
Restorative
No. 10
3M(TM) Extraction Cleaner: a carpet cleaner for use in carpet extraction equipment; dispensed using the 3M(TM) Twist 'n Fill(TM) Cleaning Chemical Management System
Restorative
No. 9
Scotchgard(TM) Carpet & Upholstery Protector: a concentrated product that surrounds carpet fibers with an invisible barrier to help protect carpet from soils and spills; dispensed using the 3M(TM) Twist 'n Fill(TM) Cleaning Chemical Management System and also available in 1-gallon bottles
Protective
No. 29
o
3M(TM) Gum Remover: a ready-to-use product that helps remove gum from carpet easily and completely with no sticky residue
Specialty
o3M(TM) Enzyme Digester: eliminates certain organic waste materials from carpeting to protect against unpleasant odors
Specialty
o3M(TM) Soil Retarding Carpet Shampoo: a ready-to-use product that effectively cleans heavy soil with no sticky residue to cause re-soiling
Specialty
o3M(TM) Stain Removal Kit: a five-product kit that addresses all carpet stain removal needs; includes 3M(TM) Gum Remover, 3M(TM) Enzyme Digester, 3M(TM) General Spot Remover, 3M(TM) Coffee & Rust Remover, and 3M(TM) Stain Remover Gel
Restorative
o3M(TM) Defoamer: for use in recovery tanks to minimize or eliminate foaming problems
Restorative
oThe 3M Carpet Care System is easy and simple to use, keeps carpets looking better longer, provides the best stain protection and is a part of the trusted Scotchgard brand family. The system simplifies carpet maintenance and lowers the overall cost of carpet ownership.
For more information about 3M's complete line of cleaning products, call 1-800-557-2249 or visit www.3M.com/commcare.
3M Commercial Care is a diversified supplier of cleaning and maintenance products and programs for commercial, health care, educational, retail and industrial facilities. 3M Commercial Care manufactures chemical management systems, floor finishes and cleaners, disinfectants, floor pads and brushes, hand pads, traction products, matting and carpet care products.
3M is a $16 billion diversified technology company with leading positions in consumer and office; display and graphics; electronics; health care; industrial; safety, security and protection services and transportation. Headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, the company has operations in more than 60 countries and serves customers in nearly 200 countries. 3M, which marked its 100th anniversary in 2002, is one of the 30 stocks that make up the Dow Jones Industrial Average and also is a component of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. For more information about 3M, go to www.3M.com.
3M and Scotchgard are trademarks of 3M Company.
FROM:
3M Commercial Care
3M Center, 223-2N-21
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
