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BEFORE inserting the Sub-Surface Flush-Wand - pre-inspect carpet and pad to confirm if a true moisture barrier pad has been installed under the carpet. 

Insert the Flush-Wand shaft through BOTH the carpet backing and pad if the pad IS NOT a true moisture barrier pad.  Most pad installations use a porous and breathable type of rebond carpet padding or underlay, thus allowing moisture to pass through all sub-surface of carpeted flooring. This type of pad typically has a thin “slip-film” built onto the top side of the pad to better facilitate movement and shifting of the carpet during installation. Though this slip-film is less porous it typically will allow moisture to pass through, including liquids used in the Bottom-Up Flush Cleaning process. 

Insert the Flush-Wand shaft under carpet backing ONLY and NOT through the pad if a true moisture barrier pad has been installed under the carpet.   A true moisture barrier will not allow liquids to pass through it. In this case be sure the Flush-Wand shaft is positioned between the carpet and pad.   

NOTE:  an immediate and noticeable water flow will appear through the clear top plate in the first few seconds of sub-surface extraction, further confirming that no moisture barrier is present to inhibit the Bottom-Up Flush Cleaning process. If no water flow is seen, stop and reposition the Flush-Wand ABOVE the moisture barrier.

As the professional carpet cleaners knows, there are a multitude of ways to prep a spot for identification and removal, including chemical application and mechanical agitation. In addition to such knowledge, the Bottom-Up Flush Cleaning process adds the following step. 

Before inserting the Flush-Wand, center the flat section of the Flush-Wand shaft directly over the spot, then, without applying the extraction tool, pull its trigger to pre-saturate the face fibers. This will facilitate a better seal of the extraction tool when it’s time to apply suction using the extraction tool. 

By positioning the Flush-Wand in the same position as step 2 with the flat section of the shaft centered over the spot. The insertion point will be readily identified directly under the Push Grip.

Next, hold the Flush-Wand by the Push Grip (not the trigger handle), and push in a circular motion driving the pointed tip straight down through the carpet backing and pad until you feel the tip reach the sub-floor. At this point change the angle of entry and push the Flush-Wand towards the targeted position under the pad  [if inserting above the pad, adjust penetration and insertion accordingly]. This will position the 16 solution exit slots directly under the spot.

Note:  DO NOT pull the trigger on the Flush-Wand until the sub-surface extraction tool is in place and pressed firmly on the area to be flushed. Pulling the trigger without sub-surface extraction in place will cause you to quickly lose control of the solution.

With the Flush-Wand’s 16 exit slots centered under the targeted area to be flushed. Positioned the sub-surface extraction tool by aligning the edge of the extraction tool with the top U-bend in the shaft of the Flush-Wand. You're now ready to perform Bottom-Up Flush Cleaning. 

By pulling the Flush-Wand trigger in short burst of 2 to 3 seconds between injection and extractions (more or less, depending on PSI and GPM), you can monitor in real time the results and appropriate cycle time between each trigger pull. 

From one entry point the Flush-Wand can reach a broad area of coverage from side to side around a full circle,  and forward to back with about a 6 inch reach. 

Once satisfactory Bottom Up Flush Cleaning results are achieved, remove the Flush-Wand and use the open end of the vacuum hose to remove residual moisture from the face fibers. 

It’s recommended that an anti-browning agent is sprayed on the face fibers after a Bottom Up Flush Cleaning is performed. This will safeguard against possible cellulosic browning leaving a browning spot, or ring around the flush-cleaned area. This is easily avoided with a quick and thorough spraying with the anti-browning agent.