The Best All Purpose Green Cleaner To Clean Carpets And Remove Stains

The Best All Purpose Green Cleaner To Clean Carpets And Remove Stains

Green Carpet Cleaner

There are countless cleaning products available that market themselves for specific cleaning tasks. Some are marketed as carpet cleaners, some as stain removers. Different brands are designed to remove pet stains, while others are labelled as carpet cleaners. The vast majority of them contain unsafe chemicals. Many of them can not be sold in concentrate form because they violate regulations. Because of this, they have to be watered down. Some of them so watered down they can contain up to 99% water. Others contain bleach or ammonia which can damage surfaces. Some cleaners are soap based. These types of cleaners, if used incorrectly, can actually make staining worse as soap attracts dirt and grime.

Genesis 950 is a green cleaner, free of harsh chemicals, bleach or soap. It works unlike any other cleaner because it is a surfactant based cleaner. Surfactant cleaners act different then traditional cleaners because they do not break down stains using chemicals. Instead, the surfactants work with water. When combined with water and applied to a stain, the stain absorbs the mixture of the surfactant and the water. Once this happens, the structure of the stain is altered and in turn broken down. The breakdown of the stain causes it to detach from the surface it has been adhered to. When the stain has been broken down, it can then be rinsed from the surface and the area flushed clean.

Genesis 950 is safe enough to be sold in concentrate form. This has several benefits.

• First and foremost, it demonstrates how safe Genesis 950 is. Most cleaners available can not be sold in concentrate form because the chemistry is unsafe to either consumers or the environment. Because of this, they need to be watered down. With Genesis 950, you add the water as needed when cleaning.
• As a concentrate, the consumer can determine the strength of the water to Genesis 950 mix needed. Some cleaning scenarios, such as general cleaning require less 950, while other situations such as grease or pet stain removal require a higher amount of 950. Being able to control how much solution is needed helps make the product last longer.
• Because a cleaner sold in concentrate form is not watered down, the financial savings are higher. Rather than paying for water, the customer is paying for product. For general cleaning, the ratio mixed with water can be as low as 1 part Genesis 950 to 7 parts water. This means that as a general cleaner 1 gallon of concentrate can be mixed to equal 7 galls of cleaning solution.

General Cleaning

Genesis 950 is the perfect cleaner for general cleaning. When used as a general cleaner, the
recommended mixing ratio is 1 part Genesis 950 to 7 parts water. Fill up a spray bottle with this mixture and it is always ready for household cleaning. To clean, simply spray the mixture on the area in need of cleaning, allow it to sit for a few moments, then wipe down.

The mixture will work to break down grime, fingerprints and dirt from multiple surfaces. It will break down dirt in hard to get crevasses, along molding and in deeper grooves where different surfaces come together.

Use it in the bathroom to break down mold and kill bacteria, in the kitchen on appliances, stainless steel and tile, on floors, doors and more. It works wonders on stove tops, breaking down stains that typically need to be scrubbed. When the mixture of Genesis 950 and water are absorbed into tough stains, they are easily broken down and can generally just be wiped off. Cleaning the inside of ovens has never been easier either!

Pet Stains

Pet stains can be among the most stubborn stains. Every pet owner deals with them at one point or another and finding a cleaner that works can sometimes be harder then actually cleaning the stain. Different pets can have different types of stains. With dogs and puppies there are training incidents. With cats, spraying can be an issue of concern. Both cats and dogs have occasional instances of vomiting unexpectedly. Health issues with either type of pet can also present a problem. Older dogs may have bladder issues. Cats can be prone to kidney infections, which in addition to urine stains can be blood stains.

Regardless of which stain is being dealt with, Genesis 950 can address them all. Not only does it remove the stain, but it also removes any associated odor. In addition to cleaning, Genesis 950 has anti-bacterial components. When breaking down the bacteria, it is not only preventing the spread of germs, but it is also killing odor causing bacteria which deodorizes the area.

When cleaning pet stains, it is best to use Genesis 950 in a carpet cleaning machine. The reason for
this is because often with urine stains, the stain actually goes deeper than the carpet surface. The padding can be affected. Once urine is absorbed by the padding, the issue is no longer the visible stain, but the unseen scent of the urine in the carpet. Whether the area affected was created by a cat or dog, it is very important to properly clean it. Both cats and dogs urinate where they smell they have gone before. If the urine scent is in the padding, the behavior will be repeated in that area and the stain will be worsened. Too often, pet owners try to spot clean the stain in the carpet. Such spot cleaning does not impact what is in the padding. Just because the visible stain has been removed does not mean what was left in the padding has been removed. Another error made is pet owners sometimes try to remove the odor with products designed to add fragrance. While this might be beneficial to the human scent, both cats and dogs have a much more advanced sense of smell. Masking the urine odor with an air freshener does not eliminate the odor of urine that your pet will still smell. If what your pet can smell is not treated, deodorized and removed, your pet will still go to the bathroom in that spot. One of the most common scenarios pet owners experience is that their pet keeps going in the same spot. The reason for this is because they have not properly cleaned the area.

Using a steam cleaning machine allows the cleaning mixture to be released deep into the carpet. Here it will break down the visible stain, and deodorize deep in the padding. When treating these types of stains, the mixture of Genesis 950 to water can be increased to as high as a 50/50 mix of solution to water. Another benefit to using these types of machines for urine stains in the carpet is that they have a rinse cycle. After the carpet has been cleaned with the solution, the area should be rinsed. This will flush out all of the lifted stains. Without a carpet cleaning machine, such rinsing would not be possible. A final benefit of this type of cleaning is the area can be easily extracted. Using the high powered suction of the machine, the bulk of the moisture can be lifted. This allows for a faster drying process.

There are countless products available for cleaning pet stains. However they do not have the positive affects that Genesis 950 has. Too often, people use the wrong things to clean pet stains and end up with situations worse then before they attempted to clean.

• Vinegar & ammonia - Perhaps the most commonly recommended cleaning agents for pet stains. Unfortunately, they are the WORST things you can use to clean pet stains. Both do have their positive attributes. They are green, natural products. They have a high enough level of acidity to break down stains without damaging surfaces being cleaned. They are inexpensive, and typically easy to find in the home. However, the acidic properties have comparable structural elements found in the acidic base of urine. This causes a problem because the odor released has some of the same properties found in urine. Remembering that animals urinate in areas where they smell urine, the use of ammonia and/or vinegar can serve as an open invitation for your pet to go in the spot you just cleaned with either of the products. Pet owners who use either of these often find themselves confused and perplexed when their pet keeps going in the same spot no matter how many times they clean the area. They go in that spot because the odor of the vinegar and ammonia do not remove the urine odor, they only enhance it from your pet's perspective of scent.
• Enzymes - Enzymes line the aisles of pet stores. They are often hailed as the go to miracle cleaner for pet stains. This couldn't be further from the truth. Enzymes work on a principal that when two specific substances come in contact with each other, there will be a natural reaction in which one breaks the other down. It sounds simple enough, release the enzymes into the urine and they break down naturally. Unfortunately, it is not that simple. Enzymes are very complex. It takes specific factors to make an enzyme work. The process is often explained in comparison to using a lock and key. There can be a thousand keys and one lock. For the lock to be activated, the correct key needs to be used. All the other keys can be put to the lock, but if there is not a 100% match,
  
  
  there will be no reaction. Enzymes can only break down an element if they have the biological capacity to do so. The DNA strands have to be a 100% match. In addition to the DNA matching, there are other factors in play: temperature, moisture, age and so on. If any of these factors are off, the enzyme can not work. To complicate the process even more, enzymes sold are sold in general mass production. They are not designed to react specifically to the pH levels of individual pet's urine, variables in pet's diets, health issues and other details that vary from one animal to another. One of the most common complaints about enzymes is that the stain typically reappears a few days later or the odor returns. This happens because enzymes do not have the strength to get deep into the padding. So, while the stain on the carpet may be removed, what is left behind below the surface can rise to become visible as temperature changes. They also can not kill the bacteria which creates the odor. Without proper deodorizing, the odor returns.
• Household Cleaners - Perhaps the most readily available cleaners are the traditional soap based, spot designed cleaners. They are designed as surface cleaners. Most perform well when removing stains from hard surfaces. Some can do a good job at lifting light food or drink stains, but they do not have the power to properly clean pet stains. As a spot cleaner, again the issue of what is below the surface is not being addressed. They can not get into the padding where the odor originates. Many of these cleaners are soap based. When soap based cleaners are used on carpet, they can lift some of the surface stain, but in doing so, they can leave other stains. Soap attracts dirt. Rather then break down dirt, it pulls it together and can cause it to clump up. In the process, streaking can occur in the carpet.
• Oxidizing Cleaners - These cleaners work using a process called oxidization. Many of them use Nirtic Acid (which is in fertilizer - do you really want that in your carpet?) to remove electrons in an effort to displace a stain. It's a little more of a complex process. The chemistry used is not natural and very chemical based. Because of the use of chemicals, this is the process of cleaning pet stains where a consumer is most likely to damage their carpet. Discoloration can be a common effect when using oxidizing cleaners. The chemistry in the oxidizer can react to the carpet and turn it various colors, although a pinkish tint is the most common side effect. This type of discoloration can not be reversed.

Carpet Cleaning

Regardless of whether one owns pets or not, carpet cleaning is always an issue. Throughout the year, traffic on the carpet can cause it to look worn or dirty. Spills and stains can hinder the appearance. Dirt, dust and dander can have an impact on people sensitive to allergies or sensitive skin.

Professional carpet cleaning is an option, however it can be quite costly. A cleaning company can easily charge up to $100 per room. Other associated fees might be added when different cleaning options are added such as deodorizers, stain protection or warranties. When dealing with professional cleaners, you don't always know what types of chemicals they are using. Are they safe? Are they green? Are you getting a thorough clean as well as a rinse? What happens if the stain returns? Many times, cleaners can leave and the carpet looks clean, but after a number of days, phantom stains can return to the surface. Genesis 950 has been used on several occasions to remove these stains that reappeared. In some cases it has even been used to remove stains that professional cleaners have not been able to remove. Not only is cost and issue, but time is an issue. With professional cleaners, you often have to book in advance and clear your schedule to be available when they come to your home.

A 2.5 gallon of Genesis 950 allows you to not only clean your carpet on your own time, but it also contains the anti-bacterial agents and the deodorizes with no addition expense. You also know you are getting a safe, green product that won't cause harm to you, your family or your pets.

There is also the option of replacing the carpet. Sometimes there comes a point where the carpet just seems beyond cleaning. Stains that have set in, failed attempts with other cleaners or odor might make it seem all hope is lost. Again, cost is a huge factor in replacing carpet. The cost of new carpet and installation can run up into thousands of dollars depending on the size and style of carpet being replaced. Before taking such drastic steps, a good cleaning with a machine using Genesis 950 could quite possible restore the carpet, remove the stains and bring it's bounce back.

Car Cleaning

Make your car look like it was professionally detailed. With Genesis 950, you can clean your car inside
and out. Remove stains from leather and upholstery car seats without damaging the material. Remove mud, dirt and stains from car mats and carpeting. Detail the dashboard and control panels. Genesis 950 can be used on the exterior to remove grease, oil and tar from the body, the grill, hubcaps and tires.

The uses don't stop there. Degrease engines and transmissions with little effort. Spray the unit with a mixture of 950 and water. Allow it to site for about 5 to 10 minutes, then rinse off. If a powerwasher is available, the mixture can make cleaning even easier then you ever thought.

On the garage floor, remove stains from oil and grease stains.