Vacuum first
Dry soil comes out easily. Wet soil turns to mud. Vacuum thoroughly, both sides of the rug if you can lift it.
How to use
Four steps, the way the professionals do it.
X-TOL is a concentrate you dilute with warm water. Here is the method for rugs, carpet and upholstery, plus the exact amounts to mix.
- 4simple steps
- 1:32for routine cleaning
- 1:16for heavy soil
The method
Step by step.
Test a hidden corner
Apply a little solution to a hidden corner with a white cloth. If color transfers to the cloth, stop and call a professional.
Dilute and clean
One part X-TOL to 32 parts warm water for routine cleaning, up to 1 to 16 for heavy soil. Use an extractor, or a soft brush and blot.
Dry it properly
Do not over-wet, especially on wool. Blot out moisture, then dry with air movement and, if you can, off the floor.
Dilution chart
How much X-TOL to use.
X-TOL is a concentrate. Mix it with warm water. Home users usually clean at 1:32. Professionals adjust between 1:32 and 1:16 for the soil level, and use it at equal parts as a spot pre-treatment.
| Solution you want | Routine 1:32 | Heavy soil 1:16 | Spot pre-treat 1:1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 quart (32 oz) | 1 oz X-TOL + 31 oz water | 2 oz X-TOL + 30 oz water | 16 oz X-TOL + 16 oz water |
| 1 gallon (128 oz) | 4 oz X-TOL + 124 oz water | 7.5 oz X-TOL + 120.5 oz water | Spot use only |
| 2 gallons | 8 oz X-TOL + 248 oz water | 15 oz X-TOL + 241 oz water | Spot use only |
| 5 gallons (extractor tank) | 19.5 oz X-TOL + 620.5 oz water | 37.5 oz X-TOL + 602.5 oz water | Spot use only |
| Yield of one 16 oz bottle | About 4 gallons | About 2 gallons | About 2 pints |
| Yield of one gallon | About 33 gallons | About 17 gallons | About 2 gallons |
Ratios are parts of X-TOL to parts of warm water. Amounts are rounded. Always test a hidden corner first.
What are you cleaning?
The method by surface.
Same concentrate, a slightly different approach for each surface.
Wool and Oriental rugs
Test a corner, use 1:16 for heavy soil, and dry the rug off the floor if you can.
Area rugs
Vacuum both sides, then clean at 1:32 for routine care.
Wall-to-wall carpet
Mix at your working dilution and add it to the extractor solution tank.
Upholstery
Work by hand with a soft brush and blot. Do not over-wet the fabric.
Spots and stains
Pre-treat the spot at equal parts X-TOL and water, then clean the whole area.
Silk, viscose, rayon
Do not clean these yourself. Water alone can mark them. Call a professional.
Can I use it in my carpet cleaning machine?
Yes. Mix at your working dilution and add it to the machine solution tank, following the machine maker guidance.
Will it leave residue?
No. Rinsing clean without a tacky residue is why professionals use it.
Does it remove pet odor?
It cleans the stain. It is a shampoo, not an odor neutralizer. Urine that has soaked into the backing needs a professional.
How long does a rug take to dry?
It depends on the rug, the room and the air movement. Blot out as much moisture as you can and keep air moving across both sides of the rug.
Made in Cleveland, Ohio
Professional rug chemistry, made for the home.
Start with the 16 oz. Come back for the gallon once you know it suits your rugs.