Second Nature Carpet & Upholstery is specially designed to penetrate deep
into carpet and upholstery fibers to remove everyday dirt and grime as well as
tough stains. This unique concentrated formula reduces soiling, eliminates
odors and leaves your carpet fresh and clean.
Second Nature Hard Floor Cleaner is specially designed to penetrate deep into
carpet and upholstery fibers to remove everyday dirt and grime as well as tough
stains. This unique concentrated formula reduces soiling, eliminates odors and
leaves your carpet fresh and clean.
Second Nature Multi-Allergen Shampoo is specially designed to remove allergens
from carpets and upholstery fibers while penetrating deep into the fibers to
remove everyday dirt and grime as well as tough stains. This unique
concentrated formula reduces resoiling, eliminates odors and leaves your carpet
fresh and clean.
Second Nature Pet Soil & Odor Remover is specially designed to penetrate
deep into carpet and upholstery fibers, breaking down and removing tough pet
stains as well as everyday dirt and grime. This unique concentrated formula
reduces resoiling, eliminates odors and leaves your carpet fresh and clean.
| Q: |
I'm having trouble opening the bottle. How do I get the cap off? |
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The colored cap is an over-cap and just rests over the actual cap.
Pull off the cap by using a rocking motion. Some caps are tighter than others. |
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| Q: |
Why are there two caps? |
| A: |
The colored over-cap is actually a measuring cap. Since the
solution is ultra-concentrated you will not need to use as much solution as you
would if you used one of the standard solutions. |
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| Q: |
What is the correct mix ratio? |
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The mix ratio is 2 oz. solution per gallon of warm water. |
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| Q: |
The solution bottle states it has 2.5 X Concentrated Cleaning
Power. What does that mean? |
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The Second Nature brand is focused on being environmentally friendly which also
means putting fewer chemicals into the waste stream. With our advanced
ultra-concentrated formula you are able to clean an entire room with 60% less
solution which means fewer chemicals are being introduced into the waste
stream. In addition, part of being Green Seal certified means that all
ingredients used to create Second Nature brand solution are individually
biodegradable.
Also, a smaller bottle with a more concentrated solution means less plastic and
cardboard are used during production, and less fuel to transport it - all ways
to help preserve the environment!
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| Q: |
Can I use this solution in my existing cleaner? |
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Yes, Second Nature solutions are safe to use in your existing
cleaner. |
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| Q: |
Is this safe to use on my existing carpet? |
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Second Nature solution is not recommended for use on velvet, silk, vinyl or
leather fabrics.
For all other materials it is important that the properly diluted solution be
tested for colorfastness on a small, inconspicuous area before the first use.
After application to the small area wait until the solution is dry and check to
see if there is any color change under both natural and artificial light. If
color is affected in any way do not use. If no color change is detected then
your area is colorfast and it is safe to proceed and use Second Nature
solutions.
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| Q: |
Is this safe to use on my existing upholstery, rugs, Oriental rugs
or draperies? |
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Second Nature solution is not recommended for use on velvet, silk, vinyl or
leather fabrics.
For rugs, Oriental rugs, and upholstery, look for the manufacturer's
cleanability code tag. Second Nature solutions are safe for fabrics code "WS"
or "W". Do not use Second Nature solutions for fabrics coded "X" or "S".
For all other materials it is important that the properly diluted solution be
tested for colorfastness on a small, inconspicuous area before the first use.
After application to the small area wait until the solution is dry and check to
see if there is any color change under both natural and artificial light. If
color is affected in any way do not use. If no color change is detected then
your area is colorfast and it is safe to proceed and use Second Nature
solutions.
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| Q: |
What is colorfastness? |
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Colorfastness is defined as "Maintaining color without fading or
running." If a carpet, rug, upholstery, drapery etc. is colorfast, you will be
able to use the Second Nature solutions without any color change. If the
solutions are used in a small, inconspicuous area, left to dry and and a color
change is seen, then the carpet, rug upholstery, drapery etc. is not colorfast
and Second Nature solutions should not be used. |
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| Q: |
Is it safe to use around children and pets? |
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Yes, because Second Nature solutions are non-toxic, they are safe
to use around children and pets. |
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| Q: |
Are there any harmful chemicals or additives in the products? |
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While the Second Nature solutions are non-toxic, biodegradable and safe to use
around children and pets, these solutions are still an eye-irritant and should
be kept out of the reach of children. Avoid eye contact.
Specifically, the Carpet & Upholstery Shampoo contains anionic surfactants,
a common ingredient in shampoos and detergents. These surfactants help remove
organic compounds from a substance making them dissolve more readily in water.
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| Q: |
Why is there a caution notice on a solution that is considered to be
evironmentally friendly? |
| A: |
Although Second Nature solutions are non-toxic, biodegradable and
evironmentally friendly, the solutions can still be irritating to the eyes. For
this reason the caution notice is still included on the solution labels. |
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| Q: |
Will it clean as well as my standard brand? |
| A: |
Yes, testing has been done to confirm that Second Nature solutions will clean
as well if not better than any of the standard carpet cleaning solutions. In
fact, part of the Green Seal certification process requires that this is true. |
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| Q: |
Do I need anything special before I use my product? |
| A: |
Follow the directions on the back of the bottle and clean as you normally
would. Make sure to vacuum or sweep thoroughly before using a deep cleaner. |
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| Q: |
My unit has a separate soap tank. What should I do? |
| A: |
Since Second Nature brand solution is ultra-concentrated you will need to adjust
the amount of solution that is put into the separate soap tank. Standard
solutions are mixed at a ratio of 4 or 5 ounces of solution per gallon of
water. Second Nature branded solutions are mixed at a ratio of 2 ounces of
solution per gallon of water - 2.5 times concentrated!
Fill your soap tank 40% full with Second Nature branded solution and dilute the
remaining portion of the soap tank with water. This will allow for the correct
mix of solution and water to be used during cleaning. Below is a chart of the
products available on the market today along with the recommended dosage:
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Cleaner Mfg.
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Cleaner Type
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Soap Tank Size
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Required Amount of Solution
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Capfuls of Second Nature Required
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Bissell
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PowerSteamer
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14 oz.
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5.6 oz.
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5.5
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Bissell
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ProHeat
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14 oz.
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5.6 oz.
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5.5
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Bissell
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ProHeat 2X
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16 oz.
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6.4 oz.
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6.5
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Hoover
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SteamVac Dual V
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16 oz.
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6.4 oz.
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6.5
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Hoover
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SteamVac Dual V Widepath
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16 oz.
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6.4 oz.
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6.5
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Hoover
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SteamVac All-Terrain
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16 oz.
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6.4 oz.
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6.5
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Maytag
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Legacy
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16 oz.
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6.4 oz.
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6.5
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Eureka
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Atlantis
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18 oz.
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7.2 oz.
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7.0
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| Q: |
My unit doesn't have a separate soap tank, but I'm still confused. How much
solution do I need to use? |
| A: |
The solution should be mixed in a ratio of 2 ounces per gallon of water. The
chart below reflects the correct mixing ratio for your specific unit:
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Cleaner Mfg.
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Cleaner Type
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Clean Water Tank Size
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Required Amount of Solution
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Capfuls of Second Nature Required
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Bissell
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QuickSteamer
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½ gallon
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1 oz.
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1.0
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Dirt Devil
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Easy Steamer
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1 gallon
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2 oz.
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2.0
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Dirt Devil
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Vision Easy Steamer
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1 gallon
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2 oz.
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2.0
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Dirt Devil
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Easy Steamer Deluxe
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1 gallon
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2 oz.
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2.0
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| Q: |
Who is Green Seal? |
| A: |
Green Seal is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to safeguarding
the environment and transforming the marketplace by promoting the manufacture,
purchase and use of evironmentally responsible products. All Green Seal
certified products are tested according to scientific standards and work as
well or better than others while still remaining evironmentally responsible. |
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| Q: |
What does it mean to be "Green Seal Certified"? |
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Green Seal is a third-party certification process. Being Green Seal certified
means that the product meets Green Seal's environmental criteria for reduced
human and aquatic toxicity and reduced smog production potential.
Green Seal certified products are tested according to scientific standards and
work as well or better than others while still remaining evironmentally
responsible.
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| Q: |
I've finished cleaning and there is still some solution and water left in my
cleaner. Is it safe to put the cleaner away with the solution and water still
in the unit? |
| A: |
Yes, there is no harm in putting the cleaner away.
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| Q: |
Can I use the solution with well water? |
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There is no harm in mixing the solution with well water.
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