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Carpet Cleaning Solution Calculator

Calculate solution volume, pre-spray, extraction passes, and drying time for hot water extraction carpet cleaning.

Inputs

sq ft
gal/hr

Results

Solution Needed

700 gal

≈ 18 bathtubs

Extraction Passes

3

Pre-Spray125 oz
Cleaning Time7.5 hrs
Drying Time12 hrs
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter carpet area in sq ft and select soil level (light, moderate, or heavy).
  2. Set machine flow rate for your carpet cleaning machine.
  3. Review Solution Needed (gallons) and Pre-Spray amount for pre-treatment.

How the result changes with Carpet Area

Carpet AreaSolution NeededExtraction Passes
5,0093,506.3 gal3
17,50712,254.9 gal3
32,50422,752.8 gal3
45,00131,500.7 gal3

What each input means

Carpet Area
Total carpet area to clean in square feet.
Soil Level
0 = Light, 1 = Moderate, 2 = Heavy soiling.
Machine Flow Rate
Hot water extraction machine flow rate in gallons per hour.

What each result means

Solution Needed
Total gallons of cleaning solution required.
Pre-Spray
Ounces of pre-spray treatment needed.
Extraction Passes
Recommended number of extraction passes.
Cleaning Time
Estimated total cleaning time including pre-spray.
Drying Time
Expected drying time after cleaning.

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    Carpet Area = 1000, Soil Level = 1, Machine Flow Rate = 100 = 3 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Solution Needed
    Solution Needed
    700 = 700
  3. Calculate Extraction Passes
    Extraction Passes
    3 = 3
  4. Calculate Pre-Spray
    Pre-Spray
    125 = 125
  5. Calculate Cleaning Time
    Cleaning Time
    7.5 = 7.5

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