HOST PREP® Pre-Clean is a pre-treatment solution designed to loosen tough spots, embedded dirt, and heavy soil in high-traffic carpeted areas before using HOST Dry Extraction Cleaner or HOST SJ. It is particularly useful for frequently cleaned areas such as stairs, hallways, main entrances, and other heavily soiled sections. HOST PREP is available as a 1-gallon concentrate or a ready-to-use 7 oz pump spray bottle, giving professional cleaners the flexibility to choose between convenient application and economical bulk preparation.
| Product Details |
| Brand |
HOST |
| Product Name |
HOST PREP® Pre-Clean |
| Product Type |
Carpet Pre-Clean / Pre-Treatment |
| Application |
Heavy-Traffic and Heavily Soiled Carpet Areas |
| Recommended Follow-Up Cleaner |
HOST Dry Extraction Cleaner or HOST SJ |
| Available Form |
Concentrate or Ready-to-Use Spray |
| Concentrate Size |
1 Gallon |
| Ready-to-Use Size |
7 oz Pump Spray Bottle |
| Suitable Carpet Types |
Most Carpets, Including Stain-Resistant and Natural-Fiber Carpet |
| Features & Benefits |
| Heavy-Traffic Cleaning |
Designed to loosen tough spots and embedded dirt in heavily trafficked carpeted areas. |
| Pre-Cleaning Treatment |
Prepares heavily soiled carpet before cleaning with HOST Dry Extraction Cleaner or HOST SJ. |
| Ready-to-Use Spray |
The 7 oz pump spray provides convenient application without requiring dilution or mixing. |
| Concentrated Formula |
The 1-gallon concentrate can be diluted with warm water to create five gallons of ready-to-use solution. |
| Suitable for Most Carpets |
Safe for most carpet types, including stain-resistant and natural-fiber carpets such as wool and sisal. |
| Ideal for Problem Areas |
Especially useful for stairs, hallways, main entrances, and other frequently used areas. |
| Available Sizes |
| Ready-to-Use |
7 oz Pump Spray Bottle |
| Concentrate |
1 Gallon |
| Dilution & Application |
| Concentrate Dilution |
1 part HOST PREP concentrate to 4 parts warm water |
| 32 oz Spray Bottle |
Use 6.4 oz of concentrate and fill the remaining volume with warm water |
| Application Amount |
Approximately 4 pumps per 3 ft. x 3 ft. area |
| Application Method |
Apply a light, uniform spray |
| Dwell Time |
Allow to sit for 2–3 minutes |
| Next Step |
Apply HOST Dry Extraction Cleaner or HOST SJ |
| Warranty |
| Manufacturer Warranty |
1-Year Manufacturer Warranty |