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Carpet Care Tips
Almost every spot can be removed if taken care
of immediately. The longer the spill is allowed to dwell on the carpet, the more
chance there is of permanent discoloration. Some spots and spills require the
professional equipment, cleaning solutions, and skills of a professional carpet
cleaner for proper removal. Repeated attempts to remove the spot may set the
stain or cause permanent damage.
The following cleaning solutions and
supplies may be useful in spot and stain removal.
1. Classic Carpet Care
Spotter
2. Ammonia
3. Vinegar
4. Mild detergent (1 cup water to 1/2
tbsp. detergent)
5. Non-flammable dry cleaning solvent
Spotting tools:
Absorbent white towels, sponge, agitation tool.
| SPOT AND STAIN REMOVAL CHART |
| TYPE OF SPILL OR SPOT |
TREATMENT PROCEDURES |
| Stain Resistant Carpet - common household food or beverage
spill |
1.
Blot up excess with absorbent towel.
2.
Using sponge or towel and warm water, blot area thoroughly.
3.
If spot persists, apply specialized spotter thoroughly without over using
solution.
4.
Agitate area.
5.
Blot up with towel or sponge.
6.
If spot persists, consult professional cleaner. |
| Heavy Grease and Oil Based Spills - Gum,
Fresh Glue, Tar, Grease, Ink, Oil, Wax, Fresh Paint |
1.
Remove or scrape excess material.
2.
Apply non-flammable Dry Cleaning Solvent.
3.
Agitate area.
4.
Blot up with towel or sponge.
5.
Repeat steps.
6.
Brush pile gently.
7.
If spot persists, consult professional cleaner. |
| Protein Based Foods, Starches and Sugars -
Blood, Milk, Eggs, Ice Cream, Sugar, Salad, Dressing, Candy, Chocolate,
Old Pet Urine Spots, Vomit |
1.
Remove excess by blotting with absorbent towel or scraping.
2.
Apply specialized spotter or mild detergent.
3.
Apply ammonia.
4.
Agitate area.
5.
If spot persists, consult professional cleaner.
6.
Leave absorbent towel on spot and place heavy books to weigh down for two
to four hours. |
| Beverages, Fresh Urine, Fresh Mustard, Tea,
Soft Drinks, Wine, Coffee, Beer, Fresh Pet Urine or Excrement, Kool-Aid |
1.
Remove excess by blotting with absorbent towel or scraping.
2.
Apply specialized spotter or mild detergent.
3.
Apply vinegar.
4.
Agitate area.
5.
Blot up thoroughly with towel.
6.
If necessary repeat steps 2 through 5.
7.
If spot persists, consult professional cleaner.
8.
Leave absorbent towel on spot and place heavy books to weigh down for two
to four hours. |
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SPECIALIZED
SPOTTING PROBLEMS - DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE:
Acne
medications, plant food, rust, nail polish, lipstick, furniture stains,
heavy candle wax, cosmetics, dried mustard, dried paint, old Kool-Aid
stains, burns.
CALL
YOUR PROFESSIONAL CLEANER TO REMOVE THESE SPOTS AND SPILLS.
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SPECIAL
NOTICE TO STAIN-RESISTANT CARPET OWNERS:
Stain-Resistant
carpets are made so that common household food and beverage spills can be
removed with water and a mild detergent. Be careful about attempting
to remove warranted stains in a manner that is not approved by the
warranty holder. For more information, call your professional
cleaner or the warranty holder directly. The warranty holders will
probably be one of the followings:
Allied:
1-800-441-8185
BASF:
1-800-446-8953
Du
Pont: 1-800-438-7668
Monsanto: 1-800-237-8289
3M
Scotchguard:: 1-800-433-3296
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