Carpet Spot Removal Tips and Tricks, Carpet Stain Removal Tips and Tips
Carpet Spot Removal Tips:
Whether they are dribbles or disasters, food
and beverage stains are part of everybody's
life. Before the next one happens to you,
read the tips and suggestions we have
compiled for you here and get some of our
carpet stain remover products to wipe that
stain clean when it inevitably happens.
Carpet Stain Removal Tips:
Act Quickly - The longer the stain is
allowed to remain, the more chance it
has to set.
Remove as much excess stain as you can
by blotting, scraping or brushing
whatever will come off. DO NOT rub it
in.
Test all fabrics and carpets before
cleaning by spraying a small amount of
our carpet stain removers on a hidden
area, blot dry and observe for 10
minutes. Make sure there is not carpet
color removal onto the cloth and that,
when dry, there is not a visible
discoloration in the area you cleaned.
Work from the outside edge of the stain
to the inside to keep the stain from
spreading.
Of all
the carpet stain removers, water is the
one to try first.When Water Won't Remove Carpet
Stains. Patch test or pre-test the
carpet spot remover in an inconspicuous
area. To do this, apply several drops of
the product to your carpet, then press a
white cotton cloth on the area for
fifteen seconds. Examine the cloth to
see if there is color transfer from the
carpet, and examine the carpet for color
changes or other damage. If there is any
color transfer or damage at all, try a
different stain remover.
A*
*Acne Med
*Dye
Liquor
Adhesive Tape
Hand Lotion
Oil
Ammonia
Egg
Milk
Asphalt
*Ink
Ointment
Beer
Excrement
Soft Drinks
Butter
Lamp Oil
Paint
*Beetroot
*Food Coloring
*Soy Sauce
Candy
Linseed Oil
Playdough
*Berries
Fruit Juices
Spackle
Caulk
Lard
Putty
Blood
Garden Soil
Starch
Cooking Oil
Lotion
Rubber Cement
Butter
Glue (wet)
*Tea
Crayon
Machine Oil
Shoe Polish
Candy
Grass
Toothpaste
Dressing (salad)
Make-Up
Soot
Cheese
Grout (wet)
*Urine
*Furniture Polish
Marker
Tar
Chocolate
Ice Cream
*Vomit
Glue
Mascara
Tree Sap
*Coffee
Ketchup
*Wine
Grease
Mayonnaise
Vaseline
*Cough Syrup
Lard
Gum
Metal Polish
*Curry
Latex Paint (wet)
Hair Oil
*Nail Polish
* These stains
can chemically damage carpet fibers which may require a
Professional's assistance. Please be EXTREMELY careful with ink
.Reappearing
Stains
It is not unusual for stains to sometimes reappear after
spot-cleaning. Wicking occurs when a liquid has been spilled on the
carpet (usually a large quantity) and cleaning attempts remove only
the stain and liquid from the carpet fibers. Liquid still remains in
the carpet backing or padding. Through capillary action, the stain
can "wick" back up into the carpet fibers. Residual re-soiling
occurs if staining substances or cleaning products are left in the
carpet and attract soil.
These stains are
not permanent and typically can be removed by simply repeating these
appropriate step-by-step directions listed on the above chart. Here
are some additional suggestions:A* :Avoid
over wetting the carpet backing during spot-cleaning and rising.
Blotting to remove excess moisture reduces the occurrence of wicking
stains.
Use a "wet-vac" to extract liquid from the area if possible. Paper
toweling placed over the cleaned area and weight with a color-fast
object will help absorb resurfacing stains. Use of fans to decrease
the drying time will also help
Cleaning Carpet Spots and
Spills
Here's Rule No. 1 regarding spots and spills on your carpeting:
Clean them immediately. If you catch the spill when it's fresh,
you've got a good chance of removing it totally. Consider these
tips, too:
Carefully blot or scrape the entire area before applying any
cleaning solution. Remove as much of the spill as possible.
Before using any cleaning solution, test your carpet in an
inconspicuous area to make sure the cleaner won't damage or discolor
it. Test the cleaning agents that you keep on hand before you have
to use them to make sure they will not harm your carpet.
Do not rub the spill -- that might spread the problem to a larger
area.
When you apply spot cleaner, work from the outside of the stain
toward the inside to avoid spreading the stain. After applying a
cleaning solution, blot up all the moisture.
A clean white bath towel is unsurpassed for drying carpet and
brushing the nap back up to a standing position.
If you feel that there is still too much moisture after blotting the
carpet, place a 3/4-inch-thick stack of white towels over the spot
and weigh them down with a heavy object
Note: The information presented herein is our interpretation of certain test results and field experience to date. The information is not to be taken as warranty or representation for which we assume legal responsibility, nor as permission or recommendation to practice any patented invention without a license. It is offered solely for your consideration, investigation and verification
Carpet
Spot Removal Tips and
Tricks, Carpet
Stain Removal Tips and Tips
