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| Spot Removal Guide Caring For Your Carpet is our #1 concern. We wish to provide you with emergency spot removal guidelines to help you care for your home. Remember a spot may become an un-removable stain if not cared for quickly and properly. Spot Removal Procedures Spills and spots should be treated immediately. The longer a spot remains, the more difficult it will be to remove, and may become a permanent stain. NOTE: IF UNSURE ABOUT THE PRODUCT, PRETEST SPOT-REMOVAL AGENT in an inconspicuous area (in a closet or an area of carpet under or behind a piece of furniture) by applying several drops of solution and blotting gently with a clean white towel. If color transfers to the cloth or a color change occurs, a professional cleaner should be consulted. If no color transfer occurs, apply the solution again, wait 1/2 - 1 hour, if possible, and inspect for any damaging color changes. Treat the stained area with the proper spotting solution until the stain is removed. Do not over wet. Use small amounts of the cleaning agents and blot frequently. Always blot, do not rub or scrub. Scrubbing can cause pile distortion in the affected area. The final step is always to rinse carefully the area with water, then absorb all the remaining moisture with absorbent towels. Be patient. Some stains respond slowly. All spots and stains cannot be removed from every carpet due to differences in fibers, dyes, constructions, finishes, composition of the stain, length of time the stain has remained on the carpet, etc. Some stains require professional treatment. If unsure about the process call our office – we are always ready to help! Time and patience are the keys to stain removal. If a spill occurs act immediately while it is fresh. Spots can become permanent stains quickly. Remove solid materials with a rounded tablespoon, or spatula. BLOT – never rub the spills with clean WHITE toweling – paper or fabric. Blot between steps. Refer to the spotting guide and apply the appropriate solution for the spot or spill. Apply the solution without soaking and gently distribute with your gloved finders – DO NOT RUB. Rubbing the carpet may cause irreparable damage. Rinse the cleaners out with water – do not soak the carpet through to the padding. Blot dry with clean white toweling. Repeat the above steps as long as there is improvement to the spot. Put a thick pad of toweling or a towel over the spot. Weight it down with books and leave it there for several hours, or overnight. As the area dries, it will wick into the toweling. Build Your Own Do-It-Yourself Emergency Spot Removal Kit Items you will need for your emergency kit are listed below. Keep these items in a handy caddie under a sink or in a laundry room along with this guide and instruct the entire family in spot removal techniques. Delaying to remove the spot may cause permanent staining! *Always be sure and follow the pretest procedures before applying any solution to a spot or stain. ALCOHOL Use neutral spirits grain alcohol or clear (uncolored) rubbing alcohol. AMMONIA SOLUTION Mix one tablespoon of clear household ammonia with one- half cup of water. BLEACH Use hydrogen peroxide. Do not use chlorine bleach. DETERGENT SOLUTION Mix one quarter teaspoon of a colorless, mild detergent or dishwashing liquid in a cup of lukewarm water. Final rinsing is vital to prevent resoiling. DRY-CLEANING SOLVENT Volatile dry spotter or a commercial dry-cleaning solvent. Do not use gasoline, OR lighter fluid. Exercise caution when using a dry cleaning fluid. Never pour a dry cleaning solution directly onto the carpet or allow a dry cleaning solution to reach the backing. Dry cleaning fluids may destroy the latex that holds the primary and secondary backings together. ENZYME DETERGENT Mix a solution of enzyme detergent following the directions on the label. Do not soak or overwet. Allow the solution to remain on the spot for the recommended length of time before removing. POG Paint, oil and grease remover, available in hardware stores. VINEGAR SOLUTION Mix one cup of white household vinegar with two cups of water. *NOTE: ALWAYS PRETEST SPOT-REMOVAL AGENTS in an inconspicuous area (an area of carpet under or behind a piece of furniture, or in a closet) by applying several drops of solution and blotting gently with a clean white towel. If color transfers to the cloth or a color change occurs, STOP – call our office for professional removal. |