Tip of the Month
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No carpet is stain proof, although many are treated to be stain resistant, giving you time to act. Absorb as much liquid as possible -- quickly -- with paper towels, etc., replacing them as they become saturated. Use a blotting action, never a scrubbing motion, to prevent fuzzing the carpet surface. You will need the following items for spot cleaning. The numbers are key to the stain, and all should be used in the recommended sequence. Some stains are marked PRO, indicating that professional knowledge/ materials are necessary.
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Stain Cleaner
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1. Water
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2. Detergent |
3. Household ammonia
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4. White vinegar |
5. Dry cleaning solvent (non-flammable)
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| STAIN |
TREATMENT |
| • Alcoholic Beverages |
2, 3, 4,
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| • Blood |
2, 3, 4, 1 |
| • Candle Wax |
Freeze with ice cube, shatter, vacuum, 5 |
| • Chewing Gum |
Freeze with ice cube, shatter, vacuum |
| • Food Dyes |
PRO |
| • Food Stains |
5, 2, 3, 4, 1 |
| • Coffee |
2, 4
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| • Cosmetics |
5, 2, 3, 4, 1 |
| • Ink, ball-point |
PRO |
| • Lipstick |
5, 2, 3, 4 |
| • Oils and Greases |
5, 2, 1 |
| • Paint |
5, 2, 1 |
| • Rust |
4, or PRO |
| • Soft Drinks |
2, 3, 4, 1 |
| • Tar |
5 |
| • Urine |
2, 4, 3 |
| • Wine |
2, 3, 4, 1 |
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| WARNING! |
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| Certain products found in most homes can cause irreparable damage to your carpet! Artificially colored powdered beverages, frozen fruit flavored bars and some liquid medications contain a red food dye that is very difficult or impossible to remove from carpet. Bleaches, tile cleaners, mildew removers, oven cleaners, and drain openers are very strong chemicals that discolor or dissolve carpet fibers. Acne medications containing benzoyl peroxide, a very powerful bleach, are capable of permanently damaging your carpet and most other fabrics as well. |
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