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Emergency Tips for Spills and Stains on Carpets

•   If something gets spilt on to your carpet, prompt action is necessary to give you the most chance for stain removal.
•   Unfortunately, there can never be a guarantee of complete   removal of a stain, but the correct routine will give your professional cleaner, when they have arrived, the best possible chance of success.

PLEASE NOTE

•   Some carpets are subjected to anti-static and soil resistant treatments. Even if these have been applied, it is wise to follow the appropriate stain removal listed procedures
•   All suggested treatments are entirely at owners risk and we cannot accept responsibility for any damage however caused. If in doubt contact your professional carpet cleaner as soon as possible
•   Please check that your carpet or rug is colourfast and safe to clean

General Tips

•   Deal with stains as soon as possible for increased chances of success.
•   Take care and time.
•   Do not over wet into backing materials.
•   Always test any solution/detergent on an inconspicuous area of carpet prior to treating a stain.
•   Use the correct detergents at recommended dilution ratios.
•   Scrape up or blot up any excess prior to treatment.
•   Blot, never rub or scrub.
•   Do not use inappropriate detergents on carpets or upholstery e.g. washing-up liquid, wash powders, household bleach, disinfectants.
•   Always work from the outside of the stain inward to avoid spreading.
•   Always apply the correct cleaning fluid to the absorbent spotting material not directly onto the carpet or fabric.
•   Encourage quick drying by carefully using a hairdryer on mild heat from a sensible distance from the carpet or fabric.
•   Keep the fabric or carpet as dry as possible.

What You Will Require

•   Clean white absorbent cloth, tissue or towel.
•   Dry Cleaning Solution – Surgical Spirit.
•   Detergent Solution – One teaspoon of gentle detergent for washing woollens to 0.3 litres of warm water.
•   Detergent Vinegar Solution – Add one teaspoonful of white (not malt) vinegar to the Detergent Solution.
•   Ammonia Solution – One teaspoonful of branded household Ammonia to one cup of warm water.

Coffee, Tea, Alcohol, Liquid Foods & Urine

•   Blot up surplus spillage.
•   Use Detergent Vinegar Solution.
•   A little at a time, work from the outer edge of the stain inwards.
•   Refer to the Final Rinse procedure

Shoe Polish, Fats, Solids, Tar, Oil, Chewing Gum, Ointment

•   Scrape up excess with a blunt knife.
•   Use Detergent Vinegar Solution.
•   Frequently blot dry with clean cloths.
•   Refer to the Final Rinse procedure.

Chocolate, Sweets, Egg, Ice Cream, Milk, Soft Drinks, Vomit, Blood, Glue

•   Scrape up excess with a blunt knife.
•   Use a Detergent Solution starting at the outer edge, using a little at a time.
•   Blot dry.
•   Follow with the Ammonia Solution.
•   Blot dry.
•   Refer to the Final Rinse procedure

Unknown Stains

•   Scrape up or blot surplus spillage.
•   Use the Dry Cleaning Solution followed by clean, lukewarm water.
•   Blot dry.
•   If further treatment is required then use either Detergent or Detergent Vinegar Solution.
•   Blot dry.
•   Refer to the Final Rinse procedure

Final Rinse Procedure (applicable to all above methods of stain removal)

•   Mix one-part white vinegar to four-parts water.
•   Pour mixture into a clean/unused spray bottle and spray over the stained area.
•   Blot dampened area do not scrub or rub to remove excess moisture.
•   Spread white kitchen towel (6-8 sheets deep) or a clean absorbent cloth over the affected area and place a weight on top (please take care not to place any item that can ‘bleed’ through the cloth or kitchen towel e.g. metal or wooden items.
•   Leave overnight and repeat if necessary