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Carpet
Care
CARE
& MAINTENANCE
CARPET
FIRST AID
CARPET
FIRST AID
Carpets
in everyday use may become marked or stained as a result of
a mishap. Prompt action could limit or reduce any damage,
but wrong treatment may only make the problem worse. The list
below provides some general information on methods of stain
removal for common household emergencies. If you have any
doubts, or where damage is severe, it is best to seek professional
advice from a reputable carpet cleaning company.
For most
spills, use a clean absorbent cloth or kitchen towel to soak
up as much of the liquid as possible. Prompt action may prevent
the spilled substance from penetrating the pile of the carpet.
If this is the case, then a final wiping with a damp cloth,
leaving the pile sloping correctly, may be sufficient. Never
rub too vigorously, or you could damage the texture of the
yarn. Always work from the outside of the stain towards the
centre, this will help to limit the affected area.
The following
three methods are recommended for dealing with stains. A chart
is also supplied below to show you which method is best for
a particular type of stain. If your first attempt is not a
complete success, we have suggested a follow up method. You
should always blot excess liquid and allow to dry between
steps.
Method
A
Blot with
clean, white absorbent material. When the excess liquid is
removed, use a solution made from one teaspoon of detergent
for washing woollens to half a pint of warm water. Sponge
gently and then rinse in clean, warm water. Blot thoroughly
and gently brush the pile to its natural direction.
Method
B
Sponge
the stain with a household dry-cleaning fluid following the
maker's instructions. Do NOT soak. Open windows and the air
the room thoroughly.
Method
C
Sponge
gently with a solution of one part white vinegar to three
parts of clean warm water. Leave for 15 minutes, then sponge
with clean warm water. Blot thoroughly and gently brush the
pile to its natural direction.
Animal
and Baby Accidents - Method
A
Ball Point Pen - Sponge
with methylated Spirits, followed by Method A
Beers, Wines and Spirits - Method
A
Bleach - Method
A
Blood - Method
B, followed by Method A
Butter - Method
B, followed by Method A
Chewing Gum -
Apply a freezing agent and break away gum when hard, followed
by Method
B
Chocolate - Scrape
off excess, followed by Method A
Cola (Soft drinks) - Method
C, followed by Method A
Cooking Oil - Method
B
Cosmetics and Lipstick - Method
B, if unsuccessful try Method A
Cream - Method
B, followed by Method A
Egg - Method
A
Floor Wax - Method
B
Fruit Juice - Method
C, followed by Method A
Furniture and Shoe Polish - Method
B, followed by Method A
Gravy and Sauces -
Method C, followed by Method A
Grease and Oil - Method
B, followed by Method A
Ink (fountain pen) - Method
C, followed by method A
Mineral & Tonic Water - Method
A
Milk -
Method C, followed by Method A
Mustard - Method
A
Metal Polish - Method
B, followed by Method A
Nail Polish - Dab
with nail polish remover, followed by Method B
Paint (Emulsion) - Blot
excess, apply Method C, followed by Method A
Paint (Oil Based) - Dab
with white spirit or turpentine, followed by
Method B
Rust - Method
B, followed by Method A
Salad Dressing - Method
A, followed by Method B
Soot - Vacuum
thoroughly, followed by method A
Tar - Method
B. If necessary follow by dabbing with eucalyptus oil
Tea and Coffee - Method
C, followed by Method A
Tomato Juice - Method
A
Urine - Method
A
Vomit -
Method A
Wax - Scrape
off excess, iron at a low temperature over brown paper, finally
apply Method B
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