It's a
Dirty World
Out There--
much of
which winds
up being
ground deep
into your
carpet.
Whether it's
pets, kids,
or visitors,
your carpet
catches all
the dirt
tracked into
the house
day after
day. Regular
professional
cleanings
will keep
your carpet
fresh and
clean.
"Restorative
Cleaning"
refers to
scheduled,
frequent
deep
cleaning to
remove
residues and
trapped
soils. If
you have any
questions
concerning a
carpet
manufacturer's
recommended
cleaning
method,
please
contact the
manufacturer
directly.
Check out
our
Manufacture's
Products
page for
personal
cleaners.
Or find a
local
cleaner in
our
contractor
directory
Difficult
Stains
Acid
Substances
Strong
acids, such
as battery
acids and
some tile
cleaning
compounds,
if spilled
on a carpet,
require
prompt
action to
prevent
serious
damage.
First, flush
the affected
area with
water.
Sponge up
the excess
and repeat
the process
several
times until
the acid has
been diluted
and washed
away.
Finally,
sponge the
area with a
solution
prepared by
adding one
(1)
tablespoon
of baking
soda to one
(1) quart of
warm water.
Rinse again.
Dry the
carpet as
quickly and
thoroughly
as possible.
Blood
To remove
blood, use
only cool
cleaning
solutions to
prevent
setting the
stain.
Removal of
blood borne
pathogens
may require
the
assistance
of a carpet
cleaning
professional.
Burns
Burn damage
can be
remedied
only by
reweaving,
retufting,
or
resectioning
the damaged
area.
However, the
appearance
of an area
of charred
carpet can
be improved
by carefully
clipping off
blackened
ends of
tufts using
small, sharp
scissors.
Trim
surrounding
tufts to
minimize
indentation.
Dye
Stains
Many
beverages,
medicines,
cosmetics,
foods, and
other
liquids
contain
dyes. These
dyes may be
absorbed
into the
fibers
making
removal very
slow or
impossible.
Follow dye
spot removal
procedures
on the spot
chart. If
removal does
not appear
to be
possible,
call your
carpet
cleaning
professional
for advice.
Sometimes
the stain
can be
hidden by
spot dyeing
or by
repairing
the affected
area.
Fingernail
Polish
Use a
non-acetate
fingernail
polish
remover.
Apply a
small amount
of the
fingernail
polish
remover to a
white cloth,
and work in
gently - do
not rub -
working from
the edges of
the spill to
the center
to prevent
spreading.
Allow to
remain on
the spill a
few minutes.
Be patient,
blotting the
area several
times.
Lukewarm tap
water should
be used in
most cases
to rinse the
cleaning
solutions
from the
carpet
fiber.
Failure to
completely
rinse the
solutions
from the
fiber may
cause
accelerated
soiling.
Whenever
using a
cleaning
solution on
your carpet,
make sure
you pre-test
the spot
removal
solution
(for color
transfer to
the cloth or
damage to
the carpet)
in an
inconspicuous
area.
Ink
(Ballpoint
Pen)
Follow
recommended
procedures
on the Spot
Removal
Chart to
contain the
spill using
rubbing
alcohol as
the dry
cleaning
solvent.
Rubbing
alcohol (90%
isopropyl)
can be used
as a dry
cleaning
solvent by
applying
with a cloth
or towel. Do
not pour
rubbing
alcohol
directly
onto the
carpet.
Mustard
Some
mustards
contain very
strong dyes
that are
difficult to
remove. It
may be
necessary to
remove the
stained area
and reinsert
an undamaged
section of
carpet.
Rust
Rust almost
always
requires
professional
service
because the
chemicals
required are
hazardous
when used
improperly.
If the stain
is fresh,
the spot
removal
procedures
on the stain
chart may be
successful.
Keeping Rugs
Beautiful
Taking
proper care
of your rug
will prolong
its life and
appearance.
Vacuum your
rug
regularly to
remove loose
soil, taking
special care
when
vacuuming
fringe and
edges. Some
throw rugs,
especially
for
bathrooms,
can be
washed in
your home
laundry.
Always
comply with
manufacturer’s
recommended
cleaning
methods to
prevent
warranty
invalidation
and damage
to your rug.
Have a
professional
deep clean
your rug
often.
Several
cleaning
methods will
work, but to
prevent
rapid
resoiling,
it is
important to
completely
remove any
cleaning
agents.
Your
retailer can
refer you to
a cleaning
specialist
where you
rug can be
taken in
your area.
