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Carpet Cleaning Methods for Common Household Spots

General Guidelines:

Never use a circular motion to remove a spot

Always rinse with clean water as a final step

Blot dry and stack several white paper towels over the damp area

Place a weighted object on the towels to keep them in contact with the carpet

After dry, brush up the pile of the carpet

When using solutions, check in an inconspicuous area before using

Do not use the solution if color in the test area marks off on a white paper towel

Supplies you might need

White paper towels or white terry towels

Hand dishwashing detergent that doesn’t contain lanolin or bleach

Suggested solution mix – 1/4 teaspoon of detergent with 1 qt. of water

Spray Bottle for applying solution

Spoon and a dull knife

Weighted object

Specific Guidelines

Unknown and Greasy Spots

Remove as much foreign material as possible by blotting with a paper towel or scraping with a dull knife or spoon

Apply isopropyl-rubbing alcohol to a clean white paper towel, cotton ball, or cloth

Do not allow the alcohol to penetrate the backing, as it will destroy the latex bond

If the spot is on the surface, rub in one direction at a time

When spot is removed, follow the rinsing instructions in “General Guidelines”

Water-Based Spots

Blot up as much of the spill as possible with white paper towel

If the spot has dried, saturate the tufts in the area with tap water (do not over wet)

Wait about a minute and blot up the water

When spot is removed, follow the rinsing instructions in “General Guidelines”

When Above Methods Fail Try the following:

Apply a small amount of detergent solution to the spot (See General Guidelines)

Blot with white paper towel to work the detergent into the area

When spot is removed, use a spray bottle with tap water and blot to remove excess moisture

Spray again with water and use the rinsing instructions in “General Guidelines”

Care and Maintenance

The right kind of care and treatment includes:

Vacuuming

Vacuum regularly
Non-traffic areas at least weekly
Light traffic areas twice weekly
Moderate to Heavy traffic areas two to five times per week

Periodic professional cleaning

Consider professional cleaning every 12 to 18 months

Prompt and correct removal of spots and spills

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