Have you ever wondered how do you get stains out of carpet?
Crystal Image Cleaning Services, a carpet cleaning company serving Naperville,
IL shares with you some consumer tips for handling stains at home.
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The most important factor with any spot or spill that occurs
is time. The longer the substance stays on the carpet, the higher the
likelihood of permanent damage. For
example, pet urine can soak through the carpet, into the padding and even the
floor below. So removing the substance
as soon as possible will limit the damage and potential costly repairs.
The information listed below will help to remove most simple
stains from your carpet.
Remove any solid material with a spoon or a dull knife. Be
careful so as to not cut the carpet.
Blot up any liquid using a clean, dry, white towel. Never
rub or scrub. This could either push the substance deeper into the carpet or
cause damage to the carpet fibers. The towel must be white or you could
transfer the towel’s color into the carpet, adding to the problem.
Apply cleaning agents to a white towel, not to the carpet
directly. This will prevent over application of the product, which could damage
the carpet backing or padding.
Cleaning Agent #1.
Mix 1 teaspoon of white dish detergent and 1 cup of warm water. This can be
used for the following types of spills: Alcoholic beverages, blood, carbon, chewing
gum, chocolate, coffee, crayon, excrement, furniture polish, graphite, grass,
glue (white), grease, ice cream, ink, medicine, mud, mustard, paint (latex,
wet) rust, shoe polish, soft drinks, tea, toner, urine, and vomit.
Cleaning Agent #2.
Mix equal parts of white distilled vinegar and lukewarm water. This can be used
for the following types of spills: Alcoholic beverages, bleach, blood,
chocolate, coffee, cosmetics, crayon, excrement, furniture polish, grass, ice
cream, medicine, mud, and nail polish.
If an item is found in both lists above, use Cleaning Agent
#1 first, and then use Cleaning Agent #2 if the spot remains. Juice and wine spots
can be removed by using Cleaning Agent #1, but the spot should be flushed with
cool water first. Do not over saturate!
Rinse the area by spraying clear water and blotting with a
clean, dry, white towel.
Once all visible staining has been removed, place a clean,
dry, white towel over the area. On top of the towel, place a heavy colorfast
object. Leave overnight. Replace wet towel with dry one. Repeat this procedure
until area is completely dry. Do not walk on the carpet until completely dry.
Gently brush the area with your hand to lift the tufts.
If you are uncomfortable following any of the procedures
listed above, or the stain persists, contact Crystal Image Cleaning Serv ices, providing Carpet cleaning Naperville, IL.
