is some simple guide for treating stains and maintaining carpets
and upholstery.
1. Always clean up spills quickly to avoid staining. Start by
removing any solid debris. Clean the spill using clean, cold
water and blotting with white paper towels or cloths. Never
scrub or brush the spill as it will damage fibers and possibly
set the stain. Only if this method does not work should you move
on to harsher treatments.
2. Regular vacuuming and spot treatment will improve the quality
and life span of your carpets and upholstery.
3. Since chemicals are hard on the fibers of carpets and
upholstery, you should always start with the weakest solution
before moving on. Start with clean water and move onto a mild
solution of liquid soap (never use laundry detergent) or an
oxygen based cleaner which usually works well on organic stains
(food, animal, blood) before using chemical spot removers.
Best Way To Clean Carpet?What is the absolute best way to clean carpet? Carpet manufacturers are almost unanimous. The best way is to use hot-water extraction, also called steam cleaning. Shaw Industries, for example, which is the world s largest carpet manufacturer, recommends only hot-water extraction. It is also recommended that you use truck-mount units, since portable machines don t have as much suction power and heat. Hot-water extraction is not the only way, though. You can dry-clean your carpet as well. A discussion of both methods follows. Dry Cleaning Carpet There are several variations of dry cleaning. None of ..
Carpet spot removal products are made with some of the most
dangerous chemicals and should always be applied when wearing
gloves and in an area with good ventilation.
4. Test the cleaning products for carpets or upholstery in a
hidden spot to make certain it won't stain. Place a white paper
towel or cloth on the tested area to check for color transfer.
If the cleaner is safe apply a small amount of spot removal
product to a clean, white cloth and work your way from the
OUTSIDE of the stain inwards. Keep at it only using a stronger
solution when you are no longer getting results with water or
mild detergent.
Upholstery stains can also be treated with a 3% Hydrogen
Peroxide solution that can be left on and dabbed. You do not
need to rinse. Hydrogen Peroxide works equally well on vinyl
furniture.
Six Carpet Care TipsWhich is the most important of my carpet care tips? You ll find
it at the top of the list below. Use the five other tips as
well, and you ll get years more use from your carpet.
Top Carpet Care Tips
1. Keep your carpet clean. Sand and dirt act like thousands of
little razor blades that cut carpet fibers. Damaged carpet
stains more easily, and it s harder to remove the stains from it
as well. Vacuum often to remove dirt, and your carpet will last
longer.
2. Use rugs. Put rugs outside and inside the front door, and any
other entrances. They can catch much of the dirt ..
5. When the stain is removed rinse with clean water and blot the
excess out. Replace towels when they are too wet to absorb
anymore water. Be careful to avoid over wetting as it can also
damage your carpet or cause mildew in your carpet or upholstered
furniture.
Taking the time to treat spills before they're stains will go a
long way in keeping your carpets and upholstery looking as good
as new!
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