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Stain Removal and Carpet Cleaning Tips
- Always blot, never rub or scrub
- Immediately scoop or blot up as much of the spill as possible, working from the outer edge towards the center to avoid spreading
- For most common household stains, treat with warm (not hot ) water
- For wool/wool blends, add one teaspoon of laundry detergent approved for wool and one teaspoon of white vinegar to each litre of warm water. Otherwise as the Stain Removal Guide
- Pre-test a small inconspicuous area of the carpet to ensure against damage and possible color change
- Press dry the carpet with clean white cloth or paper towel in between treatments
- Once treated, apply water with a cloth until the carpet no longer feels sticky or soapy, then blot up with a clean white cloth or paper towel
- Place several layers of paper towel or cloth over the cleaned area and place a flat weight on them to absorb remaining moisture
- If unsuccessful, call a professional carpet cleaner immediately
Stain Removal Tables
| Wool Stain Removal | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleansing Agent / Treatment | Stain Type | Order of Treatment | ||
|
1
Cold Water. 2
One teaspoon mild laundry detergent approved for wool and one teaspoon of white vinegar in 1 litre of warm water. 3
Chill with aerosol freezing agent or ice cubes in a plastic bag. Pick or scrape off gum. 4
Clear nail polish remover without lanolin. 5
Rust remover (to be applied by a professional carpet cleaner). 6
Clear household disinfectant. 7
Vacuum immediately. If any residue call professional carpet cleaner. 8
Rinse with warm water. |
Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | |
Blood
|
1
|
2
|
8
|
|
Chewing Gum
|
3
|
2
|
8
|
|
Coffee
|
2
|
8
|
||
Faeces
|
2
|
6
|
8
|
|
Nail Polish
|
4
|
|||
Paint (Latex)
|
1
|
2
|
||
Rust
|
5
|
|||
Soot
|
7
|
|||
Urine (Fresh)
|
1
|
2
|
8
|
|
Urine (Old)
|
2
|
8
|
||
Vomit
|
2
|
6
|
8
|
|
Wine (White)
|
2
|
8
|
||
| Synthetic Stain Removal | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleansing Agent / Treatment | Stain Type | Order of Treatment | |||
|
1
Cold water. 2
One teaspoon mild laundry detergent approved for wool and one teaspoon of white vinegar in 1 litre of warm water. 3
Chill with aerosol freezing agent or ice cubes in a plastic bag. Pick or scrape off gum. 4
Clear nail polish remover without lanolin. 5
Rust remover (to be applied by a professional carpet cleaner). 6
Clear household disinfectant. 7
Vacuum immediately. If any residue call professional carpet cleaner. 8
Rinse with warm water. |
Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | |
Blood
|
1
|
2
|
8
|
||
Chewing Gum
|
3
|
2
|
8
|
||
Coffee
|
2
|
7
|
2
|
8
|
|
Faeces
|
2
|
6
|
8
|
||
Nail Polish
|
4
|
||||
Paint (Latex)
|
1
|
2
|
|||
Rust
|
5
|
||||
Soot
|
8
|
||||
Urine (Fresh)
|
1
|
2
|
8
|
||
Urine (Old)
|
2
|
8
|
|||
Vomit
|
2
|
6
|
8
|
||
Wine (White)
|
2
|
7
|
2
|
8
|
|
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Note: Removal of stains cannot be guaranteed. No responsibility is accepted by Godfrey Hirst for claims arising from any proposed treatments. If stains fail to respond to treatment, call a professional carpet cleaner immediately.
