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First aid stain treatment
Accidents will happen. If something gets spilled on your carpet, take prompt action to prevent staining. You will need some clean white absorbent cloth, or tissue and four basic solutions listed below. (Please check that your carpet is colourfast by testing all solutions in an inconspicuous area before application).
Remember
Do not rub or scrub at the spillage, this will only spread it.
Removal of a stain is unlikely to happen in a few seconds.
You are trying to absorb the stain from your carpet so allow time.
Do not mix chemicals other than advice below.
1. Dry Cleaning Solution – Surgical Spirit.
- Detergent Solution – One teaspoon of gentle detergent for washing woollens to half a pint (0.75 litres) of warm water or Hunts Master Stain Remover.
- Detergent & Vinegar Solution – Add one tablespoon of white (not malt) vinegar to the Detergent Solution.
- Ammonia Solution – One teaspoonful of branded household ammonia (available from hardware stores), to one cup of warm water.
Tackle the stain as follows
Alcohol, Coffee, Tea, Liquid Foods & Urine. Blot up surplus spillage. Use Detergent Vinegar Solution. Work from the outer edge of the stain inwards, using a little at a time, blotting up with dry cloths frequently. See below for final rinse procedure.
Chocolate, Sweets, Blood, Glue, Egg, Ice Cream, Milk, Soft Drinks, & Vomit.
Scrape up excess with a blunt knife. Use a detergent solution starting at the outer edge. Blot dry. Follow up with ammonia solution. Blot dry. See below for final rinse procedure.
Solids, Fats, Tar, Chewing Gum, Oil, Ointment, & Shoe Polish.
Scrape up excess with a blunt knife. Use a dry cleaning solution followed by detergent & vinegar solution. Blot dry. See below for final rinse procedure.
Unknown stains.
Scrape up or blot surplus spillage. Use a dry cleaning solvent followed by clean luke warm water. Blot dry. If further treatment is needed, use either detergent or detergent & vinegar solution. Blot dry. See below for final rinse procedure.
Final Rinse Procedure
This rinse procedure is applicable to all the above methods of stain removal. Simply mix one part white vinegar & four parts water. Pour into a spray bottle and spray over the stained area. Blot dampened area (do not rub) to remove excess moisture. Spread white kitchen towel (stacked 6-8 sheets deep) over the affected area & place a weight, such as a book, directly on top. Leave overnight & repeat if necessary.
Courtesy of Hunt’s Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
0800 695 1844
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