Stain Removal Techniques
There are many different stain removal techniques depending on the
type of spill that you're treating. This guide and
Stain Chart
is provided by one of the major fiber manufacturers
and can be used on synthetic yarns such as nylon and polyester.
Remember, no carpet is stain-proof. These techniques are recommendations
and are not guaranteed to work in all cases. The following definitions
apply to the procedures that follow:
- SCRAPE -- Gently scoop or scrape with the blunt edge of a
spoon from the outside of the spill toward the center.
- BLOT -- Press straight down with a pad of clean white
paper towels -- never rub. Rubbing alters carpet texture. Then in
a final blotting, leave 1/2" of paper towels on the spot overnight
with a weight.
- APPLY -- Apply all liquids to a clean white (not printed)
paper towel and use to dampen carpet. Never wet a carpet through
to the backing.
- WEIGHT -- A weighted 1/2" pad of white paper towels,
left overnight, will absorb the last traces of liquid and foreign
materials.
- DETERGENT -- Mix 1/4 teaspoon clear, see-through hand
dish-washing detergent with 1 cup warm -- not hot -- water.
- HYDROGEN PEROXIDE/AMMONIA -- Mix 1/2 cup (3% solution
available in drug stores) with 1 teaspoon undiluted, unscented,
clear (not sudsy) household ammonia. Use within 2 hours of mixing.
- DRY CLEANING FLUID -- Liquid, non-oily, non-caustic type
sold for spot removal from garments (Carbona #10, Energine, etc.).
Caution, may be flammable.
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