Care Tips
Through
green cleaning we wouldn't suggest using detergents/chemicals. However, we
recognise that in an emergency situation you may reach for the nearest
product to hand. So, these tips will in this instance mention them to
assist in their correct usage at least, thus minimizing their damaging
affect. Do
not over wet into backing materials. Always test any detergent on an
inconspicuous area of carpet prior to treating a stain. Use detergents at
recommended dilution ratios. Scrape up or blot up any access prior to
treatment. Never rub or scrub. Do not use inappropriate detergents on
carpets or upholstery i.e. ( washing up liquid, wash powders, household
bleach, disinfectants ). Always work from the outside of the stain inward
to avoid spreading.
Always apply the cleaning fluid to the absorbent
spotting material not directly onto the carpet or fabric. Encourage quick
drying. Deal with stains as quickly as possible for increased chances of
success. Keep the fabric or carpet as dry as possible.
Greasy Stains (i.e. Chocolate, Butter, Lipstick,
some Oily Food stains, some Ink) Apply small quantity of Surgical spirit
to some cotton wool or Q-tip (cotton bud). Using the lightly soaked cotton
wool apply to the edges of the stain working inwards to the centre.Gently
press (Blot) either Terry towel, or kitchen roll, and repeat as necessary
until the stain no longer transfers.
Do not allow penetration into the back of carpeting
or foam filling materials! Some fabrics may darken initially during this
process. Using a detergent solution on cotton wool, dampen the area and
follow up by blotting with kitchen roll or terry towel. Dry, using hair
dryer, continually moving over the damp area. (This will help to prevent
water marking)
Water Based Stains (i.e. Tea, Coffee, Fruit juices,
Wine, some Basic Food stains) Soak up immediately using absorbent
material, or suck up with a wet pick up vacuum. Rewet the area using tepid
water on a small piece of sponge or cotton wool.
Blot with dry absorbent material Terry towel,
kitchen roll, (Repeat as necessary…) Dry with hair dryer keeping the dryer
moving all the time, (this will help to prevent watermarking).
Dried In Stains Detergent Solution: Two litres of
tepid water + a quarter of a teaspoon ONLY of carpet shampoo + one eggcup
full of white vinegar. Rewet the stained area using the detergent solution
applied on a piece of cotton wool. Blot using kitchen roll or terry towel
as above.
The final procedure for carpets following the
wetting and blotting procedures should be as follows: - Place 5-6 layers
of kitchen roll on the affected area and place on top a telephone
directory. Allow to dry over 24 hours, this will absorb any stain in the
base of the fibre’s that are likely to wick up to the surface during the
drying process.
Whilst the stain removal guide may be simple and
basic, it will assist in the professional’s chances of success should you
find expert assistance required. If followed it should help prevent some
quite common and expensive DIY stain removal damage.
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