Do it Yourself Carpet Cleaning Tips
Maintaining a spot free carpet is made much easier if it has been treated with a high quality fabric protector. No carpet, however, is stain proof. Many conditions can cause permanent discoloration of carpet fiber. Among these are the dye in some food and beverages, bleaches, acids and caustic solutions found in every day cleaning. Pet urine and even household dust (especially dust filtration stains along the walls) can, over time, permanently discolor your carpet.
Red Wine Stain Cleaning Tips
Red wine spills result in an absorbed type of stain that is reddish or purplish in color and contains alcohol, sugar, tannin, and various coloring agents.
Apply cool detergent solution, blot.
Apply ammonia solution, blot.
Apply vinegar solution, blot.
Apply enzyme detergent, blot (See caution Below)
Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.
Apply dry cleaning solution, blot
AMMONIA – 1 Tbls. Clear household ammonia in ½ cup water. Always pre-test a small area.
DETERGENT – 1-2 drops colorless, mild detergent or dishwashing liquid in 1 cup lukewarm water.
ENZYME DETERGENT – Mix enzyme detergent per instructions on package and allow to remain on stain recommended time. Do not over wet.
CAUTION: Enzyme can damage natural fibers like wool. Use with care or call Bonded Carpet.
VINEGAR – 1/3 cup white household vinegar in 2/3 cup water.
(Dry Cleaning solvent or “oil solvent” contains volatile organic compound. Use carefully in strict accordance with manufactures’ instructions. Use in well ventilated space and avoid products containing perchlorethylene-consider quite hazardous.)
Mud Stain Cleaning Tips
Mud and soil are grayish, brownish, reddish, or yellowish. They are absorbed and built-up types of stains that can contain soil with greases and oils, as well as clay and iron.
Brush or scrape off as much as possible.
. Apply detergent solution, blot.
Apply ammonia solution, blot.
Apply vinegar solution, blot.
Apply pressure to the spot with a spatula or the back of a tablespoon to work spotting solution deep in to spot. DO NOT SCRUB as this may cause nap distortion of the fiber.
Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.
If stain remains, apply a “paint oil and grease” remover and dry cleaning solvent alternately, blot until dry.
AMMONIA – 1 Tbls, Clear household ammonia in ½ cup water. Always pre-test a small area.
DETERGENT – ½ drop colorless, mild detergent or dishwashing liquid in 1 cup lukewarm water.
ENZYME DETERGENT – Mix enzyme detergent per instructions on package and allow to remain on stain recommended time. Do not over wet.
CAUTION: Enzyme can damage natural fibers like wool. Use with care or call Bonded Carpet.
VINEGAR – 1/3 white household vinegar in 2/3 cup water.
(Dry Cleaning solvent or “oil solvent” contains volatile organic compound. Use carefully in strict accordance with manufactures’ instructions. Use in well ventilated space and avoid products containing perchlorethylene-consider quite hazardous.)
Pet Soil Stain Cleaning Tip
Pet soil or vomit is a complex mixture of foodstuffs, saliva, stomach acids, and digestive waste products. Sometimes, this mixture can stain the pile of the carpet or leave a persistent odor. Follow the tips below to clean up the stain.
Immediately pick up/blot up as much material as possible using paper towels or clean, white cloth. A tablespoon makes a good scraper if necessary.
Apply vinegar solution, blot..
Apply detergent solution, blot..
Apply pressure to the spot with a spatula or the back of a tablespoon to work spotting solution deep into the spot. DO NOT SCRUB as this may cause nap distortion of the fiber..
Rinse thoroughly with cool clean water, blot until dry..
AMMONIA – 1 Tbls, Clear household ammonia in ½ cup water. Always pre-test a small area.
DETERGENT – ½ drop colorless, mild detergent or dishwashing liquid in 1 cup lukewarm water.
ENZYME DETERGENT – Mix enzyme detergent per instructions on package and allow to remain on stain recommended time. Do not over wet.
CAUTION: Enzyme can damage natural fibers like wool. Use with care or call Bonded Carpet..
VINEGAR – 1/3 white household vinegar in 2/3 cup water.
(Dry Cleaning solvent or “oil solvent” contains volatile organic compound. Use carefully in strict accordance with manufactures’ instructions. Use in well ventilated space and avoid products containing perchlorethylene-consider quite hazardous.)
Coffee Stain Cleaning Tip
Coffee and tea stains appear brownish with irregular edges. They may contain tannins, sugars, fatty acids, alcohols, oils, milks and cream. These stains darken with heat and age.
Apply detergent solution, blot (Enzyme detergent may be used if a dairy product was mixed in See caution below)
Apply vinegar solution, blot
Apply Enzyme detergent, blot.
Apply pressure to the spot with spatula or the back of a tablespoon to work the spotting solution deep into the spot. DO NOT SCRUB as this may cause nap distortion of the fiber.
Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.
AMMONIA – 1 Tbls, Clear household ammonia in ½ cup water. Always pre-test in a small area.
DETERGENT – ½ drop colorless, mild detergent or dishwashing liquid in 1 cup lukewarm water.
ENZYME DETERGENT – Mix enzyme detergent per instructions on package and allow to remain on stain recommended time. Do not over wet.
CAUTION: Enzyme can damage natural fibers like wool. Use with care or call Bonded Carpet.
VINEGAR – 1/3 white household vinegar in 2/3 cup water.
(Dry Cleaning solvent or “oil solvent” contains volatile organic compound. Use carefully in strict accordance with manufactures’ instructions. Use in well ventilated space and avoid products containing perchlorethylene-consider quite hazardous.)
Ketchup Stain Cleaning Tip
Ketchup (catsup) and other tomato-based sauces are reddish brown and can cause carpet fibers to absorb therefore built up a stain. They generally contain tomatoes, salt, sugars, spices, tannin, vinegar, onions, artificial coloring, preservatives, etc.
Apply cool detergent solution, blot.
Apply ammonia solution, blot.
Apply enzyme detergent, blot. (Note Caution below about using enzymes on natural fibers)
If stain remains, bleaching with 3-5% hydrogen peroxide or sodium perxorate is recommended-proceed with extreme caution, or call us.
Apply pressure to the spot with a spatula or the back of a tablespoon to work spotting solution deep into spot. DO NOT SCRUB as this may cause nap distortion of the fiber.
Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.
AMMONIA – 1 Tbls, Clear household ammonia in ½ cup water. Always pre-test in small area. DETERGENT – ½ drop colorless, mild detergent or dishwashing liquid in 1 cup lukewarm water. ENZYME DETERGENT – Mix enzyme detergent per instructions on package and allow to remain on stain recommended time. Do not over wet. CAUTION: Enzyme can damage natural fibers like wool. Use with care or call Bonded Carpet. VINEGAR – 1/3 white household vinegar in 2/3 cup water.
(Dry Cleaning solvent or “oil solvent” contains volatile organic compound. Use carefully in strict accordance with manufactures’ instructions. Use in well ventilated space and avoid products containing perchlorethylene-consider quite hazardous.)
Cosmetics Stain Cleaning Tip
Cosmetics can include makeup, mascara, lipsticks, lotions and creams. Mostly they are pigments in dyes, fats, waxes and oils.
Scrape off excess (using a dull edge tool) and apply POG* remover, blot.
Apply dry cleaning solvent, blot.
Apply detergent solution, blot..
Apply ammonia solution, blot..
Apply vinegar solution, blot..
Apply pressure to the spot with a spatula or the back of a tablespoon to work the spotting solution deep into the spot. DO NOT SCRUB as this may cause nap distortion of the fiber. .
Rinse with water, blot until dry..
AMMONIA – 1 Tbls, Clear household ammonia in ½ cup water. Always pre-test in small area. DETERGENT – ½ drop colorless, mild detergent or dishwashing liquid in 1 cup lukewarm water. ENZYME DETERGENT – Mix enzyme detergent per instructions on package and allow to remain on stain recommended time. Do not over wet. CAUTION: Enzyme can damage natural fibers like wool. Use with care or call Bonded Carpet. VINEGAR – 1/3 white household vinegar in 2/3 cup water.
(Dry Cleaning solvent or “oil solvent” contains volatile organic compound. Use carefully in strict accordance with manufactures’ instructions. Use in well ventilated space and avoid products containing perchlorethylene-consider quite hazardous.)
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