Quick carpet cleaning tips

  • Spillages are more easily removed if tackled immediately, so act promptly and blot off all the liquid stain with dry kitchen roll or a clean dry white cloth.

  • Semi solid substances should be removed with a plastic spatula.

  • For stain removal, don't rub the pile surface of your carpet or over soak the stain.

  • To clean off any remaining carpet stain use a clean damp cloth soaked in warm water to blot the stain. Use a dabbing action with the cloth and then blot out the remaining liquid with dry kitchen towel.

  • Always work from the outside of the stain inwards to minimise the stain spreading.

  • Clean most frequently used areas more often – entrances, doorways, traffic lanes, seating areas, etc. will collect dirt much faster than other areas.

 

 

Stain removal guide

Stains can be prevented easily by ACTING QUICKLY when spills occur. Even when time is not on your side, follow this simple removal process, use the correct cleaning agent, and you'll be delighted with the difference you can make.

 

Reminder:

  • Always follow up with water to remove detergent residue that may become sticky and cause rapid re-soiling.
  • Consult your carpet’s stain warranty before using a chemical cleaner on your carpet to ensure it will not void the warranty.
  • Do not rub or scrub your wool carpet as this can cause permanent pile distortion.

 

 

Choose the appropriate carpet stain and follow the treatment steps.

Cleaning Guide

Type of Treatment

STAINSTEP ONESTEP TWOSTEP THREE
Alcoholic beverages12
Bleach113
Blood12
Butter42
Candle Wax104
Chewing Gum54
Chocolate42
Coffee126
Colas & soft drinks12
Cooking oil42
Cream24
Egg213
Faeces2313
Floor wax42
Fruit juice12
Furniture polish42
Gravy & sauces72
Ink (ballpoint pen)92
Ink (felt tip pen)42
Lipstick42
Milk24
Mustard2
Nail Polish84
Oil & grease42
Paint (Oil based)124
Paint (acrylic)12
Rust613
Salad dressing24
Shoe Polish42
Soot114
Tar124
Tea126
Tomato sauce72
Urine (fresh)123
Urine (old stain)13
Vomit236
Wine126
Unknown material42
1. Cold water.
2. One teaspoon of wool detergent (for example, Softly) and one litre of warm water.
3. Clear household disinfectant.
4. Dry cleaning solvent such as White Spirit or Murlex (Available from hardware stores). Use only on dry carpet.
5. Chill with ice cubes in a plastic bag. Pick or scrape off gum.
6. Mix 1/3 cup of white vinegar with 2/3 cup of water.
7. Warm water.
8. Nail polish remover (should not contain lanolin).
9 Surgical alcohol..
10. Place absorbent paper over wax and apply hot iron to paper. Wax will melt and be absorbed by the paper.
11. Vacuum clean.
12. Mineral turpentine.
13. Seek assistance from Bernie.

 

 

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