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The kids...the dog...a clumsy party guest. Accidents happen. In fact, removal of
spots and spills is one of the most crucial areas of oriental carpet maintenance.
When anything is dropped or spilled, quick response with the proper cleaning
material can save the day...and your oriental carpet!
1. Blot up liquids with white paper towels or absorbent cloth; scoop up
solids with the end a knife or spoon.
2. Treat the spot according to the cleaning instruction below.
3. Apply spot removal agent to clean towel or cloth, not directly to the
spot. Use small quantities at a time. Always work inwards from the edge
to prevent spreading. Do not rub, as this may cause the spot to spread
or distort the pile. Do not over-wet the carpet pile.
4. Afterwards, blot as dry as possible with a clean towel.
See Below Table for Description of Steps
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Spot
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Order of Treatment |
Step 1
|
Step 2 |
Step 3 |
| Alcoholic Beverages |
1 |
2 |
- |
| Bleach |
1 |
2 |
- |
| Butter |
1 |
2 |
- |
| Candle Wax** |
- |
- |
- |
| Chewing Gum |
4 |
3 |
- |
| Chocolate |
2 |
3 |
- |
| Coffee |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Colas and Soft Drinks |
1 |
2 |
- |
| Cooking Oils |
4 |
2 |
- |
| Cream |
2 |
3 |
- |
| Egg |
2 |
- |
- |
| Floor wax |
3 |
2 |
- |
| Fruit Juice |
1 |
2 |
- |
| Furniture Polish |
3 |
2 |
- |
| Gravy and Sauces |
5 |
2 |
3 |
| Ink (Fountain Pen) |
1 |
2 |
- |
| Ink (Felt Tip) |
5 |
2 |
6 |
| Ink (Ball Point) |
4 |
7 |
2 |
| Ketchup |
5 |
2 |
- |
| Lipstick |
3 |
2 |
- |
| Milk |
5 |
3 |
2 |
| Mustard |
2 |
- |
- |
| Nail Polish |
6 |
3 |
- |
| Oil and Grease |
3 |
2 |
- |
| Paint (Latex) |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Paint (Oil) |
9 |
3 |
2 |
| Rust |
3 |
2 |
8 |
| Salad Dressing |
2 |
3 |
- |
| Shoe Polish |
3 |
2 |
- |
| Soot |
3 |
2 |
- |
| Tar |
3 |
- |
- |
| Tea |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Urine (fresh) |
1 |
2 |
- |
| Urine (old) |
1 |
2 |
10 |
| Vomit |
2 |
- |
- |
| Wine |
9 |
1 |
2 |
| Unknown Material |
3 |
10 |
2 |
Type of Treatment
1. Add cold water and blot
2. Detergent solution
3. Methylated mineral spirits, or turpentine
4. Chill with aerosol freezing agent or ice cubes in a plastic bag. Pick or scrape
off gum.
5. Warm water
6. Clean nail polish remover (preferably acetone)
7. Isopropyl alcohol
8. Rust remover
9. Absorbent powder (e.g. Salt, talc or Absorb-It™)
10. Absorbent cleaner (Host®, Capture®, or Dri-Matic®)
If you are unsure of any of these steps, call the office at (505) 884-4420 and ask to speak with a spot cleaning specialist.
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