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!!!IMPORTANT!!!
This is only a guide to help you remove
stains! Alec's Carpet &
Upholstery Cleaning LLC is not responsible or liable for stains that you
can't remove or have made worse by treating them with different
cleaners! Some stains are permanent. Contact a professional carpet &
upholstery cleaning company for further advice for any difficult stains!
Spills and stains should be treated immediately. The longer a spot
remains, the more difficult it will be to remove. Blot up spills with
clean, white, absorbent materials (towels, napkins, tissues, etc.) Keep
blotting, and repeat, and repeat. Remove solid built-up materials with a
rounded tablespoon, spatula, or edge of a dull knife. PRETEST
SPOT-REMOVAL AGENTS in an inconspicuous area (under a sofa cushion, on
an area of carpet under or behind a piece of furniture). Apply several
drops of solution on the article and blot with a clean white towel. If
color transfers to the cloth or a color change occurs, a professional
cleaner should be consulted. Apply the solution again, wait 1/2 - 1
hour, if possible, and inspect for any damaging color changes.
Do not over wet.
Use small amounts of the cleaning agents and blot frequently. Always
blot, do not rub or brush. Work from the outer edge of the spot
towards the center to prevent rings. Beginning with step 1, treat the
stained area with each spotting solution until the stain is removed.
It may not be necessary to complete the entire series of steps.
The final step is always to rinse carefully the area with water, then
absorb all the remaining moisture with absorbent towels. Be patient.
Some stains respond slowly. All spots and stains cannot be removed from
every fabric due to differences in fibers, dyes, constructions,
finishes, composition of the stain, length of time the stain has
remained on the article, etc.
Some stains require professional
treatment.
SPOTTING SOLUTIONS
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ALCOHOL
- Use neutral spirits grain
alcohol or clear (uncolored) rubbing alcohol. Methanol, ethanol, and
isopropanol are appropriate alcohols to use. |
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AMMONIA SOLUTION-Mix
one tablespoon of clear household ammonia with one-half cup of water. |
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BLEACH
- Use hydrogen peroxide or
sodium perborate, present in Snowy or Clorox II. Do not use
chlorine bleach. |
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DETERGENT SOLUTION
- Mix one teaspoonful of a
colorless, mild detergent or dishwashing liquid in a cup of lukewarm
water. |
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DRY-CLEANING SOLVENT
- Volatile dry spotter or a
commercial spotter such as Carbona, Energine, K2R. Use in small
amounts - can be harmful to sizing, backing or stuffing materials. Do
not use gasoline, lighter fluid or carbon tetrachloride. |
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ENZYME DETERGENT
- Mix a solution of enzyme
detergent following the directions on the label. Do not soak or
over wet. Allow the solution to remain on the stain for the
recommended length of time before removing. (Professional cleaners may
prefer to use digestors separate from detergents.) |
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POG
- Paint, oil and grease remover, available in hardware stores. |
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VINEGAR SOLUTION
- Mix one-third cup of white
household vinegar with two-thirds cup of water. (Professional cleaners
may use up to 28% acetic acid solution.) |
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