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Carpet Care - 10 Steps in Successful Spot Removal |
Carpet Care - 10 Steps in Successful Spot Removal
by WILLIAM GRIFFIN, president of Cleaning
Consultants
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Remove the excess: scrape, blot
or vacuum.
- Test the spotting chemical and
blot. If the colour does not come out and the fibre doesn’t melt, continue.
- Apply the spotter, mist on a
small amount. Be careful, don’t over wet.
- Gently massage the fibres in a
circle, toward the centre of the spot.
- Allow dwell time (30 seconds)
for maximum chemical effectiveness.
- Blot to remove with a dry
cloth. Do not rub or scrub.
- Inspect the rag to see if it’s
working. If it is, the spot will be on the rag.
- If it is working, continue the
process. You may have to repeat the process several times to completely remove
the spot.
- If it’s not working, try a dry
solvent chemical and repeat the process. If this works, continue. If not, go to
step 10.
- Try a specialized
carpet-spotting chemical. If it works, continue, if it doesn’t work – STOP.
It’s a permanent stain.
Additionally, many carpet spotting products
have now been certified Green. These environmentally preferable, safer products
should be used in a carpet maintenance program.
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