CARPET CARE SPOTTING CHART

Spot Removal Guide & General Instructions

BASIC SPOT REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. Using white absorbent cloth or paper towels, blot up or scoop up as much of the spill as possbile. NEVER RUB. Rubbing can alter the texture of the carpet.
2. Apply (without over wetting) clean warm (not hot) water to stainded area. Blot up firmly to remove as much moisture as possible. Repeat until thers's no stain or not stain transfer.
3. If stain remains on carpet, apply (without over wetting) a solution of warm water and mild non-bleach liquid laundry detergent ( 1 tsp to 1 qt ). Clear mild dishwashing liquid, without additives like hand softeners or scents, is also ok. Let stand for about 5 minutes.
4. IMPORTANT STEP: BLot up the detergent. Then apply clean warm water (without over wetting) Blot up water. Once again apply clear warm water. Blot up water. Repeat until all detergent is removed. Detergent reside accelerates resoiling.
5. Absorb remaining moisture with layers of white paper towels weighted down overnight with a non-staining glass or ceramic object.
6. When completely dry, vacuum or brish the pile to restore texture. After drying, if the stain reappears, it may be because some of the stain remained deep in the pile and "wick'd" up to the surface. If so, repeat steps 3 to 6. If the stain remains, GIVE US A CALL, WE CAN HELP!

COMPLEX SPOT REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. Follow #1 above. Then apply dry cleaning solvent (available at a hardware store or the cleaning aisle of your supermarket). Follow instructions and precaustions on the containers. Then follow steps 2-6 above.