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Carpet
Cleaning Tips from the Pros... |
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Specializing in Environmentally Safe
Carpet Cleaning |
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Here
are
some
useful tips we've
collected over
the
years,
which
might
help you
between professional
cleanings.
WARNING!!
Always
test
solution
in
an
inconspicuous
area
for
possible
damage
to
carpet.
Some
fabrics
used in
oriental
or
Persian
rugs can bleed
or color
strip
easily. |
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Acid
spills,
such
as
drain cleaner or
vinegar, demand
quick action.
Dilute
them
immediately
with baking soda
and
water or
with
club
soda.
Then
apply a solution of
ammonia (1 part)
and water
(10 parts).
Rinse with
cold
water,
let
dry, and
vacuum
gently. |
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Quickly
dilute the
spot
with cold
water.
Absorb
the
excess liquid.
Then
mix
1
teaspoon
mild
detergent, 1
teaspoon white
vinegar, and 1
quart
warm water. Apply the
solution to
the spot,
and let the carpet dry. vacuum gently. |
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Absorb as much of the blood as you can. Then mix 1 teaspoon
mild
detergent, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, and 1 quart
warm water. Apply the solution to the spot, and let dry.
Apply
dry-cleaning fluid. vacuum gently after the carpet
is dry. |
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Scrape up as much of the butter as you can.
Apply dry-cleaning fluid,
and
let the carpet dry.
If the spot remains, repeat the procedure.
vacuum gently. |
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Press an ice cube against the wax stain. The wax will harden
and
can then be pulled off. |
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Sponge a mixture of 1 cup vinegar and 2 cups water into rug.
Frequently wring out sponge until stain is gone. |
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Chewing gum can be a sticky mess, so harden
it by pressing an ice cube against the blob of gum.
Once hardened, the gum can be pulled off. |
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Immediately
scrape the chocolate from
the carpet. Mix 1 teaspoon
mild detergent, 1
teaspoon white vinegar,
and 1
quart warm water. Apply the solution to the spot. Rinse
well.
Vacuum gently. |
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Blot spilled coffee immediately. Then mix 1
teaspoon mild detergent,
1 teaspoon white vinegar, and 1 quart
warm water. Apply the solution to the spot,
and let dry. Apply dry-cleaning
fluid. vacuum gently after the carpet is dry. |
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Fruit stains can be very hard to remove if
they are allowed to set,
but if you act quickly this method usually
prevents a permanent stain. scrape up
spilled fruit, and absorb fruit juice.
Mix
1 teaspoon mild detergent, 1 teaspoon
white vinegar, and 1 quart warm water. Apply
the solution to the spot, and let the
carpet dry. If the spot remains, repeat the
procedure. vacuum gently. |
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Wipe up as much of the spilled gravy as
possible.
Mix
1
teaspoon mild detergent, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, and 1
quart warm water. Apply the solution to the spot. Let the
carpet dry. Apply dry-cleaning fluid, and let the
carpet dry. vacuum. |
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Allow the mud to dry completely and then
brush or scrape off as much as
possible.
Mix 1 teaspoon mild detergent,
1 teaspoon white vinegar, and 1 quart warm water. Apply the
solution to
the
spot.
Let
the
carpet dry.
If
the
stain
remains,
apply
dry-cleaning
fluid
and blot
dry.
when
the
spot is
completely dry,
vacuum gently. |
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Absorb as much salad dressing as you can.
Mix 1 teaspoon mild detergent, 1 teaspoon white
vinegar,
and
1
quart
warm
water.
Apply
the solution
to the spot.
Let the
carpet
dry.
If
the spot
remains, repeat the
procedure. Vacuum
gently. |
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The
carbonation
in
soft drinks
will
help you clean
spilled
drinks
quickly,
but
act
fast
because
some
of
the
dyes
in
the drinks
can permanently stain your
carpet.
Blot up the
spilled drink.
Mix 1 teaspoon
mild detergent, 1
teaspoon white
vinegar, and 1
quart warm water.
Apply
the solution to
the
spot.
Let
the carpet dry.
If the
spot
remains,
repeat
the
procedure.
vacuum
gently.
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Mix 1
teaspoon mild
detergent, 1 teaspoon
white vinegar,
and 1 quart
warm
water.
Apply
the solution to the
spot.
Let the carpet
dry. If
the
spot
remains,
repeat
the
procedure.
Vacuum
gently. |
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Treat
vomit
quickly.
Blot
up
as
much
as
possible, then dilute
immediately
with
baking
soda
and
water
or
with
club soda.
Apply a solution of 1
part
ammonia
and
10 parts
water.
Rinse
with
cold water,
let
dry,
and
then vacuum. |
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When
red
wine
is
spilled on
your carpet, dilute
it
with
white
wine,
then clean the
spot with
cold
water and
cover
with
table
salt.
wait
ten
minutes,
then vacuum
up
the salt. |
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