The most important thing you can do for your carpet is to vacuum regularly. Removing dirt particles will reduce abrasion that can dull carpet fibers. Use a vacuum with a beater-bar, which will raise the pile when it removes soil.

EASY 1-2-3-CLEANING METHOD:

Step 1:

·       Use a spoon or dull knife to remove solid materials

·       For large stains, work from the outside of the stain to the center to prevent spreading.

·       Blot up liquid spills with a colorfast or white paper towel.

·       Mix a solution of ¼ teaspoon of clear hand dishwashing detergent with 1 cup of water. Stir gently.

·       Apply detergent solution directly to a white cloth. Dampen the carpet fibers in the stained area with a cloth. Avoid saturating the carpet.

·       Wipe gently. Turn cloth frequently.

·       NEVER RUB, SCRUB OR USE A BRUSH BECAUSE IT MAY DAMAGE CARPET FIBERS. If necessary, use your fingertips to work the solution to the base of the stain.

·       Wet the stained carpet fibers with clear, lukewarm water to rinse.

·       Cover the spot with an absorbent white towel or paper towel and apply pressure to blot.

·       Repeat the rinsing and blotting procedures until you are sure all traces of the detergent have been removed.

·       If the stain is gone, place an absorbent towel or white paper towel over the area cleaned, and weigh towels down with a heavy, colorfast object, such as a weighted plastic wastebasket.

·       Change towels or paper towels until carpet dries.

·       If stain remains, proceed to step 2 (for coffee, tea or urine, skip step 2 and proceed to step 3)

Step 2:

·       DO NOT USE ON COFFEE, TEA OR URINE STAINS.

·       Mix 2 tablespoons of non-bleaching, non-sudsing household ammonia with 1 cup of lukewarm water.

·       Apply ammonia solution, rinse and blot as outlined in Step1.

·       Do not dry with paper towels. Proceed to step 3 to neutralize the ammonia solution.

Step 3:

·       Mix ½ cup of white vinegar with 1 cup of lukewarm water.

·       Apply vinegar solution, rinse and blot as outline in step 1.

EASY 1-2-3-CLEANING METHOD

WATER-BASED STAINS:

Alcohol                                         Baby Formula   

Blood                                                Candy                                             

Chocolate Milk                               Clay

Cologne                                            Cranberry Juice

Food Stains (general)                        Fruit Juice

Furniture Polish (water based)          Grape Juice

Ice Cream                                         Jelly

Liquor                                               Milk

Soil Spots                                         Syrup

Vomit                                               Water Colors

Whisky                                              Wine

Beer                                                  Catsup

Cola                                                  Felt Tip Marker

Fruit Punch                                      Graphite

Latex Paint                              Soft Drinks

Tomato Juice                               Watermelon

For these stains, start with step 1. If the stain remains, proceed with steps 2 and 3.

Special Water-Based Stains: Coffee, Tea And Urine

·       For these stains, start with step 1. If the stain remains, proceed with step 3. Omit step 2.

GREASY, OIL-BASED STAINS:

Butter                                                Chocolate

Cosmetics                                         Crayon

Furniture Polish (oil based)                   Glue

Grease (black)                                     Gum

Ink                                                     Lipstick

Mascara                                            Mayonnaise

Ointment                                           Oil

Peanut Butter                                      Rouge

Spaghetti                                           Varnish

Cooking Oil                                  Furniture Dye

Gravy                                                Hand Cream

Margarine                                         Nail Polish

Oil Paint                                           Salad Dressing

Wax