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Stubborn Stains and Spills

There are some trouble-spots which are difficult or even impossible to solve, even withthe best equipment and expertise. Following is a list of the most critical of these. Will soon be adding detailed information and tips on solving these problems.

Bleach Spots	Corn Rowing
Browning	Cellulosic Browning
Backing, Separation	Colour Changes or Discoloration
Beetles, Moths and other textile insects	Dye
Bleeding of Dyes	Fading
Latent Stains	Ripple
Latex Decay	Soils
Mildew	Sewer Backup
Protein Fire	Shrinkage
Urine / Pet Stains	Shading or Pile Reversal

>>Immediately blot up as much of the liquid stain as possible using a soft, white, absorbent material like a towel or napkin.Though most of the carpets produced today are treated with stain-resistant treatments, no carpet can be said to be completely stain-proof. And longer the stain remains in the carpet, more permanently it sets into it.

>>Scrape away the solid or semi-solid stain using a blunt spatula or spoon. Never use a knife as it's sharp edges could harm the pile fibers.

>>Never scrub or brush a stain; scrubbing can harm the fibers and have the adverse reaction of making the stain set in to the carpet or rug.

>>Vacuum away as much of the solid stain as possible.

>>Always pretest the spot removal agent on an inconspicuous area of the carpet. Follow the instructions carefully. Apply a few drops to each color in the carpet. Press a clean, white towel or napkin lightly over it for approximately 30 seconds. Check both the towel (or napkin) and the carpet for color transfer, color change or any other damage. Try another spot removal if you notice any change.

>>To clean the spot, apply a small amount of spot removal agent to the soft, white, absorbent material and gently apply to the stain, working from the edges towards the center of the spot to prevent it from spreading. Continue as long as the stain is getting transferred onto the towel. Apply more solution to a fresh area on the towel and repeat the process as long as the stain is being removed. Patience is a virtue as far as this step is concerned!

>>In cases where you need to apply more than one spot removal agent in a sequence, continue applying the first spot removal agent as long as there is any improvement; then move on to the next one.

>>After the spill has been removed completely, rinse out the affected area with water and blot dry to remove the cleaning solution completely as any residue may attract soil and cause damage to the carpet. To effectively blot up the water, you may use clean, dry towels weighed down by flat, heavy objects like a book; keep changing the towel as they become saturated. Do not try to dry out by applying heat.

>>Do not to overwet the area. Overwetting of carpets while cleaning may cause damage to the carpet.

Proper care of carpets, upholstery and rugs is absolutely vital to ensure that their original beauty and durability is retained for a long time. Failure to take care of it may result in premature wear. Additionally, clean carpets contribute to a healthy indoor environment.

>>Vacuuming Light, loose that finds it's way into carpets has to be regularly extracted out using a good-quality vacuum cleaner to prevent soil build-up. Gritty soil can seriously damage the fibers. A good beating or brushing action will loosen the gritty soil and raise the pile to facilitate cleaning.
As for the frequency, one simple rule is to gauge when your carpets begin to show signs of dirt and litter; for areas of heavy traffic you may have to vacuum as often as once a day and for other, more protected areas, once a week may be sufficient.
TIP: For best results, use three to seven strokes of the vacuum cleaner, forwards and backwards, with the last stroke always in the direction of the pile. This ensures a uniform appearance of the surface of the carpet.

>>Spot Removal All spills MUST be cleaned immediately. Research by independent agencies has suggested that upto 90% of the spots and stains from liquid spills can be prevented if cleaned immediately.
TIP: Recommended steps for spot removal

All spills must be cleaned using a clean absorbent white towel or napkin.
The spot removal agent should be pretested on a small, inconspicuous area of the carpet: apply a few drops of the agent to all the colors of the carpet; hold the white, absorbent material against it and count to ten- if the dye from the carpet has bled on to the white material or if the carpet shows noticeable discoloration, call a professional cleaner for advice.
To clean the spot, apply small amounts of the spot removal agent, working from the edges towards the center of the stain to prevent the stain from spreading.
Blot the solution - DO NOT RUB OR BRUSH.

>>Cleaning To find out when your carpet needs more than just frequent vacuuming or spot removal, try the following test:
Compare an exposed area of your carpet with an unexposed area - if you can see noticeable difference in their appearances, it's time for some more serious cleaning! It is probably time to decide if you would prefer to hire a professional or do it yourself?

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