Remove Any Carpet Stains - Solutions for more than 35 stains

capitalcityflooringwebsite@gmail.com (Eric Wilson) — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 01:26:36 GMT

Scrape off any excess solids with a spoon or a butter knife as soon as possible so your cleanable spill doesn't turn into a permanent stain.

Use a clean, white, absorbent cloth and blot the stain (blot, never rub) from the outside in. Repeat until the stain no longer transfers to the cloth. A trick to thoroughly dry the treated area is to cover the damp area with a thick layer of cloth or paper towels (a half inch or so). Place a heavy object(s) on to of the cloths to weigh them down. Change until dry.

For detailed and effective spot removal, use the following key for solutions to a variety of staining substances. Used in the sequence recommended.

1. Key:

2. Cold Water

3. Detergent Solution: Mix one tablespoon of clear dishwashing liquid with a cup of warm (not hot) water.

4. Ammonia Solution: Mix one tablespoon of clear household ammonia (3% solution) with 1/2 cup of water.

5. Solvent: A dry cleaning solvent (available at hardware stores).

6. Ice: Chill with ice cubes in a plastic bag. Shatter residue, pick or scrape off and vacuum.

7. Vinegar Solution: Mix 1/3 cup of white vinegar with 2/3 cup of water.

8. Warm Water (not hot)

9. Clear nail polish remover (preferably acetone)

10. Alcohol or Methylated Spirits Mineral Turpentine

11. Rust Remover

12. Absorbent Powder (e.g., salt, talc, or proprietary absorbent powders)

13. Absorbent Cleaners (e.g., Host)

Types of Stains and treatment for each

Alcoholic Beverages: 1,2

First use Cold Water. Then use a Detergent Solution: Mix one tablespoon of clear dishwashing liquid with a cup of warm water, not hot water.

Bleach: 1,3

First use Cold Water. Then use Ammonia Solution: Mix one tablespoon of clear household ammonia (3% solution) with 1/2 cup of water.

Blood: 1,2

First use Cold Water. Then use a Detergent Solution: Mix one tablespoon of clear dishwashing liquid with a cup of warm water, not hot water.

Butter: 4,2

Start with a dry cleaning solvent (available at hardware stores). Then use a Detergent Solution: Mix one tablespoon of clear dishwashing liquid with a cup of warm water, not hot water.

Candle Wax: 5,4

Chill with ice cubes in a plastic bag. Shatter residue, pick or scrape off and vacuum. Then use a dry cleaning solvent (available at hardware stores).

Chewing Gum: 5,4

Chill with ice cubes in a plastic bag. Shatter residue, pick or scrape off and vacuum. Then use a dry cleaning solvent (available at hardware stores).

Chocolate: 2,3,6

Detergent Solution: Mix one tablespoon of clear dishwashing liquid with a cup of warm (not hot) water. Then use an Ammonia Solution. Mix one tablespoon of clear household ammonia (3% solution) with 1/2 cup of water. Then use a Vinegar Solution: Mix 1/3 cup of white vinegar with 2/3 cup of water.

Coffee: 1,2,4

First use Cold Water. Then use a Detergent Solution: Mix one tablespoon of clear dishwashing liquid with a cup of warm water, not hot water. Then use a dry cleaning solvent (available at hardware stores).

Colas & Soft Drinks: 7,2

Start with warm water, not hot water. Then use a Detergent Solution: Mix one tablespoon of clear dishwashing liquid with a cup of warm water, not hot water.

Cooking Oils: 4,2

Start with a dry-cleaning solvent (available at hardware stores). Then use a Detergent Solution: Mix one tablespoon of clear dishwashing liquid with a cup of warm water, not hot water.

Cream: 2,4

Start with a Detergent Solution: Mix one tablespoon of clear dishwashing liquid with a cup of warm water, not hot water. Then use a dry-cleaning solvent

Egg: 2

Use a Detergent Solution: Mix one tablespoon of clear dishwashing liquid with a cup of warm water, not hot water.

Felt Tip Pen: 7,2,8

Start with warm water, not hot water. Then use a Detergent Solution: Mix one tablespoon of clear dishwashing liquid with a cup of warm water, not hot water. Then use Clear nail polish remover. Use acetone if possible.

Floor Wax: 4

Start with a dry cleaning solvent.

Fruit Juice: 1,2

First use Cold Water. Then use a Detergent Solution: Mix one tablespoon of clear dishwashing liquid with a cup of warm water, not hot water.

Furniture Polish: 4,2,3

Start with a dry cleaning solvent (available at hardware stores). Then use a Detergent Solution: Mix one tablespoon of clear dishwashing liquid with a cup of warm water, not hot water. Then use an Ammonia Solution. Mix one tablespoon of clear household ammonia (3% solution) with 1/2 cup of water.

Gravy & Sauces: 7,2

Start with warm water, not hot water. Then use a Detergent Solution: Mix one tablespoon of clear dishwashing liquid with a cup of warm water, not hot water.

Ink (fountain pen): 1,2

First use Cold Water. Then use a Detergent Solution: Mix one tablespoon of clear dishwashing liquid with a cup of warm water, not hot water.

Ink (ball point): 4,9,2

Start with a dry cleaning solvent (available at hardware stores). Then use Alcohol or Methylated Spirits Mineral Turpentine.Then use a Detergent Solution: Mix one tablespoon of clear dishwashing liquid with a cup of warm water, not hot water.

Ketchup: 7,2

Start with warm water, not hot water. Then use a Detergent Solution: Mix one tablespoon of clear dishwashing liquid with a cup of warm water, not hot water.

Lipstick: 4,2

Start with a dry cleaning solvent (available at hardware stores). Then use a Detergent Solution: Mix one tablespoon of clear dishwashing liquid with a cup of warm water, not hot water.

Mercurochrome: 2,3,6

Milk: 7,4,2

Start with warm water, not hot water. Then use a dry cleaning solvent (available at hardware stores. Then use a Detergent Solution: Mix one tablespoon of clear dishwashing liquid with a cup of warm water, not hot water.

Mustard: 2

Use a Detergent Solution: Mix one tablespoon of clear dishwashing liquid with a cup of warm water, not hot water.

Nail Polish:

Always let harden before attempting removal which can take up to 24 hours for a large drip or spill. After drying use a blunt scraper (back of a knife works well) and you should be able to scrape off the most if not all of the polish, then do the following steps: 8,4

Oil & Grease: 4,2

Start with a dry cleaning solvent (available at hardware stores). Then use a Detergent Solution: Mix one tablespoon of clear dishwashing liquid with a cup of warm water, not hot water.

Paint (latex): 2,3,4

Paint (oil): 9,4,2

Start with Alcohol or Methylated Spirits Mineral Turpentine. Then use a dry cleaning solvent (available at hardware stores). Then use a Detergent Solution: Mix one tablespoon of clear dishwashing liquid with a cup of warm water, not hot water.

Rust: 4,2,10

Salad Dressing: 2,4

Use a Detergent Solution: Mix one tablespoon of clear dishwashing liquid with a cup of warm water, not hot water. Then use a dry cleaning solvent

Shoe Polish: 4,2

Start with a dry cleaning solvent (available at hardware stores). Then use a Detergent Solution: Mix one tablespoon of clear dishwashing liquid with a cup of warm water, not hot water.

Soot: 4,2,3

Tar: 4

Use a dry cleaning solvent

Tea: 1,2,4

First use Cold Water. Then use a Detergent Solution: Mix one tablespoon of clear dishwashing liquid with a cup of warm water, not hot water. Then use a dry cleaning solvent.

Urine (fresh): 1,2

First use Cold Water. Then use a Detergent Solution: Mix one tablespoon of clear dishwashing liquid with a cup of warm water, not hot water.

Urine (old): 2,3,6

Use a Detergent Solution: Mix one tablespoon of clear dishwashing liquid with a cup of warm water, not hot water. Then use an Ammonia Solution. Mix one tablespoon of clear household ammonia (3% solution) with 1/2 cup of water. Then use a Detergent Solution: Mix one tablespoon of clear dishwashing liquid with a cup of warm water, not hot water.

Vomit: 2

Use a Detergent Solution: Mix one tablespoon of clear dishwashing liquid with a cup of warm water, not hot water.

Wine: 11,1,2

Start with Absorbent Powder (e.g., salt, talc, or proprietary absorbent powders). Then use Cold Water. Then use a Detergent Solution: Mix one tablespoon of clear dishwashing liquid with a cup of warm water, not hot water.

4 Carpet Cleaning Tips and Tricks

capitalcityflooringwebsite@gmail.com (Eric Wilson) — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 16:46:22 GMT

4 Carpet Cleaning Tips and Tricks

Flooring, especially carpeting, takes a beating over the years. Here are some maintenance tips to extend the life and look of your carpeting.

Floor Mats or Entrance Mats

To keep soil and dirt off your carpet, or at least trap some of it before it gets tracked inside, place floor mats just inside your doors. It will also help if you have a mat on the outside entrance.

Vacuum On a Regular Basis

A vacuum cleaner with a beater bar or a rotating brush will help loosen dirt trapped in your carpet pile and keep dirt at bay and deep clean your carpeting. How often? You can never vacuum too often. Remember, carpet sweepers are great for picking up crumbs and visible pieces of dirt. However, they will not deep clean your carpet.

Professionally Clean Your Carpet Every 12 to 18 months.

Whether you use a local professional carpet cleaning service or rent a carpet steamer from the hardware store or grocery store, you’re adding life to your carpet by washing the dirt off the pile and deep cleaning. If you do rent a machine, make sure it has strong vacuum power to remove the water from your carpet. It should dry within 6 to 12 hours. Getting it too wet can damage your carpet and risk bacteria or mildew growth. You can always use fans or a dehumidifier to shorten the drying time.

When choosing a cleaning solution, make sure it has a pH of 10 or less. Alsop make sure you remove all the detergent once you have cleaned the carpet.

If your carpet is under warranty or has had stain resistance guard applied, you may need to clean with a certain or recommended cleaner/soap.

Spills and Spots need Immediate Attention.

Use a dull knife or spoon to remove any solid materials. Blot up liquid spills with a white towel or paper towel. Never rub or scrub with a brush. This may cause damage to the carpet fibers. Use the manufacturer recommended cleaner for your specific carpet. Apply cleaning solutions to the cloth rather than directly to the stained area to avoid saturating the carpet when spot cleaning. Clean the fibers, not the backing. If the stain is deep, you may need to repeat the process.