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Act Quickly! Most carpet available today has been
treated with a stain-resist treatment, so many
spills can be removed if immediate action is taken.
The longer the delay, the higher the probability of
a spill becoming a permanent stain. Remember,
staining is influenced by many factors, and no
carpet is completely stain proof.
Blot liquids with a dry, white, absorbent cloth or
white (no printing) paper towels.
Do not scrub the area! Scrubbing can cause pile
distortion in the affected area. Continue to use a
dry cloth or paper towels until the area is
completely dry. For semi-solids, gently scrape up
with a rounded spoon. Solids should be broken up and
vacuumed until completely removed.
If the spot can be identified, locate the substance
in the spot removal computer and follow the
directions carefully.
Pretest any spot removal agent in an inconspicuous
area to make certain the solution will not damage
the fiber or the dye. After applying several drops
to the testing area, hold a white cloth on the wet
area for 10 seconds. Examine the carpet and cloth
for color transfer, color change, or damage to the
carpet. If a change occurs, another cleaning
solution should be selected.
Apply a small amount of the selected cleaning
solution to a white cloth, allow to sit for about 10
minutes and work in gently.
Work from the edges of the spill to the center to
prevent the spill from spreading. Do not scrub!
Blot, absorbing as much as possible, and repeat if
necessary.
Continue using the first cleaning solution as long
as there is a transfer of the spill to the cloth. It
is not necessary to use all of the cleaning
solutions if the first solution removes the spill.
Be patient! Complete removal of the spill may
require repeating the same step several times.
After the spill has been completely removed, rinse
the affected area thoroughly with cold water, and
blot with a dry cloth until all of the solution has
been removed. Some cleaning solutions will cause
rapid soiling if the solution is not completely
removed. Apply a one-half inch layer of white paper
towels to the affected area, and weigh down with a
flat, heavy object. Continue to change paper towels
as needed.
A dry, absorbent, cleaning compound may be used as a
substitute to accelerate drying time.
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