Stain Removal General Procedure

Always rub or brush lightly from the outer edge toward the center of the stain to prevent spreading, especially on twisted weave rugs and pile fine rugs. On old, dry or stubborn stains, saturate, blot, and brush. Repeat this operation as often as necessary to remove the stain completely.

Items To Have On Hand

You must move quickly, so please keep a small container with the following items close:
  • Clean Cloths
  • A Clothes Brush
  • Mild Detergent
  • White Vinegar
  • Dry Cleaning Fluid
  • Weak Ammonia (7% solution)
  • Sponges
  • Alcohol
  • Glycerin

How to Clean Stains

1

Work quickly

2

Blot up excess spills with paper towels.

3

Apply antidote as shown on list with a clean cloth working from edge to center.

4

DO NOT SOAK!

5

Pat with paper towels. Dry with fan or hair blower.

6

Restore pile with clothes brush.

Removing Wax

Put a blotter or brown paper bag over the spot. Put a hot iron over the blotter. Wait a few minutes until the wax is absorbed into the blotter. Repeat if necessary. Be careful to move the iron constantly and do not let it stay in one place.

Removing Ink

Saturate the spot with hairspray. Allow it to dry, then brush lightly with solution of water and vinegar.

Removing Glue

Saturate the spot with a cloth soaked in vinegar or alcohol. This should being to break up the glue. Repeat as necessary.

Removing Chewing Gum

Press ice cubes against spot. Wait until it becomes brittle and breaks off. Use spot remover to vanish last traces of spot.

Rotation

To insure even wear, your rug should be rotated once a year. Depending on the traffic and proximity to sunlight exposure, the rotation may vary from 6 month to 2 years.

Vacuuming

Fine hand-knotted rugs, like most carpeting, should be vacuumed on a regular basis to remove dirt and restore life to the fibers. Vacuuming the rug thoroughly also ensures that moth eggs and larva are collected before they can cause serious damage. Be sure the long fringes do not get caught and pulled.

Padding

A quality pad used under your rug helps protect it from dirt, wear, and slippage accidents. We will be happy to provide you with the correct padding for your rug.

****A Word Of Caution****

In todays multitude of rugs available using various dyes and materials. The above tips are not a panacea, please be careful especially of the color fastness and nature of the material used.
Please feel free to reach us immediately, we will be happy to be of consultation, and to avoid a costly mistake

Stain Removal

Using an arsenal of safe and effective stain removal products with the most innovative equipment, Chem-Dry can knock tough stains out of carpets, rugs

Stain Removal Index & Procedure

Stain Removal
Stain Removal

Procedure 1

  • Detergent
  • Blot
  • Vinegar
  • Blot
  • Detergent
  • Blot
  • Water
  • Blot to Dry

Procedure 2

  • Cleaning Fluid
  • Blot
  • Detergent
  • Blot
  • Water
  • Blot
  • Ammonia
  • Blot
  • Detergent
  • Blot
  • Water
  • Blot to Dry

Procedure 3

  • Detergent
  • Blot
  • Vinegar
  • Blot
  • Ammonia
  • Blot
  • Detergent
  • Blot
  • Water
  • Blot to Dry

Procedure 4

  • Detergent
  • Blot
  • Ammonia
  • Blot
  • Detergent
  • Blot
  • Water
  • Blot to Dry

Procedure 5

  • Detergent
  • Blot
  • Ammonia
  • Blot
  • Vinegar
  • Blot
  • Detergent
  • Blot
  • Water
  • Blot to Dry

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