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Immediately blot up as much
of the liquid stain as possible
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Blot - Thoroughly using a clean
white terry cloth towel or absorbent blotting
material. Continue shifting to clean dry areas of towel applying downward pressure.
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| 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. |
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Scrape away the solid or
semi-solid stain using a blunt spatula, bone scraper or spoon
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Scrape and remove excessive stain using a blunt
spatula, spoon or bone scraper. Never use a knife because it might harm the fibers.
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| 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. |
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Vacuum away as much of the
solid stain as possible
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Vacuum carpet surface using a canister vacuum
and hose (do not use an upright type of vacuum with a rotating
brush) this only spreads the stain).
Using the hose or hose end, gently
work from the outer perimeter of the stain towards the center. Effectively reducing the
diameter and eliminating the likelihood of spreading the stain. *Never use water to clean
toner or soot from carpet because it only spreads and imbeds the stain.
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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 remove the stain, apply a small
amount of stain remover to the soft, white, absorbent cloth 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.
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In cases where you need to apply more
than one stain remover 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. |
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Do not to overwet the
area |
| Over-wetting of carpets while cleaning may cause damage to the carpet. |
