Important - Always read and
follow the care instructions
and any warnings provided by
the carpet manufacturer.
Rugs and carpets with
natural fibers and/or
certain dyes may require
special treatment. If in
doubt contact a cleaning
professional for
advice/service. Also follow
these
General Rules.
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Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting with a
white paper towel, then neutralize with an ammonia solution
(1 tablespoon of clear household ammonia to 1/2 cup of
water.). Saturate spot with the ammonia solution using a
spray bottle. Do not wet backing. Blot with a white paper
towel to remove excess moisture. All solutions for removing
blood must be cool.
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Apply a small quantity of detergent solution to the spot.
(To make the detergent solution mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand
dish washing detergent which does not contain lanolin or
bleach with 1 quart of water; examples of safe detergents
are Dawn® and Joy®.) Use a blotting motion to work the
detergent into the affected area. If spot is being removed
continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper
towel until spot is removed.
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Rinse with tap water using a spray bottle, blot to remove
excess moisture.
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Spray lightly with water, do not blot this time; apply pad
of paper towels and brick and allow to dry.
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If
there is still some stain on the carpet and blotting is not
removing it, then moisten the tufts in the stained area with
3% hydrogen peroxide. Let stand for on (1) hour. Blot and
repeat until carpet is stain free. Light will cause peroxide
to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary. Apply
pad of paper towels and weight down with brick.
*Disclaimer - Quality Maintenance, Inc. does not
guarantee that the "tips" will get stains out. Discoloration may
result from application.
