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GENERAL STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE
These are merely suggestions. For
professional advice, ask your dealer
The following information contains general
cleaning procedures for everyday spills, dirt, etc. If
your rug needs cleaning beyond any of these subjects, call us.
STAIN REMOVAL GENERAL PROCEDURE
Always rub or brush lightly from the outer
edge toward the center of the stain to prevent spreading or
causing "the ring" when using solvents, especially on twist
rugs and pile carpets. On old, dry or stubborn stains,
saturate, blot and brush. Repeat this operation as often
as necessary to remove the stain completely.
STAIN REMOVAL PACKAGE TO KEEP ON HAND
You must move quickly, so keep a small
container with the following items close:
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Clean cloths |
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A clothes brush |
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Mild Detergent (No bleaches or alkalies) |
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White Vinegar |
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Dry Cleaning Fluid |
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Weak Ammonia (7% solution) |
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Sponges |
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Alcohol |
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Glycerin |
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Paper Towels |
HOW TO CLEAN STAINS
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Work quickly
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Blot up excess spills with paper towels.
Do not rub.
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Apply anidote(s) as shown on the
list with a
clean, cloth working from edge to center.
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Do not soak.
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Pat with paper towels. Dry with fan or
hair blower.
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Restore pile with clothes brush.
BLOTTING & STAIN REMOVING
When spills occur, dilute with plenty of water. Next,
blot from the edge of the spill towards the center.
Avoid rubbing the area. For solid spills, take a spoon
and carefully scoop up the material. It is always best
to attack the spill immediately. The
Stain Removal
Procedures chart will help you eliminate most stains.
REMOVING WAX Put a blotter or brown
paper bag over the spot. Put hot iron over the blotter.
Wait a few minutes until the wax is absorbed into the blotter.
Repeat is necessary. Move the iron constantly and do
not let it stay in one place.
REMOVING
INK Saturate the spot with hairspray.
Allow it to dry. Brush lightly with a solution of water
and vinegar. REMOVING GLUE
Saturate the spot with a cloth soaked in vinegar or alcohol.
REMOVING CHEWING GUM
Press ice cubes
against spot. Wait until it becomes brittle and breaks
off. Use spot remover to vanish last traces of the spot.
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