3 Important Tips--Stain Removal Guide

1. Remove it NOW. The longer you wait, the harder it will be to remove. If you cannot remove the stain, call a professional right away.
   
   

2. DO NOT USE Resolve or other high residue products on your area rugs. Use a neutral ph spotting agent that is made for wool. Call us for purchase information.
   
   

3. Use as little moisture as possible with silk, sisal, cotton, and grass rugs. For these, apply a spotter to a cloth and gently dab the stain.
   
   
   

You can ruin some area rugs with spot removers. Make sure you always test the product first in an inconspicuous area.

Try this instead of scrubbing your carpet in utter frustration:

• Make sure you NEVER apply any solvent (nail polish or rubbing alcohol) directly to the carpet. This could cause weakening of the fiber backing.
  
  

• Use a spot machine (by bissel, little green machine, etc) or a wet vacuum to extract any liquid spot BEFORE you treat it with any spot removing solution.
  
  

• DON'T USE TOO MUCH SOLUTION. An entire bottle of spotter should NEVER be used on one spot.
  
  

• RINSE, RINSE, RINSE. This is one of the biggest things homeowners overlook. Remember, the rinse water can be extracted with your spot machine or wet vacuum.
  

Most spots: Use our Spray and Wipe Cleaner or mix 1/4 teaspoon clear hand dishwashing soap with 1 cup water and follow the directions above. Avoid high residue spotters such as Resolve.

Grease or Oils: For greasy spots, apply rubbing alcohol to a cloth and gently dab the spot. Never pour a solvent directly on your carpet.

Wax: Melt the wax unto a paper bag with a steam iron. Place the paper bag over the wax. Do not allow the iron to directly touch the carpet.



Don't let the spot become permanent! Just remember, call us at (818) 708-7805 (local Encino number). We'll fit you in our schedule.

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