Carpet Care	Three recipes you can use to remove almost every spot and stain from your carpet.
	Type of Stain: Oily foodstuffs, including coffee, mustard, tea, soft drinks, beer, wine, vomit, urine, excrement. To Clean: Mix one tablespoon of mild carpet detergent, 1/3 cup of white vinegar and 2/3 cup water. Remove excess materials by absorbing liquids and scraping semi-solids. Apply solutions. Blot the carpet and gently brush the pile. Apply many layers of toweling over the affected area. Weigh down. Leave until dry. Type of Stain: Starches, sugars and foodstuffs, such as egg, milk, blood, candy, ice cream, chocolate, sugar stains, salad dressing. To Clean: Mix one cup of water, two tablespoon of ammonia, and one tablespoon of mild carpet detergent. Remove excess materials, absorbing liquids and scraping semi-solids. Apply the solution. Blot the carpet and gently brush the pile. Apply many layers of toweling over affected area. Weigh down. Leave until dry. When dry, brush the pile gently. Type of Stain: Heavy grease and oil, including gum, oil tar, inks, wax, butter, grease, household cement. To Clean: Remove excess material. Apply a non-flammable dry-cleaning solvent. Blot dry. Brush the pile gently. Warning! Pre-test all cleaning agents in an inconspicuous area to make sure they are colorfast. Do not attempt to remove these stains: Lipstick, rouge, nail polish, rust, dried mustard, furniture stains, candle wax. These stains require special reagents or techniques to be used by professional carpet cleaners only. Note: Many carpet owners put agents and compounds on their carpeting in hopes that they will remove spots and stains. Often, these agents become more of a problem than the original spot. If the spot doesn't come out using the suggestions above, don't risk damaging your carpet. Call a professional carpet cleaner. - Carpet & Fabricare Institute Maintenance Tips Spot Cleaning Carpets You can do a lot to keep your carpets free of unsightly spots and spills between regular professional maintenance cleanings. General Spot Cleaning Guidelines: Don't scrub - BLOT Work spot from the outside-in Be patient When in doubt, call us for advice Some spills can result in permanent stains. Please call us if you have any questions. (408) 253-8080 Quick Response Saves Sofa! You can save your upholstery fabrics from most liquid spills if you treat them fast enough. Most upholstery fabric purchased today comes treated with a fabric protector such as Teflon® or Scotchgard®. A primary benefit of these protectors is that they prevent most spills from penetrating the fabric for at least 30 seconds. In those first seconds most spills can be easily absorbed with a cotton towel and a damaging stain thwarted. Fabric protector is essential for keeping your upholstered furniture looking good for a long time. Always ask if it has been applied when you purchase a new piece of upholstered furniture. The protector will not come off later during proper cleanings, but it will wear off in normal use. It should be restored periodically when you have the fabric professionally cleaned. Top Maintain Your Carpets Appearance A key way to maintain the cleanliness and appearance of your carpet is to take steps to prevent the dirt from coming in the house in the first place. Keep the dirt outside where it belongs. Most soiling on carpets comes from dirt tracked in on shoes. To keep your carpet looking cleaner longer: Keep the exterior entrances to your home free of dirt. Good landscaping around the entrances helps keep the dust level down. Think of the porch or deck as part of the interior. Sweep them on a regular basis. Be sure to keep exterior "welcome" mats at every door. Place walk-off mats inside the doorways. Use small area rugs that can be laundered in your washing machine. Take your shoes off at the door. Use a pair of comfortable "indoor only" shoes or slippers when you're at home. Preventing your carpets from getting dirty in the first place keeps your home healthier and helps your carpets last longer and look better. Top
	Carpet Protector Keeps Your Carpet Looking Like New Carpets have come a long way since they were first manufactured. Major changes have been made to help carpets hide soiling, prevent static build-up, resist soiling and staining and to maintain their luxurious texture. The most significant event occurred in the life of nylon carpets over twenty years ago when manufacturers started applying a flourochemical product to the nylon fibers to prevent soiling. We recognize this product by names such as Teflon® or Scotchgard®. The carpet protector can be reapplied to the fibers after it is professionally cleaned to restore what has been worn off . The fiber manufacturers indicate that after two years there will be a significant loss of the original protector. Carpet protector should be reapplied annually, especially in heavy use areas. When you keep the fibers completely protected, your carpets will look cleaner longer and emergency spot cleaning will be easier and more effective. Top
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