Disclaimer: This information is
designed to help you remove your stains. Before using any chemical
cleaners on your carpet, test it in on a small carpet sample or
inconspicuous place to test the carpet. Klinghoffer cannot be
held responsible for any damage caused by using any of the following
formulas.
 | Immediately blot up as much of the liquid
stain as possible using a soft, white, absorbent material
like a towel or napkin. 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.
| Scrape away the solid or semi-solid stain
using a blunt spatula or spoon. Never use a knife as it's
sharp edges could harm the pile fibers.
| 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.
| Vacuum away as much of the solid stain as
possible.
| 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 clean the spot, apply a small amount of
spot removal agent to the soft, white, absorbent material 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. Patience is a virtue as far as this step is concerned!
| In cases where you need to apply more than
one spot removal agent 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.
| Do not to overwet the area.
Overwetting of carpets while cleaning may cause damage to the carpet.
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Animal Accidents -If necessary,
remove any solid matter. Blot up liquids by placing dry towels over the
problem area and apply pressure with your foot. Repeat until the carpet is
as dry as possible. Apply Formula 2
according to directions, and let dry completely. Finish with
Formula 3.
Beverages -With a
teaspoon, apply a small amount of clear cold water. Blot up moisture with
a dry, white, unstarched cloth. If any spot remains, apply Formula
1 followed by Formula 3. For
coffee and tea, use Formula 1 followed
with Formula 2.
Blood - Apply a small amount of cold water
with a teaspoon. Blot up moisture with a dry, white unstarched cloth.
Follow with Formula 1. If a yellow spot
results, apply a few drops of peroxide and let stand for about three
minutes. Then apply Formula 2 according to
directions.
Butter & Other Fats - Apply Formula
4 with a teaspoon. Wipe with dry, white, unstarched cloth.
Chewing Gum - Apply Formula
4 to the gum and let stand four minutes. Use a spoon to lift gum
from carpet. If it still sticks, repeat the treatment. Follow up with Formula
1.
Cosmetics - Apply Formula
4 followed by Formula 1. If
necessary, apply Formula 2.
Food - Scrape off as much as possible with
a spoon. Apply Formula 4 with a teaspoon
and wipe with a dry, white, unstarched cloth. Follow with Formula
1.
Fruit Juice - Wipe the area with a clean
white, unstarched cloth moistened with cold water. Apply Formula
1 and follow up with Formula 3.
Grease - Apply Formula
4 and wipe with dry, white, unstarched cloth. Repeat application.
If spot remains, use Formula 1.
Ice Cream and Deserts - Moisten a clean,
white, unstarched cloth with cold water and wipe the area. Then apply Formula
1.
Ink (Except Ball Point) - Ink spots vary
in difficulty, depending upon the composition of the ink. Too much
detergent and water can cause the spot to spread. Use white tissue to
absorb as much ink as possible. Then sponge the area with a damp, white,
unstarched cloth, working from the edges of the spot toward the center.
Repeat with fresh cloths, then apply Formula 1.
Repeat until spot is gone.
If a brown or yellow spot is left, this indicates that
the ink contains iron. Please call a professional carpet cleaner.
Professionals should also remove a very large ink spot. But even they
cannot guarantee that permanent ink stains can be removed.
Ink (Ball Point) - Apply Formula
4 and sponge with a dry, white, unstarched cloth. Follow with Formula
1.
Nail Polish & Household Cement - Use
nail polish remover to remove these spots. Follow by using Formula
1.
CAUTION: Before applying nail polish remover to
the spot, usa a small carpet sample or inconspicuous place to test the
carpet. Nail polish remover can damage some carpet by creating color
changes or fiber distortion.
Oil - In cases of large amounts of oil,
the most practical remedy is to call a professional. A small spot can be
cleaned with Formula 4, applied with a
teaspoon. Wipe with dry, white, unstarched cloth. Repeat if needed. Then
apply Formula 1.
Paint & Varnish - Large spills
should be cleaned by a professional. Call immediately after the accident
happens. For small spills of fresh latex paint, use Formula
1. For oil-based paint, apply a few drops of turpentine or mineral
spirits use a teaspoon, and blot with a dry, white, unstarched cloth.
Follow with Formula 4, then Formula
1. Any paint that has dried is almost impossible to remove.
Sugar & Candy - Scrape off
surface with a dull knife. Wipe with cold water, using a clean, white,
unstarched cloth. Follow with Formula 1.
Wax - Small wax spots can sometimes be
removed using Formula 4. For heavy wax
build up, place a dry, white, unstarched towel over the affected area and
lightly touch it with a warm iron. As the wax melts, it will be absorbed
into the towel. Sometimes it will be necessary to change to another towel,
depending on how much wax there is to be removed. Be careful not to
overheat and melt synthetic carpeting.
Formula 1
1/2 pint cold water
1/2 teaspoon liquid dishwashing detergent. DO NOT use a liquid
automatic dishwashing detergent or a detergent containing bleach.
Mix detergent and cold water together in a glass. Moisten the spot with a
teaspoonful of the mixture, without getting the carpet too wet. Gently rub
the spot with the spoon, working from the outside of the spot toward the
center. This keeps the spot from spreading. To complete removal, wet a
white unstarched cloth with clean water and wipe up as much of the spot
and mixture as possible. It the spot has not been totally removed, repeat
the steps. When finished, place dry absorbent cloths over the area and
apply pressure with your foot to blot up the moisture.
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Formula 2
1 teaspoon white vinegar
3 teaspoons cold water
Mix ingredients in a cup or glass. Using a teaspoon of the mixture, apply
it to the spot, gently working the spot from the outer edges toward the
middle with a clean, white, unstarched cloth. Blot up moisture wth dry
cloths. Dampen another clothin clean cold water and wipe the spot again.
Place dry cloths over the area and apply pressure with your foot to soak
up the moisture.
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Formula 3
1 cup cold water
1 tablespoon baking soda
Mix and apply in the same manner as Formula 2. This solution is
especially good for acidic spots.
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Formula 4
Nonflammable dry cleaning fluid can be found at
most drug or hardware stores. This solvent should not be mixed with any
other solution. It is especially good for cleaning tar, oil, adhesive tape
and chewing gum. In general, it can be used for any dark spot other
formulas will not remove. However, before using any solvent on carpet or
upholstery, test for color fastness. Pour a small amount of solvent on a
clean white cloth. Gently rub the cloth on a scrap piece of carpet of
upholstery material. If you DON'T have a scrap piece, perform the
test in an inconspicuous area such as a closet or lower part of
upholstery. If any color appears on the cloth after rubbing it, DO NOT
USE the solvent.
To use the dry cleaning fluid, follow the safety
precautions on the label. Gently rub the spot, working from the outer
edges to the middle. The spot will absorb into the cloth. To soak up extra
moisture, place a clean towel over the area and press with your foot.
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