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Spot and Stain Removal
Even with routine maintenance, stains and spots
will occur. Clean up spills as quickly as possible.
Watery spills should be blotted with clean cloths or
paper towels. Thick jelly-like substances should be
removed with a spoon or blunt scraper, and then
blotted. Solids should be scraped using a blunt
scraper and then swept, brushed or vacuumed to
remove the material. After removal of the majority
of the spilled material, it is important to complete
the removal process so the spill does not have a
chance to affect the flooring.
Whittaker manufactures a spotting and brushing
system using Crystal Dry Spotter and Cleaning
Agent and the Whittaker Carpet Roamer
™
; it is
effective in cleaning the stains listed on the next
page where brushing is required. Plynyl is
stain-resistant, not stain-proof. To avoid lasting
stains, blot and clean stains immediately. The
following list shows stain-removal procedures for
some common spills and other tough-to-clean
areas.
Stain Removal Procedure
Shoe heel marks Use medium-bristled scrub brush and follow with mild detergent solution.
Blood, chocolate, catsup,
white glue, egg, ice cream,
butter Spray on a mild detergent solution and allow it to dwell for 1 minute. Brush with a
medium-bristled scrub brush, and then blot with white paper towels. Repeat until
discoloration is removed.
Berries, fruit juices, cream,
soft drinks, milk, wine, beer,
coffee, tea Spray on a mild detergent solution and allow to dwell for 1 minute. Blot with white paper
towels. Repeat until discoloration is removed.
Excrement, vomit, urine Spray on a mild detergent solution and allow it to dwell for 1 minute. Brush with a
medium-bristled scrub brush, and then blot with white paper towels. Repeat until
discoloration is removed.
Shoe polish, asphalt, grease,
oil, ink, lipstick, crayon, wax,
paint, rubber cement, seam
sealer Remove as much residue as possible using white towels, paying attention to keeping
the stain from spreading. Use a mild solvent (Bane Clene Saf-T-Solv
®
) placed on white
towels and then applied to the stained area. Repeat the application of the solvent and
gently agitate the area as much as needed. Overapplication of any solvent can
dramatically affect the integrity of Plynyl. Follow solvent cleaning with a detergent rinse.
Mercurochrome, Merthiolate,
Betadine, tomato sauce,
spaghetti sauce Spray on a mild detergent solution and allow it to dwell for 1 minute. Blot with white
paper towels. If discoloration is not removed, dilute household bleach to 1:10 bleach to
water, mist on affected area and allow it to dwell for 5 minutes. Rinse with water to
remove all bleach residue.
Chewing gum Freeze with compressed air and break away from material surface. Follow with mild
detergent and a medium-bristled brush.
Rust Treat with a reducing agent and follow with a mild detergent rinse (may require
professional assistance).
Follow all cleaning procedures using common detergents with a water-only rinse in order to remove all residual
cleaning agents (if Crystal Dry is used, a follow-up water rinse is not required). Allow the area to completely dry before
allowing traffic in the area.
NOTICE: Stains that cannot be removed under the listed procedures can be treated
with a 1:10 bleach to water solution. Mist the solution on the area of discoloration and
allow it to dwell for 5 minutes. Rinse the area with water only in order to remove the
bleach residue. Allow to dry completely before trafficking. Some stains may require a
professional to complete the stain-removal process.