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2008 IMPERIAL
EXTERIOR & INTERIOR CARE — 3
FLOORS
Carpet Cleaning
Spot Removal Procedures:
Act quickly when anything is dropped or
spilled. Remove spots before they dry.
Blot liquids with a clean, white
absorbent cloth or paper towel.
For semi-solids, scoop up with a rounded
spoon.
For solids, break up and vacuum out as
much as possible.
Pretest the spot removal agent in an
inconspicuous area to make certain it
will not damage the carpet dyes.
Apply a small amount of the cleaning
solution recommended for the particular
spot.
DO NOT
scrub. Work from the
edges of the spot to the center. Blot
thoroughly. Repeat until spot is removed.
Follow steps on the carpet Spot Removal
Guide.
After each application, absorb as much
as possible before proceeding to the next
step.
Absorb remaining moisture with layers
of white paper towels, weighted down
with a non-staining glass or ceramic
object.
When completely dry, vacuum or brush
the pile to restore texture.
If the spot is not completely removed,
contact a professional carpet cleaner.
Cleaning Solutions:
A. Dry Cleaning Fluid:
A non
fl
ammable
spot removal liquid, available in
grocery and hardware stores.
B. Nail Polish Remover:
Any acetate,
which often has a banana fragrance.
DO NOT
use if it contains acetone.
C. Detergent Solution:
Mix two cups
of cold water and 1/8 teaspoon mild
liquid detergent (no lanolin, non-
bleach).
D. Warm Water:
Lukewarm tap water.
E. Vinegar Solution:
One cup white
vinegar to one cup water.
F. Ammonia Solution:
One tablespoon
household ammonia to one cup water.
G. Stain Removal Kit:
Available from
retail carpet stores or professional
cleaners.
H. Call Professional:
Additional
suggestions, special cleaning chemicals
or the ability to patch the area may be
available.
I. Permanent Change:
Due to the nature
of the stain, there may be color loss.
The carpet has been permanently
dyed or the carpet yarns have been
permanently damaged.
NOTE:
While the recommended cleaning agents
have proven to be effective, some stains
may become permanent.
Spot Removal Guide
