We have provided, for your convenience, a basic ‘do it yourself’ guide for the treatment and removal of some of the more common spills. Prompt action may keep that ‘spill’ from turning into a ‘stain’. While we encourage all of our valued clients to phone us when in doubt, the following will serve as a basic guideline when prompt action is needed. Remember, a professional cleaner has methods available to minimize any potential discoloration, to disinfect and deodorize the area, and to alleviate the odor. This is not a substitute for professional services! J.M. CALLAHAN CARPET 441-9117
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We have provided, for your convenience, a basic ‘do it yourself’ guide for the treatment and removal of some of the more common spills. Prompt action may keep that ‘spill’ from turning into a ‘stain’. While we encourage all of our valued clients to phone us when in doubt, the following will serve as a basic guideline when prompt action is needed. Remember, a professional cleaner has methods available to minimize any potential discoloration, to disinfect and deodorize the area, and to alleviate the odor. This is not a substitute for professional services!
Spill Type
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Products Needed |
Action |
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| Coffee, tea, soda |
ammonia, water |
(4 parts water to 1 part clear ammonia)Spray affected area; blot; let dry. | |||||||||||||||
Dog/cat urine, feces |
ammonia, bleach-free neutral detergent (Ivory), white towels | Absorb as much as possible with clean, white towels. Blot area with ammonia solution (as directed above) & place towels over area until dry. If feces, remove deposits & clean with neutral detergent (1 tsp. in a cup of warm water). Repeat drying step. | |||||||||||||||
Solvent soluble stains(nail polish, ink, grease) |
acetone, bleach-free neutral detergent, white towels | Apply small amt. of acetone & rub in with brush. Blot area. Neutralize with detergent solution (1 tsp. in cup of warm water). Dry. | |||||||||||||||
Vomit/blood |
enzyme laundry detergent (Biz), water, white towels | Dissolve 1 tbsp. detergent in 1 cup hot water & apply to affected area. Wait approx. 5 min. Blot. Rinse with clear water (do not over-wet). Dry with towels. |