Emergency Stains Removing Tips

Stains Removing Tips

We all have those unfortunate times when we spill a glass of wine on our carpet, or the kids accidentally use texta’s on the carpet. we all have those moments when we see the honey, fruit juice or the like tip onto the carpet in slow motion. it is the way you react in the first few hours that can make the biggest difference to the way the stain can be cleaned up.

For Liquid Stains 

Get a wet white cloth tea towel, nappy, paper towel and put the carpet on the stain to try to absorb as much liquid as possible. Keep changing the cloth as soon as you can see the carpet taking in the spillage. you can apply a small amount of pressure to help absorb more of the spillage.
Ensure that the cloth used is white colored paper towel and towels can cause further dyes to run onto the carpet.
Try to get as much liquid out of the stain as possible. Keep applying new cloths until no more of the spillage is seen being absorbed into the carpet.
If you’re not getting any more of the stain on the carpet, but there is still a stain visible on the carpet, apply a small amount of water to the stain and repeat the above process. Continue process until no more of the spillage is being absorbed.

For Solids Stains
If you spill anything solid on your carpet try to scrape off as much excess solids as possible with a blunt knife. be careful not to damage the carpet fibers by rubbing the carpet. If a gentle scraping does not remove excess solids do not continue with this process.
Stain Removal is a very specialized field of carpet cleaning and many carpet cleaners do not have the skills to carry out processes to rectify carpet stains. read more..

Carpet Care And Spots Removing Tips

Carpet Cleaning

Carpet cleaning is just like exercise. If you get into a routine and keep it up, you will see great results and feel better for it. Understanding the proper way to clean carpet will help you save time by doing it correctly the first time with products that do the job right from the start. Not only will Seal of Approval cleaning products help keep your carpet looking great, they can also help meet the warranty requirements of the carpet manufacturer. Below are three simple steps to keeping your carpet clean and looking great.

Carpet Care Tips

Clean spots and spills quickly with products that do not damage the carpet or cause it to resoil more quickly.
Professionally deep clean your carpets every twelve to eighteen months to remove embedded dirt and dirt.

Stop Dirt At The Door

Preventing dirt and grime from getting on the carpet in the first place is a great way to start keeping it clean. the following helpful hints can stop dirt in its tracks.
Use mats outdoor and indoor mats or runners can reduce the amount of dirt that enters the house.
Take off your shoes you can save wear and tear on carpet by asking everyone to take their shoes off before entering your home.
Change your air filters change air filters in your heating and air-conditioning systems as recommended by the manufacturer’s directions. The more dust and particles removed by the filter, the fewer that fall onto the carpet. read more...

Removing Coffee And Tea Stains

Carpet Cleaning

When you have these following types of stains on your carpet. you may be thinking about what you are going to place over the top to hide it. But, before you do that, consider these tricks to help you to remove coffee and tea from the carpet. make a detergent to clean it out of half of a teaspoon of mild detergent and one pint of water. Blot with a towel onto the stain. Do not rub. Blot with a clean cloth to soak up the stain. If the stain is still there, use a fifty to fifty solution of water and white vinegar to help you to get it out. hydrogen peroxide can work on these stains as well.

Like most out there, you probably have a cup of coffee each morning for breakfast. Or, perhaps you enjoy your tea.

How many times have you spilled that drink on your work clothing or your professional suit? you have no time to have it cleaned and you are supposed to be running out the door. It happens to all of us.

The good news is that you simply will with success clean the occasional and also the tea stains from your wear, counters and alternative areas if you are doing thus within the right manner. You don’t ought to throw the clothing out because of a stain. you can use these coffee and tea stain removing solutions.

There are four basic ways that you can remove coffee and tea stains from your products. you can choose any of these that you have readily available to you at the time of your accident.

Commercial Stain Removers

You can get a good cleaning from these products if you have them on hand when you need them. when using them, make sure to pre treat them right way. That is, you need to follow the directions of the products provided.

Saturate the item with the stain remover and allow it to sit for at least five minutes. Then, you can wash as you normally would. read more...

Rug Cleaning Method

Rug Cleaning

Rugs can be beautiful additions to your home, but they can be expensive and at times delicate. By understanding how to clean rugs, you will also be able to preserve your investment. There are a few very common mistakes that people make when it comes to cleaning area rugs. These mistakes can end up subtracting years from the life of your rugs, and they should be avoided. these tips ranging from vacuuming to spraying to pet odors and spills can keep your rugs looking new for as long as possible.

The Best Method To Clean Your Rug

The best way to keep your area rug looking its best is once a month flip it upside down and vacuum the back of the rug. it is okay to use a beater bar/rotating brush vacuum on the back of a wool rug, on the front it is recommended to only use suction. Vacuuming the back with the beater bar/rotating brush helps push dirt trapped deep down toward the top of the rug. The rug is then flipped right side up and this dirt is vacuumed. For synthetic area rugs it is fine to use the beater bar/rotating brush vacuum on the front and back of the rug.

When you run the vacuum over the fringes they get sucked into the beater bar of your vacuum. The fringes do not need to be vacuumed at all. Fluffing them by hand is all they need. anything else can cause damage to them.

Carpet shampoos are usually made for synthetic wall to wall carpet not wool area rugs. always check the label before using any spot cleaners or rugshampoos. when you use a spotter or shampoo make sure you rinse it all out. If there is any soap residue left in the rug it will attract dirt. always test your rug with a damp white cotton towel to make sure the colors will not run or bleed.

Make sure that you clean up spills or stains as as soon as they occur. Blot or scrape the spillage up depending on the type of spill. Blot, using a clean white 100% cotton dry towel and pressing down very hard from the outside towards the middle. do this repeatedly, turning the folded towel over and over until you have absorbed as much moisture as possible. If the spillage is milk care must be taken to rinse the area thoroughly with mild detergent and water to prevent souring of the residue. For red wine spills, use equal parts of 100% hydrogen peroxide and Dawn liquid dish soap apply to cotton towel and blot. read more...

Upholstery Stains Removing Tips

Upholstery Cleaning

New upholstered furniture can be very expensive. if you have a sofa, chair, love seat, or some other type of upholstered furniture that is in good condition but just dirty, these upholstery cleaning tips will save you money and time shopping for new furniture.

Most often, people will clean an existing piece of furniture and be totally amazed at how incredible it looks. Considering that people and sometimes pets sit on furniture, it is no wonder it gets dirty. Even simple aged furnishings can benefit from a good cleaning.

The key with upholstered furniture is choosing the appropriate type of cleaning method.

For example, if you have an antique chair that is hand embroidered then it would require a different cleaning technique than a sofa that was store bought.

Getting The Upholstery Stains Out

Maintaining a clean home is part of having a happy home where people enjoy living. With furniture, upholstery is just one but however an important one.

Think about all the times people have eaten on the sofa, dropping bits of food or drink that leave stains. Then you have the dirty feet, dirty clothing, and just everyday wear and tear that can leave upholstery looking dirty and drab. As you are about to discover, getting those stains out does not have to be painful.

The most important thing to remember once cleaning upholstery is to consider the fabric.

If you are unsure, you can check with the manufacturer’s information. Then, before you start cleaning a large stain, we recommend you work an inconspicuous on an not easily seen area to ensure no discoloration or damage is done.

With that done, the following are a few of the more common stains found on upholstery and methods for removing them. read more....

How To Restore Water Damage Carpet

Water Damage Carpet

Water intrusion affecting carpet and other floor coverings is among the most difficult situations faced by a homeowner or building manager. there is no standard procedure for dealing with every flooding situation. each crisis must be evaluated on a case by case basis. every flooding situation will have its own distinguishing problems.

There are a number of standard questions that must be addressed in evaluating the proper protocol for returning the carpet to its pre-flood status. the primary question that must be addressed is the type of flooding that has occurred, sanitary, unsanitary, or black water.

The Instructions

The carpet must be treated with a disinfectant following extraction of excess water. most homeowners insist that the carpet should be replaced in all flooding situations but this is usually not necessary in the case of sanitary flooding. a few simple guidelines may be followed to insure the carpet can be returned to pre-flood conditions.

Traffic on the wet carpet should be kept to a minimum until the carpet is completely dry. The latex that holds the primary and secondary backings together is weakened when wet. Excessive traffic on the carpet may cause delamination. The latex should regain most of its strength after drying.

Action should be taken immediately to shut-off and control the source of the water. it may be necessary to punch small holes in the drywall to release any standing water that has accumulated within the walls. it is impractical to begin restoration efforts prior to identification and elimination of the water source. read more...

How To Maintain Your Carpet

Carpet Cleaning

Keep the soil off of your carpet. the most economical way to keep your carpet clean is to keep it from getting dirty. Walk off mats are vastly under appreciated and rarely utilized properly by Walk off mats must be cleaned regularly to assure that they do not become a new source of soil contamination once they are loaded with soil. spend a little more money and buy a mat designed for this purpose. Walk off mats are made from made of synthetic, non absorbent material and should be large enough for the individual entering the home to wipe both feet as they walk in. Such mats are available from local home cleaning stores.

These types of mats should be used instead of a carpet scrap or other unsuitable material that
cannot function nearly as well. a small rug instead of may be placed inside of the home as a second line of defense. Such rugs are more aesthetically pleasing, and will hold up to such use if there is a well maintained outside entry mat.

Vacuum regularly

There is no step more important to preserving the appearance and long run
usefulness of your carpet than regular vacuuming.
Gravity and repeated foot traffic cause abrasive soil particles to fall below the surface of the
carpet pile where they will damage carpet fibers. Vacuum heavy traffic areas daily. Areas that
are not heavily trafficked may be vacuumed two or three times a week. read more...