Stains
Tea, coffee & red wine
Absorb excess with kitchen towel. Blot stain with a damp cloth and spotter.
Tar
Scrape off the excess with a blunt knife. Apply a solvent sparingly with a clean cloth, turning frequently. Rinse with a damp cloth and spotter a solution.
Nail Varnish
Apply acetone sparingly using a clean cloth and spotting solution.
Mud
Leave the mud until it is thoroughly dry. Once dry brush the carpet lightly using a stiff brush while taking care not to damage the pile.
Paint (Oil Based)
Apply a solvent sparingly with a clean cloth. Next, rinse with a damp cloth and spotting solution.
Paint (Emulsion)
Wipe down with a damp cloth, then rinse with water, blot and repeat.
Urine
Blot as much as possible with a kitchen towel. Rinse with water and blot dry.
General Cleaning Tips
- Rearrange the furniture and turn the cushions occasionally to ensure even wear of the cushions, fillings and fabrics.
- Vacuum upholstery, curtains and carpets often to remove dust and grit that can cause soiling and fibre abrasion.
- Take care when wearing clothing that could cause dye transfer such as jeans etc. Dye transfer on to light coloured furniture can be difficult to remove.
- Protect furnishings from the sun and strong natural light as this will cause fibre degeneration and colour fade. Occasionally, dyes can fade from impurities within the atmosphere such as cigarette smoke, cooking fumes etc.
- Keep pets off the furniture. Pet urine and body oil can be difficult to remove.
- Take proper care with loop, open weave and structural weave fabrics (design created in the weave) to protect against snags.
- Leading retailers recommend that you have your upholstery cleaning and furnishings cleaned by professionals every 12-18 months.
- Retailers recommend that you use a specialist, qualified cleaner.
With all stains, speed is the most important factor. Always use chemicals sparingly and never rub heavily at the carpet pile. Where possible, always contact a professional carpet cleaning company to seek specific advice as carpet types vary greatly and damage may be caused by incorrect application of solutions.
Do you wonder how to remove a stain? Do you want to increase the life span of your carpets & furniture? Well read on to find the answers.