Carpet Care
How to clean carpet stains
Don’t let a stubborn stain ruin your favourite carpet, here a few tips for cleaning them away.
Solutions & Solvents
Detergent Solution
A teaspoon of neutral detergent, e.g. “Stergene” to half pint of warm water.
Detergent/Vinegar Solution
Add one teaspoon of white vinegar to the above detergent solution.
Ammonia Solution
One tablespoon of household ammonia to one cup of warm water. Warning: Always test a small “out of the way” area of your carpet for fastness prior to tackling the stain.
Dry Cleaning Solvent
A proprietary brand of dry cleaning solvent should be used. You will also need a blunt knife and some white tissues or absorbent cloth to blot up the stain as it is released. The modern alternative is K2R, a dry spray, which is best left overnight to work on any stain before vacuuming off.
Blood, Chocolate, Ice Cream, Glue, Grass, Gravy, Fruit
Milk, Soft Drinks
Coffee, Tea, Alcohol/Wines, Perfume, Urine, Liquid Foods
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