General Carpet Care and Maintenance
- As a guide, vacuum twice weekly (or more as required for heavy traffic and pet frequented areas). See vacuum recommendations on reverse of card
- Use furniture support caps under chair, table and lounge suit legs
- Use barrier mats/protectors in very heavy traffic areas and outside doorways to trap dirt from shoes and animal paws
- Periodically reposition furniture to assist in the even distribution of foot traffic
General Carpet Cleaning Tips
- In the event of a spill attend to it immediately
- First scoop up as much of the spill as possible - working from the outside to avoid making the spill any larger
- Always use a blotting motion, never hars rubbing or scrubbing
Wool Stain Removal Procedure
STEP
PROCEDURES
1
Cold water
2
One teaspoon of mild laundry detergent approved for wool in one litre of warm water
3
Chill with ice cubes in a plastic bag or aerosol freezing agent
4
Clear nail polish remover (without lanolin)
5
Rust remover (requires professional carpet cleaner application)
6
Clear household disinfectant
7
Vacuum immediately
8
Rinse with warm water
9
Place absorbent paper over wax and apply hot iron to paper
10
Dry cleaning solvent such as white spirits
11
Mix 1/3 cup white vinegar with 2/3 cup of water
12
Surgical alcohol
Stain Type
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