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“GLEN’S HOME REMEDIES FOR CARPET SPOTS & STAINS”
This brochure will be very helpful to you in removing various spots & stains on your carpet by using items that you currently have around the house.
There is a lot of info on how to remove certain spots and stains and the proper way to do it. There are a few things that I want to cover that are in the brochure but I want to re-iterate them here.
First I want you to remember that WATER is the UNIVERSAL SOLVENT. The majority of spills and spots can be removed with plain warm water. ALWAYS START WITH PLAIN, WARM WATER! Then you can go to the other items if water does not work.
The second item is NEVER SCRUB A CARPET! Always tamp or blot a spot or stain. Scrubbing will only serve to work the stain further into the carpet and make it impossible to get out.
The third item is to always use a WHITE TOWEL OR RAG. If you use colored items it is possible for the dyes to run and create another stain which cannot be removed.
If you need further advice just give us a call at 256-654-6441
Glen Stegall
Glenco Carpet Care
Glen’s Home Remedies For Spots & Stains
General Instructions
A-Blot up as much of the spill as possible with paper towels or a clean cloth towel. For food spills, scrape off as much as possible with a spoon.
B-Blot repeated]y with towel liberally saturated with water, changing to clean towel frequently.
C—Always start with water. Water is known as the Universal solvent. This simply means that most other things we use or spill, will readily dissolve in water. Apply warn water and rub deep into the pile with your fingers. Blot excess.
DO NOT SCRUB
Carpets do not respond well to scrubbing action. Removable spots will respond slower, but without risk to the carpet fiber.
D-Apply warm water and dishwashing liquid like dawn (1 teaspoon of detergent to one cup of warm water) rub deep into the pile with your fingers. Blot excess and rinse with clear water. Blot
E-Repeat steps until stain is gone. Finish by placing layers of clean white cloth or paper towels over the area. Walk on the cloths until excess moisture is absorbed.
F-Brush up pile with gentle strokes or vacuum and allow to dry completely before using.
IF THE ABOVE PROCEDURE FAILS TO REMOVE THE STAIN, FOLLOW
THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED BELOW.
Procedure A - Apply dry cleaning fluid, use dry towel. Blot - don’t rub. Repeat dry cleaning fluid application as above. Blot. Finish -with weighted pad of towels.
Procedure B - Scrape or blot up excess spill. Apply detergent (1/4 teaspoon dawn to one cup of warm water) Blot - don’t rub. Apply water with damp towel. Blot - finish with weighted pad of towels.
Procedure D - Scrape or blot up excess spill. Apply Detergent (1/4 teaspoon dawn to one cup of warm water) Blot – Don’t rub, Apply ammonia (Undiluted, unscented, clear (not sudsy) household ammonia) use damp towel. Blot. Apply water - with damp towel. Blot - finish with weighted pad of towels. Apply white vinegar (undiluted) only after stain is removed
Procedure G - Scrape or blot up excess spill. Freeze with ice cubes. Shatter with blunt object such as the back of a spoon. Vacuum chips away before they melt.
Procedure L - Apply nail polish remover (non-oily non-acetone) - use cotton towel to apply to the spill. Don’t wet through to carpet backing. Just use on the top fibers Carefully~ use clean white paper towel and push toward center of the spot to avoid spreading material. Repeat above - soften and carefully remove a layer of the material each time. Haste may spread the stain and/or damage the carpet.
Procedure M - Apply detergent solution (1/4 teaspoon dawn dishwashing detergent with one cup warm water) use damp towel, leave 3-5 minutes. Blot - don’t rub. If stain is removed, finish with a water rinse, blot, followed with a pad of weighted paper towels. If stain is not removed, continue as follows. Apply hydrogen peroxide solution (mix 1/2 cup (3% solution) with 1 teaspoon household ammonia. Use within 2 hours of mixing.) Let stand 2 to 3 hours under a weighted sheet of plastic wrap. Repeat application of hydrogen peroxide and dry under weighted plastic wrap until removal is complete. Apply water with damp towel. Blot - finish with weighted pad of paper towels. Apply white vinegar (undiluted) only after stain is removed
Procedure 0- Scrape off excess material, Cover with white cotton towel, or brown paper. Apply warm iron until material is absorbed. Be sure towel is large enough to cover the stained area. Take care never to touch the iron to the carpet as the fiber may melt. Change towel or rotate to clean area and repeat until all material is absorbed.
Procedure P - Vacuum away as much as possible. Loosen remaining material by tapping with a scrub brush or toothbrush. Tap with brush, do not scrub. Vacuum again Follow with Procedure B
Procedure Q - Scrape off excess material. Lightly rub area with a fresh slice of white bread.
Complete removal with Procedure A..
Procedure R - Apply lemon juice to spot and allow to remain for 5 mm
Procedure V - Vacuum thoroughly
PROCEDURE 911-If above procedures fail call your professional carpet cleaner, Glenco Carpet Care at 256-797-0797 or e-mail at glen@glencocarpet.com
Stain Method
Asphalt A-B
Beer B
Berries M
Blood M
Butter A
Candle Wax O-A
Calamine A-B
Candy B
Catsup D
Cheese D
Chewing Gum G-A
Chocolate B
Chalk P
Coffee M
Cola M
Cooking Oil A-B
Cough Syrup D
Crayon A-B
Dirt or Clay P-B
Dyes M
Egg D
Excrement B
Fruit Juice M
Furniture Polish A
Grease-Food A-B
Grease-Auto A
Glue-White B
Glue-Hobby A-L
Gravy D
Hand Lotion D
Household Cement M
Ice Cream B
Ink-Ball Point A
Ink-India A-M
Jello M
Kool-Aid M
Lemonade M
Lipstick Q-A
Make-up A-B
Mayonnaise B
Mercurochome M
Methiolate M
Milk B
Mixed Drinks M
Mud P-B
Mustard M
Nail Polish L
Paint-Latex B
Paint-Oil A
Perfume D
Pet Food M
Play Dough A-M
Rust R-M
Shoe Polish A-M
Soft Drinks M
Soot V-A
Soy Sauce M
Tar A
Tea M
Urine D-M
Vomit B-M
Water Colors M
Wine-White B
Wine-Red B-M
Unknown A-B