At Pro-Care
we want you to have beautiful carpet in your home or business. Just in
case you have an emergency spotting job that needs attention immediately
we have put together a list of solutions for minor spots.
HOMEMADE SPOT REMOVERS:
Ammonia Solution:One
tablespoon clear ammonia to one cup of water.
Do not use Ammonia Solution on Wool carpets!
Dish Detergent Solution:One teaspoon mild dish detergent (a clear non-bleach
liquid such as Dawn, Joy or Ivory is recommended) to 32 ounces of water.
Laundry Solution:One-teaspoon laundry detergent to one cup of water.
White Vinegar Solution:One-third cup of white distilled vinegar two-thirds
cup water.
Dry cleaning Solution:Carbona or Energine can be found in most hardware
stores. Pro-Care
offers Gel-break to its customers.
AVENGE:All-purpose
spotter is provided for all Pro-Care
customers and can be reordered directly through Pro-Care.
Wet/Dry Vacuum:
Anytime you can use a Wet/Dry vacuum to extract the spill do so. When
you are done working on the spot take some hot White Vinegar solution
(1 part white vinegar to two parts water) and pour it directly on the
spot and then extract with the vacuum. Using the Vinegar solution or just
hot water will help you neutralize the carpet and rinse out any residue
from a cleaning product that if left in the carpet might attract dirt.
No carpet is absolutely stain-proof.
Many carpets have stain resistant treatments to help improve your chance
of spot removal. Spills and Spots should be attended to immediately.
Most Spots can be removed by using
AVENGE or a low pH solution (dish detergent solution). Apply Avenge directly
on the spot and blot with an absorbent white towel. You can also apply
the Avenge, work it in a little with your finger then place a white towel
over the spot and use the handle of a hammer to tamp on the spot. This
will push the solution along with the spot up into the towel without damaging
the fibers from rubbing. Repeat this step a time or two if necessary.
If spot remains reapply Avenge, place towel over spot and place heavy
object on towel for several minutes or hours to assist absorption process.
Blood (dry)-
Before applying Avenge use ammonia solution and blot with white towel.
Candy-
Avenge
Tea and Chocolate
- If Avenge does not remove spot apply Ammonia Solution and blot, then
blot with warm water.
Catsup-
Avenge
Crayon
- Remove as much as possible by breaking up with a blunt instrument. Apply
solvent spotter to white absorbent paper or cloth towel and blot area
until spot is removed. Apply Avenge, then blot.
Cigarette BurnsCall Pro-Care.
Excrement-
Avenge
Egg-
Avenge
Fruit Juice
Sponge or blot immediately with water, then Avenge. Repeat using Avenge
then blot until removed.
Glue-
Avenge will remove most types of glue. Other types will require solvent
spotter.
Grass
Avenge, Vinegar Solution
Gravy
Avenge
Grease and Oil Solvent spotter/Avenge
Gum
Freeze gum with ice cube, then shatter into small chips and remove. Use
solvent spotter on remaining gum.
Ice Cream
Avenge
Ink (ball-point) Solvent spotter/Avenge. Large areas call
Pro-Care.
Magic Markers
Solvent spotter, Avenge.
Jelly
Avenge
Ketchup
Avenge
Lipstick
Solvent spotter
Milk
Avenge rinse with water and blot dry.
Mud
Let dry, brush, scrape and vacuum off. Apply Avenge, rinse with tap water
and blot dry.
Mustard
Avenge, ammonia solution or Pro-Care.
Nail Polish
Test a small amount with nail polish remover. Some nail polish removers
can damage the fiber. If remover does not harm the carpet, sponge with
nail polish remover. Blot and repeat. Finish with sponge and water.
Paint:
Latex (wet)
Remove as quickly as possible. Do not spread. Avenge.
Latex (dry)
Avenge or Solvent spotter
Oil base
Solvent Spotter/ Pro-Care
Rust - Pro-Care
Shoe Polish
Solvent spotter repeat until spot fades, apply Avenge, vinegar
solution and blot dry.
Red Stains Pro-Care
Tomato Juice
Avenge
Urine/Animal
Apply Avenge, vinegar solution, water and blot dry.
Vomit
Before using Avenge, apply vinegar solution to a white towel and blot
or spray on spot.
Water Damage
Toilet overflow, washing machine, tub, storm leak, etc. CallPro-Carefor professional service.