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Hair Dye
October 6th, 2009
Unfortunately, this product contains bleach and has permanently damaged your carpet fibers. Call Preferred Carpet Care for options to correct the stain such as re-dyeing or replacing carpet in the damaged area.
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Grease
October 6th, 2009
Remove as much of the stain as you can by dabbing the stain with a white paper towel.
Pour rubbing alcohol onto a clean white cloth or paper towel.
Do not pour the alcohol directly onto the stain as the alcohol can penetrate into the backing of the carpet and destroy the latex bond.
If the spot runs deep into the pile, use a blotting motion until the spot is removed or no color is transferred to the cloth.
If the spot is on the surface only, rub in one direction. Never use a circular motion to remove the spot as this may destroy the texture.
If the stain is still persistent, mix 1/4 teaspoon of a clear hand or dish washing detergent (which does not contain bleach or lanolin) with 1 quart of water. Use a dabbing motion to work the detergent into the stain. If spot is being removed continue applying detergent solution and blotting with a white paper towel until spot is removed.
Using a spray bottle, rinse with water and blot the area to remove excess moisture.
Spray lightly with water, do not blot this time; apply pad of paper towels and brick and allow to dry.
If some part of the stain is remaining on the carpet and blotting is not removing it, then moisten the fiber in the stained area with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Let it sit on it for an hour. Blot and repeat until carpet is stain free. Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
Apply pad of paper towels and weight down with a heavy object.
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Furniture/Wood Stain
October 6th, 2009
Unfortunately, this has permanently damaged your carpet fibers. Call Preferred Carpet Care for options to correct the stain such as re-dyeing or replacing carpet in the damaged area.
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Furniture Polish
October 6th, 2009
Remove as much of the stain as you can by dabbing the stain with a white paper towel or scraping it off with a dull knife.
Pour rubbing alcohol onto a clean white cloth or paper towel.
Do not pour the alcohol directly onto the stain as the alcohol can penetrate into the backing of the carpet and destroy the latex bond.
If the spot runs deep into the pile, use a blotting motion until the spot is removed or no color is transferred to the cloth.
If the spot is on the surface only, rub in one direction. Never use a circular motion to remove the spot as this may destroy the texture.
If the stain is still persistent, mix 1/4 teaspoon of a clear hand or dish washing detergent (which does not contain bleach or lanolin) with 1 quart of water. Use a dabbing motion to work the detergent into the stain. If spot is being removed continue applying detergent solution and blotting with a white paper towel until spot is removed.
Using a spray bottle, rinse with water and blot the area to remove excess moisture.
Spray lightly with water, do not blot this time; apply pad of paper towels and brick and allow to dry.
If some part of the stain is remaining on the carpet and blotting is not removing it, then moisten the fiber in the stained area with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Let it sit on it for an hour. Blot and repeat until carpet is stain free. Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
Apply pad of paper towels and weight down with a heavy object.
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Fruit Juice
October 6th, 2009
Blot up the spill as much as you can by using a dry white paper towel or white cloth.
If the stain is still persistent, mix 1/4 teaspoon of a clear hand or dish washing detergent (which does not contain bleach or lanolin) with 1 quart of water. Use a dabbing motion to work the detergent into the stain. If spot is being removed continue applying detergent solution and blotting with a white paper towel until spot is removed.
Using a spray bottle, rinse with water and blot the area to remove excess moisture.
Spray lightly with water, do not blot this time; apply pad of paper towels and brick and allow to dry.
If some part of the stain is remaining on the carpet and blotting is not removing it, then moisten the fiber in the stained area with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Let it sit on it for an hour. Blot and repeat until carpet is stain free. Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
Apply pad of paper towels and weight down with a heavy object.
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Egg Yoke
October 6th, 2009
Remove as much of the stain as you can by dabbing the stain with a dry white paper towel or pick it up with a spoon.
Neutralize the stain with a 1 tablespoon of clear household ammonia to 1/2 cup of water mix. Saturate the spot with the mix using a spray bottle. Be sure not to wet the backing of the carpet. Blot with a white paper towel to remove excess moisture.
If the stain is still persistent, mix 1/4 teaspoon of a clear hand or dish washing detergent (which does not contain bleach or lanolin) with 1 quart of water. Use a dabbing motion to work the detergent into the stain. If spot is being removed continue applying detergent solution and blotting with a white paper towel until spot is removed.
Using a spray bottle, rinse with water and blot the area to remove excess moisture.
Spray lightly with water, do not blot this time; apply pad of paper towels and brick and allow to dry.
If some part of the stain is remaining on the carpet and blotting is not removing it, then moisten the fiber in the stained area with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Let it sit on it for an hour. Blot and repeat until carpet is stain free. Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
Apply pad of paper towels and weight down with a heavy object.
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Dirt
October 6th, 2009
Vacuum up as much of the dirt as possible.
If the stain is still persistent, mix 1/4 teaspoon of a clear hand or dish washing detergent (which does not contain bleach or lanolin) with 1 quart of water. Use a dabbing motion to work the detergent into the stain. If spot is being removed continue applying detergent solution and blotting with a white paper towel until spot is removed.
Using a spray bottle, rinse with water and blot the area to remove excess moisture.
Spray lightly with water, do not blot this time; apply pad of paper towels and brick and allow to dry.
If some part of the stain is remaining on the carpet and blotting is not removing it, then moisten the fiber in the stained area with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Let it sit on it for an hour. Blot and repeat until carpet is stain free. Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
Apply pad of paper towels and weight down with a heavy object.
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Crayon
October 6th, 2009
Pour rubbing alcohol onto a clean white cloth or paper towel.
Do not pour the alcohol directly onto the stain as the alcohol can penetrate into the backing of the carpet and destroy the latex bond.
If the spot runs deep into the pile, use a blotting motion until the spot is removed or no color is transferred to the cloth.
If the spot is on the surface only, rub in one direction. Never use a circular motion to remove the spot as this may destroy the texture.
If the stain is still persistent, mix 1/4 teaspoon of a clear hand or dish washing detergent (which does not contain bleach or lanolin) with 1 quart of water. Use a dabbing motion to work the detergent into the stain. If spot is being removed continue applying detergent solution and blotting with a white paper towel until spot is removed.
Using a spray bottle, rinse with water and blot the area to remove excess moisture.
Spray lightly with water, do not blot this time; apply pad of paper towels and brick and allow to dry.
If some part of the stain is remaining on the carpet and blotting is not removing it, then moisten the fiber in the stained area with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Let it sit on it for an hour. Blot and repeat until carpet is stain free. Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
Apply pad of paper towels and weight down with a heavy object.
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Cough Syrup
October 6th, 2009
Remove as much of the stain as you can by dabbing the stain with a dry white paper.
Neutralize the stain with a 1 tablespoon of clear household ammonia to 1/2 cup of water mix. Saturate the spot with the mix using a spray bottle. Be sure not to wet the backing of the carpet. Blot with a white paper towel to remove excess moisture.
If the stain is still persistent, mix 1/4 teaspoon of a clear hand or dish washing detergent (which does not contain bleach or lanolin) with 1 quart of water. Use a dabbing motion to work the detergent into the stain. If spot is being removed continue applying detergent solution and blotting with a white paper towel until spot is removed.
Using a spray bottle, rinse with water and blot the area to remove excess moisture.
Spray lightly with water, do not blot this time; apply pad of paper towels and brick and allow to dry.
If some part of the stain is remaining on the carpet and blotting is not removing it, then moisten the fiber in the stained area with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Let it sit on it for an hour. Blot and repeat until carpet is stain free. Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
Apply pad of paper towels and weight down with a heavy object.
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Cola/Soda
October 6th, 2009
Remove as much of the stain as you can by dabbing the stain with a dry white paper towel.
Neutralize the stain with a 1 tablespoon of clear household ammonia to 1/2 cup of water mix. Saturate the spot with the mix using a spray bottle. Be sure not to wet the backing of the carpet. Blot with a white paper towel to remove excess moisture.
If the stain is still persistent, mix 1/4 teaspoon of a clear hand or dish washing detergent (which does not contain bleach or lanolin) with 1 quart of water. Use a dabbing motion to work the detergent into the stain. If spot is being removed continue applying detergent solution and blotting with a white paper towel until spot is removed.
Using a spray bottle, rinse with water and blot the area to remove excess moisture.
Spray lightly with water, do not blot this time; apply pad of paper towels and brick and allow to dry.
If some part of the stain is remaining on the carpet and blotting is not removing it, then moisten the fiber in the stained area with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Let it sit on it for an hour. Blot and repeat until carpet is stain free. Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
Apply pad of paper towels and weight down with a heavy object.
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