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Spot Removal Steps

1. Act Quickly! Most carpets that are available today have been treated with a stain-resist treatment, so many spills can be removed immediately. The longer the delay, the higher the probability of a spill becoming a permanent stain. Remember, staining is influenced by many factors, and there is not a carpet out there that is fully stain proof.

2. Blot liquids with a dry, white, absorbent cloth or white paper toweling with no print on it.

3. Do not scrub the carpet or area rug! Scrubbing may cause pile distortion in the affected area. Continue to use a dry cloth or paper towels until the  stained area is completely dry. For semi-solids, gently scrape up with a rounded spoon. Solids should be broken up and vacuumed until completely removed. If you can identify what caused the spot, locate the directions on how to remove the substance and follow the directions carefully.

4. Pretest any spot removal agent in an inconspicuous area to be certain the solution will not damage the fiber or the carpet color. After applying several drops to the testing area, hold a white cloth on the wet area for 10 seconds. Examine the carpet and cloth for any color transfer, color change, or damage to the carpet. If a change occurs, another cleaning solution should be selected.

5. Apply a small amount of the selected cleaning solution to a white cloth and work into the carpet very gently.

6. Cleaning and spot removal should begin from the edges of the spill to the center to prevent the spill from spreading. Do not scrub! Blot to absorb as much of the stain as possible. Repeat if necessary.

7. Continue using the cleaning solution as long as there is transfer of the spil onto the cloth. It is not necessary to use all of the cleaning solutions if the first solution removes the spill.

8. Be patient! Complete removal of the spill may require repeating the same step several times. Do not continue to step 9 until the stain has been completely removed.

9. Rinse the affected area thoroughly with cold water, and blot with a dry cloth until all of the solution has been removed. Some cleaning solutions will cause rapid soiling of the carpet if the solution is not completely removed.

10. Apply a one-half inch layer of white paper towels to the affected area, and weigh down with a flat, heavy object. Continue to change paper towels as needed. A dry, absorbent, cleaning compound may be used as a substitute to accelerate drying time.

Arm your home with Chem-Dry World Famous® Spot Remover for Water-Based Spills and World Famous® Grease & Oil Remover for oil-based spots. Call us today at (815) 290-0845 for all your carpet cleaning needs.

For more information on a specific spill, please call K & T Chem-Dry at (815) 290-0845 to see if we can help. Many carpet manufacturers also provide a toll-free cleaning assistance and advice on stain removal.