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Spot Removal Steps in Elwood

1. Act Quickly! Most carpets in area homes today have already been treated with a stain-resist treatment, so if immediate action is taken after anything is dropped or spilled onto your carpet, many spots and spills can be successfully removed before any damage occurs.  The longer you wait to take action, the higher the likelihood of a spill becoming a permanent stain on your carpet. Remember, staining is typically influenced by several factors, and no carpet is completely stain proof.

2. Blot liquids with an absorbent, dry, white cloth or paper toweling with no printing.

3. Do not scrub the area! Scrubbing the location may cause pile deformation to the affected area. Continue to use a dry cloth or paper towels until the area is completely dry. Gently scrape up semi-solid spills with a rounded spoon. Solid spills should be broken up and vacuumed until they are completely removed. If the spot can be identified, then locate the substance in the spot removal computer and follow the directions carefully.

4. Pretest any spot removal agent in an inconspicuous area to be certain the cleaning solution will not damage the carpet fiber or the dye. After applying several drops to the testing area, hold down a dry, white cloth onto the wet area for several seconds. Examine the carpet and the cloth for any color change, color transfer, or damage to the carpet.  If you notice that a change does occur, then you should choose another cleaning solution to try.

5. Apply a small amount of the selected cleaning solution to a white cloth and gently work it in.

6. Work from the edges of the spill to the center to prevent the spill from spreading and worsening the problem. Do not scrub the affected area! Blot to absorb as much of the stain as possible and repeat if necessary.

7. Continue using the first cleaning solution as long as there is a transfer of the spill to the cloth. If the first solution successfully removes the spill, it is not necessary to use all of the cleaning solutions.

8. Be patient! Completely removing the spill may require repeating the same step multiple 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 dry with an absorbent cloth until all of the solution has been removed. Rapid soiling can be caused by some cleaning solutions 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. To accelerate drying time a dry, absorbent, cleaning compound may also be used.

Arm your home with Chem-Dry’s World Famous® Spot Removal Treatment for Water-Based Spills and World Famous® Grease & Oil Remover for oil-based spots. Call K & T Chem-Dry in Elwood, IL today at (815) 290-0845 to order with your next cleaning appointment.

For more detailed information on a specific spill in your home, please call K & T Chem-Dry in Elwood, IL at (815) 290-0845 to see how we can help. Many fiber manufacturers also provide a toll-free cleaning assistance and advice hotline.