Use and Care Manual
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urine, wet 3, 6, 5, 4, 8
urine, dry 3, 4, 5, 6, 8
vomit 3, 6, 5, 4, 7, 8
KEYTOCLEANINGMETHODS:
1 DRY CLEANING FLUID A nonflammable spot removal liquid available in grocery and
hardware stores.
2 NAIL POLISH
REMOVER
Amyl Acetate - Often has a banana fragrance.
3 DETERGENT
SOLUTION
Mix 2 cups water and 2 teaspoons mild liquid detergent (no lanolin,
non-bleach).
4 WARM WATER Lukewarn tap water.
5 VINEGAR SOLUTION One cup WHITE vinegar to two cups water.
6 AMMONIA SOLUTION Two tablespoons household ammonia to one cup water.
7 SPOT REMOVAL KIT Available from retail carpet stores or professional cleaners.
8 CALL A
PROFESSIONAL
If you cannot completely remove the spot.
9 VACUUM CLEAN Vacuum thoroughly
Find the spot source in the first column and read across that row for the correct spot removal
method to try. Continue using the first method until there is no longer a transfer of stain to the
cleaning cloth. Try the first method suggested, then the second, and third, etc., until the spot is
successfully removed. Note: Some spills contain chemicals that may discolor or even damage
the rug fibers or dyes. If you have doubts about what caused the spot and how to remove it,
contact a professional carpet cleaner.
All information on this page © by The Carpet and Rug Institute, Dalton, GA.
SPOTCLEANINGINSTRUCTIONS
• Cleaning spills immediately can often prevent a stain from setting in. See the chart above for specific spills and their cleaning methods.
Follow these directions for quick spot cleaning.
• Blot spills with a clean, white, absorbent cloth or paper towel. Never rub a spill; rubbing forces the spill deeper into the fibers.
• Remove any solids using a spoon or a blunt knife. Always work from the edge of the stain inward, and scrape in the direction of
the pile whenever possible.
• Remove as much moisture from the spill as possible by blotting with a clean, white, absorbent cloth or paper towel.
• Try to remove any residual stain with clean, lukewarm water containing a small amount of carpet shampoo or mild dishwashing
liquid.
• If water fails, a solvent can be used to effectively remove a spill. Always pretest the solvent on a small area of the rug by applying
a few drops, then blotting with a clean, white, absorbent cloth or paper towel.
• Apply the solvent directly on the stain and work from the edges of the spot to the center with a spoon handle. Blot thoroughly with
a white, absorbent cloth or paper towel until as much moisture as possible is absorbed. Repeat the process until the spot no longer
transfers to the cleaning cloth, never over-wetting the stain.
• Use clean water to remove any residual cleaner, and absorb any remaining moisture with white paper towels. When dry, vacuum
pile to restore texture.
• If you cannot completely remove the spill, send you rug to a reputable professional cleaner.