Stain Treatment

 

The best way to remove stain is to act quickly. A prompt action prevents it from setting. Remember that fresh stains are easier to remove than those that has stayed for more than a day. If you think you can remove the stains by yourself, then do so.

Always follow the directions on the cleaning products you will use. First, test the cleaning product in hidden seams or other inconspicuous spots. Then, place the garment with the stain upside down on top of a clean white cloth and apply the stain treatment to the back of the stain. Do not rub stain as it will only spread to neighbouring fibers and damage it. Should your carpet or upholstery are complicated in colors and fabric, you might want to be careful on using products that contains bleaching agents.

Some stains will require repeated treatments and a lot of patience.

Should you think that you made a mistake in treating stains, do not fret. Our team of cleaners are trained to do corrective treatments in carpets and upholsteries.

Keen To Clean has its own product for spot and stain treatment, Super Spotter. This product has been used by many of our customers and keep using it again and again. This product is proven to work efficiently on most stains.

If you don't have Super Spotter bottle then you will need some clean white absorbent cloth or tissue and the four basic solutions listed below. (Please check that your carpet is colourfast and safe to clean by testing all solutions in an inconspicuous area before application).

 

  • Dry cleaning Solution - White spirit fluorocarbons, Perchlorthylene. Caution: Ensure that no flame or lighted cigarette is near, and use in well ventilated area
  • Detergent Solution - One teaspoon of approved wool detergent to 0.75 litres (a half pint) of warm water.
  • Detergent and Vinegar Solution - Add one tablespoon of white (not malt) vinegar to the Detergent solution.
  • Ammonia Solution - One teaspoonful of branded household ammonia (available from hardware stores) to one cup of warm water.


NOTES

  • Some new carpets have been subjected to anti-static and soil resistant treatments. Even when these have been applied, it is wise to follow the stain removal procedures suggested.
  • Mix the solution accurately. Test it on an out of the way piece of carpet. Always work from the outer edge of the stain to the center. NEVER OVER WET. Dab rather than scrub or rub hard. Even though you do not completely remove the stain, the correct routine will give your professional cleaner, when called, the best possible chance of success
  • Haphazard attempts at spot removal can cause permanent setting of stain, pile distortion, matting and loss of colour.


For you reference, here is a list of recommended agents for cleaning stains; if the stains or dirts doesn't come off after a few tries, contact Keen To Clean immediately.

 

Type of stain
Cleansing Agents / Treatments (treat in this order)
Beer, White Wine, Egg, Ice Cream, Beetroot
 Detergent and Vinegar solution
 Blood Cold Water, Ammonia Solution
 Butter, Grease, Lip Stick, Cooking Oil, Crayon/Color Marker, Oil, Urine, Vomit, Mustard
1. Dry-cleaning solution or mineral turpentine.
2. Detergent and Vinegar solution.
Red Wine
1. Absorbent powder (e.g. salt or talc). Sprinkle on spillage, leave overnight and vacuum next day.
2. Clean, warm (not hot) water.
3. Dye stripper. Dilute 50 to 1 with cold water.
Caution: Do not use on dark or patterned carpet
Chewing Gum
White Spirit or Eucalyptus OilAmmonia Solution.
 Chocolate1. Detergent and vinegar solution.
2. Dry-cleaning solution.
3. Ammonia Solution
 Coffee (Black or White)
Tea (black or white)		1. Dry-cleaning solution or mineral turpentine.
2. Cold water.
3. Detergent and vinegar solution
 Fruit Juice, Gravy/Sauce1. Clean, warm (not hot) water.
2. Vinegar solution.
 Ink Ballpoint1. Methylated spirits.
2. Vinegar solution.
 Ink Fountain Pen1. Clean, warm (not hot) water.
2. Vinegar solution.
3. Dye stripper. Dilute 50 to 1 with cold water.
Caution: Do not use on dark or patterned carpet
 Milk1. Clean, warm (not hot) water.
2. Dry-cleaning solution or mineral turpentine.
3. Vinegar solution.
 Nail polish1. Nail polish remover.
2. Dry-cleaning solution or mineral turpentine. 
 Paint - oil base1. Mineral turpentine effectiveness is increased if mixed with an equal quantity of dry-cleaning solution.
2. Dry-cleaning solution or mineral turpentine.
3. Vinegar solution. 
 Paint - emulsion1. Dry-cleaning solution or mineral turpentine.
2. Cold water.3. Vinegar solution. 
 Shoe polish1. Dry-cleaning solution or mineral turpentine.
2. Vinegar solution. 
 Soft drinks1. Clean, warm (not hot) water.
2. Vinegar solution.
3. Ammonia Solution.
4. Hydrogen peroxide (20 vol). Dilute 10 to 1 with cold water.
 Caution: Do not use on dark or patterned carpet. 

 

WARNING: Whilst every effort made to offer this advice in good faith, no responsibility is accepted by Keen To Clean Group for claims arising from the treatments proposed. If stains fail to respond to treatments listed, call a professional carpet cleaner immediately.