Stain Treatment

 

Prompt action is needed to prevent stains from setting. If you don’t act right away, you risk ruining your carpet forever. Most stains can be removed if the householder acts immediately with water and clean cloth (blotting up stain). First, clean up any solid matter, then blot at the stain until you’ve lifted as much of the stain as possible. Do not rub a stain, as it will only spread to neighbouring fibers and damage fibers.

Keen To Clean has it's own product for spot and stain treatment. This product has been used by many of our customers and keep using it again and again. This product has been working very efficiently on most of stains. Call us and we will deliver one of this Super Spotter bottle to your doorstep to keep your carpet and upholstery stain-free.

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).

  1. Dry cleaning Solution - White spirit fluorocarbons, Perchlorthylene. Caution: Ensure that no flame or lighted cigarette is near, and use in well ventilated area
  2. Detergent Solution - One teaspoon of approved wool detergent to 0.75 litres (a half pint) of warm water.
  3. Detergent and Vinegar Solution - Add one tablespoon of white (not malt) vinegar to the Detergent solution.
  4. 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.