Had an accident? - Although no carpet is completely stain proof, most modern carpets have been treated to
render them stain resistant. If you act quickly, most spills can be removed easily. A delay in taking action will
increase the probability of the stain's becoming permanent. With some spilled substances- Children's fruit drinks,
for instance- you have only minutes before the stain sets permanently.
Do not scrub the stained area. Doing so can cause pile distortion. Whenever possible, immediately blot up spills
using a clean white absorbent material to avoid the possibility of dye transfer and to facilitate inspection of the stain
removal process while stains transfer to the towel. When the stain has been removed, continue to blot with dry cloths
or paper towels until the area is completely dry.
One of the best products to have on hand to treat nearly every spotting used is a Host Dry Carpet Cleaning Kit.
This handy kit contains:
- 2.5 lb. Dry Carpet Cleaner( Which does not Leave a Residue)
- 8 oz. Spot Remover
- Carpet Brush (fits any standard threaded handle for easy stand-up cleaning)
- Cleaning Tips Booklet
Host Dry Carpet cleaner is all natural and contains a balanced blend of moisture, detergent and an small amount of safe-to-use solvents. Host dissolves, absorbs and traps greasy, oily dirt, spots and odors as it's brushed into the carpet. To remove, simply wait an hour and vacuum.
One of the best home remedies for carpet cleaning!
Reoccurring Spots?- Why is it that after treating spots yourself that they look like they're gone? However, a couple of weeks later, a darkish brown area appears larger in size than the original spot!
Many of the "over-the-counter" carpet spotters are designed to get an immediate result. However, most of these
cleaners are alkaline based (Have a pH greater than "7") and leave a residue behind. Since most soils are on the
acid side (less than "7" on the pH scale.), foot traffic over those treated areas will cause a discoloration. The
alkaline residues will actually attract soils like a magnet.
That's why a Host Dry Carpet Cleaning Kit should be in your home. By Far "The Best Over the Counter Carpet Cleaner"
Liquid Spills- The most important first step to take is to blot, blot, blot!! Use a clean , white absorbent towel to absorb
as much of the spill as possible. Avoid the temptation to scrub. Aggressive scrubbing on most cut-pile carpets will
lead to a "flowering" of the carpet yarn tips.
Of course, depending on the type of liquid spill, treatment with a particular cleaning agent will vary. As a general rule,
anything with a color of red or drinks containing food dyes need immediate treatment before they dry.
A word of caution, using the wrong product to treat spots can sometimes "lock in" some stains making it nearly
impossible to remove by a professional.
For less serious spills, place a stack of paper toweling over the spots overnight with a weight on top. This will help
reduce the amount of moisture that may get absorbed into the carpet yarns.