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FREE Spotting Guide
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We highly recommend that you use Az Carpet & Restoration Co.'s
Professional carpet spotter. You can obtain a bottle by calling
602-257-8444.
- Carbona®
or Energine®
can be found in most grocery stores.
Spot Removal Tips
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Act quickly. Most carpets are
stain-resistant, which gives you some time to remove a
spill. However, no carpet fiber is stain-proof! The longer a
spot remains, the more difficult it is to remove. |
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Blot-don't rub. Rubbing can distort fibers.
Absorb as much liquid as possible before using any more
liquid. |
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Vacuum dry soil and scrape up semi-solids
with a dull knife. |
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Pre-test any solution you are using in an
inconspicuous place. Due to the many fiber/dye combinations
on the market and the effects of the spill, color changes
can occur. |
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Be patient. A mild cleaning solution will be
safer than a strong one. |
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Apply spotter to a clean absorbent towel. Do
not pour spotter on carpet. |
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Work from the outside of the spot toward the
center, this will help keep the spot from spreading. |
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Call a pro. Check our member directory for a
cleaner near you. They will be happy to assist you. |
General
Cleaning
Instructions
Prompt
attention to spots and spills is essential. No carpet is stain
proof, although many are stain resistant, which allows time to act.
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Remove as
much of food spills as possible by scraping gently with a spoon
or dull knife.
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Absorb wet
spills as quickly as possible by blotting repeatedly with white
paper or cloth towels.
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Always blot;
never rub or scrub abrasively, as a fuzzy area may result. When
blotting, work from the outer edge in toward the center of the
spot to avoid spreading the spill.
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Always follow
up with water to remove detergent residue that may become sticky
and cause rapid re-soiling.
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Draw out any
remaining moisture by placing several layers of white towels
over the spot and weigh them down with a heavy object that will
not transfer color, such as a plastic jug of water. NOTE: Wool
fibers absorb more water than synthetic fibers without feeling
damp, so it is important to remove all excess moisture.
FREE SPOTTING GUIDE
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