| If you are you looking to tackle a tough stain caused | | | | stains. Powder based chemicals can be applied to dry |
| by a spillage, there are a few decisions and steps to | | | | stains and brushed off for removal. They can also be |
| take to ensure that the carpet or rug is fully | | | | used for wet cleaning to absorb liquid spillages. The |
| restored back to its original condition. The decision | | | | most common form of stain removal product is liquid |
| whether to treat the stain yourself or hire a | | | | and is mostly applied to wet stains. |
| professional carpet cleaning company is a vital one. | | | | When using carpet cleaning chemicals or stain removal |
| Depending on the size of the stain, value of the | | | | products, ensure that safety instructions noted on |
| carpet and what material it's made from should help | | | | the packaging are adhered to. If the product contains |
| choose between DIY and cleaning professionals. If | | | | corrosives then always wear protective gloves to |
| you do choose to deal with the issue yourself then | | | | prevent skin damage. Always make sure that the |
| you may find some advice, noted below, beneficial. | | | | area in which you are cleaning is well ventilated |
| A good place to start is by assessing the carpet | | | | minimising the intake of any fumes generated from |
| material and thickness. Wool, plant fibres and | | | | the stain removal process. |
| synthetics are all common materials used to make | | | | If the above carpet cleaning advice has not helped |
| carpets and all require different cleaning methods. For | | | | remove the stain then the hire of specialist cleaning |
| example, the use of heated products and bleach are | | | | equipment could give you a different angle of attack. |
| not recommended on woollen carpets or rugs. | | | | Carpet cleaning machines are designed to help |
| Therefore try to decipher what your carpet or rug is | | | | preserve your carpets original condition while |
| made from before tackling the stain. | | | | removing the build up dirty in the fibres. The main |
| A common and effective method of tackling the | | | | decision is whether to use a steam carpet cleaner or |
| stain straight away is to apply clear cold water to the | | | | dry carpet cleaner dependant on your needs. |
| carpet. Then blot clean the stain with a blotting cloth | | | | To guarantee the stain is removed, it is always |
| drawing as much of the spillage out of the carpet as | | | | recommended that a professional carpet cleaner is |
| you can. If removing the stain with this method is | | | | consulted. Specialist cleaning equipment including hot |
| not proving successful then a carpet cleaning or stain | | | | and cold water specific machines are used in the |
| removal chemical is recommended. There are many | | | | professional carpet cleaning industry. This means that |
| stain removal chemicals on the market and they all | | | | almost any type of spill or stain can be removed |
| have their benefits. Liquid and powder based | | | | leaving your carpet in its original condition. |
| products offer solutions for different types of carpet | | | | |