| Holidays mean entertaining and when | | | | -General Procedure- You should rub or |
| there are people, drinks, food and fun | | | | brush your area rug gently from the |
| there will be spills. Here are some tips | | | | outer edge of the spill toward the |
| for cleaning up inevitable mishaps. You | | | | center to prevent spreading or causing a |
| certainly don't want those spills to | | | | ring when using solvents. This is |
| become permanent stains on your favorite | | | | especially true for twist rugs and pile |
| area rug. | | | | carpets. In the case that you can't get |
| -Holiday Spill Kit- You have to move | | | | to the spill right away and it dries or |
| fast when that cranberry sauce or red | | | | is just a particularly stubborn stain, |
| wine hits your favorite area rug. Our | | | | you need to follow these three steps; |
| suggestion is that you keep a little box | | | | saturate, blot, and brush. Repeat this |
| containing the following items handy at | | | | operation as often as necessary until |
| all times: Dry cleaning fluid, Clean | | | | the stain is completely gone. |
| Cloths, White Vinegar, Mild Detergent | | | | Now that you know the correct procedure |
| (containing no alkalis or bleaches), | | | | and have your Spill Kit ready you can |
| Alcohol, Sponges, Clothes Brush and Weak | | | | pour Uncle Harry that extra glass of red |
| Ammonia 7% solution. These items can | | | | wine and relax. |
| handle most holiday mishaps. | | | | |