Bennington House of Tile

1267 Harwood Hill - Bennington, Vermont 05201 Phone: 802-442-2494 Fax: 802-447-3395

Getting Those Stains Out!

SOLUTIONS: NEVER USE STRONGER CONCENTRATIONS THAN WHAT IS RECOMMENDED FOR CLEANING CARPET STAINS. Always wash solution residue with warm water. Neglecting this may cause further soiling. A mist sprayer is recommended to prevent oversaturation. Blot with paper towels or napkins and pat dry after each rinsing. DETERGENT SOLUTION: Add 1/4 teaspoon of mild, liquid dishwashing detergent to 1 cup of lukewarm water. DO NOT USE automatic dishwashing detergent, as it may contain bleaching agents that can destroy some dyes and fibers. AMMONIA SOLUTION: Add 1 tablespoon of household ammonia per cup of water. SOLVENT SOLUTION: Use a non-flammable spot removal solution or dry cleaning-type solvent. NEVER pour solvent directly onto carpet or allow it to absorb into the carpet's backing. To do so could result in damage to the latex that holds the primary and secondary backings together. NAIL POLISH REMOVER: There are two types: (1) acetone, a dry cleaning solvent, and (2) amyl acetate; when using this type, always rinse area thoroughly with dry solvent. VINEGAR SOLUTION: Add 1 cup of white vinegar per two cups of water. SPOT REMOVAL KIT: Some kits contain: (1) detergent solution and (2) stain-resistant solution. PLEASE NOTE: Use of stain-resistant solution prior to complete removal of the spill may cause permanent staining. Other kits may have a (3) dry extraction cleaning compound.