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Carpet Cleaning
For effective carpet cleaning, follow the general rules below for dealing with spillages. For more persistent stains contact a professional carpet cleaner.
Spillages and stains on carpets
Spillages on carpets are more easily removed if tackled immediately, so act promptly and blot off all the liquid stain with dry kitchen roll or a clean dry white cloth. Semi solid substances should be removed with a plastic spatula.
To remove stains on carpets, don't rub the pile surface of your carpets or over soak the stain.
To clean off any remaining carpet stain use a clean damp cloth soaked in warm water to blot the stain. Use a dabbing action with the cloth and then blot out the remaining liquid with a dry kitchen towel.
Always work from the outside of the carpet stain inwards to minimise the stain spreading.
Only use bleach on your carpet if you are sure it is designed for this. If you have a bleach cleanable carpet use the bleach sparingly on a cloth and use a dabbing action. Do not pour it onto your carpet. Be careful not to get any splashes on yourself or other furnishings.
To remove chewing gum from carpet try putting some ice cubes in a plastic bag and placing the bag on the chewing gum. This should harden the gum enough for it to be picked off the carpet using a suitable tool like a plastic spatula.
If your carpet does end up with a stain that you just can't seem to get rid of, then it's best to get expert stain removal advice from a reputable carpet cleaning company regarding the specific substance responsible.