YOUR BASIC SPOT REMOVAL KIT <br /> <br />Keep the following items on hand so you will be prepared to handle fresh spills on your carpet: Neutral dish detergent such as Joy® or Dawn® (dilute 20:1); clear household ammonia; white vinegar (dilute 1:1); wet spotter such as Spot Gone®; dry spotter such as Dissolve®; paint thinner; hydrogen peroxide (3% solution) for bleaching; denatured or isopropyl alcohol; a good supply of white terry cloths; and a spotting brush. If you have pets, stock a bacteria/enzyme digester such as Liquid Alive®. A wet/dry vacuum is great to have as well. <br /> <br />THE 6 STEPS TO REMOVING SPOTS <br /> <br />1. Catch it while it’s fresh, when chances of removal are 75% better. Don’t iron or hot-air dry until the stain is gone. Heat will set most stains. <br />2. First blot up all the liquid and scrape up all the solids you can. On a large liquid spill you can use a wet/dry vac. Be careful not to spread the stain. <br />3. Test any chemical you intend to use in a hidden area to make sure it won’t discolor or damage the surface. <br />4. Apply spotter and work from the outside of the stain in, to avoid spreading. Blot, don’t scrub; strike with the flat face of a spotting brush if needed to help break up the stain. <br />5. Rinse chemical spotters out with water, blot the area dry and feather the edges. Brush or fluff up pile or nap. <br />6. On carpet and upholstery, put a thick pad of toweling over the spot, weight it down with books, and leave it there overnight to “wick up” any remaining moisture. <br /> <br />Steam Master Carpet Cleaning <br />1710 Santa Ana Ave <br />Costa Mesa, CA 92627 <br />(949) 645-1313 <br />http://steammastercarpetcleaners.com/ <br />info@steammastercarpetcleaners.com
