SYNTHETIC CARPET CLEANING TABLE
The following table is a step-by-step guide to treating common spills and stains in synthetic fibre carpets.
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Order of treatment |
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Stain Type |
Step 1 |
Step 2 |
Step 3 |
Step 4 |
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Blood |
1 |
2 |
9 |
|
|
Chewing Gum |
3 |
2 |
9 |
|
|
Coffee |
2 |
7 |
2 |
9 |
|
Faeces |
2 |
6 |
9 |
|
|
Nail Polish |
4 |
|
|
|
|
Paint (latex) |
1 |
2 |
9 |
|
|
Rust |
5 |
|
|
|
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Soot |
8 |
|
|
|
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Urine (fresh) |
1 |
2 |
9 |
|
|
Urine (old) |
2 |
9 |
|
|
|
Vomit |
2 |
6 |
9 |
|
|
Wine (white) |
2 |
7 |
2 |
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Cleansing agent/treatment
1. Cold water
2. 1 teaspoon mild laundry detergent in 1 litre of warm water
3. Chill with aerosol freezing agent or ice cubes in a plastic bag. Pick or scrape off gum
4. Clear nail polish remover without lanolin
5. Rust remover (to be applied by a professional carpet cleaner)
6. Clear household disinfectant
7. Undiluted white vinegar
8. Vacuum immediately. If any residue remains call a professional carpet cleaner
9. Rinse with warm water
