HELPFUL HINTS

Here are some of the best tips for removing stains:

The quicker the better. When it comes to stains, the sooner you take action, the better the chances of removal. Spills can become permanent stains if they’re left alone too long.

Blot liquids with a dry, white, absorbent cloth or white (no printing) paper towels. Keep repeating until you’ve got as much of the liquid out of the carpet as possible.

No scrubbing! Scrubbing can cause pile distortion in the affected area. Instead, use a dry cloth or paper towels until the area is completely dry. For semisolids, gently scrape up with a rounded spoon. Solids should be broken up and vacuumed until completely removed.

Work from the edges of the spill to the center to prevent the spill from spreading. Blot, absorbing as much as possible, and repeat if necessary.

Never use household cleaners to remove spills. They can damage carpet fibers and set stains, making them more difficult to remove.

For best results, use Chem-Dry’s Professional Strength Spot Remover. Follow instructions on the can, and be patient – complete removal of the spill may require repeating the same step several times.

Stain Removal on Upholstery Fabric:

Blot up any surface liquid, or in the case of other spills, remove as much of the spillage as possible.

Lightly spray the stained area with clean water.

Holding the Chem-Dry Stain Extinguisher™ approximately 12” away, direct the spray to cover the whole of the stain.

Using the bottom of a dessert spoon, agitate the solution on and around the stained area.

Blot up the Chem-Dry Stain Extinguisher™ using the cloth, do not rub, until the stain disappears.

It may be necessary to repeat the above process several times on particularly stubborn stains.

Stubborn Spills and Stains
There are some spills and stains that are impossible for the householder to deal with. The American Chem-Dry professional has the know-how, equipment and solutions necessary to remove most stubborn stains. We therefore recommend that in the even of such an emergency the following procedure will minimize the damage.

Reappearing Spots
If you’ve ever had a spot cleaned from your carpet, you may have noticed that same spot came back over time. Why is this? There are two main reasons why spots sometimes come back. The first is know as “residue-induced resoiling”. This can occur when a sticky residue remains in the carpet after it has been cleaned. For example, if you spill juice, the sugar in the juice can attach to carpet fibers and, over time, new dirt can settle on these fibers. Regular vacuuming won’t pick up the dirt because the sugar holds the dirt to the fibers, leaving a new (old) spot.

The other main cause of reappearing spots is something called “wicking”. Wicking is a process where excess water can trap dirt below the carpet fibers. As the carpet dries, dirt is pulled back up along the fiber and to the surface – leaving you with the same spot you wanted removed.

This is where the Chem-Dry system is superior. We use only a fraction of the moisture of other cleaning methods, so there is no excess water left in your carpets, virtually eliminating the chance for wicking to occur. Chem-Dry doesn’t leave behind sticky, soapy residues, making spots far less likely to reappear.

Tips on Carpets Care:

Prevention
Prevention is better than a cure! Ensure you have a good doormat to prevent as much soil as possible from entering your home.

Regular Vacuuming
Regular vacuuming will keep your carpets looking their best. A good tip is to rake your carpet prior to using the vacuum cleaner. This will loosen the dirt, pet hairs and raise the pile, making the vacuuming far more effective.

Periodic Cleaning by Chem-Dry Professionals
Periodic cleaning by Chem-Dry Professionals will keep your carpets looking as good as the day you bought them. There are many risks involved if you shampoo your carpets yourself or use unqualified cleaning companies. For a really professional job that you can be sure of, call American Chem-Dry by Mark Schmidt today for a free, no obligation estimate.