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Spot Removal Steps

1. Act Quickly! Most of the carpets available today in Scottsdale homes have been treated with a stain-resist treatment, so many spills can be removed if immediate action is taken. The longer you wait, the higher the probability of a spill becoming a permanent stain. Remember, staining is influenced by many factors, and no carpet is completely stain proof.

2. Blot liquid spills with an absorbent, dry, white cloth or white paper toweling with no printing on it.

3. Do not scrub the area! Scrubbing the location may cause pile distortion in the affected area. Continue to use an absorbent cloth or paper towel until the area is completely dry. For semi-solid spills, gently scrape up what you can with a rounded spoon. Solid spills should be broken up and vacuumed until they are completely removed. If the spot can be identified, try locating the substance in the spot removal computer and follow the directions carefully.

4. Pretest any spot removal agent in an inconspicuous area to be sure that the solution will not damage the carpet fiber or the dye. After applying 3-4 drops to the testing area, hold down a white cloth on the wet area for 10 seconds. Then examine the cloth and carpet for any color change, color transfer, or damage to the carpet. If a change does occur, you should select another cleaning solution to try.

5. Apply a small amount of the selected cleaning solution to a white cloth and gently work it into the affected area.

6. Work from the edges of the spill to the center to prevent the spill from spreading. Do not scrub the area as it will make the problem much worse. Blot the area to absorb as much of the stain as possible. Repeat if necessary.

7. Continue using the first cleaning solution as long as there is a transfer of the spill to the cloth. It is not necessary to use all of the cleaning solutions if the first solution removes the spill.

8. Be patient! Completely removing the spill may require repeating the same step several times. Do not continue to step 9 until the stain has been completely removed.

9. Rinse the affected area thoroughly with cold water, and blot with an absorbent cloth until all of the solution has been removed. Some cleaning solutions will cause rapid soiling if it is not completely removed.

10. Apply a one-half inch layer of white paper towels to the affected area, and weigh down with a flat, heavy object. Continue to change the paper towels as is needed. A dry, absorbent, cleaning compound may also be used as a substitute to accelerate the drying time.

Arm your home with Chem-Dry World Famous® Spot Remover for Water-Based Spills and World Famous® Grease & Oil Remover for oil-based spots. Call Dr. Chem-Dry Carpet & Tile Cleaning in Scottsdale, AZ today at (480) 420-4227 to order with your next cleaning.

For more detailed information on a specific spill, please call Dr. Chem-Dry Carpet & Tile Cleaning in Scottsdale, AZ at (480) 420-4227 to see if we can help. Many fiber manufacturers also provide a toll-free cleaning assistance and advice.

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