- Soiled - We suggest you rent a heavy duty electric carpet cleaner from your supermarket or hardware store. These machines are made to control and prevent the soaking of the surface of your carpet, preventing the possibility of shrinkage and they do a good job. Use the cleaner as indicated and mix it according to instructions on the back. When you are using it, make overlapping strokes with the machine over all of the carpet. The foam cleaning action that this produces will ensure even coverage. When the suds disappear and the carpet dries, vacuum the carpet. Wait to put the furniture back in place until the carpet fibers have fully dried.
- Animal Stains - Mix one cup of water with a teaspoon of white vinegar. Apply the solution to the stain. Allow it to remain on the stain for fifteen minutes. Blot the excess moisture with a white towel. Then wash the stain with mild warm soapy water - sponge with cold water - blot dry using paper towels or an absorbent terry cloth.
- Grease - First try warm soapy water, but if the stain is stubborn, an all purpose liquid cleaner will remove it. Follow the instructions on the label.
- Nail Polish - If you catch the spill immediately nail polish can be wiped away using a mild detergent and water. Don't use nail polish remover; it will dissolve polyester fibers. If the nail polish is dry, you will need a professional carpet cleaner.
- Burn Marks - If it is a small surface with only the tips of the fiber scorched, rub the surface with a clean, fine steel wool pad carefully removing the scorched portion. Use a vacuum to pick up the dust.
If the burn is deep and you happen to have a extra carpet from when it was laid, an almost invisible patch is possible on a shag or sculptured carpet. It will not work as well on velvet cut or smooth cut carpet. The way to do this is to use a sharp cutting tool to cut a clean square around the burn mark. Remove the square with the burn. Cut a patch the same size from the extra carpet. Using a carpet adhesive, apply a thin coat to the underside and the raw edges of the carpet on the floor. Press the patch in place. Place a few books placed on the patch to add to the strength of the bond. Make certain that you do not use too much adhesive on the edges of the patch - you don't want it to ooze on to the adjacent carpet fibers.
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