- To keep your carpets
cleaner and extend their useful life, vacuum carpets at least once a
week or more to get up debris so it doesn't settle into fibers
- Keep your tile
and linoleum floors clean because the dirt and stains on those floors
will get tracked on your carpet by way of your shoes and feet
- Keep your walkways
in and out of your house clean because you will likely track that into
your house as well (wipe your feet on doormats)
- Please when you
get spots on your carpet, don't try and take care of them yourselves
please consult with me first. A lot of times you can set that stain
or make it harder for me to take care of the problem
- Don't use carpet
fresh powders to make your carpets smell better, they contain a soap
basis that will dirty your carpets quicker
- Also make sure
your shoes and feet are clean when walking on your carpet, your bare
feet are sometimes worse because your body naturally produces oils which
will set in your carpet and also attracts dirt
Carpet Cleaning
Hints From the Pros Here are some useful tips we've collected over the
years, which might help you between professional cleanings.
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Acid
Stains - Acid spills, such as drain cleaner or vinegar, demand
quick action. Dilute them immediately with baking soda and water or
with club soda. Then apply a solution of ammonia (1 part) and water
(10 parts). Rinse with cold water, let dry, and vacuum gently.
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Alcoholic
Beverages
- Quickly dilute the spot with cold water. Absorb the excess liquid.
Then mix 1-teaspoon mild detergent, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, and
1 quart warm water. Apply the solution to the spot, and let the carpet
dry. Vacuum gently.
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Blood
- Absorb as much of the blood as you can. Then mix 1 teaspoon mild
detergent, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, and 1 quart warm water. Apply
the solution to the spot, and let dry. Apply dry-cleaning fluid. Vacuum
gently after the carpet is dry.
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Butter
- Scrape up as much of the butter as you can. Apply dry-cleaning fluid,
and let the carpet dry. If the spot remains, repeat the procedure.
Vacuum gently.
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Candle
Wax - Press an ice cube against the wax stain. The wax will harden
and can then be pulled off.
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Catsup
- Sponge a mixture of 1-cup vinegar and 2 cups water into rug. Frequently
wring out sponge until stain is gone.
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Chewing
Gum - Chewing gum can be a sticky mess, so harden it by pressing
an ice cube against the blob of gum. Once hardened, the gum can be
pulled off.
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Chocolate
- Immediately scrape the chocolate from the carpet. Mix 1-teaspoon
mild detergent, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, and 1 quart warm water.
Apply the solution to the spot. Rinse well. Vacuum gently.
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Coffee
- Blot spilled coffee immediately. Then mix 1-teaspoon mild detergent,
1 teaspoon white vinegar, and 1 quart warm water. Apply the solution
to the spot, and let dry. Apply dry-cleaning fluid. Vacuum gently
after the carpet is dry.
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Crayon
- Scrape away excess crayon or remove it by placing a blotter over
the crayon stain and pressing it with a warm iron until the blotter
absorbs the melted crayon. Move the blotter frequently so that it
doesn't get over saturated. Apply dry-cleaning fluid, and let the
carpet dry. Vacuum gently.
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Fruit
- Fruit stains can be very hard to remove if they are allowed to set,
but if you act quickly this method usually prevents a permanent stain.
Scrape up spilled fruit, and absorb fruit juice. Mix 1-teaspoon mild
detergent, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, and 1 quart warm water. Apply
the solution to the spot, and let the carpet dry. If the spot remains,
repeat the procedure. Vacuum gently.
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Gravy
- Wipe up as much of the spilled gravy as possible. Mix 1-teaspoon
mild detergent, 1- teaspoon white vinegar, and 1 quart warm water.
Apply the solution to the spot. Let the carpet dry. Apply dry-cleaning
fluid, and let the carpet dry. Vacuum.
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Mud
- Allow the mud to dry completely and then brush or scrape off as
much as possible. Mix 1-teaspoon mild detergent, 1-teaspoon white
vinegar, and 1 quart warm water. Apply the solution to the spot. Let
the carpet dry. If the stain remains, apply dry-cleaning fluid and
blot dry. When the spot is completely dry, vacuum gently.
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Salad
Dressing - Absorb as much salad dressing as you can. Mix 1-teaspoon
mild detergent, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, and 1-quart warm water.
Apply the solution to the spot. Let the carpet dry. If the spot remains,
repeat the procedure. Vacuum gently.
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Soft
Drinks - The carbonation in soft drinks will help you clean spilled
drinks quickly, but act fast because some of the dyes in the drinks
can permanently stain your carpet. Blot up the spilled drink. Mix
1-teaspoon mild detergent, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, and 1 quart warm
water. Apply the solution to the spot. Let the carpet dry. If the
spot remains, repeat the procedure. Vacuum gently.
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Urine
- Mix 1 teaspoon mild detergent, 1-teaspoon white vinegar, and 1-quart
warm water. Apply the solution to the spot. Let the carpet dry. If
the spot remains, repeat the procedure. Vacuum gently.
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Vomit
- Treat vomit quickly. Blot up as much as possible, then dilute immediately
with baking soda and water or with club soda. Apply a solution of
1-part ammonia and 10 parts water. Rinse with cold water, let dry,
and then vacuum.
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Wine
- When red wine is spilled on your carpet, dilute it with white wine,
and then clean the spot with cold water and cover with table salt.
Wait ten minutes, then vacuum up the salt.
WARNING
- Always test solution in an inconspicuous area for possible damage
to carpet. Some fabrics such as used in oriental or persian rugs can
bleed or color strip easily. Paradise Carpet Cleaning does not guarantee
results with these tips. Always consult a professional if you're not
sure how to proceed.
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