CarpetClean and More...

Okay, something's spilled on your carpets or upholstery...

Maybe your son thought it would be neat to write his name out on the floor…in mustard. Or perhaps your daughter decided to give the dog some ice cream and part of it made it into your pooch's mouth but the rest is now on your sofa. Or maybe your husband thought this was a great time to paint the living room walls. Oops, the drop-cloth. Forgot something.

No matter what the spill or stain is… THE most important thing in removing it is SPEED! Alacrity! Expeditiousness! In other words… AS FAST AS HUMANLY POSSIBLE!

The quicker you can get to the spill and start the cleaning process, the better chance you have of removing it yourself. In fact chances for removal are nearly 75% better if you can get to the spot quickly.

Once you do get to the spot, follow these 5 Steps:

	First, blot up all the liquid and scrape up all the solids you can. On a large liquid spill you can use a wet/dry vac. Be careful not to spread the stain.
	Test any chemical you intend to use in a hidden area to make sure it won't discolor or damage the surface.
	Apply spotter and work from the outside of the stain in, to avoid spreading. Blot, don't scrub; strike with the flat face of a spotting brush if needed to help break up the stain.
	Rinse chemical spotters out with water, blot the area dry and feather the edges. Brush or fluff up pile or nap.
	On carpet and upholstery, put a thick pad of toweling over the spot, weight it down with books, and leave it there overnight to "wick up" any remaining moisture.

NOTE: DO NOT IRON OR HOT-AIR DRY UNTIL THE STAIN IS GONE. HEAT WILL SET MOST STAINS! Click here for instructions on how to make your own Spot Removal Kit and how to remove specific spills and stains.