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Emergency Carpet Cleaning Tips (National Carpet Cleaners Association)
Here are some emergency tips, from the National Carpet Cleaners Association, for dealing with carpet spills or stains.
DON’T PANIC!
General Tips
- Do not over wet into backing materials
- Always test any detergent on an inconspicuous area of carpet prior to treating a stain
- Use detergents at recommended dilution ratios
- Scrape up or blot up any access prior to treatment
- Never rub or scrub
- Do not use inappropriate detergents on carpets or upholstery i.e. (washing up liquid, wash powders, household bleach, disinfectants)
- Always work from the out side of the stain inward to avoid spreading
- Always apply the cleaning fluid to the absorbent spotting material not directly onto the carpet or fabric
- Encourage quick drying
- Deal with stains as quickly as possible for increased chances of success
- Keep the fabric or carpet as dry as possible.
Greasy Stains
(i.e. Chocolate, Butter, Lipstick, some Oily Food stains, some Ink)
- Apply small quantity of Surgical spirit to some cotton wool or Q-tip (cotton bud)
- Using the lightly soaked cotton wool apply to the edges of the stain working inwards to the centre
- Gently press (Blot) either Terry towel, or kitchen roll, and repeat as necessary until the stain no longer transfers. Do not allow penetration into the back of carpeting or foam filling materials! Some fabrics may darken initially during this process
- Using a detergent solution on cotton wool, dampen the area and follow up by blotting with kitchen roll or terry towel
- Dry, using hair dryer, continually moving over the damp area (This will help to prevent water marking)
Water Based Stains
(i.e. Tea, Coffee, Fruit juices, Wine, some Basic Food stains)
- Soak up immediately using absorbent material, or suck up with a wet pick up vacuum
- Rewet the area using tepid water on a small piece of sponge or cotton wool
- Blot with dry absorbent material Terry towel, kitchen roll (Repeat as necessary…)
- Dry with hair dryer keeping the dryer moving all the time (this will help to prevent watermarking)
Dried In Stains
- Detergent Solution: Two litres of tepid water + a quarter of a teaspoon ONLY of carpet shampoo + one eggcup full of (white vinegar)
- Rewet the stained area using the detergent solution applied on a piece of cotton wool
- Blot using kitchen roll or terry towel as above
The final procedure for carpets following the wetting and blotting procedures should be as follows: -
Place 5-6 layers of kitchen roll on the affected area and place on top a telephone directory. Allow to dry over 24 hours, this will absorb any stain in the base of the fibre’s that are likely to wick up to the surface during the drying process.
Whilst the stain removal guide may be simple and basic, it will assist in the professional’s chances of success should you find expert assistance required. If followed it should help prevent some quite common and expensive DIY stain removal damage.
Next step: Find an NCCA member
For further information:
Emergency Carpet Cleaning Tips
National Carpet Cleaners Association
62c London Road
Oadby
Leicester
LE2 5DH
United Kingdom
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High powered carpet cleaning using Truckmounts (MCS Clean)
Carpet cleaning companies use many different cleaning systems and methods, but where possible, van mounted machinery, commonly known as Truckmounts, is the preferred choice.
Truckmounts out-perform any portable machine using Hot Water Extraction (steam cleaning) and are at least 20 times more powerful than any other carpet cleaning system.
The Truckmount is a completely self-sufficient system, meaning that there is no need for an electrical or water supply. Another benefit is that the water supply and recovery tanks are mounted on the van. The extracted water is piped to a waste recovery tank on the van, rather than being disposed of down toilets or sinks.
The power of the machine means deep cleaning can be carried out 100's of feet away from the vehicle, without loss of performance, making it ideal for commercial as well as domestic cleaning requirements.
MCS Clean, an independently owned and operated company covering Essex and Hertfordshire, use cutting edge cleaning technology, from the latest Truckmount machinery to environmentally friendly cleaning products.
As a member of NCCA (National Carpet Cleaners Association) MCS’ operators are fully trained in the latest cleaning techniques and have also completed training programs by Prochem U.K, Alltec, Solution U.K, IICRC, Woolsafe and National Fire & Flood School
For further information:
High powered carpet cleaning in Essex and Hertfordshire
MCS Clean
39 Rundells
Harlow
Essex
CM18 7HB
United Kingdom
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Carpet Cleaning - DIY or hire a professional? (Dirtbusters)
When it's time to clean your carpets, should you rent a carpet cleaning machine, or hire a professional?
The benefit to doing it yourself is price. You can hire a budget machine from about £25 a day (£40-50 a week), whilst professional machines cost around £40 a day (£80 a week).
The downside with the smaller machines is they tend to be low powered, and can leave your carpets wet for a couple of days afterwards. The detergent supplied is usually more of an ‘all rounder’ rather than one chosen for your particular carpet type and soiling conditions.
If you're just dealing with general dirt, then my advice would be to hire the best machine you can afford and read the instructions before you start!
If your carpet is heavily soiled or stained, then you're better off getting in a professional carpet cleaning company who do this every day. Ask a friend for a recommendation of a reputable company in your area.
Eco friendly carpet cleaning
If chemical cleaning concerns you, choose a company that offers eco friendly carpet cleaning, such as Dirtbusters in Liverpool. Dirtbusters use cleaning products that are toxin free and fully bio-degradable and are therefore safe to use around your family and pets.
Dave Power of Dirtbusters says:
"As well as being more beneficial for your indoor environment, our carpet and upholstery cleaning solutions are residue free so there will be no problems such as re-soiling that can come with many high PH cleaning products.
We find that the hot water extraction cleaning method works best since it flushes the dirt out of your carpets, unlike the bonnet cleaning method which simply spreads the dirt through the carpet fibres."
For further information:
Eco friendly carpet cleaning by Dirtbusters
Dirtbusters
1 Grassendale Lane
Liverpool
Merseyside
L19 0NH
United Kingdom
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Protecting your investment in carpets and upholstery (Sheffield Cleaning Pro)
Carpets, upholstery or any type of soft furnishings are expensive, so it makes sense to take good care of them so they last longer.
You wash your clothers to keep them clean and fresh, but when did you last clean your sofas or carpets? When you think about it, it makes no sense at all!
Shawn Ashmore of HonestCarpetCare.co.uk in Sheffield says:
Professional carpet and upholstery cleaning will safely and effectively restore your carpets and soft furnishings to their former glory and make them last longer. Dirt is an abrassive and will wear down the fibres over time by scratching away at them and creating premature wear and tear and producing holes in the fabric. A regular clean from a professional cleaning company can help prevent this and add years to the life of your home furnishings.
About HonestCarpetCare.co.uk:
Green & Clean Policy
As a conscientious cleaning business, we are sensitive to the needs of the environment and also have respect for our customers' home environment. With this in mind, we use only eco friendly cleaning solutions that are totally safe for both your children and your pets. We never bring harmful chemicals, irritants or anything liable to induce an allergic reaction into your home or work place.
Services include:
Carpet, upholstery, rug cleaning and restoration
Leather cleaning, restoration, repairs and redyes.
Quality Cleaning Guarantee
Our 'can't say fairer guarantee' promises that if you are not delighted then you don't pay a penny.
For further information:
HonestCarpetCleaning.co.uk Carpet cleaning in Sheffield
Sheffield Cleaning Pro
164 Oldfield Road
Stannington
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S6 6DY
United Kingdom
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