Gemini's Handy Spotting Guide For Carpets
Want to try your hand at removing a spot yourself? Try these tricks!
First, Review the Do's and Don'ts, then proceed.
A few words
Scrape - Use a spoon or dull knife to remove bulk of spill
Blot- Use soft terri-cloth towel and press firmly on spot
Flush- Use Cold water only
Dry Cleaning Solvents- Apply dry-cleaning solvent to a clean white terri-cloth towel and work spot
Wet-Spotter- Mix 1 part mild dish soap with 8 parts cold water
Rinse- Mix 1 part white vinegar with 4 parts cold water
Do This
-ACT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Removing old spots is very complicated, so act fast!
-Remove as much as possible by scraping, blotting and/or sponging.
-Always work spot from edges to middle
-Call a professional! We will be happy to assist you with any questions you have, as well as direct you in how to try to remove the spot yourself!
DON'T do this
-NEVER use heat or hot water. Heat can set the colors of the stain.
-Never RUB the carpet, as it can fray the ends
-Never apply solvents directly to the spot. Use in well vented rooms and away from spark. Wear rubber gloves
-Don't use vinegar on COTTON
-Don't use alcohol on acrylics
-Don't use enzymes on wool or silk
-Don't work on a spot if you don't know what it is or what to use, please call a professional, we want to help you!
BLOT
FLUSH
BLOT AGAIN
Repeat if necessary.
If red wine, soak with WHITE WINE and flush.
SCRAPE
BLOT
FLUSH
Apply a 1 to 8 solution of ammonia and water
RINSE
BLOT
APPLY ICE, AND SCRAPE
BLOT
FLUSH
(If cream & sugar)
Follow with wet spotter
RINSE
BLOT
SCRAPE
BLOT
Wipe with dry solvents
BLOT
WET SPOTTER
RINSE
BLOT
BLOT
FLUSH
BLOT
FLUSH
blot
flush
blot (LOTS OF WATER)
BLOT
SCRAPE
BLOT
Wipe with rag treated with acetone (nail polish remover)
BLOT
SCRAPE
Use Ice Cold Water when mixing wet spotter
RINSE
(cold water)
BLOT
BL
BLOT
Spray with HAIRSPRAY.
BLOT
REPEAT
SCRAPE
BLOT
Apply coarse absorbent such as corn meal. Allow to set overnight.
Vacuum in morning.
If spot persists, wipe with solvent. If necessary, use wet-spotter, rinse & blot.
Moisten with cold water. Squeeze on lemon juice.
FLUSH
BLOT
SCRAPE
BLOT
Use wet-spotter
RINSE
BLOT
BLOT-FLUSH
BLOT-RINSE
BLOT
SCRAPE
RINSE
BLOT
WET-SPOTTER
BLOT RINSE
