This Stain Removal Guide applies to the following items

Scroll past the items to read the Stain Removal solution. Or click here to read the answers.

Beer

Beer

Berries

Berries

Blood

Blood

Cheese

Cheese

Chocolate

Chocolate

Coffee

Coffee

Dye Red

Dye Red

Earth Dirt

Earth / Dirt

Chocolate

Egg

Fruit Juice

Fruit Juice

Ice Cream

Ice Cream

Ink Foundation Pen

Ink Foundation Pen

Rubber Cement / Glue

Rubber Cement / Glue

Machine Oil

Mustard

Starch

Starch

Soy Sauce

Soy Sauce

Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise

Mercurochrome

Mercurochrome

Merthiolate

Merthiolate

Milk

Milk

Mixed Drinks

Mixed Drinks

Toothpaste

Toothpaste

Tomato Sauce

Tomato Sauce

Tea

Tea

Soft Drinks

Soft Drinks

Urine (Dry)

Urine (Dry)

White Glue

White Glue

Before trying one of the following solutions, please make sure that you test the method on a small section of the carpet that won’t be seen.

  • Detergent +
  • Blot
  • White Vinegar
  • Blot
  • Ammonia
  • Blot
  • White Vinegar
  • Blot
  • Water, Blot

Caring for Carpets

A routine of regular vacuuming, professional periodic cleaning and immediate removal of spots and stains should start as soon as your carpet is laid. Here are a few more carpet tips:

  • Fluff caused by loose fibres left in the pile during manufacturing will gradually settle with use and vacuuming.
  • Loose threads or ripped pile should never be pulled. Cut off with sharp scissors immediately. If loose threads appear again trim immediately.
  • Try to protect your carpet from direct sunlight.
  • Lay down scatter rugs in high traffic areas.
  • Protect your carpet from sharp edges, which could cut or pull loops and pile causing damage.
  • Avoid any form of over wetting on fitted carpets. Pot plants should always stand in drip trays.
  • Walk-off mats at entrances will trap dirt and prevent it being walked onto fitted carpets.
  • Have your carpets cleaned professionally every 12-18 months.
  • Vacuum regularly ( preferably daily with a good quality vacuum cleaner with strong suction ).

Important facts about stain removal

  • The longer a stain remains on a carpet the greater the chance of it soaking through and ruining your carpet’s appearance.
  • Do not use soap! Use a good household soap-less detergent such as Sunlight Liquid.
  • Scrape, blot or soak up the stain, always working from the outer edges of the stain towards the centre.
  • After spot cleaning, always vacuum stained areas to remove any loosened dirt.
  • Be careful when using a solvent such as Perchlorethylene (dry cleaning fluid). It can be injurious to health.

If in any doubt please contact the professionals at Carpet Right.

Caring for Needle Punch Carpets

Needlepunch carpets are made from polypropylene. They are not only stain resistant but extremely hard wearing, anti-static, colourfast and rot proof. A 50/50 blend of bleach and water will remove most stains from needlepunch carpets.

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