Care & Maintenance

Please note that whilst this advice is offered in good faith, no responsibility is accepted for claims arising from the treatments proposed. If stains fail to respond to treatments listed, call a professional carpet cleaner immediately.

IMPORTANT: These instructions do not apply to synthetic carpet (nylon, polypropylene etc). Refer to manufacturer’s cleaning instructions.

CAUTION: Before proceeding to treat stain, pre-test treatments on an inconspicuous part of the carpet to check for possible colour change

27/08/2019

At Flooring First we care about you caring for your carpet so we have developed this stain removal guide.

A new wool carpet will last longer and look better if a routine of regular vacuuming, periodic cleaning and immediate removal of spots and spills is followed. Very little equipment is required to maintain a carpet well. A good vacuum cleaner is essential as well as a small box of supplies – including carpet shampoo, dry cleaning fluid and clean absorbent cloths or paper tissues to remove spills.

To remove this stain:

Beer
Beetroot
Bleach
Butter
Chocolate
Cocoa
Cooking Oils
Crayon
Cream
Egg
Excrement
Fruit Juice
Grease
Ice Cream
Ink - Ballpoint
Ink - Fountain
Metal Polish
Mildew
Milk
Mustard
Oil
Paint - Acrylic
Paint - Oil Based
Rust
Salad Dressing
Shoe Polish
Soft Drink
Tar
Tea
Urine
Vomit
Wine - White
Wood Polish

Solution of one teaspoon of approved wool detergent with one teaspoon of white vinegar and one litre of warm water.

To remove this stain:

Blood
Cocoa
Coffee
Paint - Acrylic
Tea

Cold Water

To remove this stain:

Blood
Ink - Fountain
Wine - Red

Dye stripper. Dilute 50 to 1 with cold water. Caution: Do not use on dark or patterned carpet.

To remove this stain:

Burns / Scroches
Mildew
Soft Drink

Hydrogen peroxide (20 vol) diluted 10 to 1 with cold water. Caution: Do not use on dark or patterned carpet.

To remove this stain:

Butter
Chocolate
Cocoa
Coffee
Cooking Oils
Crayon
Cream
Grease
Lipstick
Metal Polish
Milk
Nail Polish
Oil
Paint - Acrylic
Paint - Oil Based
Rust
Salad Dressing
Shoe Polish
Tar
Tea
Wood Polish

Dry-cleaning fluid, lighters fluid or mineral turpentine. Caution: Ensure that no flame or lit cigarette is near, and use in well ventilated areas.

To remove this stain:

Chewing Gum

Chewing gum remover (freezing agent).

To remove this stain:

Fruit Juice
Ink - Fountain
Milk
Soft Drink
Wine - Red

Clean, warm (not hot) water.

To remove this stain:

Grass
Ink - Ballpoint

Methylated spirits. Caution: Ensure that no flame or lit cigarette is near, and use in well ventilated areas.

To remove this stain:

Paint - Oil Based
Tar

Mineral turpentine – effectiveness is increased with equal quantity of dry cleaning fluid. Caution: Ensure that no flame or lit cigarette is near, and use in well ventilated areas.

To remove this stain:

Wine - Red

Absorbent powder (salt or talc). Sprinkle on spillage, leave overnight and vacuum next day.

Carpet Tips

Do

Vacuum regularly
Put doormats and rugs by doors
Keep pets' nails trimmed
Rotate furniture regularly
Use furniture cups

Don't

Over wet the carpet in attempt to remove stains
Rub the stain
Allow the stain to sit in direct sunlight
Pull at loose tufts of carpet
Use bleach on carpet unless it's 100% polypropylene

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Carpet Tips

Do

Don't

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