LIQUID DRY CLEANING FLUID: A nonflammable liquid available in some hardware stores or through this site. PAINT,OIL, GREASE REMOVER: Always neutralize with dry cleaning fluid after using this solution. DETERGENT SOLUTION: Mild, non-bleach detergent (Zero or other delicate soap) 1 tbl spoon into 2 cups warm water. COLD WATER: WHITE VINEGAR: undiluted. AMMONIA SOLUTION: 2…
How urine spreads and affects the deeper layers of carpeting. The types of damage from pet urine can be diverse and are dependent upon many factors. Urine content will change over the pet’s life because of the pet’s diet, medications, age, health, sex, and reproductive cycles. Because of these variations, some urine stains may not…
Pre-test all spotting solutions in an inconspicuous area prior to using on any fabric to make certain the solution will not alter the fibers or damage the texture of the fibers. Dye bleeding will show up on the towel. If any dye transfer or damage becomes visible you should contact a professional technician to clean…
Before cleaning up blood always pre-test the safety of any cleaning solution by applying several drops to an inconspicuous area (closet, under a couch) after 30 seconds rub gently with a clean white towel. Do not proceed if any carpet color transfers to the towel, or if the carpets color changes. Should color transfer you…
There is a right way and a wrong way to cleanup an accidental spill on your carpet. What you should NOT do is just as important as what you should do. Step 1: Remove any spilled solid material with a rounded spoon. Blot up as much of the spill as you can. Don’t scrub, scrubbing…
Q: I’ve had my carpets cleaned professionally, but I still have urine odors. Why didn’t cleaning work? A Fresh urine deposits, when cleaned up immediately, normally respond to conventional detergent cleaning for two reasons. First, the urine doesn’t have time to penetrate through the carpet backing where you cannot reach it. Secondly, the urine is…