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Does anyone have a good tip for removal of commercial road grit used when icy. There is some caked on carpet. ?

admin — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 05:57:59 +0000

Does anyone have a good tip for removal of commercial road grit used when icy. There is some caked on carpet. Inside the door is where it is caked. The staining is dreadful.

Vacuum thoroughly then use OXY CLEAN , vacuum again preferably with a wet and dry vac or shop vac and repeat with another round of OXY CLEAN may take some elbow grease

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How do I get Ladybug or Lady Beetle stains out of a light colored carpet?

admin — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 04:47:59 +0000

We recently purchased a home that apparently had a grouping of Ladybugs die under where they kept their bed. Bottom line is there is a nasty stain on the carpet now and rather than rip it up we’d like to give stain removal a shot.

Does anyone out there have any insight in what will get the stain out?

Thanks in advance.

I usually use oxy clean to get rough stains out of my carpet. You just sprinkle approximately 1 cup of oxy clean on the stained spot then let it soak for approximately 15 minutes then vacum over the stained spot.

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How to clean cigarette ash on carpet?

admin — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 02:04:59 +0000

How would I go to cleaning a spilt ashtray on a carpet? My little brother pushed the ashtray off the desk and it went all over the carpet now theres a big grey stain. I sweeped most of the ash up now its just stuck in the carpet. I tryed OXYGEN stain removal spray and that just made it greyer. Also if I dont get it out right away will it cause mold?

I would recommend using a wet vac and slowly pour hot water (almost to the boiling point) on the spot and vacuum it up at the same time (this will open up the dye ports on the carpet fibre releasing the stain. and remove the residue from the carpet). If the stain is still visible than use a little carpet spotter on it or Dawn dishwashing liquid (2 or 3 drops into one cup of water) and repeat step 1.

The stain may come back in a few days so you may have to do this a few times. Please DO NOT put anything on the carpet that was not made for carpet. At this point if the stain is still there please call a carpet cleaner. Carpet cleaner of 14 years

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Removal of red wine stains from carpet?

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:37:59 +0000

Removal of red wine stains from carpet? Dried in

Step One

Blot the spill with paper towels or a clean cloth.

Step Two

Combine 1 teaspoon carpet shampoo (or dish soap, like Dawn) and 1 cup hydrogen peroxide in a small bowl. Soak a clean sponge in the mixture, squeeze it halfway dry, then gently blot the stain. Continue until the stain lifts.

Step Three

Sponge the stained area with warm water.

Step Four

Blot dry with a clean cloth or paper towels.

Tips & Warnings

Act immediately. The longer a stain sits, the harder it is to remove. Commerical products like Oxy Clean and Wine Away do an excellent job of removing red wine stains, but try this homemade version if you don’t have either of those on hand.

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Carpet Stain Removal – Bissell

admin — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 11:17:59 +0000

Carpet Stain Removal – Bissell

48 oz. Dual action formula, deep cleans resists dirt and stains Breaks down tough odors, tracked in dirt, dander and other soils One formula with deep cleaning performance Scotchgard protection that revitalizes soil and stain protection to carpet For use with all full size cleaning machines Plastic bottle

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Pet Odor and Carpet Stain Removal

admin — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:08:59 +0000

Bissell Pet Odor and Carpet Stain Removal Formula 3pk.

Patented formula quickly penetrates and surrounds carpet fibers to loosen tough pet stains and eliminate odors, Pack includes three 32oz. bottles of solution, For use with the Bissell SpotBot Little Green Spot Lifter Spot Scrubber and other compact Bissell deepcleaning machinessold separately, Safely deep cleans stain resistant carpet upholstery and watersafe fabrics and refreshes carpet and fabrics with a light clean scent, Dries quickly

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Domestic Cleaning Supplies – 12″ Eureka Domestic” The boss Carpet Cleaner

admin — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:02:59 +0000

domestic cleaning supplies - 12″ Eureka Domestic” The boss

Powerful maintenance-free 5.0 amp motor combines with high-efficiency direct airflow system for deep carpet cleaning. Three-position handle adjusts horizontally for cleaning under furniture.

Features six-position carpet height adjustment and dual-edge clea ning. Includes a top-filling bag system

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Sprayway Carpet Stain Removal

admin — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:56:59 +0000

Sprayway Carpet Stain Remover 18oz

Carpet Spotter Plus Powerful carpet cleaner specifically formulated to remove tough spots and stains from carpets instantly. Ideal for pre-spotting prior to shampooing. Fast-acting spotter reinforced with surfactants and wetting agents that immediately remove most spots. Forceful spray with non-foaming formula quickly penetrates for fast spot removal without rubbing or scrubbing.

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Carpet Stain Removal – Why does my carpet now stink after shampooing?

admin — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:07:59 +0000

Why does my carpet now stink after shampooing it just for stain removal?

I used my mother’s carpet shampooer to clean some minor stains on my carpet and now my carpet stinks and it didn’t before!

Once a carpet gets wet, all you smell are the odors that have accumulated ,whether you shampood spots or not… my suggestion is to have the entire carpet steam cleaned by a professional… 3 rooms usually undre 200 dollars , servicemaster is a great company to use… also stanley steamer.

Ask if they can put a deodorizer in while steaming also, harmless to the carpet, but very customer appealing because it makes your house smell fresh while the carpet is wet… it takes a t minimum of 12 hours for the carpet to dry, so make sure you can get around the house after this is done… and after it dries, all you do is vacuum and its like brand new carpet…

Good luck

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Carpet Stain Removal: Removing Shoe Polish Stains From Carpet

admin — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:36:59 +0000

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Carpet Stain Removal: Removing Shoe Polish Stains From Carpet

When removing shoe polish stains from carpet, apply a non-acetone nail polish remover to blot up the excess polish, then blot with soapy water.

Finish removing a shoe polish stain with a bit of ammonia, blotting it dry between applications, with tips from a contractor’s istant in this free video on carpet cleaning.

Expert: Josh Bale Bio: Josh Bale works as a contractor’s istant and is highly experienced in maintaining carpets, upholstery and various fabrics. Filmmaker: Ryan Quinn

Duration : 0:2:54

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