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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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How do I get the smell of dog urine out of my carpet?

admin — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:03:59 +0000

I have tried scrubbing the area ( he always pees in my daughters’ toy room) with a bissel carpet shampooer, I’ve used pet odor and stain removal and regular cleaner , but I still cant get the odor out of the room, I’ve also opened the window and tried a fan to air it out, but no luck.

Help Please!!!!!!!!!

Sprinkle some baking soda on the area, let set for a few minutes and then vacuum. If it still smells, then try using your carpet cleaner again. But, if that smells stays, get rid of the rug and train your dog.

Editors Comment: The best product that I have found for cleaning animal urine is the Melaleuca product “Sol-U-Mel’. If you hear of anyone who sells the Melaleuca range then get some. It is fantastic for a multitude of purposes!

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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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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: 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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Removing Carpet Stains & Spots : How to Get Candle Wax Out of Your Carpet & Other Fabrics

admin — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 09:35:59 +0000

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Removing Carpet Stains & Spots : How to Get Candle Wax Out of Your Carpet & Other Fabrics

Getting candle wax out of carpet and other fabrics requires applying a porous cloth or paper bag over the stain, and then moving an iron slowly over the surface to melt the wax and draw it into the cloth or paper.

Get wax out of carpet using a capillary motion 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 : 0:1:35

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Carpet Stain Removal: How to Remove Tar Stains From Carpet

admin — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:31:59 +0000

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Carpet Stain Removal: How to Remove Tar Stains From Carpet

To remove tar stains from carpet, use an all-purpose dry cleaning solution to cover the stain, blot firmly with a towel to break down the tar and remove the rest by hand until the stain is lifted.

Repeat the cleaning process until the tar stain is completely out of the carpet 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 : 0:2:26

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Carpet Stain Removal

admin — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:23:59 +0000

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Carpet Stain Removal

Carpet stains ? …. Don?t worry, just try. The range of products comes with a 16 years global track record and will be living up to your highest expectations. The choice is yours. www.carpet-cleaner.co.at

Duration : 0:1:50

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