Stain Cleaning Tips

Tips On Stains

Most stains that are allowed to dry overnight will become more difficult to remove. This also applies to hot tea and especially coffee, as they become heat set. So whenever possible always deal with any stains as soon as they happen.

Stain Removal on Carpets

Using Chem-Dry’s exclusive stain remover, this is how you would deal with stains.
1. Blot up any surface liquid, or in the case of other spills, remove as much of the spillage as possible.
2. Holding the Chem-Dry Stain Extinguisher or Chem-Dry Spot Remover approximately 12″ away, direct the spray to cover the whole of the stain.
3. Using the bottom of a dessertspoon, agitate the solution on and around the stained area.
4. With the cleaning cloth apply pressure and blot up the Chem-Dry Stain Extinguisher or Chem-Dry Spot Remover. Never rub the stain or you could damage your carpet.
5. It may be necessary to repeat the above process several times on particularly stubborn stains.

Stain Removal on Upholstery and Fabric

Using Chem-Dry’s exclusive stain remover, this is how you deal with stains.
1. Blot up any surface liquid, or in the case of other spills, remove as much of the spillage as possible.
2. Lightly spray the stained area with clean water.
3. Holding the Chem-Dry Stain Extinguisher or Chem-Dry Spot Remover approximately 12″ away, direct the spray to cover the whole of the stain.
4. Using the bottom of a dessert spoon, agitate the solution on and around the stained area.
5. Blot up the Chem-Dry Stain Extinguisher or Chem-Dry Spot Remover using the cloth, do not rub, until the stain disappears.
6. It may be necessary to repeat the above process several times on particularly stubborn stains.

Stubborn Stains and Spills
There are some spills and stains that are impossible for the householder to deal with. The ChemDry professional has the know-how, equipment and solutions necessary to remove most stubborn stains. We therefore recommend that in the event of such an emergency the following procedure will minimise damage.

Things That You Should Do

1. Act immediately before the spills or stain spreads too far or penetrates the fibres.
2. Scrape up as much as possible with a spoon or palette knife (i.e. a blunt edge).
3. Always work towards the centre of the spillage to avoid spreading.
4. Blot up liquids with a clean cloth, towel or kitchen paper.
5. Use plain warm water to dampen and blot the spill without rubbing.
6. Keep spill or stain moist with a little water and keep a damp cloth spread over the area until help arrives.
7. Cover gloss paint with cling film or polythene to prevent drying.

Things That You Should Not Do

1. Do not lift the carpets or roll them up.
2. Do not rub the stain. Always blot it up.
3. Do not try to dry out by applying heat.
4. Do not use solvents, detergents, turpentine or other solutions.