… OR:

Step 1: Scrape or Blot up excess spill.
Step 2: Apply detergent Solution (see “Cleaning Solutions”), use damp towel, leave 3-5 minutes.
Step 3: Blot-don’t rub.
Step 4: Apply white vinegar (Undiluted), using a dampened towel.
Step 5: Blot-finish with weighted pad of towels.

Cleaning Solutions to have on hand:
1. Detergent: Mix 1/2 teaspoon clear dishwashing detergent with one cup of warm (not hot) water.
2. Pre-soak Solution: Mix 1 teaspoon enzyme laundry detergent (such as Axion, Biz, or others) with one cup of water.
3. Dry Powder Cleaner: Use powdered carpet cleaners.
4. Dry Cleaning Solvent: Non-oily, non-caustic type sold of spot removal for garments. Caution: May be flammable.

Note: Not all carpet fibers react the same way when treated for stains. Before proceeding with any of the following cleaning procedures, we recommend you contact the appropriate fiber company for their suggested maintenance guidelines. Failure to follow these guidelines may void your warranty. For more information, please contact your Flooring America retailer.

Note: If your carpet has an Ultra 25ª or Everguard Warranty, you must call 3M directly prior to treating any stain. Failure to do this will void your warranty.

Courtesy of our Friends at Flooring America

http://www.flooringamericarichmond.com/

Do…

• Hose down or wash egg damage from building exterior as soon as possible
• Wipe up freshly spilled food from carpets and fabrics with a dampened cloth or sponge (but don’t over-wet). Do scrape and blot (don’t rub; it may cause fuzzing or damage fibers).
• Vacuum glass particles from carpets and upholstery.
• Save containers, which will reveal the composition of spilled inks, cosmetics and paints.

Do Not…

• Attempt to remove ink, paint or cosmetic stains.
• Operate damaged lamps or appliances.
• Throw our wood chips, broken pieces from furniture, porcelain or other art objects.

Do…

• Change furnace filter.
• Cover upholstery with clean sheets before use.
• Tape doubled pieces of cheesecloth over air registers with masking tape.
• Blow off or brush-vacuum loose soot particles from upholstery, drapes and carpeting.

Do Not…

• Attempt to clean walls or ceilings.
• Use do-it-yourself, home carpet or upholstery cleaners.

Do…

• Remove as much excess water as possible by mopping and blotting.
• >Wipe water from wood furniture after removal of lamps and tabletop items.
• Remove and prop up wet upholstery cushions for even drying (check for possible bleeding).
• Place aluminum foil, china saucers on wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting.
• Turn on air conditioning for maximum drying in summer; open windows to speed drying in winter.
• Open drawers and cabinet doors for complete drying (do not force, however.)
• Remove valuable oil paintings and art objects to a safe place.
• Blot wet carpeting with clean white towels.
• Open suitcases and luggage to dry, in sunlight if possible.
• Punch small holes in sagging ceilings to relieve trapped water (don’t forget to place pans beneath!).

Do Not…

• Leave wet fabrics in place; dry as soon as possible. Hang furs and leather goods to dry separately at room temperature.
• Leave books, magazines or other colored items on wet carpets or floors.
• Use your household vacuum to remove water.
• Use TVs or other appliances while standing on wet carpet or floors, especially not on wet concrete floors.
• Turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet, and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging from retained water.