What we do about Pet Stains and Odors?

Vacuum Cleaner Consumer Alert! Did you know? Pet hairs have oil in them that will soil your carpets if not vacuumed on a regular schedule?

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1. Vacuum, using crevice tool of vacuum cleaner to remove the soot. If all, or most, of the soot has not been removed, If problems continue, contact us. We have powerful vacuums to accomplish this. If vacuuming has removed all particles go to the next step
    

2. Remove as much of the foreign material as possible by blotting with a white paper towel or scraping with a dull knife.
    

3. Apply isopropyl rubbing alcohol to a clean white cloth, white paper towel or cotton ball. If the spot extends deep into the pile use a blotting motion until the spot is removed or no color is transferred to the cloth. Do not allow the alcohol to penetrate into the backing as this will destroy the latex bond. If the spot is on the surface only, rub in one direction at a time. Never us a circular motion to remove spot as this may destroy the texture. Stop if spot is removed. If not, go to the next step.
    

4. Apply a small quantity of detergent solution to the spot. (To make the detergent solution mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent which does not contain lanolin or bleach with 1 quart of water; examples of safe detergents are Dawn® and Joy®.) Use a blotting motion to work the detergent into the affected area. If spot is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until spot is removed.
    

5. Rinse with tap water using a spray bottle, blot to remove excess moisture.

If the spot is still present, keep the area moist with a clean white wet cloth to prevent the area from drying. If problems continue, contact us.

1. Remove as much of the spill as is possible by blotting with white paper towels or scraping with a dull knife. A wet vacuum is useful if a large quantity of liquid was spilled. If spot has dried, saturate the tufts in the affected area with tap water (do not over wet). Allow to remain for about 1 minute and blot. If the spot is being removed using water, continue until the spot is completely removed. Blot dry and apply the paper towels and brick. If it is not completely removed go to the next step.
    
2. Apply a small quantity of detergent solution to the spot. (To make the detergent solution mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent which does not contain lanolin or bleach with 1 quart of water; examples of safe detergents are Dawn® and Joy®.) Use a blotting motion to work the detergent into the affected area. If spot is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until spot is removed.
    
3. Rinse with tap water using a spray bottle, blot to remove excess moisture.
    
4. Spray lightly with water, do not blot this time; apply pad of paper towels and brick and allow to dry.

1. Spread brown paper (such as grocery bag) or a terry cloth towel over the area and iron with the setting on warm." The wax will be absorbed into the paper or towel.
    
2. Remove any traces with alcohol or dry cleaning fluid. Never pour product directly on carpet. Pour on clean white cloth and work in to fibers.

1. Freeze the gum using an ice cube.
    
2. Shatter the frozen gum with a knife handle and vacuum.
    
3. Some citrus based products such as De-Solv-It® or Orange-Sol® have been demonstrated to break down the stickiness of gum so that it can be removed. Never pour product directly on carpet. Pour on clean white cloth and work in to fibers.
    
4. Rinse with tap water using a spray bottle, blot to remove excess moisture. Spray lightly with water, do not blot this time; apply pad of paper towels and brick and allow to dry.

• Apply isopropyl rubbing alcohol to a clean white cloth, white paper towel or cotton ball. If the spot extends deep into the pile use a blotting motion until the spot is removed or no color is transferred to the cloth. Do not allow the alcohol to penetrate into the backing as this will destroy the latex bond. If the spot is on the surface only, rub in one direction at a time. Never use a circular motion to remove the spot as this may destroy the texture. Stop if spot is removed. If not, continue with the next step.
   
• Apply a small quantity of detergent solution to the spot. (To make the detergent solution mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent which does not contain lanolin or bleach with 1 quart of water; examples of safe detergents are Dawn® and Joy®.) Use a blotting motion to work the detergent into the affected area. If spot is being removed continue applying detergent solution and blotting with a white paper towel until spot is removed.
   
• Rinse with tap water using a spray bottle, blot to remove excess moisture.
   
• Spray lightly with water, do not blot this time; apply pad of paper towels and brick or heavy book and allow to dry.

• Saturate spot with lemon juice, using a spray bottle, and allow to remain for 5 minutes.
   
• Blot with paper towels or a clean white cloth.
   
• Apply a small quantity of detergent solution to the spot. (To make the detergent solution mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent which does not contain lanolin or bleach with 1 quart of water; examples of safe detergents are Dawn® and Joy®.) Use a blotting motion to work the detergent into the affected area. If spot is being removed continue applying detergent solution and blotting with a white paper towel until spot is removed.
   
• Rinse with tap water using a spray bottle, blot to remove excess moisture.
   
• Spray lightly with water, do not blot this time; apply pad of paper towels and brick or heavy book and allow to dry.

1. Blot up as much of the spill as is possible. A wet vacuum is useful if a large quantity of liquid was spilled. If spot has dried, saturate the tufts in the affected area with tap water (do not over wet). Allow to remain for about 1 minute and blot. If the spot is being removed using water, continue until the spot is completely removed. Blot dry and apply paper towels and brick. If the stain is not completely removed go to the next step.
    
2. Apply a small quantity of detergent solution to the spot. (To make the detergent solution mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent which does not contain lanolin or bleach with 1 quart of water; examples of safe detergents are Dawn® and Joy®.) Use a blotting motion to work the detergent into the affected area. If spot is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until spot is removed.
    
3. Rinse with tap water using a spray bottle, blot to remove excess moisture.
    
4. Spray lightly with water, do not blot this time; apply pad of paper towels and brick and allow to dry.

• Allow mud to dry completely. Shatter the dried mud with the handle of a knife and vacuum.
   
• Remove as much of the mud as possible by blotting with a white paper towel or scraping with a dull knife.
   
• Apply a small quantity of detergent solution to the spot. (To make the detergent solution mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent which does not contain lanolin or bleach with 1 quart of water; examples of safe detergents are Dawn® and Joy®.) Use a blotting motion to work the detergent into the affected area. If spot is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until spot is removed.
   
• Rinse with tap water using a spray bottle, blot to remove excess moisture.
   
• Spray lightly with water, do not blot this time; apply pad of paper towels and brick and allow to dry.

• Remove as much of the nail polish as possible using a spoon or dull knife.
   
• Apply a non-oily nail polish remover to a clean white cloth and gently rub (in only one direction at a time) or blot the spot. Continue until spot is removed. Do not allow nail polish remover to get to the latex backing. Go to the next step to remove nail polish remover.
   
• Apply a small quantity of detergent solution to the spot. (To make the detergent solution mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent which does not contain lanolin or bleach with 1 quart of water; examples of safe detergents are Dawn® and Joy®.) Use a blotting motion to work the detergent into the affected area. If spot is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until spot is removed.
• Rinse with tap water using a spray bottle, blot to remove excess moisture.
   
• Spray lightly with water, do not blot this time; apply pad of paper towels and brick and allow to dry.

• Apply isopropyl rubbing alcohol to a clean white cloth, white paper towel or cotton ball. If the spot extends deep into the pile use a blotting motion until the spot is removed or no color is transferred to the cloth. Do not allow the alcohol to penetrate into the backing as this will destroy the latex bond. If the spot is on the surface only, rub in one direction at a time. Never use a circular motion to remove the spot as this may destroy the texture. Stop if spot is removed. If not, continue with the next step.
   
• Apply a small quantity of detergent solution to the spot. (To make the detergent solution mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent which does not contain lanolin or bleach with 1 quart of water; examples of safe detergents are Dawn® and Joy®.) Use a blotting motion to work the detergent into the affected area. If spot is being removed continue applying detergent solution and blotting with a white paper towel until spot is removed.
   
• Rinse with tap water using a spray bottle, blot to remove excess moisture.
   
• Spray lightly with water, do not blot this time; apply pad of paper towels and brick or heavy book and allow to dry.

• Remove as much of the spot as possible by blotting with a white paper towel or scraping with a dull knife.
  
  Neutralize with an ammonia solution (2 tablespoons of clear household ammonia in 1 cup of water). Saturate spot with ammonia solution using spray bottle. Do not wet backing. Blot with a white paper towel to remove excess moisture.
   
• Apply a small quantity of detergent solution to the spot. (To make the detergent solution mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent which does not contain lanolin or bleach with 1 quart of water; examples of safe detergents are Dawn® and Joy®.) Use a blotting motion to work the detergent into the affected area.
   
• If spot is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until spot is removed. Rinse with tap water using a spray bottle, blot to remove excess moisture. Spray lightly with water, do not blot this time; apply pad of paper towels and brick and allow to dry.

• Blot with a white paper towel to remove as much of the stain as possible.
   
• Neutralize with the white vinegar solution (50% white vinegar to 50% water). Saturate spot with white vinegar solution, using a spray bottle and blot to remove excess moisture.
   
• Apply a small quantity of detergent solution to the spot. (To make the detergent solution mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent which does not contain lanolin or bleach with 1 quart of water; examples of safe detergents are Dawn® and Joy®.) Use a blotting motion to work the detergent into the affected area.
   
• If spot is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until spot is removed. Rinse with tap water using a spray bottle, blot to remove excess moisture. Spray lightly with water, do not blot this time; apply pad of paper towels and brick and allow to dry.