Question: Does carpet get dirtier more quickly after the carpet has been cleaned?
Answer: This is a common misconception. What happens is that carpet will get dirtier if there is a soap residue that is left behind in the cleaning process. That soap residue attracts the soil. To prevent this from happening, we thoroughly rinse the carpet after cleaning to get the soap residue out.
Question: How does dirt in my carpet wear down the carpet?
Answer: Dirt on your carpet is like rubbing sandpaper on a carpet- wearing down the fibers. When you don’t have your carpet cleaned, the dirt wears down the fibers of your carpet more quickly.
Type of Spill or Spot | Treatment Procedure |
Stain Resistant Carpet-Common household food or beverage spill | Blot up excess with absorbent towel. If spot persists, apply specialized spotter thoroughly without over using solution. Agitate area: Blot up with towel or sponge. If spot persists, consult professional cleaner |
Heavy grease and oil based spills- Gum, Fresh Glue, Tar, Grease, Ink, Oil, Wax, Fresh Paint | Remove or scrape excess material. Apply non-flammable dry cleaning solvent. Agitate area: Blot up with towel or sponge. Repeat steps. Brush pile gently. If spot persists, consult professional cleaner. |
Protein based foods, starches and sugars, blood, milk, eggs, ice cream, salad dressing, candy, chocolate, old pet urine spots, vomit | Remove excess by blotting with absorbent towel or scraping. Apply specialized spotter or mild detergent. Apply ammonia. Agitate area: Place absorbent towel on spot, place heavy books on top to weigh down for two to four hours. If spot persists consult professional cleaner. |
Beverages, fresh urine, fresh mustard, tea, soft drinks, wine, coffee, beer, fresh pet urine or excrement, Kool-Aid | Remove excess by blotting with absorbent towel or scraping. Apply specialized spotter or mild detergent. Apply vinegar. Agitate area: Blot up thoroughly with towel. If necessary repeat steps 2-5. Leave absorbent towel on spot, place heavy books to weigh down for 2-4 hours. If spot persists, consult professional cleaner. |