Air Fresh Chem-Dry Spot Removal Tips

Spot Removal Tips

Whether they are dribbles or disasters, food and beverage stains are part of everybody's life. However, you don't have to be stuck with them forever. Read through our tips and suggestions below to learn how best to rid your carpet of the worst stains. If your carpet has been treated with Chem-Dry's Protectant, then you already have a huge advantage in removing stains.

Stain Removal Tips

1. Act Quickly - The longer the stain is allowed to remain, the more chance it has to set.
   
2. Know what kind of stain you are working on as well as the type of fabric or surface it is on so you can choose the best product. View the list below to see which product to use for water or oil based spots.
   
3. Remove as much excess stain as you can by blotting, scraping or brushing whatever will come off. DO NOT rub it in.
   
4. Test all fabrics and carpets before cleaning by spraying a small amount of Chem-Dry Professional Strength Spot Remover or Chem-Dry Grease & Oil Remover on a hidden area, blot dry and observe for 10 minutes. Make sure there is not carpet color removal onto the cloth and that, when dry, there is not a visible discoloration in the area you cleaned.
   
5. Work from the outside edge of the stain to the inside to keep the stain from spreading.
   
6. Call Chem-Dry for expert spot & stain removal if these efforts do not work.
   
7. Have a Chem-Dry Professional apply our Powerguard Protector with every cleaning to give you the best chance for removing stains.

Understand the Difference

Chem-Dry Professional Strength Spot Remover				Chem-Dry Grease & Oil Remover
*Acne Med	*Dye	Liquor		Adhesive Tape	Hand Lotion	Oil
Ammonia	Egg	Milk		Asphalt	*Ink	Ointment
Beer	Excrement	Soft Drinks		Butter	Lamp Oil	Paint
*Beetroot	*Food Coloring	*Soy Sauce		Candy	Linseed Oil	Playdough
*Berries	Fruit Juices	Spackle		Caulk	Lard	Putty
Blood	Garden Soil	Starch		Cooking Oil	Lotion	Rubber Cement
Butter	Glue (wet)	*Tea		Crayon	Machine Oil	Shoe Polish
Candy	Grass	Toothpaste		Dressing (salad)	Make-Up	Soot
Cheese	Grout (wet)	*Urine		*Furniture Polish	Marker	Tar
Chocolate	Ice Cream	*Vomit		Glue	Mascara	Tree Sap
*Coffee	Ketchup	*Wine		Grease	Mayonnaise	Vaseline
*Cough Syrup	Lard			Gum	Metal Polish
*Curry	Latex Paint (wet)			Hair Oil	*Nail Polish

* These items can chemically damage carpet fibers which may require a Chem-Dry Professional's assistance. Please be EXTREMELY careful with ink. For larger spills call your local Chem-Dry representative.

A BETTER WAY TO CLEAN. A CLEANER WAY TO LIVE.

 

Air Fresh Chem-Dry Oriental Rug Cleaning Tips

Oriental Rug Care Tips

Every area rug requires special care to maximize the life and durability of the piece. When purchasing an area rug, be sure to note the fiber types and origins of the rug. This information may be helpful as your Chem-Dry technician offers a specialized cleaning plan to ensure longevity.
Avoid spills on your area rug. If a spill happens, quickly remove as much of the spot as possible using a dry white towel or wet suction extractor. Depending on the type of carpet fibers, hot water may damage your rug (consult with a Chem-Dry specialist on how to best handle your specific rug).
Protect your area rug with Chem-Dry PowerGuard, Repel or Wool Protectant. Each formula is designed to match the needs of your carpet fibers to help minimize stains and make cleaning up spills easier.
Avoid leaving an area rug in direct or partial sunlight as fading may occur and have your area rugs cleaned routinely.

A BETTER WAY TO CLEAN. A CLEANER WAY TO LIVE.