Carpet Spot Removal Tips from Noble Carpet Cleaners,
Sacramento
Let’s understand something right up front, not all spots
are created the same. Their origins are either
Organic, Man Made, Protein
or Petroleum. So
for instance, the color pigments left behind from many cat food
kibbles aren’t going to get cleaned by the same solutions as
cosmetics or even paint. This is the biggest problem with off
the shelf consumer targeted spot removal products.
Do not attempt these recommendations on Upholstery or other
natural fabrics like silk or cottons.
TOOLS NEEDED:
Small extractor like a Bissell Green
machine or an upright self
contained carpet machine
found in home centers.
Large trigger spray bottle. 32oz is very effective, 16oz will
work.
Bone scraper
and/or a small carpet hand rake.
I prefer a quality wet/dry shop vacuum and a small ultra-quiet
model is best and will last through
many years of spot cleaning.
Clean white terry cloth hand towels.
CLEANERS NEEDED:
Poof™
from Noble Carpet Cleaners for several food based spots
and a few protein based spots and
many unidentified spots.
Bac-Out
manufactured by Bi-O-Kleen for most small area vomit
and feces issues and a ton of food
issues.
Natures Miracle
for small pet accidents.
PROCEDURES FOR A QUICK FIX:
You need to remove the bulk of the contaminant first. For
instance, if you’re staring down a pile of cat vomit you need to
scrape off the excess first. PLEASE, you can’t skip this step!
Then you need to run the vacuum cleaner on it approaching the
spot from every angle possible. Let the brush bar linger on the
area. You will be surprised how much additional material is
removed with vacuuming.
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Ok you’ve got the bulk material removed. If you want a quick fix
and don’t have the time for a thorough rinse the get a white
terry hand towel and the Poof™ supplied from Noble Carpet
Cleaners (916-761-3044). Mist on the poof with 3-5 trigger pulls
and gently massage with your finger tips. Leave it alone for a
minute or so.
Now blot the spot with a towel and press firmly with your finger
tips. Lift the towel and see the transfer. Use a dry/clean spot
on the towel each time you blot. Note your progress on the spot.
Continue to mist, massage gently (no scrubbing) and blot.
Now walk away, let dry for 24 hours and vacuum.
Poof™ leaves NO
STICKY residue and any of its residue shatters into crystals
when you hover the vacuum cleaner over that area. If any soil
still exists on that area after vacuuming repeat step 1.
It’s our field experience that stubborn soil not removed with
Poof™ is an indication of much more stubborn Organic or even
Man-Made contaminants. We highly recommend calling a
professional at this point. Noble Carpet Cleaners (916-761-3044)
gladly services current customers in the Elk Grove area for
stubborn spot removal often at no charge.
PROCEDURES FOR A MUCH MORE THOROUGH CLEANING:
These procedures will rinse out the spot/contaminant in a manner
closely related to a professional cleaning. This is where the
upholstery attachment on the Bissell or your upright machine
comes in handy. I prefer a crevice type nozzle attached to my
favorite shop vac. In any case, no solution will be applied from
your carpet machine. Only spray bottles will be used to
CONTROL
MOISTURE.
Food spills and organics such as pet accidents can often be
broken down with enzymes such as found in Bac-Out and Natures
Miracle. However, you need to thoroughly rinse the area or the
residues will attract dirt from foot traffic.
Get your shop-vac or carpet machine ready and a gallon size flat
plastic bag. Mist on some Bac-Out or Natures Miracle and massage
with your finger tips. Wear a rubber glove if you feel more
comfortable. It’s best not to exceed wetting an area in excess
of 6” in diameter. Place the bag on the wetted area and let
stand for 1/2 hour.
Now have a spray bottle with warm water at the ready. Lift the
bag and place your suction tool on the edge of the wetted area.
This is where a clear-view tool does have an advantage. You can
see the moisture flowing in the tool. Set your trigger sprayer
on stream and spray the area right next to the nozzle. The water
will flow down the fibers (often down to the carpet backing
where it’s needed) and then up and into the nozzle. YOU ARE NOW
RINSING!!!
Move the nozzle around pressing down on the fibers for approx.
10 seconds on each spot to remove all standing moisture. You
will gain aptitude at this quickly to the point of spraying a
small area approx 3-4” in diameter flooding it and then placing
the suction nozzle immediately on top. Practicing this will pay
off by having spot free carpet that has no residue.
OK, THE SPOTS WON’T COME OUT:
At Noble Carpet Cleaners we consult over the phone 916-761-3044.
If we can’t pick up, it rolls to voice mail and we will return
the call promptly.
There are some spots you should absolutely avoid cleaning.
Ink,
food dyes from drinks, tar, gum and many others that need to be
removed by an experienced pro to avoid damaging the carpet. Call
us before you proceed and we’ll give you our sincere opinion on
your situation.
Call Noble Carpet Cleaners now
at 916-761-3044
or email us at
noblecleaners@comcast.net
We look forward to hearing from
you!
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