We all know the feeling when you tip over a bottle of nail polish and it spills onto a nice cream wool carpet. That feeling is instant horror, ruined carpet is an expensive replacement.
Wouldn’t it be nice to know how to tackle a stain like this yourself using products you probably have in the cupboards at home and if you don’t only cost a few pounds to buy. Well read on.
Those nice chaps at Scotclean solutions carpet and upholstery cleaning, have put together a guide aimed specifically at wool carpets and rugs. These options may work on synthetic carpets too, If you are going to try always test in an inconspicuous area first.
Enjoy your guide, feel free to print if off to keep as a handy reference. If there are any stains you would like us to provide a removal guide for please comment or mail us.
Stain Removal tips for wool carpets. No.1 NAIL POLISH
If in any doubt regarding the correct cleaning procedure or if there is no change to the stain using the recommended treatment you should contact a professional carpet cleaner to deal with the stain.
Scotclean solutions, 55 Underwood road, Paisley, 07546 337 370 http://www.scotcleansolutions.co.uk
Please note that while this advice is offered in good faith, no responsibility is accepted for claims arising from the treatments proposed.
Items required:
- 1x White terry cotton cloth
- 1x Nail polish remover
- 1x White paper towel
- 1x Mineral turpentine\Dry cleaning fluid or lighter fuel
- 1x Small house fan
- 1x Carpet brush
Start by removing as much excess nail polish from the soil as possible. Using small amount of nail polish remover to soak a small piece of white cotton cloth.
When applying this to the stain be careful not to spread the stain. Working inwards with the cloth from the outer perimeter of the stain, a dabbing or blotting motion will prevent the stain spreading.
Do not over wet!
Excessive moisture can make the problem worse, spreading the stain and causing rings on the surface.
DO NOT RUB: At any point during the cleaning process.
The stain may be spread over a larger area and the surface and texture of the woolen product may be damaged.
Repeat this process with clean pieces of cotton towel until the stain is removed. Blot up excess moisture from the stained area by applying pressure with white absorbent kitchen paper towels.
CAUTION: for the next step ensure there are no naked flames present in the area.
Next, soak a small piece of cloth in Dry cleaning fluid, turpentine or lighter fuel.
Using a small amount at a time, work inwards from the outside of the stain using a dabbing and blotting motion again.
Blot up any excess moisture from the area again using paper towels.
RINSE THE AREA
By applying clean, cold water to a small piece of white cotton towel and repeat the dabbing motion working inwards again.
A cloth placed over the area and blown dry with a fan will speed up the drying process.
When completely dry use a carpet brush to gently restore the pile.
There, The process is complete and you should now be looking at a clean, fresh, rinsed piece of carpet.
For further advice or to book a carpet cleaner in Scotland email office@scotcleansolutions.co.uk or call 07546 337 370 Scotclean carpet and upholstery cleaning solutions.
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