PARADISO Shimmering Style Carpet Flooring Spot and Stain Removal Instruction Manual
- September 27, 2024
- PARADISO
Table of Contents
PARADISO Shimmering Style Carpet Flooring Spot and Stain Removal
care & maintenance
A simple maintenance program including regular cleanings will keep your wool carpet looking as good as the day it was installed!
regular maintenance
The easiest ways to care for your carpet is through vacuuming and spot cleaning.
vacuuming
Regular and thorough vacuuming once a week (more often in heavy traffic areas) is an economical and effective way to remove soil and dirt particles before they become embedded into the pile of the carpet. For best results, empty your vacuum bag when half full.
- An upright vacuum with a non-aggressive beater bar/brush is best for cut pile carpet
- A suction-only vacuum is recommended for loop pile Berber carpet to prevent excessive fuzzing
spot & stain removal
With spot and stain removal, speed is of the essence.
- Blot up liquids with paper towel or absorbent cloth. Scoop up solids with the end of a knife or spoon.
- Apply spot removal agent to a clean towel or cloth, not directly to the spot. Use small quantities. Always work inwards from edge to prevent spreading. Do not rub, as this may cause the spot to spread or distort the pile.
- Do not over-wet the carpet pile.
- Afterwards, blot as dry as possible with clean towel.
preventive measures
- Place absorbent mats at entrances to your home or business; change or wash when these mats become dirty.
- Regularly change filters in your heating and air conditioning systems.
- Clean traffic lanes and in front of frequently used chairs periodically with an absorbent powder such as Host®, Capture® or Dri-Matic®.
- Do not apply stain repellent treatments that contain any silicone, because they tend to accelerate carpet soiling.
Paradiso is not responsible for damage where such treatments have been used.
deep cleaning
Thorough cleaning is required periodically to remove the deepest soil. There are many deep cleaning methods you can use to prolong the beauty and life of a wool carpet or rug. When having your wool carpet professional cleaned, use a reputable company and check references.
cleaning instruction guide
Accidents happen. In fact, removal of spots and spills is one of the most crucial areas of carpet maintenance. When anything is dropped or spilled, quick response with the proper cleaning material can save the day… and your carpet!
when accidents happen
- Blot up liquids with white paper towels or absorbent cloth; scoop up solids with the end of a knife or spoon.
- Treat the spot according to the cleaning instruction chart on the next page.
- Apply spot removal agent to clean towel or cloth, not directly to the spot. Use small quantities at a time. Always work inwards from the edge to prevent spreading. Do not rub, as this may cause the spot to spread or distort the pile. Do not over-wet the carpet pile.
- Afterwards, blot as dry as possible with clean towel.
notes & disclaimers
- Some chemicals are hazardous (corrosive,flammable, toxic, etc.) and should be used with great care, strictly in accordance with their use and safety instructions.
- DO NOT apply solvent-containing products or Dry Spot Remover #2 to bonded carpets (carpets that are not tufted or woven, but where the pile is bonded to the backing). When applying Dry Spot Remover #2 or other solvent containing products, have the work area well ventilated.
- DO NOT apply stain repellent treatments which contain any silicone because they tend to accelerate carpet soiling.
- Always pre-test a cleaning agent in an inconspicuous place, such as under a piece of furniture or in the corner of the room, to ensure that it does not remove color.
- Paradiso does not guarantee that these methods work and should be used as a guideline only! When in doubt, call a reputable cleaner.
| Stain | Step1 | Step2 | Step3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcoholic Beverages | 1 | 2 | – |
| Bleach | 1 | 13 | – |
| Blood | 1 | 2 | – |
| Bulter | 4 | 2 | – |
| Candle Wax | 10 | • | – |
| Chewing Gum | 5 | • | – |
| Chocolate | 4 | 2 | – |
| Coffee | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Colas & Soft Drinks | 1 | 2 | – |
| Cooking Oil | 4 | 2 | – |
| Cream | 2 | • | – |
| Egg | 2 | 13 | – |
| Faeces | 2 | 3 | 13 |
| Floor Wax | 4 | 2 | – |
| Fruit Juice | 1 | 2 | – |
| Furniture Polish | 4 | 2 | – |
| Gravy & Sauces | 7 | 2 | – |
| Ink (Ballpoint Pen) | – | 2 | – |
| Ink (Felt Tip Pen) | 4 | 2 | – |
| Lipstick | 4 | 2 | – |
| Milk | 2 | – | – |
| Mustard | 2 | – | – |
| Nail Polish | – | – | – |
| Oil & Grease | 4 | 2 | – |
| Paint (Acrylic) | 12 | – | – |
| Paint (Acrylic) | 1 | 2 | – |
| Rust | 6 | 13 | – |
| Salad Dressing | 2 | – | – |
| Shoe Polish | 4 | 2 | – |
| Soot | n | – | – |
| Tar | 12 | – | – |
| Tea | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Tomato Sauce | 7 | 2 | – |
| Urine (Fresh | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Urine (Old Stain | 13 | – | – |
| Vomit | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Wine | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Unknown Material | 4 | 2 | – |
cleaning instruction chart key
- Cold water.
- One teaspoon of wool detergent with one teaspoon of white vinegar and one liter of warm water.
- Clear household disinfectant.
- White spirits (available from hardware stores). Use only on dry carpet.
- Chill with ice cubes in a plastic bag. Pick or scrape off gum.
- Mix 1/3 cup of white vinegar with 2/3 cup of water.
- Warm water.
- Nail polish remover (should not contain lanolin).
- Surgical alcohol.
- Place absorbent paper over wax and apply hot iron to paper. Wax will melt and be absorbed by the paper.
- Vacuum clean.
- Mineral turpentine.
- Seek assistance from a professional carpet cleaner.
Remember that to avoid spreading the stain, start from the outside of the stained area and work towards the center.
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