Carpet Spot Cleaning Guide

Consumer spot cleaning can be a fantasic way of removing those unwanted stains inbetween professional cleans and while it can do wonders to keep your carpet clean, it can also be just as damaging if done incorrectly.

Morgans Group are proud to supply you with a safe spot cleaning guide which if followed correctly is unlikely to cause any damage to the carpet.

Cleaning Agents for Spot Removal 

Detergent Solution

Solution of 1 teaspoon (5ml) of approved wool detergent with 1 teaspoon of white vinegar and 1 litre of warm water

Laundry Detergent (non-biological)

One teaspoon in 250mls of warm water

Vinegar Solution

Mix 1/3 cup of white vinegar with 2/3 cup of water.

Solvent

A dry cleaning solvent eg. White spirits. (Use on dry carpet only)

Spot and Spill Removal

Acting quickly is the key to success when anything is dropped or spilled. Always have the necessary cleaning material at hand. Follow the spotting chat guidlines or refer or refer to a qualified professional for help.

Vacuuming

The most important maintenance step is proper vacuuming. Regular and thorough at least once a week and more often in heavy traffic areas will remove soils and dirt particles before they become embedded into the pile of the carpet. Remember you cannot over-vacuum and vacuuming should begin the day the carpet is installed. Frequent vacuuming is a wool carpets best friend.

Type of Treatment (See spot removal Chat below)

1. Cold water
2. Detergent soution or carpet shampoo solution
3. Laundry detergent (non-biological)
4. Solvent - Use only on dry carpet
5. Chill with aerosole freezing agent or ice cubes in a plastic bag. Pick or scrape off gum
6. Vinegar solution
7. Warm water
8. Nail polish remover without lonolin
9. Surgical alcohol
10. Rust Remover
11. Vacuum
12. Mineral Turpentine 
13. Clean household disinfectant
14. Call Morgans Group for professional help 

Stain Chart

Proceedures for spot cleaning