Carpet Cleaning Tips
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| Tea, coffee and red wine |
| Absorb excess with kitchen towel. Blot stain with damp cloth and spotter |
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| Tar |
| Scrape off excess with blunt kniff. Apply solvent sparingly with clean cloth, turning frequently. Rinse with damp cloth and spotter solution. |
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| Nail varnish |
| Apply acetone sparingly with clean cloth and spotting solution. |
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| Mud |
| Leave until thoroughly dry. Brush carpet lightly with stiff brush, taking care not to damage pile. |
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| Paint (Oil Based) |
| Apply solvent sparingly with clean cloth. Rinse with damp cloth and spotting solution. |
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| Paint (emulsion) |
| Wipe with damp cloth. Rinse with water, blot and repeat. |
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| Urine |
| Blot as much as possible with kitchen towel. Rinse with water and blot dry. |
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- Rearrange the furniture and turn cushions occasionally to ensure even wear of the cushions, fillings and fabrics.
- Vacuum upholstery, curtains and carpets often to remove dust and grit that can cause soiling and fibre abrasion.
- Take care when wearing clothing that could cause dye transfer such as jeans etc. Dye transfer on to light coloured furniture can be difficult to remove.
- Protect furnishings from the sun and strong natural light as this will cause fibre degeneration and colour fade. Occasionally, dyes can fade from impurities within the atmosphere such as cigarette smoke, cooking fumes etc.
- Keep pets off the furniture. Pet urine and body oil can be difficult to remove.
- Take proper care with loop, open weave and structural weave fabrics (design created in the weave) to protect against snags.
- Leading retailers recommend that you have your upholstery and furnishings professionally cleaned every 12-18 months.
- Retailers recommend that you use a specialist, qualified cleaner.
With all stains, speed is the most important factor. Always use chemicals sparingly and never rub heavily at the carpet pile. Where possible, always contact Hadley St James to seek specific advice as carpet types vary greatly and damage may be caused by incorrect application of solutions.
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