Candy Stains
| Clean Difficulty: Moderate | 5 of 10 |
Stain:
Brown with irregular edge, absorbed or built up
Contains:
Oil, grease, cocoa, butter, coloring, sugar, milk
Try This Remedy:
Step 1: Scrape or blot up excess spill.
Step 2: Apply detergent solution (see “Cleaning Solutions”), use damp towel.
Step 3: Blot-don’t rub.
Step 4: Apply white vinegar (undiluted), using a damp towel.
Step 5: Blot-don’t rub.
Step 6: Apply water with damp sponge.
Step 7: Blot again. Finish by weighing down a half-inch thick pad of white paper towels to absorb all the moisture. Leave overnight if necessary.
Cleaning Solutions to have on hand:
1. Detergent: Mix 1/2 teaspoon clear dishwashing detergent with one cup of warm (not hot) water.
2. Pre-soak Solution: Mix 1 teaspoon enzyme laundry detergent (such as Axion, Biz, or others) with one cup of water.
3. Dry Powder Cleaner: Use powdered carpet cleaners.
4. Dry Cleaning Solvent: Non-oily, non-caustic type sold as spot removal for garments. Caution: May be flammable.
Please keep the following text in mind:
*Note: Not all carpet fibers respond the same way when treated for stains. Before carrying out any of the above-mentioned cleaning procedures, we recommend that you contact the appropriate fiber company for their suggested maintenance guidelines. Failure to follow these carpet stain removal guidelines may void your warranty.For more information, please contact Diversified Flooring at (907) 302-2982 or contact us.
