Spring Carpet Cleaning Guide
Everyone in the Mid-South is accustomed to the spring rains that
brings the blooming plants, flowers, grass and mud that are part of the
season. These elements create their own set of problems for carpeting,
hardwood floors and the rugs in your home. Let our experts show you how
to remove mud, grass stains and pollen dusts from your carpets and
rugs. Print the guide below and put it in the cleaning closet for a
quick reminder on how to treat springtime stains.
Dirt
1. Scrape or blot up excess spill
2. APPLY dry banking soda
3. Scrape and vacuum
4. WATER - use damp sponge to rinse remaining baking soda - don’t over
wet
5. Blot—don’t rub
6. Apply Detergent solution— onto a damp towel
7. Water - rinse as above
8. Blot—don’t rub—dry well
9. Apply dry powder cleaner
10. Vacuum
Grass
1. Apply a dry cleaning solvent - onto a damp towel
2. Blot - don’t rub
3. Repeat solvent application as above. Do not apply directly to
carpet
4. Blot - don’t rub
5. Water - apply with a damp towel
6. BLOT - finish with weighted pad of paper towels
Mud
1. Scrape or Blot up excess spill
2. Apply Detergent solution - onto a damp towel
3. Blot - don’t rub
4. Apply white vinegar (undiluted) - using a damp towel
5. Blot - don’t rub
6. WATER - apply with damp sponge
7. BLOT - finish with weighted pad of paper towels