Stain Removal Guide

These stain removal and cleaning procedures have been carefully developed for use on carpets manufactured with nylon carpet fibers and may not be appropriate for use on any other carpet fibers.

USE ONLY THE PROCEDURES SPECIFIED IN THIS GUIDE.  Much of the information in this guide was compiled from the Anso® Nylon Residential Warranty Information and SmartCare^sm Brochure.

Do not use these procedures subsequent to or in combination with other cleaning procedures.  THE USE OF NON-APPROVED CLEANING MATERIALS OR PROCEDURES WILL DAMAGE YOUR CARPET AND INVALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY.

General Instructions:  Time and patience are the keys to stain removal.  If a spill occurs immediately try to remove it by blotting with a slightly damp sponge or dry paper towel, followed by repetitive cold water sprays and further blotting with a paper towel.  If this procedure fails to remove the stain, follow the procedures outlined below.  In event of a spill, take time to carefully read the following procedures outlined below.  Where two procedures are listed (Example A-M), start with the first procedure (A), then use the second procedure (M) only if needed.  Repeat procedures as long as there is improvement.

Procedure A - Apply dry cleaning fluid, use dry towel/cloth.  Blot - don't rub.  Finish with weighted pad of towels.

Procedure B - Scrape or blot up excess spill.  Apply detergent (see "Cleaning Solutions"), use damp towel.  Blot - don't rub.  Apply water - with damp towel.  Blot - finish with weighted pad of towels.


 
 Procedure D - Scrape or blot up excess spill.  Apply detergent (see "Cleaning Solutions"), use damp towel.  Blot - don't rub.  Apply ammonia (see "Cleaning Solutions"), use damp towel.  Blot - don't rub.  Apply water with damp towel.  
         Blot - finish with weighted pad of towels.  Apply white vinegar (undiluted), 
         only after stain is removed.



Procedure G - Scrape or blot up excess spill.  Freeze with ice cubes.  Shatter with blunt object such as back of spoon.  Vacuum chips away before they melt.

Procedure L - Apply nail polish remover (non-oily acetone type) - use cotton towel to apply to the spill.  Don't wet through to carpet backing.  Pick up softened material - use clean white paper towel and push spreading material.  
         Repeat above - soften and carefully remove a layer of the material at a time.   
         Haste may spread the stain and/or damage the carpet.



Procedure M - Apply detergent solution (see "Cleaning Solutions"), use damp towel, leave 3 - 5 minutes.  Blot - don't rub.  If stain is removed, finish with a water rinse, blot, followed with a pad of weighted paper towels.  If stain is not 
         removed, continue as follows.  Apply hydrogen peroxide solution (see 
         "Cleaning Solutions"), let stand 2 to 3 hours under a weighted sheet of 
          plastic wrap.  Repeat application of hydrogen peroxide and dry under 
          weighted plastic wrap until removal is complete.  Apply water with damp 
          towel.  Blot - finish with weighted pad of paper towels.  Apply white vinegar 
          (undiluted), only after stain is removed.

Procedure O - Scrape off excess material.  Cover with white cotton towel or brown paper.  Apply warm iron until material is absorbed.  Be sure towel is large enough to cover stained area.  Take care never to touch the iron to the carpet 
         as the fiber may melt.  Change towel or rotate to clean area and repeat until 
         all material is absorbed.

Procedure P - Vacuum away as much as possible.  Loosen remaining material by tapping with a scrub brush or toothbrush.  Tap with brush do not scrub.  Vacuum again.  Follow with procedure "B".

Procedure Q - Scrape off excess material.  Lightly rub area with a fresh slice of white bread.  Complete removal with procedure "A".

Cleaning Solutions

Detergent: Mix 1/4 teaspoon clear, see-through, hand dish washing detergent with 1 cup warm - not hot- water.

Hydrogen Peroxide: Mix 1/2 cup (3% solution available in drug stores) with 1 teaspoon household ammonia.  Use within 2 hours of mixing.

Dry Cleaning Fluid: Liquid non-oily, non-caustic type sold for spot removal from garments. (Carbona #10, Energine, etc.) Caution: May be flammable.

Ammonia:  Undiluted unscented, clear (not sudsy) household ammonia.

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