Ninety percent of all spots on rugs and carpets can be removed with a mild detergent if acted on immediately (within a few minutes). Because it would take a fleet of Supermen to respond that fast, that leaves you as the only defense against permanent stains around your home.
If you are going to use the spotters necessary to keep your rugs and carpets looking beautiful through the years, then you’d better be aware of some basic precautions that apply to all spotting agents.
Store chemicals in a cool area away from food products and out of reach of children. Keep the product in its original container so that label directions can be referenced. Then read the directions before using.
Protect your skin and eyes from direct contact with spotters, especially dry-cleaning solvents. Should contact occur, flush immediately with clean water. Remember, dry-solvent fumes may be toxic, so provide plenty of ventilation. Use only enough spotter to “wet out” affected face yarns. Excess use of dry solvent, for example, can destroy or swell latex or foam rubber backings.
Dry solvents may be flammable – never use them near a flame, electrical outlet, or while smoking. Also, don’t mix chemicals unless specified by the label. Particularly, avoid mixing bleaches and spotters, because highly toxic fumes may result. In fact, chlorine bleach should never be used on any fabric that can’t be rinsed in the washing machine, because delayed bleaching effects are common.
Also, dishwashing liquids containing lanolin get the spot, but soil will be attracted to the residue and the spot will reappear time and again. Be sure to rinse or dry one spotter before proceeding with a second.
Whenever you have a problem with a spot or stain, don’t hesitate to call us for advice. We may not be able to work miracles, but at least you’ll know there’s someone who cares and who is willing to help.
