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Home Spot Removal Guide for Carpet
HOME SPOT REMOVAL GUIDE
Here are a few helpful hints for managing stain mishaps in your home:
- Treat all spots from the outer edge of the spot to the center to prevent rings and spreading of the stain.
- Patience should be taken with each treatment. Some spots react slowly to spotting solutions and some stains will require professional treatment.
- Spots, spills and stains should be treated as they occur. The longer a spot remains, the more difficult it will be to remove. An excellent spotter to keep on hand for food/food coloring spills is club soda. Use a fresh bottle; blot; rinse with water; blot dry.
- Always use a clean, white, absorbent cloth for applying and blotting the solution. Do not scrub or rub the fibers as this could cause damage to the fibers and are not repairable.
- Remove excess of any spill before application of spotting agents.
- PRE-TEST all spotting solutions to determine the colorfastness of the fabric or fiber. Test the fabric in an inconspicuous area.
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HOME CARE SPOTTING SOLUTIONS:
- Detergent Solution–One teaspoonful of a colorless, mild detergent in one cup of lukewarm water.
- Ammonia Solution–One tablespoon of clear household ammonia in one-half cup of water.
- Vinegar Solution–One-third cup of white household vinegar in two-thirds cup of water.
- P/V Remover–Paint, varnish or grease remover available in most hardware stores. (*Use sparingly and DO NOT pour directly onto fabric or fibers. P/V Remover can dissolve the glue that holds the layers of carpet together resulting in delamination and a possible bubbling of the carpet.)
COFFEE – STAIN?
Brown, darkens with age so…
1. Apply detergent solution, blot
2. Apply vinegar solution, blot
3. Rinse with water, blot dry
INK (Ballpoint) – STAIN?
Can be any color, usually blue or black so…
(On smooth finish vinyl/leather) Use hair spray; apply; let set; clean with detergent solution
(On carpet/fabric) Use P/V remover
LIPSTICK – STAIN?
Oily, waxy, all colors…
1. Remove excess
2. Apply P/V remover, blot
3. Apply ammonia solution, blot
4. Rinse with water, blot dry
MUD – STAIN?
Grey, brown, stiff when dry…
1. Let dry, remove excess
2. Apply detergent solution, blot
3. Rinse with water, blot dry
MUSTARD – STAIN?
Yellowish, brown…
1. Apply detergent solution, blot
2. Apply vinegar solution, blot
3. Rinse with water, blot dry
NAIL POLISH – STAIN?
Red, pink, stiffens when dry…
1. Apply P/V remover, blot
2. Apply detergent solution, blot
3. Rinse with water, blot dry
PRESERVES, JAM, JELLY – STAIN?
Usually reddish or blue purple; will cause stiffness of fiber..
1. Apply detergent solution, blot
2. Apply vinegar solution, blot
3. Rinse with water, blot
SOOT – STAIN?
Black spots, smudges (Recommended for minor spots/smudges only.)
1. Vacuum first, apply P/V remover, blot
2. Apply detergent solution, blot
3. Rinse with water, blot dry
TOOTHPASTE – STAIN?
White, green, built up on surface…
1. Apply detergent solution, blot
2. Apply vinegar solution, blot
3. Apply ammonia solution, blot
4. Rinse with water, blot dry
URINE – STAIN?
Yellow, brown, darkens with age…
1. Apply detergent solution, blot
2. Apply vinegar solution, blot
3. Rinse with water, blot dry
WINE – STAIN?
Red, purple, absorbed appearance…
1. Apply detergent solution, blot
2. Apply vinegar solution, blot
3. Apply ammonia solution, blot
4. Rinse with water, blot dry
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Rugs: A Choice for Every Application
An Expert Guide to Rug Construction and Fibers…
Area Rug Construction Methods
There are a variety of construction methods for area rugs. Each method of construction has its own benefit, look and price point. Depending on the application, we can offer a range of choices to our customers.
Important note:
Regardless of the construction method, a natural characteristic of WOOL rugs is some shedding for the first few months. Shedding is not a defect and will decline after a few months of vacuuming. Higher quality wools such as New Zealand wool found in the Nourisan rugs have minimal shedding, but also command a higher price.
Hand Tufted Rugs
Hand tufted rugs are made by hand when using an electric tufting gun to form a pattern. These rugs can be made with many types of fibers including wool, silk, synthetic or a combination. To construct area rugs that are hand tufted rugs, pile yarns are pushed through a special backing. A stencil is drawn on the canvas so both design and colors can be meticulously placed. The rugs are then finished in a traditional manner creating beautiful hand made area rugs. Hand tufted rugs offer an incredible value due to the price points generally ranging in the middle, above machine made and less expensive than hand knotted rugs.
Machine Made Area Rugs
Machine Made rugs are produced on a variety of machines including power looms, Wilton looms, Axminster looms and others. Rugs are crafted on these automated looms for specific yarn placement and weaving. A computer controls the colors woven into these area rugs thus producing the final design. Area rugs made by machine can often times be less expensive than rugs made by hand, but this is not always the case. There are thousands of beautiful machine made rugs, both wool and synthetic, to best compliment your home.
Hand Knotted Rugs
Hand knotted rugs refers to rugs woven by hand from various origins of the world such as Tibet, India, China, Etc. The fringe of these area rugs is attached to a loom which runs the length and the width of the rugs being woven. This fringe forms the backbone of these area rugs. Hundreds of thousands of “knots” are then tied by hand thus creating the area rugs design. There is no finer construction than a wool rug which is a hand knotted area rug. The precision and clarity of design creates the most beautiful rugs in the world. Hand knotted rug are often referred to as “heirloom qualities”.
Flat Weave Rugs
Similar to hand knotted rugs, flat weave rugs are woven on a foundation made up of cotton warps (rope) strung on a frame called a loom. Instead of looping wool around the warps and creating a thick wool pile, the yarns are threaded back and forth covering all the cotton thread like a blanket or tapestry. This weaving process creates a very flat pile. Because of the manufacturing method, flat weave rugs are usually produced more quickly than hand knotted rugs. The beauty of these area rugs is revealed by the fact that they do not display the thick pile found in hand knotted rugs. Instead, these area rugs show a flat textural look. Flat weave rugs are available in many styles and designs. They are beautiful and frequently used in many applications by home decorators and interior designers alike. The unique style of these rugs makes them highly desirable. Price points range from low to high end, depending upon how densely they are woven and the materials used.
Hand-hooked Rugs
A Hand-hooked rug is made exactly the same way as a hand-tufted rug, except that the hand-hooked rug usually has a short, looped pile instead of a thick, cut pile. Also, the backing of area rugs which are hand-hooked rugs are often a light-weight mesh instead of a heavy canvas backing. Designs range from area rugs which are decribed as country french rugs to traditional rugs. With a moderate price-point, these rugs are both beautiful and offer a great deal of design. Traditional Rugs which are hand hooked add both beauty and fashion to all home dècor
Sisal Area Rugs
The textural look of sisal and jute area rugs is a favorite of interior designers. Sisal is a natural fiber derived from the “Agave Sisalana” cactus plant that grows in the semi arid regions of Brazil and Africa. Area rugs made from sisal come in a wide variety of patterns, styles and colors. These rugs can be made with optional area rug borders including tapestries, jute, cotton, wool and many others. Rugs are also available in sisal wool. This combines the softness of wool with the rougher textural elements prevalent in sisal rugs. Area rugs made of sisal or jute have excellent durability and are easy to clean.
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How Do I Take Care of My Laminate Flooring?
An Expert Guide to Laminate Flooring Care and Maintenance…
Care and Maintenance
Laminates are made to last. Warranty protection typically covers wear, fading and staining for 20 years; moisture resistance from normal cleaners and household spills for 20 years or more; permanence of seaming for 20 years or more.
Laminates need minimal care. Just mop using a cleaner recommended by the manufacturer. Water can damage laminate flooring, so limit water use to damp mopping.
Although laminates are built to be dent- and scratch-resistant, their finish can be marred by abrasive dirt and grit. Vacuum regularly with a wand attachment (but avoid using the beater bar attachment) or use a dust mop. Don’t use a broom; it can scratch.
If a floor does sustain scratches, they can be concealed using special pencils made by the manufacturer. Chipping and other dimensional degradation can be fixed with fillers in stick form.
It’s a good idea to use chair and table leg protectors.
More to consider . . .
Laminates can’t be refinished or recoated, and replacing any damaged sections is a job for a professional installer. Though they may last up to 30 years, laminates don’t last as long as natural materials.
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