Linda Cobb, the Queen of Clean®, talks dirty about three common spills that can ruin carpeting, and how to clean them up. - Red wine -- First, blot up as much of the liquid as possible with a dry cloth. Pick up a good wine stain remover and use it according to directions on the can or bottle. Spray the solution on and simply blot with a damp cloth to remove.
- Markers or ink -- Fill a spray bottle with rubbing alcohol; apply to the marker or ink spot and blot with a cloth. This will take some time. Keep working, spraying and blotting until the spot is completely gone!
- Coffee -- Keep club soda on hand for these spills. Pour directly on the spot -- and don't be afraid to use a lot. Blot with a clean cloth. The carbonation will force the stain to bubble up, and the salts will keep the spot from staining. If you have any remaining stain, use your favorite carpet spot remover, and don't be tempted to use a brush on the carpet. Brushing will only make the carpet fuzzy and rough.
Remember: When removing carpet stains, blot, blot, blot. No brushing, ever! Questions for a Carpet-Cleaning Professional John Toliver, of Toliver's Carpet One, answers Cobb's questions about having carpet cleaned professionally. Q: How often should we clean our carpets? A: You should really clean them every 12 to 18 months. Q: We should do that whether they're really heavily soiled or not, to prevent the spots from becoming stains? A: That's correct. You should also do it to add resiliency to the product. It's like having a perm: when you shampoo your hair, it puts the bounce back in. Q: What other things should we look for? A: Look for a trained technician, a company that carries liability insurance and somebody that has ongoing training with techs. Q: Why does it (a professional cleaning) work so well? A: Professionals pretreat and clean at 185 degrees. (The hotter temperature makes a huge difference.) Next: Cleaning Floors
RESOURCES :
Talking Dirty With the Queen of Clean
ISBN: 0743418301
Author: Linda Cobb
(1998)
Simon & Schuster / Pocket Books
Website: www.simonsays.com
Talking Dirty Laundry With the Queen of Clean
ISBN: 0743418328
Author: Linda Cobb
(2001)
Simon & Schuster / Pocket Books
Website: www.simonsays.com
The Queen of Clean: The Royal Guide to Spot and Stain Removal
ISBN: 0743437837
Author: Linda Cobb
(2001)
Simon & Schuster / Pocket Books
Website: www.simonsays.com
A Queen for All Seasons: A Year of Tips, Tricks, and Picks for a Cleaner House and ...
ISBN: 0743428315
Author: Linda Cobb
(2001)
Simon & Schuster / Pocket Books
Website: www.simonsays.com
GUESTS :
John Toliver
1920 Apache Blvd.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: 480-967-8877
Toliver's Carpet One
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