Treat spills and stains immediately as the longer they remain on the carpet, the harder they are to remove.
Spills should blotted up with clean, white absorbent materials such as nappies, towels or paper towel. Solids can be removed with a spatula, or the back end of knife.
Spot and stain removal agents should always be pre-tested in an inconspicuous area. Apply several drops of the solution to the carpet and rub gently with a white cloth. If colour changes or transfers onto the cloth another cleaning agent must be used.
Do Not over wet the carpet and use only small amounts of the cleaning agent. Blot frequently never rub or brush. Always work from outer edge of the stain to the centre. Be patient, some stains respond slowly. Not all stains can be removed due the differences between fibre constructions, dyes and finishes, the type of stain and the age of the carpet and the stain.
In the accompanying chart begin with step 1. Treat the stain with the appropriate solution then follow the indicated procedure until the stain is removed. It may not be necessary to complete the entire procedure, however when the stain is removed, rinse the area with water and absorb the remaining moisture with a super absorbent cloth or an extraction machine.
Animal Accidents
Remove excess materials and solids by blotting up liquids or scraping off solids.
Follow the directions in Formula 2. Allow the carpet to dry and if necessary repeat the process.
When the carpet is dry gently brush the carpet pile. There are 2 very good products you can purchase from Jumbuck, (1) Urine Free and (2) Petex which are great for urine stains.
Baby Accidents
Remove excess materials and solids by blotting up liquids or scraping off solids.
Follow the directions in Formula 2. Allow the carpet to dry and if necessary repeat the process.
When the carpet is dry gently brush the carpet pile.
Blood
Remove excess materials and solids by blotting up liquids or scraping off solids.
Follow the directions in Formula 3, but use cold water instead of warm.
Blood can re-appear after it has the carpet has dried and may need to be treated again.
Chocolate
Remove excess materials, blotting up liquids or scraping off solids.
Follow the directions in Formula 3, then follow with the Jumbuck Carpet Spotter, rinse and sponge dry with super absorbent towel.
Drinks
Remove excess materials and solids by blotting up liquids or scraping off solids.
Follow the directions in Formula 1. Allow the carpet to dry and if necessary repeat the process.
When the carpet is dry gently brush the carpet pile.
Lollies
Remove excess materials and solids by blotting up liquids or scraping off solids.
Follow the directions in Formula 1. Allow the carpet to dry and if necessary repeat the process.
When the carpet is dry gently brush the carpet pile.
Butter
Remove excess materials by blotting up liquids or scraping off solids.
Apply Jumbuck Carpet Spotter, rinse and blot dry with super absorbent towel.
If this treatment doesn’t work professional cleaning maybe required.
Sauce
Remove excess materials and solids by blotting up liquids or scraping off solids.
Follow the directions in Formula 3. Allow the carpet to dry and if necessary repeat the process.
Apply Jumbuck Carpet Spotter, rinse and blot dry with super absorbent towel.
When the carpet is dry gently brush the carpet pile.
Egg
Remove excess materials and solids by blotting up liquids or scraping off solids.
Follow the directions in Formula 2. Allow the carpet to dry and if necessary repeat the process.
Apply Jumbuck Carpet Spotter, rinse and blot dry with super absorbent towel.
When the carpet is dry gently brush the carpet pile.
Fruit Juices
Remove excess materials and solids by blotting up liquids or scraping off solids.
Follow the directions in Formulas 1 and 2. Allow the carpet to dry and if necessary repeat the process.
When the carpet is dry gently brush the carpet pile.
Gravy
Remove excess materials and solids by blotting up liquids or scraping off solids.
Follow the directions in Formula 1. Allow the carpet to dry and if necessary repeat the process.
Apply Jumbuck Carpet Spotter, rinse and blot dry with super absorbent towel.
When the carpet is dry gently brush the carpet pile.
Grease
Remove excess materials by blotting up liquids or scraping off solids.
Apply Jumbuck Carpet Spotter, rinse and blot dry with super absorbent towel.
If this treatment doesn’t work professional cleaning maybe required.
Hand Cream
Remove excess materials by blotting up liquids or scraping off solids.
Apply Jumbuck Carpet Spotter, rinse and blot dry with super absorbent towel.
Follow with Formula 3
If this treatment doesn’t work professional cleaning maybe required.
Ice cream
Remove excess materials by blotting up liquids or scraping off solids. Follow with Formula 3.
Apply Jumbuck Carpet Spotter, rinse and blot dry with super absorbent towel.
If this treatment doesn’t work professional cleaning maybe required.
Milk
Remove excess materials by blotting up liquids or scraping off solids. Follow with Formula 1.
Apply Jumbuck Carpet Spotter, rinse and blot dry with super absorbent towel.
If this treatment doesn’t work professional cleaning maybe required.
Shoe Polish
Remove excess materials by blotting up liquids or scraping off solids. Follow with Formula 1.
Apply Jumbuck Carpet Spotter, rinse and blot dry with super absorbent towel.
If this treatment doesn’t work professional cleaning maybe required.
Mustard
Remove excess materials by blotting up liquids or scraping off solids. Follow with Formula 1.
Apply Jumbuck Carpet Spotter, rinse and blot dry with super absorbent towel.
If this treatment doesn’t work professional cleaning maybe required.
Salad Dressing
Remove excess materials by blotting up liquids or scraping off solids. Follow with Formula 1.
Apply Jumbuck Carpet Spotter, rinse and blot dry with super absorbent towel.
If this treatment doesn’t work professional cleaning maybe required.
For free advise on the removal of stains don’t hesitate to Ring Jumbuck on 1800 787 184 Quite often we have been able to help clients over the phone with the solution to their problem, or with what to do till we can get there.
There are many other stains which should be left to a professional carpet cleaner these include:
Paint, nail polish, oil, tar, varnish, adhesive, mercurochrome, rust, old stains, ink, medicines and dyes.