Carpets & Rugs

**Always vacuum thoroughly before starting cleaning method.

Rushes, Grass Rugs - Care and Cleaning

Care:
Natural fiber rugs are made of rushes and grasses. Fiber rugs should only be used in dry areas. They should not be put on patios, open porches or damp basements since moisture can cause deterioration. Coarsely woven natural rugs serve as durable floor rugs, but lacily woven types made of delicate fibers should be used as wall hangings.

Cleaning:
Natural fibers do not attract much dirt because they are antistatic. Any dirt trapped in the fibers can be removed with the floor brush attachment of a vacuum cleaner. A fiber rug can be cleaned with detergent and water. To do this, take the rug outdoors. Dip a brush in a detergent solution to clean the entire surface; rinse with a hose. Hang the rug over a clothesline in the sun. Be sure it dries quickly and completely. Damp, natural fiber rugs will mildew and eventually disintegrate. Grease Lightning is proven to be excellent carpet cleaner in our lab tests.

Use the following to clean your Carpets & Rugs if these home remedies don't work:

Solids

Scrape off any solids. Blot up liquids quickly, dabbing lightly with a clean white towel or paper towel.

Remove Water-Soluble Stains

To remove water-soluble stains, apply some detergent solution (1 1/2 teaspoon mild detergent per pint of water), working from the edges to the center of the stain. Place several layers of white tissues or paper towels over the spot and weight down with books or pots and pans. Let stand about one hour. Replace with fresh tissues or towels and leave overnight. Then fluff up the carpet pile with your fingers.

Beer - Stain Removal on Carpet and Upholstery

Mix one teaspoon of a neutral detergent (a mild detergent containing no alkalies or bleaches) with a cup of luke-warm water. Blot.
Mix one-third cup of white household vinegar with two-thirds cup of water. Blot.
Sponge with clean water. Blot.
Grease Lightning will remove almost all kinds of stains from carpet and your upholstery.

Grease Lightning

Blood - Stain Removal on Carpet and Upholstery (CLEANING INGREDIENTS MUST BE COLD)

Mix one teaspoon of a neutral detergent (a mild detergent containing no alkalies or bleaches) to a cup of luke-warm water. Blot.
Mix one tablespoon of household ammonia with a half-cup of water. Blot.
Sponge with clean water. Blot.


Butter - Stain Removal on Carpet and Upholstery

Sponge with a small amount of dry-cleaning solvent. Blot. (Use small amounts to prevent any possible damage to sizings, backings or stuffing materials. Do not use gasoline, lighter fluid or carbon tetrachloride).
Mix one teaspoon of a neutral detergent (a mild detergent containing no alkalies or bleaches) with a cup of luke-warm water. Blot.
Grease Lightning will remove almost all kinds of stains from carpet and your upholstery.

Grease Stains - Stain Removal on Carpets/Rugs

Sprinkle a greasy stain with baking soda, cornstarch, cornmeal, or talcum powder. Leave on at least 6 hours, then vacuum.

Coat less stubborn greasy stains with aerosol shaving cream or carbonated water. Use a hair dryer to speed dry. Then vacuum.

Or, To remove greasy stains, apply a nonflammable dry-cleaning agent to the spot with a white towel. Work from the edges toward the center. Don't scrub. Dab gently until the spot comes clean. Always pretest any cleaning agent on an inconspicuous part of the carpet and let it dry before continuing.

Candle Wax - Stain Removal on Carpet and Upholstery

Remove with heated iron into absorbent paper towel or napkin.
Sponge with a small amount of dry-cleaning solvent. Blot. (Use small amounts to prevent any possible damage to sizings, backings or stuffing materials. Do not use gasoline, lighter fluid, or carbon tetrachloride).
Mix one teaspoon of a neutral detergent (a mild detergent containing no alkalies or bleaches) with a cup of luke-warm water. Blot.

Chewing Gum - Stain Removal on Carpet and Upholstery

Sponge with a small amount of dry-cleaning solvent. Blot. (Use small amounts to prevent any possible damage to sizings, backings, or stuffing materials. Do not use gasoline, lighter fluid or carbon tetrachloride).
Mix one teaspoon of a neutral detergent (a mild detergent containing no alkalies or bleaches) with a cup of luke-warm water. Blot.
Grease Lightning will remove almost all kinds of stains from carpet and your upholstery.

Coffee - Stain Removal on Carpet and Upholstery

Mix one teaspoon of a neutral detergent (a mild detergent containing no alkalies or bleaches) with a cup of luke-warm water. Blot.
Mix one-third cup of white household vinegar with two-thirds cup of water. Blot.
Sponge with clean water. Blot.

Or, -Dip a white cloth into a beaten egg yolk and rub the yolk into the stain. Then rinse with clear water.
Work denatured alcohol into the stain, then rinse with water.
Apply a solution of 1/2 teaspoon mild detergent in a pint of water. Blot with a white towel. If the stain remains, apply a 50-50 solution of water and white vinegar and blot.

Grease Lightning will remove almost all kinds of stains from carpet and your upholstery.

Cosmetics (mascara) - Stain Removal on Carpet and Upholstery

Sponge with a small amount of dry-cleaning solvent. Blot. (Use small amounts to prevent any possible damage to sizings, backings, or stuffing materials. Do not use gasoline, lighter fluid, or carbon tetrachloride).
Mix one teaspoon of a neutral detergent (a mild detergent containing no alkalies or bleaches) with a cup of luke-warm water. Blot.
Sponge with clean water. Blot.

Crayon - Stain Removal on Carpet and Upholstery

Sponge with a small amount of dry-cleaning solvent. Blot. (Use small amounts to prevent any possible damage to sizings, backings or stuffing materials. Do not use gasoline, lighter fluid, or carbon tetrachloride).
Mix one teaspoon of a neutral detergent (a mild detergent containing no alkalies or bleaches) with a cup of luke-warm water. Blot.
Sponge with clean water. Blot.

Candy (sugar) - Stain Removal on Carpet and Upholstery

Mix one teaspoon of a neutral detergent (a mild detergent containing no alkalies or bleaches) with a cup of luke-warm water. Blot.
Mix one-third cup of white household vinegar with two-thirds cup of water. Blot.
Repeat step one with the neutral detergent.
Sponge with clean water. Blot.

Grease Lightning will remove almost all kinds of stains from carpet and your upholstery.

Catsup - Stain Removal on Carpet and Upholstery

Mix one teaspoon of a neutral detergent (a mild detergent containing no alkalies or bleaches) with a cup of luke-warm water. Blot.
Mix one tablespoon of household ammonia with a half-cup of water. Blot.
Repeat step one.
Sponge with clean water. Blot.

Grease Lightning will remove almost all kinds of stains from carpet and your upholstery.

  

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