Procedure For Spot Cleaning Carpet And Fabrics
Recommended Supplies and Cleaning Equipment:
Water Based Spot Remover
Solvent Based Spot Remover
Aerosol Freezing Agent
Powdered Absorbent Deodorant
Spatula
Rubber Gloves
White Paper Blotting Cloths
Small Agitation Brush
Waste Bags
Chart for “Removal of Spots and Stains”
Recommended Method:
As in all cleaning procedures, the first step is to gather the recommended
janitorial equipment and supplies together and bring to the area to be
cleaned.
Identify The Spot:
Your first step in carpet cleaning and spot removal is identifying the spot.
It might be possible by asking someone who works in the area and also the age
of the spot.
Note the appearance, location, color, size, shape, feel and smell.
Characteristics are all excellent clues in determining what caused the spot.
If possible, determine what caused the spot. Choose the appropriate cleaning
chemical and procedure.
Remove excess soils be gently scraping the affected area with a blunt-edged
scraping device. If the spot is moist, blot any excess before beginning.
Try blotting the spot first with white absorbent cloth dampened with water.
Next, select the proper spotting chemical after you have identified the spot.
Before you begin, always test the spotting chemical in an inconspicuous area
to ensure color fastness or for possible fiber damage.
Apply (spray) the spotting chemical directly to the affected area. Do not over
wet. On large spots, apply the chemical from the outside edges in towards the
center.
Agitate gently with a soft brush to work the spotter into the face fiber of
the carpet. Avoid deep or heavy agitation with the brush. This could cause
damage or distort the carpet fiber. Work the brush in every direction around
the fibers…back and forth, front and back and diagonally to reach all sides of
the fiber.
After the proper time (according to the product label directions), blot the
area with a clean white absorbent cloth or plain paper towel, removing the
loosened soil or excess spotter.
If the spot has not been removed, repeat the previous 4 steps until soil has
been completely removed. Be very careful not to over-wet the carpet.
Apply a spray or mist of water to the area you have cleaned and blot
immediately with a clean, white cloth, rinsing the chemical from the carpet.
Extraction equipment can be used in place of this procedure.
Vacuum area after carpet dries thoroughly.
If Not Removed:
Use light mixture of soap/detergent, water and white blotting cloth. Blot to
see if spot comes up. Rinse and vacuum area.
If Still Not Removed:
Use water base spotter or solvent base spotter (depending on type of spot).
Never use solvent base first!!!
Blot with a white cloth. Never rub a spot or stain!!!
Reapply spotter. Rinse with soap/detergent, water and blotting cloth. Never
use hot water!!!
Let dry and vacuum.
Allow time to clean up and return the cleaning equipment to the storage area.
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