Professional Tips for cleaning spills
Removing pet stains from carpet
Sometimes a urine stain may be dried on the carpet fibers, the best way to treat this type of carpet stain is to moisten it. You can do this by saturating the affected area first with cool water and then removing the liquid with the Spill Mate extractor. The next step is to apply the Spill Mate urine and odor solution specifically targeted at pet stains.
To discover old urine stains in your carpet, you might want to use a black light, which you can purchase through our site. A black light will usually show even old urine stains in your carpet. Turn out all of the lights in the room; use the black light to identify soiled areas, and lightly outline the areas with chalk or painters tape on your carpet
Avoid using ammonia based products to clean dog urine. One of the ingredients of dog urine is ammonia and your pet may well be encouraged to re-offend in the same area because they smell the ammonia. It may take several applications to totally remove the stain.
To discover old urine stains in your carpet, you might want to use a black light, which you can purchase through our site. A black light will usually show even old urine stains in your carpet. Turn out all of the lights in the room; use the black light to identify soiled areas, and lightly outline the areas with chalk or painters tape on your carpet
Avoid using ammonia based products to clean dog urine. One of the ingredients of dog urine is ammonia and your pet may well be encouraged to re-offend in the same area because they smell the ammonia. It may take several applications to totally remove the stain.
Removing coffee and food stains from carpet
Coffee and food stains can leave a carpet with an oily film and if not treated properly it can cause the carpet stains to reappear. Never blot area with a towel as this will only push the stain deeper into the carpet.
After applying cool water to the area and extracting the liquid with the Spill Mate you will want to follow these simple steps for removing these stains from your carpet:
* If there is a substantial amount of spillage you can make sure you are not spreading the stain by cleaning the spill from the outside edge of the stain inward towards the spill. Once the majority of the spill is removed apply the Spill Mate Food & Beverage cleaner to the area and agitate with soft bristled brush. Remove the liquid spill by using the Spill Mate as directed. Repeat this process if stain is not completely removed.
* Be sure to rinse the area with cool water each time. This will help remove the stain permanently.
* Use only Non-sudsing Spill Mate cleaning products to insure the proper use of the Spill Mate extractor.·
It is advisable to test a small patch of carpet in a less visible area for color fastness.