Surfside Carpet & Upholstery Care

These tips are recommended by Academy of Textiles & Flooring and provided to you as a guide by Surfside Carpet & Upholstery care. However, we accept no responsibility for any damage caused by improper or instructed application and also do not guarantee of results. Each situation is unique and all procedures, processes and chemicals should be tested for appropriate prior to use.

Spills and stains should be treated immediately. The longer a spot remains, the more difficult it will be to remove.

Blot up spills with clean, white, absorbent materials such as towels, napkins, tissues etc. remove solid built-up materials with a rounded tablespoon, spatula or edge of a dull knife.

PRETEST SPOT-REMOVAL AGENTS in an inconspicuous area (under a sofa cushion, on an area of carpet under or behind a piece of furniture). Apply several drops of solution on the article and rub gently with a clean, white towel. If color transfers to the cloth or a color change occurs, a professional cleaner should be consulted or alternate spotting solution used.

DO NOT OVER WET. Use small amounts of the cleaning agents and blot frequently. Always blot, do not rub or brush. Work from the outer edge of the spot towards the center to prevent rings or spreading.

Beginning with step 1, treat the stained area with each spotting solution until the stain is removed, IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE ENTIRE SERIES OF STEPS. The final step is always to gently rinse the area with water, and then absorb all the remaining moisture with absorbent towels.

BE PATIENT. Some stains respond slowly. All spots and stains cannot be removed from every fabric due to differences in fibers, dyes, constructions, finishes, composition of the stain, length of time the stain has remained on the article, etc. SOME STAINS REQUIRE PROFESSIONAL TREATMENT.

Dry-cleaning Solvent (VDS): 1, 1, 1 - Trichloroethane (through 1994), d-limonene. Use in small amounts - can be harmful to sizing, backings or stuffing materials. Do Not use gasoline, lighter fluid, carbon tetrachloride or other flammable or toxic solvents.

POG (NVDS): Non-volatile dry solvents are available from professional cleaning suppliers.

Detergent Solution (NDS): Mix one teaspoonful of a colorless, mild detergent in a cup of lukewarm water.

Alkaline Solution (ADS): Mix one tablespoon of clear household ammonia with one-half cup of water or 7% solution.

Vinegar Solution (Acid): Mix one-third cup of white household vinegar with two-thirds cup of water. Professional cleaners may use up to 28% acetic acid solution or a tannin solution.

Enzyme Detergent (EDS): Mix a solution of enzyme detergent following the directions on the label. Do NOT soak or over wet. Allow the solution to remain on the stain for the recommended length of time before removing. Professional cleaners may prefer to use digestors separate from detergents.

Bleach: Use hydrogen peroxide or sodium perborate, present in Snowy or Clorox II. Do NOT use chlorine bleach.

Special Solutions: Rust remover, hydrofluoric or oxalic acid, bleaches, strippers, ink remover, and candle wax - hot iron and brown paper bag.

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