Pet/Child damage
Keeping your child’s bedroom or playroom clean and tidy is not always the easiest task and with carpets and flooring subjected to sticky fingers and the accidental spilt drink, it can create an unhealthy environment for your children to play in.
From apple juice to chewing gum, ServiceMaster Clean are experts in cleaning and protecting all kinds of flooring and are on hand to help with an ABC of the most common stains and a few simple tips on how best to tackle them.
A is for Apple Juice
Tackle any little accidents as quickly as possible. For spilt apple juice, rinse with cold water, then mix a small amount of washing powder with a little warm water (40 degrees centigrade) and dab on to the area with a cloth, then rinse again.
B is for Blood (and other accidents)
Cuts and grazes can easily leave a mark on your floors. Always treat with disinfectant first. Then use biological washing powder to remove the worst of the stain. It must be a new box, as biological washing powder has a very short shelf life and a new pack will ensure that all the enzymes are active. Mix around an egg cup full of powder with a litre of warm water (40 degrees centigrade) and sponge on to the area. You will need to keep the affected area damp (not wet) for about 8 hours so place a damp towel on top of the mark and then a piece of clear plastic, all weighted down with a book. Finally, rinse out and dab dry with a clean cloth.
C is for Chewing gum
Firstly, don’t panic! A little steam should do the trick. Gently warm the chewing gum up by using the steam from an iron, held a few inches away from the carpet, taking care not to let the iron touch the carpet and burn the fibres. The steam will gently warm the gum allowing you to gently scrape it away. Only use enough steam to soften the gum.
D is for Dirt
ServiceMaster Clean say that the key is to let the mud dry before attempting to remove the marks. Once the mud is completely dry just vacuum away, if any stubborn marks remain, apply soap flakes (around a teaspoonful to a mug of warm water) and gently dab. Rinse with water.
E is for Egg
Egg can easily be removed with biological washing powder. Mix an egg cup full of powder with a litre of warm water (40 degrees centigrade) and sponge on to the area. You will need to keep the affected area damp (not wet) for about 8 hours so place a damp towel on top of the mark and then a piece of clear plastic, all weighted down with a book. Finally, rinse out and dab dry with a clean cloth.
F is for Felt Tip Pen
A dab of vodka or gin works well on many stains, dab and blot until the stain is reduced or removed.
G is for Glue
Glue can be a little tricky to remove. You could try a dab of vodka, dabbing and blotting but it might be a job for the professionals.
H is for Help
Help is on hand! To save yourself all the hard work, call in the experts. ServiceMaster Clean can provide one off or regular cleans.
ServiceMaster Clean also recommend having a good soil and stain resistant treatment applied to keep your carpets and upholstery looking at their best for longer. ServiceMaster Clean can apply a special fabric protector, giving fantastic resistance to spills, making them easy to mop up if cleaned away quickly. The fabric protector also contains a unique anti-bacterial additive which kills many viruses and bacteria.
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