Frequently Asked Questions About Carpet & Rug Cleaning

NY Carpet Cleaning and Carpet Care: Vacuuming

Vacuuming regularly (least once a week) particularly in high-traffic areas. Quickly blotting up spills are possibly the best methods to keep your carpet looking its best. When you vacuum carpeting, use the beater bar (or carpet setting) to help loosen and remove dirt. Also go with the pile grain to remove surface soils and then against the grain to remove deeper, embedded particles.
Febreeze© is also a great way to remove carpet odors on a regular basis, and spraying it on your way out the door ensures a clean-smelling house when you return.

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Carpet Care in NYC carpet cleaners: Do-it-Yourself Tips

Wax Stain

To remove wax from carpet, first chip off as much of the surface wax as possible, using a butter knife or credit card. Then, place several layers of paper towel over remaining wax, and apply a warm iron to draw wax into the paper towels. Replace the paper towels if they become saturated. You could also try using an acetone-based nail polish remover, or a spot dry-cleaning solution with acetone, but remember to always test in an inconspicuous spot first.

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NYC carpet cleaning and Ink Stain

To remove ink from your carpet, you can use either rubbing alcohol or hairspray on a clean white cloth. Continue to blot the stain until it disappears.

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NYC carpet cleaning and Adhesive Residue

To remove an adhesive residue or tape residue from carpet, try using rubbing alcohol to loosen the adhesive. If this doesn’t work, try a commercial adhesive remover.

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NYC carpet cleaning and Coffee Stain

Coffee stains on carpet are tricky, but you should still be able to remove the stain by using dry-cleaning solvent. Blot the stain using a clean cloth, replacing the cloth as necessary whenever it gets saturated.

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NYC carpet cleaning and Grease Stain

Some greasy stains can be removed with baking soda, cornstarch, cornmeal, or talcum powder. Leave on 6 to 8 hours, and then vacuum.
You can also try to remove minor grease stains from your carpet with shaving cream or carbonated water. Let dry, then vacuum..

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NYC carpet cleaning and Wine Stain

To clean wine spills from carpet, sprinkle liberally with salt and gently work the salt into the base of the stain with a cloth. Let the salt absorb all of the wine. Then blot with dampened cloth.

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NYC carpet cleaning andGrape Juice Stain

To remove a grape juice stain from your carpet, spray the area with shaving cream from an aerosol can then sponge it with water.

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NYC carpet cleaning and Cranberry Juice Stain

To remove a cranberry juice stain from your carpet, you can try saturating the stain with hydrogen peroxide (let sit for 5 minutes, and blot out excess liquid with a clean white cloth; repeat if necessary).

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NYC carpet cleaning and Hair Dye Stain

Unfortunately, hair dye can rarely be thoroughly removed from carpet as it permanently alters the carpet’s color. However, there are several steps you can try. First, try blotting the stain with rubbing alcohol. If that doesn’t work, try blotting the stain with a solution of 1/4 cup liquid hand dishwashing detergent per cup of warm water. If that doesn’t work, try blotting the stain with a solution of 1 cup white vinegar per 2 cups of water, then rinse with warm water and a white cloth. You may also wish to try a liquid peroxide based cleaner. Be sure to let the carpet dry in between trying different cleaners.

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New York carpet cleaning and Hairspray Stain

To remove the hardened hairspray from your carpet, you can first try using a wet cloth and a little shampoo. If that doesn't work, try saturating the stain with ammonia, let it sit for 5 minutes, then blot out excess liquid with a clean white cloth; repeat if necessary.

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New York carpet cleaning and Lipstick Stain

You can try scrubbing the area with a non-gel (white) toothpaste, as this is very effective at removing lipstick.
Another method is to combine 1/4 cup hydrogen peroxide with 1 TBS. of ammonia. Dab it on with a towel until the area is saturated. Then, take a piece of plastic wrap and put it down on the spot and cover with a stack of heavy books. Let sit overnight. Rinse well in the morning.

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New York carpet cleaning and Nail Polish Stain

You can get fingernail polish off carpet by applying either dry-cleaning fluid or nail polish remover. To ensure that this is safe for your particular carpet, test the product on a hidden area first. Another method is to combine 1/4 cup hydrogen peroxide with 1 tablespoon of ammonia. Dab it on with a towel until the area is saturated. Then, take a piece of plastic wrap and put it down on the spot and cover with a stack of heavy books. Let sit overnight. Rinse well in the morning..

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New York carpet cleaning and Gum Removal

To get the gum off of upholstery, put a rag over the gum, and run a warm iron over the rag. The gum should stick to the rag and little by little you can pull it off. If this doesn’t work, you can try the opposite, and rub an ice cube (placed in a plastic bag) over the gum, and freeze the gum until it hardens, then chip it off.

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New York carpet cleaning and Coffee Stain Removal

To remove a coffee stain from upholstery, clean the stain with a solution made from dish detergent, vinegar and water. Mix 1 part detergent, 1 part vinegar with 3 parts water. Blot the stain, then thoroughly rinse. If any stain remains, try treating it with dry-cleaning solvent.

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New York carpet cleaning and Suede Furniture Cleaning

You can spot clean suede by carefully rubbing the soiled area with an artist’s eraser. A stain on suede that won’t brush or wipe off should be treated by a professional suede cleaner as quickly as possible. Though you can try cleaning it yourself with a suede-cleaning product, you may end up doing more harm than good. You can protect suede by spraying it with a silicone spray that you can purchase at most shoe stores.

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New York carpet cleaning and Urine stain and odor removal

Urine can saturate absorbent materials such as carpet, upholstery and fabric covered furniture well beyond the surface area that can effectively be cleaned. It is extremely difficult to remove all of the urine from inside of a mattress or cushion, thereby creating ideal conditions for bacteria and mould growth (and thus malodors). However, you might not be ready to throw your mattress or sofa away just yet, so here are a few things you can do to eliminate the odor.
First, blot up as much of the urine as possible with an absorbent white cloth. Next, you have two options: 1) Baking soda works well to eliminate surface (but not deeply penetrated) odors. Dampen the area with clean water and then sprinkle baking soda over it. Rub the baking soda into the soiled area and let dry; brush or vacuum to remove the dry material. .

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New York carpet cleaning and Red Wine Stain Removal

To get the red wine out of upholstery, you can try sponging the stain with white wine, or club soda. You can also try shaving cream from an aerosol can, then sponge with water. Be careful not the let the fabric get too wet.

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New York carpet cleaning and Liquid School Glue Removal

Liquid school glue, it is soluble in water, therefore you should be able to remove the glue from your upholstery with water and a clean white cloth, assuming your upholstery is safe to be cleaned with water. Check the label or contact the manufacturer to be sure.

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New York carpet cleaning and Crayon Mark Removal

To remove crayon marks from upholstery (assuming the fabric is water-safe), you can also use a non-gel toothpaste, rubbing gently. Remove the toothpaste using a damp cloth or use the following solution: Mix 1/2 teaspoon liquid dishwashing detergent in a quart of warm water. Beat with a mixer, and clean the furniture using only the suds. Either way, work on a small area at a time, overlapping areas to avoid spotting. Change the rinse water frequently to keep it clean..

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New York carpet cleaning and Velvet care and cleaning

The most effective and safest way to clean velvet furniture is to have it professionally cleaned. However, if you do want to try it yourself, you can try mixing 1/2 teaspoon of dishwashing detergent with water, shake it up well, and apply the suds only. Apply only a small amount, and blot between applications. Be careful not to get the fabric very wet. If this is not effectively removing the stains, try using dry cleaning solvent. Be sure to keep everyone off the furniture for at least 24 hours after cleaning. Once it is clean, I would recommend treating it with ScotchGuard, or another fabric protector to make future cleanings much easier.

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New York carpet cleaning and Nail Polish Removal

You can get fingernail polish off carpet by applying either dry-cleaning fluid or nail polish remover. To ensure that this is safe for your particular carpet, test the product on a hidden area first. Another method is to combine 1/4 cup hydrogen peroxide with 1 tablespoon of ammonia. Dab it on with a towel until the area is saturated. Then, take a piece of plastic wrap and put it down on the spot and cover with a stack of heavy books. Let sit overnight. Rinse well in the morning..

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