| Tamping
Brush |
Duck Bill
Shears |
Bone Spatula |
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| pH Test
Paper |
Iron |
White Cotton
Towels. |
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| Spotting
chemicals |
Spotting Agent |
Uses |
Precautions |
| VDS Volatile Dry Solvent |
Oil, grease, tar, asphalt, fresh paint,
toner, rinse for NVDS residue, adhesives |
Severely dries skin, blisters, Ventilate area,
Dissolves latex |
NVDS
Non Volatile Dry Solvent |
Varnish, lipstick, shoe polish, adhesives,
nail polish, dried paint |
Needs rinse, Ventilate area, Leaves residue,
Dissolves latex |
NDS
Neutral Detergent Spotter |
General soiled spots, Can be used as wetting
agent |
Could experience dye bleed |
AS
Acid Spotter |
Coffee, tea, soft drinks, Dried/ Caramelized
sugar |
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ADS
Alkaline Detergent Spotter |
Particle soils, some food spots, use to neutralize
rust remover |
Avoid chlorine bleach(contains ammonia),
May experience dye bleed |
Rust Remover
Oxalic acid |
Rust, Neutralize with ammonia and rinse |
Burns Skin, rinse skin immediately! Corrodes
metal, etches glass, Possible dye change |
Digester
Enzyme Detergent |
Blood, egg, milk, vomit, protein |
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| Helpful
Hints for Safely Removing Spots and Stains |
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| There are several keys to success when
removing spots and stains from carpets and upholstery. Follow these
basic guidelines and you will achieve the best results possible. |
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- Act quickly; begin the stain removal as soon as possible.
The longer you wait the less chance you have of removing the
stain completely.
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- Always follow the manufacturers care instructions.
Inappropriate cleaning solutions may set the stain and can damage
or discolor the article.
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- Always pretest an inconspicuous area first.
Apply a few drops of the cleaning solution and check for color
transference or damage to the fibers.
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- Begin by removing any solids with the edge of a rounded
spoon, knife or bone spatula.
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- Blot; do not scrub. Blot with white paper towels or
white cloths until the area is dry. Scrubbing may damage the
fabric fibers or distort the carpet pile.
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- Work from the edge of the spill to the center when
removing any stain. This prevents the stain from spreading. Apply
a small amount of the cleaning agent to a white cloth or towel
and gently work on the stained area.
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- Be patient. Repeat the procedure with clean cloths
or towels until no further transference occurs. If the area is
still discolored move on to the next cleaning agent.
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- Flush with a small amount of water to remove all cleaning
agents when the stain removal is complete. Blot dry.
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- Lastly, vacuum thoroughly when the area is dry.
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| Please
note: The information in this Stain Removal Guide is a general
guide only. Terra-Tech does not does not guarantee favorable results
or assume any liability. It is intended for use by persons trained
in the cleaning of carpets at their own discretion and risk. |
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