Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Accidents Happen, We’re here to help!

Accidents happen, especially around the holidays, which is why Shaw Floors created an iPhone app to help fight carpet stains. In order to keep your carpet looking its absolute best, quick and effective stain removing is crucial. There are around 1,000 stain removing techniques at your fingertips with this app.

Here are common holiday items and quick tricks that you can use to keep your carpet looking beautiful through the holiday season!





Pumpkin:
1.     Scrape or blot up excess spill.
2.     Apply detergent with a damp towel. Blot; don’t rub.
3.     Apply water with a damp towel.
4.     Blot; finish with a weighted pad of towels; if stain is still present, continue as follows
5.     Apply detergent solution with a damp towel; leave on for 3-5 minutes. Blot; don’t rub.
6.     If stain is removed, finish with a water rinse. Blot, then apply a pad of weighted paper towels. If stain is not removed, continue as follows
7.     Apply hydrogen peroxide/ammonia solution; let stand for 2 to 3 hours under a weighted sheet of plastic wrap.
8.     Repeat application of hydrogen peroxide/ammonia solution and allow to dry under weighted plastic wrap until removal is complete.
9.     Apply water with damp towel.
10.  Blog; finish with weighted pad of paper towels.
11.  To neutralize the area, apply white vinegar only after stain is removed.


Cake:
1.     Scrape or blot up excess spill.
2.     Apply detergent with a damp towel. Blot; don’t rub
3.     Apply water with a damp towel.
4.     Blot; finish with a weighted pad of towels.

We are here to help keep your carpet looking great and radiant this holiday season. Contact me with all your carpeting needs in time for your holiday guests to arrive!

Don’t forget that our flooring specialists at StarFloors are always here to answer any questions and concerns you may have regarding your area rug choice. We are available toll free at 866-503-STAR (7827) or on the web at www.starfloors.com. You can also submit your questions to us at www.facebook.com/starfloors or on twitter @starfloors_

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