- Every wool fibre naturally has its own thin, protective layer. This allows wool to repel dirt and gives you the opportunity to act when anything is spilled on the carpet. Naturally, all spots should be treated as soon as possible. Below are some useful tips.
- Always remove the spot immediately
- Scrape off as much of the spilled moisture or substance with a spoon or a knife where possible, working from the edge towards the centre of the spot.
- Clean the spot with a cloth or absorbing paper. Do not rub or scrub, just dab!
- Do not make the spot too wet.
- When using a detergent, always remove it from the pile using water (when using detergents or a solvent, always try it out in an inconspicuous place first).
- Dry the carpet thoroughly after removing the spot, using a hairdryer.
- Remove spots using the table and the corresponding numbers below, treat in order of the numbers given.
stains & treatments
| Stain |
Treatment |
Stain |
Treatment |
| Ballpoint ink |
8-1 |
Mustard |
1 |
| Blood |
4-13 |
Nail varnish |
9 |
| Fire spots |
11 |
Cellulose lacquer |
9 |
| Butter |
2-1 |
Oil |
2-1 |
| Vomit |
1-5 |
Soot |
14-2-5 |
| Chocolate |
1-2 |
Shoe polish |
2-1 |
| Cream |
1-2 |
Tar |
2 |
| Coke |
4-1 |
Tea |
4 |
| Egg |
1 |
Urine* |
1-12 |
| Gravy |
3-1 |
Paint (water-based) |
4-1 |
| Candle wax |
6-2 |
Paint (oil-based) |
10 -1 |
| Chewing gum |
7 |
Grease |
2-1 |
| Coffee* |
4-5-12 |
Fruit juice |
4-1-5 |
| Lemonade/liqueur |
4-1-5 |
Fountain pen ink |
4-5 |
| Lipstick |
2-1 |
Wax |
2-1 |
| Milk |
3-1 |
Wine* |
4-5-12 |
Treatments
- Solution of carpet shampoo
- Turpentine or trichloroethylene
- Warm water
- Cold water
- Washing powder for wool, 1 teaspoon to 1 cup of hot water, only if spot is visible
- Absorbing paper and hot iron
- Freeze with special spray or ice cubes, then pulverize and vacuum up chewing gum
- White spirit
- Acetone
- Turpentine or white spirit
- Carefully scrape off with nail or coin
- Seek assistance from cleaning firm
- Biologic wool wash agent, 1 teaspoon to 1 cup of warm water, leave to soak for one hour
- Carefully vacuum up without rubbing
*Old spots are virtually impossible to remove (seek assistance from cleaning firm)
