Remedies For Rug Spot Removals
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You can remove, or check, some rug stains when they occur if you know two simple home formulas suggested by the National Institute of Rug Cleaning. Remember to act promptly, the sooner you attack, the better.
FORMULA 1
Mix one teaspoon of neutral (non alkaline) detergent, such as those used for washing delicate fabrics, with a half pint of luke warm water.
FORMULA 2
Mix half a cup of white vinegar with one and a half cups of lukewarm water.
The way to use either formula: Saturate a sponge with it, squeeze it gently upon the stain. Allow it to remain for two or three minutes, then blot it with a damp cloth. Begin at outer edge and work toward center of stained area. Then repeat the process, as necessary, with lukewarm water instead of formula to rinse. Never allow the area to dry slowly to air; blot as much as possible, then leave a thick pad of paper towels, held by a weight, to absorb what remains. If in doubt, don't experiment. Call in a professional rug cleaner.
PAINT
Apply turpentine with eye dropper, then a non-flammable, non-toxic, dry-cleaning fluid, if stain persists, get specific thinner formula from manufacturer of the paint.
NAIL POLISH
Polish remover could dissolve cellulose-acetate rug fibers, so scrape polish off, then use a dry solvent (such as petroleum paint solvent) and blot after you apply.
COFFEE
Blot First, then use Formula 1 followed by lukewarm water. Blot again and repeat process several times. Then apply Formula 2, blot excess. Don't let coffee dry.
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