Getting drink spills out of carpet Bradenton

DID YOU KNOW that the devastation of spilling something like grape juice, Kool-Aid and other fruit drinks doesn't have to be that… devastating?

So you have kids, grand kids, or some other kids come over, and they want something to drink. They surely don’t want water from the tap. That’s pretty boring stuff. They want something fruity, sweet, and with lots of color. Like deep blues, or reds. You know, the stuff that can really stain a carpet or piece of furniture. And the inevitable occurs. The kids enjoy what you give them, but after all, they are kids. So something gets spilled.

For some weird reason, this never happens on a hard, tile floor. It happens right on the carpet. What to do?

Step #1: First of all, don’t panic. Gather your senses and realize this isn’t the end of the world.

Step #2: Start blotting. You want to use white cotton or paper towels, with no print or dyes, and blot – blot – blot! Most of any spotting or staining substance will come right out because the towel you are using is more absorbent than the carpet the drink was spilled on.

Step #3: It may be appropriate, with some coaching from your carpet cleaning pro, to do some spotting. Use a spotting product, like a mild neutral detergent spotter, recommended by your carpet pro. Apply a small amount to the spot and keep blotting. Never scrub. Scrubbing can damage the carpet fibers and you can’t fix that. Keep blotting.

Step #4: Did we say keep blotting? Keep it up! You may need to apply more approved mild detergent spotter. One thing you do not want to do is apply too much moisture, as that gets into the backing of the carpet and into the padding, creating additional problems.

Step #5: Once the spot is gone, it’s time to dry the carpet. How to do this? Keep blotting, of course! But also aim a fan on the spot and let the air current remove more moisture. Is the spot still there? It may be a stain, very tough to remove. It is definitely now time to call your Bradenton carpet cleaning pro!

You can reach Overturf's Floor & Fabric Care at 941-301-9555 for help getting out these spots and spills.

Successfully Maintaining Wool Carpets

Please note: these are not instructions for taking care of a wool rug, or an oriental rug.
Oriental rugs should always be cleaned in a rug plant by professionals, not at your home. “Why not at my home, so and so cleaning company did it before?” many ask. If you had your oriental rug successfully cleaned before, consider yourself fortunate. These rugs may have loose dye that will bleed or crock. You may have 10 colors in your rug and only one bleeds. This can be cared for and prevented much better at a rug plant, plus the cleaning, dusting and drying process is far superior than what can be done at your home. If you decide to spot clean your Oriental rug, make sure you test every color separately for color fastness. You test for color fastness by taking a white cotton towel that has been dipped with a small amount of wool safe cleaner, and then patting the towel on each color separately.

Regular Maintenance of your wool carpets
If you have wool carpets, get rid of all your store bought carpet cleaning spotters. Many of these products not only leave behind dirt attracting residue, they also have a high pH that is too aggressive to use on wool and can ruin your carpets.
Use a product that indicates on the packaging that it is wool safe. Using too high a PH cleaner on your wool carpet can turn the fibers brown or yellow.
High PH cleaners will also break down the cuticle or hard scaly surface that holds the fiber together. Breaking down the cuticle leaves you with a fuzzy mess. When using a wool safe product – blot. Scrubbing will also cause the fiber to fuzz out.
Do not get bleach on your wool carpet. Bleach will dissolve wool carpet and leave a hole behind.
As with all carpet, vacuum as often as you can, at least once a week.

You want your wool carpet to dry quickly when it is cleaned. If the carpet takes too long to dry it can turn yellow or brown. Your professional Sarasota carpet cleaner will run an air mover to help dry the carpet faster while he is there. He will also give you instructions so you can help the drying process to happen quicker after he leaves.
Much effort, training, and specialty products go into cleaning wool carpets correctly. That’s why using the right professionals like those at Overturf’s Cleaning makes this job a successful one with no headaches down the road. You also want to be sure the carpet cleaner you use is IICRC Certified. That means he has undergone formal training and has received at least some education in carpet cleaning. At Overturf's Cleaning, we help you avoid uneducated, uninformed, and even downright unscrupulous carpet cleaners by providing the most outstanding service experience ever, guaranteed.

How to Stop Dirt at the Door

Preventing dirt and grime from getting on the carpet in the first place is a great way to start keeping it clean. It helps keep those traffic paths we get in our carpet from wearing out so quickly .

The following helpful hints can stop dirt in its tracks.

Use mats - Outdoor and indoor mats or runners can reduce the amount of dirt that enters the house.

Take off your shoes - You can save wear and tear on carpet by asking everyone to take their shoes off before entering your home.

Change your air filters - Change air filters in your heating and air-conditioning systems as recommended by the manufacturer's directions. The more dust and particles removed by the filter, the fewer that fall onto the carpet.

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A Word About Carpet Protector

Residential carpets are treated with stain resist properties and soil resisting agents when you buy them.

With time and use, some of the protector wears off. I compare it to the protection you get from waxing your car. While it provides immense benefits, like making spills and spots easy to clean up, at some point it's no longer effective. At that point you should consider have a professional carpet cleaner re-apply the carpet protector treatment. The best time to do this? When would you wax your car? Right after you wash it. Similarly, the best time to apply carpet protector is right after professional cleaning.

Overturf's Cleaning doesn't settle for cheap, ineffective "protectors" that may save a few bucks but may or may not be effective. We use proven solutions from proven, tested brands. Our solution will protect against liquid spills, resist oily, liquid, or dry soil, and make your vacuuming more efficient. Spots will be easier to remove.

Contact us today to schedule your Bradenton FL carpet cleaning. We also serve many of the surrounding areas, such as Sarasota as far up as Brandon FL tile cleaning. Visit our site at www.CleaningManatee.com for all the details or call us at 941-301-9555.