{"id":432,"date":"2015-11-12T07:18:08","date_gmt":"2015-11-12T07:18:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devportal.co.nz\/ucs\/\/?p=432"},"modified":"2015-11-12T07:18:08","modified_gmt":"2015-11-12T07:18:08","slug":"stain-removal-advice-and-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/upholsterycleaningspecialists.co.nz\/stain-removal-advice-and-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Stain removal advice and tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

Follow this simple advice on stain removal and you can add a considerable number of years to your carpet\u2019s lifetime.<\/p>\n

When to vacuum<\/strong>
\nWe recommend weekly vacuuming to prevent soil and other similar types of dirt becoming embedded permanently in the fabric.<\/p>\n

There are three types of vacuum cleaners: plain suction, beater bar and revolving bristle strip. All are effective for normal cleaning, especially for dense pile carpet, but not particularly useful for stain removal.<\/p>\n

When to Clean<\/strong>
\nCarpet cleaning<\/strong><\/a> shouldn\u2019t happen too often, otherwise they can be worn out. A carpet that\u2019s been looked after will probably only need cleaning every year or so. When the carpet begins to look dirty or marked, call us and have it cleaned professionally, or do it yourself with a good quality stain removal agent. Use a good quality one because no matter how careful you are, there is usually a small amount of residue left on the pile after drying. This residue can make this worse if it\u2019s a poor quality stain removal agent.<\/p>\n

Which shampoo to use<\/strong>
\nRemember, it is important to use a neutral shampoo (never alkaline) on wool carpets. Never use household detergents and do not use shampoos that smell of ammonia when carpet cleaning.<\/p>\n

To check carpet cleaning shampoos:<\/strong><\/p>\n