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Saturday, 31 October 2009

Get Candle Wax Out Of Carpet

You really can get candle wax out of carpet. It's not always easy, but wax can be removed with patience. Dyes from the wax are a different matter. Getting those out depends on what's in the particular dye.

Start by scraping as much wax out of the carpet as you can, with a spoon. Afterwards, put an ice cube or two on the wax to freeze it, leaving them there for a minute. This should harden the wax enough to break it up and get more of it out.

To get the rest of the candle wax out of the carpet, cover the spot with a clean brown paper bag, and place a clothes iron on it, set on low. This liquifies the wax and lets it transfer to the paper. Use a new paper bag as often as necessary until you get all of the wax. This can take some time.

Wax Dyes In The Carpet

When the first three steps don't get all of the wax out of the carpet, you can try rubbing alcohol. Be sure to use the clear alcohol, not the colored ones. Rubbing alcohol can also help remove stains from dyes in the wax.

Take a white cloth or a plain white paper towel wetted with the alcohol, and dab at the area. Continue this with a fresh towel until you get no more transfer of the wax or the dyes to the towel.

When done, whichever method you used to get the candle wax out of the carpet, rinse the area with clean water. Blot up the excess water, and dry the area quickly. A fan can help with this. Quick drying prevents any of the dye stains deeper down from wicking up of the surface.

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Sunday, 11 October 2009

Temporary Carpet Protection

Carpet is tough given the traffic is receives. That being said, temporary carpet protection makes sense if you are going to be doing construction and so on.

Carpet is made to be walked on. Usually carpet is tough enough to handle constant abuse and there are carpet protectors that resist stains and make the carpet even more durable. There are times when carpets are subjected to abuse that goes above and beyond normal. Painting is one of these times. Moving day is another. Some parties can be a disaster in waiting for a carpet. The one thing all of these have in common is that they are temporary conditions. They last for a little while and then they go away.

There are temporary carpet protectors that are designed to deal with such times. The carpet protector is a durable film with adhesive on one side. The film is usually rolled onto a spool so that it can be easily spread over the floor. The adhesive holds the film in place so that it does not move, slip, or bunch up even under heavy traffic conditions. The film's adhesive will hold it in place for several weeks if necessary and yet it is easily removed and leaves no sticky residue behind on the carpet.

Normal drop clothes have a tendency to slide or bunch up when someone walks on them and everyone knows that the rule clearly states that any paint that drips off your brush will hit the carpet on the one spot not covered by the drop cloth. The carpet film fits smugly over the floor and offers comple cleartection from dripping paint. When the job is finished and the paint completely dried the film is easily removed and either stored for subsequent use or discarded.

Carpet film is often available from moving companies. Moving is another time when carpets are subjected to abuse. The constant traffic in and out as well as dollies can wreak havoc on a carpet, but the film is tough enough to resist tearing under the most extreme conditions. This is why the protective film is recommended for certain kinds of parties where the danger of spills would be high. The film is clear and barely noticeable and can withstand the heavy traffic of a large party. Sometime the film is placed over carpets in entry ways during bad weather when tracking in dirt and mud from outside would be a possibility.

Your carpet represents a serious investment. Under normal conditions, routine cleaning is enough to extend its lifespan and keep it looking new. There are certain times when the risk of damage becomes so great that it makes sense to utilize some additional protection. Temporary adhesive backed carpet covering film is the proper choice for these extreme times.

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Saturday, 03 October 2009

Urine Stains In Carpet - Get Them Out

First the bad news: Not all urine stains are removable. The types of damage caused vary according to the urine content. This is determined by the pet's diet, age, sex, and any medications being taken. If it is removable, the following steps may get it out.

1. Blot up the urine as soon as you discover it. Use plain white paper towels to avoid dye transfer.

2. Mix 1/4 teaspoon liquid dishwashing detergent (non-bleach and non-lanolin) in a cup of warm water. Apply this to the spot.

3. Blot up the moisture, rinse with warm water, and apply more of the detergent mixture. Rinse, and continue the process until you don't see any urine transfer to the paper towels.

4. Mix two tablespoons of ammonia in a cup of water. Apply this to the spot, blot it up, rinse with warm water, and repeat. Blot the area dry.

5. Mix one cup of white vinegar with two cups of water. Apply this to the spot, blot it up, rinse, and repeat. Rinse well when you are done, and blot the area to remove as much moisture as possible.

6. Put a stack of plain white paper towels on the spot and weigh them down with something flat and heavy (something that won't lose its color if it gets wet). Change the paper towels occasionally, until the spot is dry.

The faster you get to the spot, the more likely it is that it can be removed. When urine spots develop over time, and are not noticed right away, the dyes and carpet fibers may be permanently damaged. In beige carpet, the stains will appear red, yellow or orange. Color can sometimes be restored by treating with a solution of two tablespoons of clear, non-sudsy ammonia in a cup of water.

To get urine odor out, it's often necessary to remove virtually all the urine - especially in the case of cat urine. Many products simply mask the odor, and fail even at that during times of high humidity. Some pet stores and veterinary offices now have enzyme treatments that work better, and professional carpet cleaners can apply these for you if you aren't sure how to do it.

If odor persists, you may have to remove that section of the carpet and padding, seal the subfloor with an oil based primer, and replace the removed sections of carpet and padding with new sections. You can also replace them with scraps if you have saved them, or cut a piece from an area that isn't visible like a closet, etc.

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