• Treatment of the affected area should begin immediately upon discovery. The more time that elapses before treatment, the more difficult a stain will be to remove.
• First scrape the food spill gently with a spoon or dull knife, removing as much as possible.
• Always work from outer edge of the stain towards the center to avoid spreading. Blot , do not rub or scrub, as the carpet may fuzz.
• When using a mild detergent, use a clear, non-bleach laundry detergent. Do not use cloudy detergents as they can leave a sticky residue. Use only 1/4 teaspoon of detergent to 32 ounces of water. Follow detergent cleaning with clear water rinsing and then blot dry as much as possible.
• For any stain removal, use a white cloth or paper towel for cleanup.
• Links to Carpet Care Web Sites

  Most dirt, and even dust, takes the form ofhard particles. When left in the carpet these gritty, sharp particles abrade thepile of the carpet. Regular vacuuming not only prolongs the life of the carpet,but will enhance its appearance as well. Most soiling in carpet is of the dry, particle type which can be removed with a vacuum cleaner. Vacuum high traffic lanes daily, medium to hightraffic areas twice weekly, and the entire house at least once a week. Use a vacuum with a rotating brush or beaterbar. Change the bags often and check the beater bars for burs and gouges so asnot to damage the surface of the carpet. Some thick loop pile carpets will fuzzif a rotating brush vacuum is used. In this case we recommend a suction vacuumonly.

  The use of mats or runners at all home entrances and on uncarpeted areas adjacent to carpet will reduce soil andmoisture in traffic areas. Clean mats and any other rugs placed over carpetregularly. Using furniture coasters to distribute the weight of heavy items is also recommended, especially for furniture with wheels.Take care when moving furniture with wheels by putting a protective barrierbetween the wheels and the carpet. To extend the beauty of your carpeting, close drapes or blinds during hoursof direct sunlight. Exercise extreme caution with all bleaches,tile cleaners, mildew removers, oven cleaners, drain openers and plant food.They are strong chemicals that can permanently discolor or dissolve carpetfibers.