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Cleaning Instruction Guide
The kids...the dog...a clumsy party guest. Accidents happen. In fact,
removal of spots and spills is one of the most crucial areas of oriental carpet
maintenance. When anything is dropped or spilled, quick response with the
proper cleaning material can save the day...and your oriental carpet!
When accidents happen:
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Blot up liquids with white paper towels or absorbent cloth;
scoop up
solids with the end of a knife or spoon. |
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Treat the spot according to the cleaning instruction chart below. |
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Apply spot removal agent to clean towel or cloth, not directly to
the spot. Use small quantities at a time. Always work inwards
from the edge to prevent spreading. Do not rub, as this may
cause the spot to spread or distort the pile. Do not over-wet the
carpet pile. |
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Afterwards, blot as dry as possible with clean towel. |
Spot Removal Chart
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provided by Wools of New Zealand
(click on the step numbers below
to see instructions)
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Spot
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Order of Treatment
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Step 1
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Step 2
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Step 3
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Alcoholic Beverages
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1
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2
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Bleach
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1
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2
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Blood
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1 |
2
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Butter
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3
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2
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Candle wax **
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Chewing Gum
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4
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3
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Chocolate
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2
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3
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Coffee
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1
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2
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3
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Colas and Soft Drinks
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1
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2
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Cooking Oils
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4
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2
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Cream
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2
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3
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Egg
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2
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Floor Wax
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3
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2
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Fruit Juice
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1
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2
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Furniture Polish
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3
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2
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Gravy and Sauces
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5
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2
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3
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Ink (Fountain Pen)
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1
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2
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Ink (Ball Point)
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4
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7
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2
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Ink (Felt Tip)
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5 |
2
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6 |
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Ketchup
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5
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2
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Lipstick
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3
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2
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Mercurochrome *
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2
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10
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Milk
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5
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3
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2
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Mustard
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2
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Nail Polish
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6
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3
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Oil and Grease
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3
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2
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Paint (Latex)
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1
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2
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3
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Paint (Oil)
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9
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3
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2
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Rust
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3
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2
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8
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Salad Dressing
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2
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3
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Shoe Polish
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3 |
2
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Soot
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3
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2
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Tar
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3
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Tea
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1
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2
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3
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Urine (fresh)
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1
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2
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Urine (old)
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1
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2
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10
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Vomit
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2
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Wine
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9
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1
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2
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Unknown Material
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3
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10
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2
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