how long should you wait until you spray a carpet stain?

Question

also, how long should you wait after spraying stain to rub carpet with rag?

Answer 1

Ok What's the stain? It's already set. I'll help you.
Here's some common one's.
A.WATER SOLUBLE STAINS – Absorb as much as possible with white towels. Blot the affected area with more towels dampened with cool water until no more color transfers to the towels. If any of the stain remains, use a detergent solution of ½ teaspoon (no more) of CLEAR liquid hand dishwashing detergent (do not use those containing lanolin or hand lotion) to quart of water in a clean spray bottle. You may also use a general purpose spot cleaner with a pH less than 10.
For printed carpets, do not use cleaning agents with a pH higher than 8. Spray lightly onto the spot and blot repeatedly with white towels. Rinse thoroughly by spraying with clean water, and the blot or extract. Do not use too much detergent because the residue will contribute to rapid resoiling.

A-1. Either: apply a white vinegar solution (one part white vinegar to one part water) to a white towel and blot or spray onto spot. Continue as in “A” or use a slightly acidic spotter made for coffee, tea, and other tannin stains rather than the detergent.

A-2. Either: apply a solution of household ammonia (one tablespoon of ammonia to one cup water) to a white towel and blot or spray onto spot. Continue as in “A” or use an alkaline spotter made for removing blood and protein stains rather than the detergent. Do not use on printed styles.

B. GREASE – Blot as much as possible with white towels. Apply a solvent designed for grease removal to a towel and blot. Use sparingly and do not pour or spray directly on the carpet pile as damage to the backing or adhesive underneath may result. Use the towels to transport the solvent to the carpet. Repeat until no more color transfers to the towel. Protective gloves should be worn because the solvent will quickly remove oils from the skin and may result in irritation. Provide adequate ventilation and do not use flammable solvents! Rinse thoroughly by spraying with clean water, and then blot or extract. If needed, continue with procedures in “A”.

C. FREEZE areas with chewing gum and candle wax with ice or a commercially available product in an aerosol can. Shatter with a blunt object and vacuum before the ships soften. Follow up with solvent as in “B”.

D. Several commercial preparations are available to remove medical stains such as Betadine, but they should be used with caution. A 5% sodium thiosulfate solution (from a photography store) may be used. For stains that are more than a few hours old, this solution should be warmed. Another effective treatment, which can be used on solution dyed carpet, is Streepene (Sodium Hydrosulfite). For further assistance, consult a professional cleaner.

E. RUST can be removed in most cases with a 10% solution of oxalic acid. Stubborn cases require 5% hydroflouric acid which is difficult to obtain and dangerous to use. Both should be used only by a trained professional.

Good Luck

Jen

PS Do not use Resolve.

Answer 2

You should follow directions on whatever carpet cleaner you are using. I use ammonia diluted in warm water and scrub stain with it and a bristle brush. Give it a minute or two then blot up and scrub with clean water a couple times. I put an old towel folded up over spot and weight it with something for about an hour. Then just let it air dry. This is the best stain remover/cleaner trick I have found and it is really cheap.

Answer 3

you should take some steam cleaner fluid (or any tough stain remover) and rub it on a rag -not directly onto the carpet. then scrub. do this as soon as posible before it gets staind onto the carpet.

Answer 4

spray stain immediately..... follow directions on cleaner..... Resolve Carpet Cleaner works well.... Oxy Clean works well

Be Blessed!

Answer 5

imediatly