Evergreen Carpet Cleaning Specialist
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Maintenance Managers uses a tested and proven carpet cleaning system, which will safely freshen and clean your carpets. Extreme Clean uses a truck mounted, hot water extraction system, which has no abrasive brushes or harsh chemicals. We have over 30 years experience as a Carpet Cleaning Company serving: Genesee, Lookout Mountain, Golden, Morrison, Conifer and Evergreen Colorado.
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Hard Surface Cleaning
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You don’t have to worry about germs, bacteria, or unsightly grout stains that build up on tile counter tops or floors. Maintenance Managers, Colorado carpet cleaning services, can put their cleaning skills to work for you on hard surfaces as well so you can relax. One call and you can know you are in good hands. If you want your surfaces to look like new again, Maintenance Managers can help.
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Helpful Hints To Remove 23 Common Stains From Your
Carpet & Upholstery
Spotting Solutions
Ammonia Solution (AS): Mix 1T of clean household ammonia with ½ cup of water
Bleach (B): Use hydrogen peroxide or sodium perborate (Snowy or Clorox II). DO NOT use chlorine bleach.
Detergent Solution (DS): Mix 1t of colorless mild detergent or dish washing liquid in a cup of lukewarm water.
Dry Cleaning Solvent (DCS): Volatile dry spotter of a commercial spotter such as Carbona, Energine, K2R. Use in small amounts…can be harmful to sizings, backings or stuffing material. DO NOT use gasoline, lighter fluid or carbon tetrachloride.
Enzyme Detergent (ED): Mix a solution of enzyme detergent following the directions on the label. DO NOT SOAK. Allow the solution to remain on the stain for the recommended length of time before removing.
POG: Paint, oil and grease remover, available in hardware stores.
Vinegar Solution (VS): Mix 1/3 cup of white household vinegar with 2/3 cup of water.
| STAIN | SOLUTION |
|---|---|
| BLOOD | (1) Apply cool DS, blot (2) Apply cool AS, blot (3) Apply ED, blot (4) Rinse thoroughly w/water, blot until dry (5) If stain remains, apply rust remover or oxalic acid solution (6) Bleaching w/3-5% hydrogen peroxide may be necessary |
| BUTTER / MARG. | (1) Apply DCS, blot (2) Apply DS, blot until dry (3) Apply VS, blot (4) Rinse w/water, blot until dry |
| CANDLE WAX | (1) Scrape off as much as possible w/spatula or dull knife (2) Apply DCS (3) Apply POG, blot (4) Apply DCS, blot |
| CATSUP / TOMATO SAUCE | (1) Apply cool DS, blot (2) Apply AS, blot (3) Apply ED, blot (4) If stain remains, bleach w/3-5% hydrogen peroxide or sodium perborate (5) Rinse thoroughly w/water, blot until dry |
| CHOCOLATE | (1) Scrape off as much as possible w/spatula or dull knife (2) Apply cool DS, blot (3) Apply AS, blot (4) Apply VS, blot (5) Apply ED, blot (6) Rinse thoroughly w/water, blot until dry |
| COFFEE | (1) Apply DS, blot frequently (2) Apply VS, blot (3) Cover w/dry towel until dry |
| CRAYONS | (1) Apply DCS (2) Apply POG, blot (3) Apply DCS, blot (4) Apply DS, blot (5) Rinse w/water, blot until dry |
| FOOD COLORING | (1) Apply DS, blot frequently. A dried stain will probably spread when wet (2) Repeat step 1 until color no longer transfers to the towel (3) Apply AS, blot (4) Rinse thoroughly w/water, blot until dry |
| FURNITURE STAIN | (1) Apply DCS (2) Apply POG, blot (3) Apply DCS, blot (4) Apply DS, blot (5) Rinse w/water, blot until dry (6) Almost impossible to remove completely |
| GRASS | (1) Apply amyl acetate if available to remove chlorophyll, blot (2) Apply ED, blot (3) Rinse w/water, blot (4) Apply AS, blot (5) Apply VS, blot (6) Rinse w/water, blot dry (7) Bleaching or professional stripping may be necessary |
| INK (BALLPOINT) | (1) Apply DCS (2) Apply POG, blot (3) If stain remains, apply rust remover or oxalic acid solution |
| INK (INDIA) | (1) Apply DCS (2) Apply POG, blot (3) Apply DCS, blot (4) Apply DS, blot (5) Apply AS, blot (6) Rinse w/water, blot until dry |
| JAM & JELLY | (1) Apply DS, blot (2) Apply VS, blot (3) Rinse w/water, blot (4) Apply ED, blot (5) Rinse w/water, blot until dry |
| LIPSTICK | (1) Scrape off excess w/spatula or dull knife (2) Apply POG, blot, making sure not to reapply stain onto fabric (3) Apply DCS, blot (4) Apply DS, blot (5)Apply AS, blot (6) Apply VS, blot (7) Rinse w/water, blot until dry (8) Try to avoid wet cleaning on wool (9) Use POG & DCS as long as possible |
| MILDEW | (1) Apply ED, blot (2) Apply AS, blot (3) Rinse thoroughly w/water, blot (4) Apply solution of oxidizing bleach (chlorine or perborate) DO NOT use chlorine bleach on wool or silk (5) Rinse thoroughly w/water, blot until dry |
| MUD | (1) Brush or scrape off as much as possible (2) Apply DS, blot (3) Apply AS, blot (4) Rinse thoroughly w/water, blot until dry (5) If stain remains, apply POG & DCS alternately, blot until dry |
| MUSTARD | (1) Apply DS, blot (2) Apply VS, blot (3) Apply ED, blot (4) If stain remains, apply rust remover (oxalic acid solution) or bleaching may be necessary (5) DO NOT use ammonia or alkalies |
| NAIL POLISH | (1) Apply DCS (2) Apply amyl acetate if available or nail polish remover **Pre-test first** (3) If stain remains, apply DS, blot until dry (4) Apply AS, blot (5) Apply VS, blot (6) Rinse w/water, blot until dry |
| PAINT (OIL) | (1) Apply DS, blot (2) Apply AS, blot (3) Rinse w/water, blot until dry (4) Apply POG, blot (5) Apply DCS, blot |
| PAINT (WATER) | (1) Check label on paint for specific thinner / solvent OR Apply DCS (2) Apply POG, blot (3) Apply DCS, blot (4) Alternate steps 2 & 3 until stain is removed (5) If stain persists weight down stain w/towels dampened w/DCS for several hours to loosen, blot w/solvent (6) Apply several drops of DS and work into stain, blot (7) Apply AS, blot (8) Alternate steps 2,3,6 until stain is removed (9) Rinse thoroughly w/warm water, blot until dry |
| SHOE POLISH | (1) Apply DCS (2) Apply POG, blot (3) Apply DCS, blot (4) Apply DS, blot (5) Apply AS, blot (6) Rinse thoroughly w/water, blot until dry (7) If stain persists, bleaching or professional stripping may be necessary |
| URINE | (1) Blot up as much as possible if still wet (2) Apply DS, blot (3) Apply AS, blot (4) Apply VS, blot (5) Rinse thoroughly w/water, blot until dry (6) If stain remains, apply rust remover or oxalic acid solution (7) Bleaching w/3-5% hydrogen peroxide or sodium perborate might be necessary (8) Urine stains may cause permanent dye removal from fibers |
| VOMIT | (1) Blot up as much as possible (2) Apply ED, blot (3) Apply AS, blot (4) Apply VS, blot (5) Rinse w/water, blot dry |
| WINE | (1) Apply DS, blot (2) Apply VS, blot (3) Apply AS, blot (4) If necessary, bleach w/3-5% hydrogen peroxide or sodium perborate (5) Rinse thoroughly w/water, blot until dry |
(1) Treat stain immediately. (2) Remove excess material blotting with clean white absorbent towel or scraping w/dull edge knife. (3) Over Wet – Prior to application, test removal agent in an inconspicuous place. If it doesn’t discolor, proceed with the removal of the spot or stain. (4) After carpet dries, gently brush pile to restore texture. (5) Some stains require professional treatment. If unsure of proper treatment, please give us a call. (6) Treatment may set stain permanently in carpet fibers.