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ODOR
IN CARPET
Removal
of odors will depend upon what is producing them and under
what conditions they can be treated. Odors are most
commonly caused by spills. Spilled material produces an
odor or one develops from the bacteria, which is producing
decay on it. If this material has not penetrated deeply
into the fiber, and thorough washing methods can be used,
complete removal can be expected. However, the deeper it
penetrates into the fiber, the more difficult it will
become to completely remove and, when limited amounts of
solution must be used, only a very small proportion of the
odor can be eliminated.
It is almost impossible to satisfactorily remove an
odor-producing stain from the backing fibers of
wall-to-wall carpeting.
Odors produced from materials such as animal waste are
almost impossible to get rid of completely, at times, and
the most practical way is to replace the effected part of
the carpet with a new piece. Some odors, such as those
produced by mildew, although removed, will recur with new
mildew growth.
ANIMAL STAINS
Dog
may be man’s best friend but not necessarily that of
man’s carpeting. Neglected animal stains have been a
problem ever since the first “accident.”
Two types of reactions can take place between the chemicals
in the urine and those in the fiber dye. Some dyes change
color as soon as urine comes in contact with them. Often
original color can be restored by immediate addition of a
weak solution of ammonia or white vinegar. Pick an
inconspicuous area of the carpet and test small amounts of
solution to determine the solutions effect on the carpet
fiber and dye.
The other change develops slowly over a period of several
months and results in permanent change in fiber dye. Not
only is there a dye change but some fibers become weakened
or destroyed. After cleaning, these areas are more obvious
because the soil that hid the true color has been removed.
The
next time you are confronted with the animal
“accident,” immediately absorb as much liquid
as possible. Wash the area with a solution of one teaspoon
of neutral detergent (contains no bleach) to one cup of
lukewarm water. Absorb into white toweling. Add white
vinegar solution (one part white vinegar to two parts
water). Absorb as dry as possible. Place a 1/2-inch layer
of white absorbent material over area and weight down.
Allow to dry for about six hours.
If
immediate action is taken to remove the stain in this
manner, no change in color should occur and that forgotten
“accident” will not become apparent after your
carpet has been professionally cleaned.
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