For
most families, the start of a new school year is hectic and filled with
activities that make it a challenge to keep an orderly, clean home. Here
are some tips that may help you remove some of the most challenging
back-to-school stains. If these don't work, consider giving
Neighborhood Chem-Dry a call at 469-248-6388! We will use our
safe and non-toxic cleaning solutions for a deeper and longer-lasting carpet
cleaning.
Crayons
-- vacuum all crayon particles out of the area. The remaining
small crayon bits that have adhered to the carpet fibers can be removed by
placing a brown paper bag over the area and applying a heated iron to the bag
for 10-15 seconds. Repeat, if needed.
Water
Colors --using a paper towel, blot the stain with warm water, pressing
gently to draw up as much paint as possible. Next, mix two tablespoons of
ammonia with one cup cold water in a spray bottle, and spray the solution over
the stain, letting it sit for two-to-three minutes. Blot up more of the
water color stain with fresh paper towels. Then, mix one tablespoon of
clear liquid dishwashing soap with two cups of water in a spray bottle, and
spray the stain. Blot the final traces of the paint with fresh paper
towels. Finally, rinse the soap out of the carpet with tap water, and dry
the area with a white towel.
Mud
-- Don't be too quick to scrub the stain. Instead, allow the mud
to dry, and then vacuum the area. Next, mix 1/4 teaspoon of a clear liquid
dishwashing soap with two cups of water, and use a white towel to gently dab the
spot repeatedly until the stain is gone.
Neighborhood
Chem-Dry is always looking for ways to give back to our community, and
we encourage you to provide school supplies for disadvantaged children.
Neighborhood Chem-Dry recently donated crayons, markers, and
pencils to the Network's "Tools 4 School Project." They were very
appreciative and are always in need of additional donations. To make a
monetary donation, please go to: www.thenetwork.org, or contact them
at:
Network
741
Sherman Street
Richardson,
TX 75081
972-234-8880
HAVE
A GREAT 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR!
