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1. All spots are not created equal.
All spots should not be cleaned with the same product. For example, urine spots that are dried should be cleaned with an "acid side" spotter due to the fact that the pH of urine changes within hours of drying. Oil or grease spots require a solvent based spotter and do-it-yourself traffic area cleaning is best approached with a dry compound material. That leaves just food and general spots for the general spotter.
2. Using the wrong product can actually cause a permanent stain.
Many over the counter products are high in alkaline content and can actually "set" the stain. In addition, some tend to leave heavy residue that cause spot to re-soil quickly.
Many over the counter products are high in alkaline content and can actually "set" the stain. In addition, some tend to leave heavy residue that cause spot to re-soil quickly.
3. Spot cleaning is not a substitute for professional traffic area cleaning.
Leaving traffic areas without professional attention for long periods of time will allow abrasive soils to damage carpet beyond remedy.
Last updated on October 13, 2011 by Champion Cleaning Systems