Spots and stains

Isn’t a stain and a spot the same thing?

Nope, it isn't the same thing. Stains and spots are as different as a dots and dash or cheetah and a zebra... I could go on with the examples but there is a big difference in stains and spots especially in the carpet cleaning business.

Let's start be defining the two

Spots: These are things spilled onto the carpet but do not chemically bond to the fibers. Examples would be dirt from heavy traffic areas, food, etc…

Stains: This, on the other hand, is spills that can damage or change the carpet in one way or another. Things like motor oil or the like would fall under this category

Leaving the definition aside main difference between the two is that spots are organic while stains are not. Also, you can always see a spot, but sometimes you can have a stain and not even see it. If you have spilled something like transparent like oil, dust will cling to it, and even when you vacuum, the dust on the stain will remain. This issue is something that gets carpet cleaners in a soup sometimes. We are called out to clean a carpet, but the stain only reveals itself after the cleaning. Naturally, the carpet owner blames the carpet cleaner.

So now how would the carpet owner tell the difference between a stain and a spot? A good way to determine if it's a spot or a stain is to check if the “spot” changed the tint or hue of the rug. If it does, it is actually a stain, but if the color is different than the rug–like red wine on a beige carpet–then it is most likely a spot.

We at Chemdry take care of all the spots and stains on your carpets. Give us a call at 1800 213 006 or visit our website www.classiquechemdry.com.au for more information on our services.

How to remove red wine stains from your carpet

From a quiet-night-in bottle to a Thursdays night with friends, red wine is drunk on many occasions. A small accident could have your carpet stained by this drink.

Here are some tips to get rid of the stain :

Salt : Using a piece cloth to get rid of the stain, it would only absorb some of the moisture and not all of it. Using salt to get rid of red wine stains is more effective. The salt with absorb the moisture present in the carpet. Use a vacuum cleaner to take out the excess salt. Use a cloth and dampen the area. This will help to restore the carpet to its natural form.

Dish Soap : Use some dish soap (half a cup )along with hydrogen peroxide. Effective for for light fabric. Hydrogen peroxide is a mild bleaching agent. Let the solution seep into the carpet and then gently dab the stain. If you’re worried that your carpet color would be affect by this method. Use a small potion of the solution on your carpet. If you’re carpet lighten then avoid using this method.

Club Soda : Rub in some club soda to the stain. After the stain is blotted up , use some dish soap along with some warm water to clean the stain. Repeat this process until the stain is removed. If it’s a tough stain use the hydrogen peroxide to the some amount of hydrogen peroxide to the mix. Make sure to test it out first before on small portion, if you decide to use hydrogen peroxide.

Call us at Classique Chem-Dry today on 1800 213 006 and we would be happy to set up an appointment for you with our Carpet Cleaning Technicians! Or you can visit us at http://www.classiquechemdry.com.au/services/carpet-cleaning/

Tips to keep you upholstery clean

Keeping upholstery clean can be a tasking job, especially when you have kids and pets in the house or when you have friends and family over. Food spills, food crumbs, dust, dirt, germs, pet hair etc, Some of these can't be avoided.
Here are a few tips to keep your upholstery clean and fresh.

• Take instant action when you have any spills on the upholstery. Blot the spill as fast as possible so that it doesn't spread or soak the furniture. This will help in reducing the efforts for removing the stain later.

• Vacuum the upholstery to remove the dust and dirt, before starting with any upholstery cleaning. This will also leave the furniture looking fresh.

• Use different cleaning techniques depending on the type of upholstery your cleaning. The same cleaning technique will give you different results as each fabric is different.

• Invest in slip covers for the upholstery. You won't have to worry about kids dropping food crumbs or dirtying the furniture. Just remove the cover and put it in the dryer when dirty.

• Keep Leather upholstery way from the windows or direct sunlight. Direct sunlight will dry the leather and cause cracking.

If you are looking for a professional Upholstery cleaning service for your home or business, look no further. With ChemDry’s upholstery cleaning systems you can have your home looking, feeling and smelling as good as new. Give us a call on or visit our website at http://www.classiquechemdry.com.au/