Cleaning Instructions

Cleaning Agents

DETERGENT SOLUTION
Mix one of clear dishwashing liquid or detergent powder (containing no bleaches or strong alkalies) with a cup of warm (not hot) water. This solution must be well-rinsed with clear water.

VINEGAR SOLUTION
Mix 1/3 cup of white vinegar with 2/3 cup water.

DETERGENT/VINEGAR SOLUTION
Add one-tablespoon household ammonia (3% solution) with 1/2 cup of water. This solution must be neutralized with vinegar solution.

AMMONIA SOLUTION
Mix one-tablespoon household ammonia (3% solution) with 1/2 cup of water. This solution must be neutralized with vinegar solution.

SOLVENT/DRY CLEANING SOLVENT
A dry-cleaning solvent (available at your local hardware store).

Instructions For Stain & Substance Removal

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
Blot up surplus. Use a detergent/vinegar solution. Work from the outer edge of the stain, using a little at a time, blotting with dry cloths when necessary.

BLOOD
Scrape up the excess with a blunt knife. Use a detergent solution, starting at the outer edge and blotting dry. Follow with ammonia solution and blot dry.

CANDLE WAX
Cover with absorbent paper and use hot iron.

CHEWING GUM
Chill with an aerosol freezing agent or ice cubes in a plastic bag. Scrape up with a blunt knife. Use a dry cleaning solvent followed by a detergent/vinegar solution and blot dry.

CHOCOLATE
Scrape up the excess with a blunt knife. Use a detergent solution, starting at the outer edge and blot dry. Follow up with an ammonia solution and blot dry.

COFFEE
Blot up the excess. Use a detergent/vinegar solution, working from the outer edge, using a little at a time and blotting dry frequently.

CREAM
Blot up the excess, then use a detergent or carpet shampoo solution, followed by a solvent then blot dry.

FATS
Scrape up with a blunt knife. Use a dry cleaning solvent followed by a detergent/vinegar solution and blot dry.

FRUIT
Scrape up the excess with a blunt knife. Use a detergent solution, starting at the outer edge and blotting dry. Follow with an ammonia solution and blot dry.

FRUIT JUICE
Soak with cold water and follow with a detergent or carpet shampoo solution and blot dry.

GLUE
Scrape up the excess with a blunt knife. Use a detergent solution, starting at the outer edge and blotting dry. Follow with an ammonia solution and blot dry.

GRASS
Scrape up the excess with a blunt knife. Use a detergent solution, starting at the outer edge and blotting dry. Follow with an ammonia solution and blot dry.

GREASE / OIL
Scrape up any excess with a blunt knife. Use dry cleaning solvent followed by detergent/vinegar solution and blot dry.

INK (fountain pen)
Pour cold water over stain and follow with detergents or carpet shampoo solution.

INK (ball point)
Use solvent, followed by alcohol or methylated spirits mineral turpentine.

INK (felt tip)
Soak with warm water, following with a detergent solution or carpet shampoo solution. Apply clear nail polish remover (preferably acetone).

TOMATO SAUCE
Soak with warm water, following with a detergent solution or carpet shampoo solution.

LIPSTICK
Scrape up the excess with a blunt knife. Use a dry cleaning solvent followed by a detergent/vinegar solution then blot dry.

LIQUID FOODS
Blot up the excess spillage. Use a detergent/vinegar solution. Work from the outer edge of the stain, using a little at a time and blotting up with dry cloths frequently.

MILK
Blot up the excess spillage. Use a detergent solution, starting at the outer edge and blotting dry. Follow with ammonia solution and blot dry.

MUSTARD
Use a detergent solution or carpet shampoo solution and blot dry.

NAIL POLISH
Scrape up with a blunt knife. Use a dry cleaning solvent followed by a detergent/vinegar solution. Blot dry.

PAINT (water based)
Soak with cold water, following with a detergent or carpet shampoo solution, finishing with a solvent. Blot dry.

PAINT (oil based)
Use alcohol or methylated spirits followed by solvent and then detergent or carpet shampoo solution. Blot dry.

SALAD DRESSING
Soak with detergent or carpet shampoo solution, following with a solvent. Blot dry.

SHOE POLISH
Scrape up with a blunt knife. Use a dry cleaning solvent, followed by a detergent/vinegar solution. Blot dry.

SOFT DRINKS
Blot up the excess spillage. Use a detergent solution, starting at the outer edge and blotting dry. Follow with ammonia solution and blot dry.

General Disclaimer:
The above cleaning instructions are for information only, Hancock FloorCoverings takes no responsibility for any damage caused by use of the above.