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RESTORATION:
» Fire & Smoke Damage
» Soot Damage & Puffback
» Water Removal
» Dehumidification
» Mold Mitigation
» Storm Response
» Move Outs
» Contents Restoration
» Electronic Equipment
» Inventory Service
CLEANING:
» Air Ducts & HVAC
» Biohazard & Vandalism
» Carpet & Upholstery
» Drapes & Blinds
» Ceilings & Walls
» Artwork & Books
» Deodorization
The SERVPRO Home Furnishings Care Guide - The Forgotten Carpet Spill
SERVPRO Cleaning Services
Sometimes carpet stains are hidden by soil and revealed after cleaning. These stains, which did not immediately cause discoloration, are usually from spilled liquids containing colorless sugar which remains on the fibers. After long exposure to the air, hidden stains change to insoluble brown stains, but are not noticed because of dirt covering them.
Other kinds of carpet stains can be caused by water soaking through and absorbing sizing, browning or fugitive dyes from the backs of the material. Because the fibers act as wicks, moisture will rise to the surface and evaporate, and discoloration will be left. Carpet owners who try to remove stains by using the wrong cleaning compounds and procedures may make the stained areas more noticeable.
To lessen the possibility of stain damage, immediate action should be taken. Thoroughly absorb all moisture and, when possible, put a ½ inch thickness of clean, white absorbent material over the area, weighing it down. Then call us to learn how to remove the spot safely before it becomes a permanent carpet stain.
