Scotchguard

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Scotchgard Protector (TM) is either applied during manufacture at the carpet mill or in your home by an approved Licensed Scotchgard Applicator. fully trained by 3M UK PLC. It works by locking onto each carpet fibre to create an invisible, durable shield which doesn't affect the look or feel of your carpet. Its highly advanced formula resists everyday dust and spills. So cleaning and vacuuming your carpet is easier and more effective.

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A Fluorochemical compound manufactured by 3M which is applied to the pile of the carpet to give anti-soil (stain resistance) properties, usually during manufacture.

Spot Your STAIN

Wine, alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, tea, coffee and other aqueous liquids.	Using a clean absorbent cloth, blot up as much liquid as possible. Rinse out remaining liquid with warm (not hot) water. Do not soak. Only if then necessary follow instructions under "Water Based Stains".
Salad dressing, cooking oils and other oily liquids.	Using a clean absorbent cloth, blot up as much liquid as possible. If necessary follow instructions, under "Oil Based Stains". Then follow instructions under "Water Based Stains".
Butter, margarine, cream and other material.	Use a blunt knife or spatula carefully to lift off Blot up as much as possible (do not rub). semi-solid spills. Follow instructions under "Oil Based Stains". and then follow directions under "Water Based Stains".
Solid foods, mud, soot and other solids.	Lift with blunt knife or spatula. Vacuum when dry. Follow instructions under "Water Based Stains" , if necessary.
Candle wax.	Remove surface wax with blunt knife and then follow instructions under "Oil Based Stains". Alternatively cover the spot with several layers of paper towels and apply a warm iron.
Fruit and berry stains, fountain pen ink, emulsion paint, blood.	Follow instructions under "Water Based Stains" but ensure you use cold water, as hot water may fix the stain in the fabric.
Paint (oil based).	Remove as much as possible with a blunt knife or spatula. Blot up. Remove remainder with Turpentine substitute (white spirit) until clean. Then follow instructions under "Water Based Stains".
Vomit and urine.	Remove as much as possible using a clean absorbent cloth, then follow instructions under "Water Based Stains".
Shoe polish, grease, .fat, motor oil.	Follow instructions under "Water Based Stains".
Other polishes, rust, tar.	Contact a professional cleaning company

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Water based stains

WATER BASED STAINS (including ketchup, soft drinks, wine and

alcoholic beverages) should be removed using a good proprietary brand

of carpet and upholstery shampoo. Follow the manufacturers’ directions

and do not exceed the recommended dilution rates.

• In an emergency, if a shampoo is not available, use a 2% solution of

washing powder but it is important to rinse thoroughly after use.

• Do not use washing-up liquid or similar liquid detergents as these can

leave sticky residues on carpet and fabric fibres, which will attract dirt

and cause rapid resoiling.

• Use a clean absorbent colourfast cloth to apply.

• Turn the cloth frequently to expose a clean surface.

• Use a dabbing action rather than rubbing or scrubbing.

• Use mixture sparingly.

• Work from the outer edge of the stain towards its centre to prevent

spreading.

• Always rinse out shampoo with warm (not hot) water.

Oil based stains

OIL BASED STAINS (including salad dressing, butter and greasy foods) should be cleaned with a spot remover containing dry cleaning fluid, which can be obtained from most supermarkets and hardware shops. Follow manufacturers’ instructions.

Use a clean absorbent colourfast cloth to apply the fluid. Dab the stain from the outer edge towards the centre of the stain. Do not rub or scrub — this will spread the spillage.