Coir Cleaning Maintainance
Maintenance Instructions
A periodic and tailored maintenance programme will prolong the design life of your covering and preserve its original appearance.
Cleaning
Daily cleaning by means of vacuum cleaner. A thorough cleaning of the covering is recommended every 6 months, or once a year, depending on how much foot traffic it receives.
Dry - cleaning
The covering is cleaned by sprinkling it with a powdered shampoo of a reputable proprietary brand. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to the letter.
Wet - cleaning
- First vacuum thoroughly, removing any stains.
- Dilute the product as little as possible.
- Don't drench the carpet. Keep it as dry as possible.
- Use a reputable cleaning product to which you've added some vinegar.
- Distribute the product evenly. Pay particular attention to stained parts.
- Let it dry, avoiding all foot traffic on the (wet) covering.
- Vacuum thoroughly.
Stains
General rules :
- Take proper steps immediately.
- Dry the stain as quickly as possible.
- Remove solid substances using a knife or spoon, working from the outside towards the centre of the stain, always observing the fibre direction.
- Try, first, to remove the stain by using a shampoo greatly diluted with some lukewarm water.
If these measures are no good, please refer to the following list :
ALCOHOL |
20 % shampoo plus 5 % vinegar and 75 % water. |
BEER |
Shampoo plus vinegar and lukewarm water. |
BLOOD |
Old stains: shampoo with 5 % ammonia, then dab with vinegar (never use warm water).
New stains: cold water + salt. |
BUTTER |
A hot iron (below 100° C) on a cloth. After that shampoo + vinegar + water. |
CARPET GLUE |
Remove immediately using acetone or alcohol. |
CHEWING GUM |
Treat with special stain remover, cover with ice until set hard, crumble and scrape off the residue using a spoon or a knife, while observing the fibre direction. |
CHOCOLATE |
Tepid water + 5 % ammonia. |
COFFEE/ TEA |
Cold water ! + shampoo + 10 % ammonia. |
COLA |
Shampoo + vinegar + water. |
EGG |
Shampoo + (cold!) water + vinegar or ammonia (5%). |
GREASE / GRASS / BALLPOINT |
Dab it first with, for example, a Kleenex or a piece of blotting paper.
Next, pour pure alcohol on the carpet, let it evaporate, then apply shampoo + vinegar + water. |
JAM/HONEY |
Lukewarm water and cloth. |
LACQUER |
Dab with white spirit. Don't rub. |
LATEX PAINT |
Do not allow the stain to dry. Water plus shampoo.
After drying, scrape off and rub down. |
LIPSTICK |
Water + shampoo, then alcohol or ether if necessary. |
MOULD |
Water + 5 % ammonia. |
MUD |
Let it dry, then scrape off and vacuum. After that, if necessary, 1 soup-spoon of ammonia per litre of tepid water. |
NAIL POLISH |
Dab with acetone, then rinse with water. |
OIL PAINT |
Dab with white spirit. Do not rub. |
RED WINE |
Immediate action is necessary: sponge the stain with 50 % vinegar + water. |
SAUCE/OIL |
Water + alcohol. After that, clean, if necessary, with shampoo + vinegar + water. |
TINCTURE OF IODINE |
Dab with ammonia.
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