1. TIPS FOR
CARPET CLEANING
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2. Necessity of Carpet Cleaning
 Carpets alone have the capability to add a special touch
to the decor of the home.
 In order to maintain the beauty of the carpet and
increase its life-span one need to take special care of
their carpet, or else the carpet tend to lose its glaze.
 Carpet needs to be cleaned on a regular basis as the dirty
carpets not only spoil your image but it also becomes a
breeding grounds for bacteria, dust, virus and fungi.

3. TIPS
 Acid - Apply a solution of baking soda and water until
acid has been neutralized. Then apply ammonia
solution and rinse with cold water.
 Alcohol - Apply detergent solution. Blot. Apply vinegar
solution. Blot. Bleach with hydrogen peroxide if
necessary. Rinse with cold water. Blot dry.
 Blood - Scrape off dried blood and apply cool
detergent solution. Blot. Apply cool ammonia solution.
Blot. Rinse. Blot dry. If stain remains, apply rust remover
or bleach with hydrogen peroxide.

4. TIPS
 Candle Wax - Scrape off all you can. Ice cubes will
make it brittle for easier scraping. A hot iron (on low
heat setting) over a damp cloth will melt and absorb
remaining wax. Apply dry-cleaning solvent. Blot.
 Candy - Scrape off all you can with a dull knife.
Sponge with detergent solution. Blot. Rinse. Be sure all
traces of sugar are gone. Sugars left in carpet will
cause a rapid re-soiling problem.
 Chocolate - Scrape off all you can first. Sponge with
dry-cleaning solvent. Blot. Sponge with detergent
solution. Blot. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach with
hydrogen peroxide.

5. TIPS
 Cigarette Burns - If the burn is slight, rub with dry steel wool —
or if you feel confident, trim the damaged tufts. If the burn is
bad, take a razor blade and scrape some fibers from a hidden
area and use super glue to patch the burn with the fibers.
 Coffee - Blot with detergent solution. Rinse. Blot with vinegar.
Rinse. Air dry. If stain remains, sponge with dry cleaning solvent.
Bleach remaining stain with hydrogen peroxide. Coffee is a very
difficult stain, and can in many cases be permanent.
 Crayon - Scrape off all you can. Just as with candle wax, use a
hot iron and a damp cloth to melt and absorb the remaining
wax. Apply dry cleaning solvent. Blot. Apply detergent solution.
Rinse. Blot dry.

6. TIPS
 Grass - Apply detergent solution. Blot. Rinse. Blot.
Apply ammonia solution. Blot. Apply vinegar
solution. Blot. Rinse.
 Greasy Foods - Apply dry cleaning solvent. Work
to center to avoid ring. Blot. Apply light detergent
solution. Rinse. Blot dry.
 Gum - Use aerosol gum freeze or ice cube to
harden the gum and make it brittle, then strike and
break into pieces. Scrape them up with a dull butter
knife. Remove residue with dry cleaning solvent.

7. TIPS
 Ice Cream - Don't wait. Blot up all you can immediately with
a dry cloth. Apply ammonia solution or protein digester.
Rinse. If area is large, shampoo afterward.
 Ink - Sponge with detergent solution. Rinse. If stain remains,
saturate with cheap hair spray and blot. Always work from
the outside in to avoid making the spot bigger.
 Jam/Jelly - Apply detergent solution. Let sit to soften. Blot.
Apply vinegar solution. Blot. Rinse. Blot dry.
 Lipstick - Scrape off all you can, taking care not to spread
the stain. Apply dry cleaning solvent and blot repeatedly
until color is gone. Apply detergent solution. Blot. Apply
ammonia solution. Blot. Rinse. Blot.

8. Checkmate Carpet Cleaning
Checkmate Carpet Cleaning Portland, Oregon
8305 Southeast 17th Avenue
Portland, OR, 97202-7306
(503) 317-6413
Checkmate Carpet Cleaning Vancouver, Washington
10637 NE Coxley Dr Suite 209
Vancouver, WA, 98662
(360) 910-3100
www.CheckmateCarpetCleaning.com

9. Checkmate
Carpet Cleaning
Portland, Oregon – United States
Checkmate Carpet Cleaning Portland, Oregon
8305 Southeast 17th Avenue
Portland, OR, 97202-7306
Phone : (503) 317-6413
Vancouver , Washington – United States
Checkmate Carpet Cleaning Vancouver, Washington
10637 NE Coxley Dr Suite 209
Vancouver, WA, 98662
Phone : (360) 910-3100
Website : www.CheckmateCarpetCleaning.com

10. Reasons Why Clients Choose
Checkmate Carpet Cleaning
 Our technicians are well-trained and fully certified
 We apply the latest procedures and treatments in the field
 We have local teams in all main areas
 Work have very flexible schedule including late evenings and
weekends, convenient for the busy professionals
 Reputation
 Experience
 Education
 Systems

11. Reputation
Checkmate is referred exclusively by the most
seasoned Carpet Retailers, Interior Designers
and Real Estate Agents. Our company is one of
the most respected professional carpet cleaning
firms in the Portland/Vancouver metro area. We
have serviced the Street of Dreams for several
years…

12. Experience
 Checkmate Carpet Cleaning
Technicians are True Experts
 Checkmate Carpet Cleaning has years of experience in
cleaning all carpet and fabric types
 Our carpet & upholstery cleaning company goes above
and beyond most Portland OR and Vancouver WA
carpet cleaners as we are experts in re-stretches,
repairs, patches, pulled rows, stains, pet and flood
damage, bleach spots and more.

13. Education
Checkmate Carpet Cleaning is IICRC Certified
in these areas: Carpet Cleaning, Water
Damage, Odor Control, Upholstery Cleaning,
Repair Reinstallation, Color Repair, Master
Textile, Master Restorer and Senior Practicing
Carpet Inspector.

14. Systems
Our cleaning systems are the most
advanced on the market getting SOIL
REMOVAL and SPOT REMOVAL without
leaving a sticky residue or over-wetting
your carpet.

15. Additional Benefits

16. Specials, Discounts
Tell a friend or neighbor and receive an additional 10% off
using our “Clean With Your Neighbor Discount” when they get
their carpets cleaned on the same day ( must be same day to
qualify, receive 10% of their invoice towards your bill).

17. More details on Seasonal
discounts
http://www.checkmatecarpetcleaning.com/specials/
Call :
Portland, OR : (503) 317-6413
Vancouver, WA : (360) 910-3100
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18. THANKS TO ALL