Soot removal from carpet and upholstery is not as easy as you think!
The above picture features a fully synthetic, grey carpet. Unfortunately the carpet was showered with soot caused by a small fire which had took place in the loft.
The customer did exactly the right thing by not rubbing the carpet, rubbing any spot on a carpet will only make matters worse by working the surface contamination further into the carpet making removal very difficult.
Follow these simple steps if you have a similar situation:
- Carefully remove any dry particles using a vacuum cleaner using the hose if its an upright
- Make sure to keep children and pets away from the area
- Call 01252 319391 and explain exactly what has been dropped on the carpet rather than have a go at removing the spots
Successful removal will depend on 3 main factors: Carpet type, the source of the spot, time.
If your carpet has been treated with a good quality soil and stain prevention treatment such as StainShield, spot removal can be significantly easier
If the carpet contains natural fibres such as wool, removal can be a challenge!
A cream coloured, wool carpet with soot/carbon from a fire place is more difficult to remove than a dark coloured, fully synthetic carpet.
Also be prepared to have the entire carpet cleaned as spot removal will always leave patches, especially if the carpet is soiled.
We cover areas such as Farnborough, Camberley, Fleet, Farnham, Guildford, Aldershot and Woking plus all the surrounding villages if you require soot removal from carpet or upholstery