Stain Removal - Bissell ProHeat 7950 Series User Manual

Stain Removal

Do Not Delay! Failure to attend to an accident soon after it occurs
may cause it to set and become permanent.
Before treating any stain, follow these pre-treatment steps:
Blot up liquids with an absorbent cloth or paper towels.
1.
White materials are recommended because certain dyes
may bleed and make the stain worse.
Gently scrape up semi-solids with a spoon or spatula.
2.
Do not use a knife or other utensil with sharp edges
because it could damage the carpet or upholstery.
If the area has dried, remove the remaining semi-solids
3.
and residue with a sweeper or vacuum.
Be sure to pre-test any spot removal solutions or chemicals
4.
on an inconspicuous area first. This is extremely important;
some dyes and materials could be damaged or discolored
by a cleaning solution. If such a change should occur, try a
different solution or call a professional. If cleaning on Berber
Carpet gently run your machine over a hidden area. If no
fuzzing occurs, continue cleaning in soiled area.
Use one of the following methods to Preclean the stain:
Using Bissell Tough Stain PreCleaner, generously
5.
spray evenly over soiled area, do not overwet carpet.
Wait 3 – 5 minutes. Gently work the solution by blotting
area with a clean, damp, color safe cloth.
or
Use your BISSELL deep cleaner as a Precleaner. With
one of the tools attached to hose, set the Ready Tools
Dial to Pretreat and the SmartMix Dial to the High Traffic
setting. Spray the area with solution and allow the Deep
Cleaning formula to penetrate for 3-5 minutes.
Once the Precleaning is complete, use the attached tool
6.
to gently scrub the stain with back and forth strokes.
Allow to dry. Some difficult stains may require a second
7.
treatment.
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