• Frequent, thorough vacuuming
• Periodic, professional cleaning
• Dealing with stains immediately

To reduce soiling and wear in high traffic areas, place Nexus Grimebuster walk-off mats at all entrances. These must be cleaned and rotated regularly.

Use the following stain removal guide for best results

Mix a solution of 50% clear household bleach and 50% warm water
in a spray bottle

NOTE: Use only clear, pure household bleach containing no additives of any sort. Perfumed bleach can be used.

• first, remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting or scraping up
• spray the solution directly onto the carpet
  DO NOT OVER-WET
• blot surface pile, working from the outside of the stain to the centre; repeat the procedure until the stain disappears
• spray with clean water and blot until all bleach is removed
• to absorb any remaining moisture, use folded white paper towels weighted down with a heavy, non-staining object
• when completely dry, vacuum to restore pile texture

Pure acetone, available from pharmacies

• first, remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting or scraping up
• apply a small amount of pure acetone to a white cloth and work in gently
  DO NOT OVER-WET
• blot surface pile, working from the outside of the stain to the centre; repeat the procedure until the stain disappears
• to absorb any remaining moisture, use folded white paper towels weighted down with a heavy, non-staining object
• when completely dry, vacuum to restore pile texture

Dry-cleaning fluid, available from pharmacies

• first, remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting or scraping up
• apply a small amount of dry-cleaning fluid to a white cloth and work in gently
  DO NOT OVER-WET
• blot surface pile, working from the outside of the stain to the centre; repeat the procedure until the stain disappears
• to absorb any remaining moisture, use folded white paper towels weighted down with a heavy, non-staining object
• when completely dry, vacuum to restore pile texture

PLEASE NOTE: never apply dry-cleaning fluid directly to a carpet!

Problem stains

Contact our Market Services Department on +27 (33) 897 7556
for advice on how best to treat problem stains.

PLEASE NOTE: The procedures outlined in this guide could damage carpets that are not made from genuine Stainproof Miracle Fibre. Before trying these cleaning methods on any other carpet, please ensure that it is a genuine Stainproof Miracle Fibre carpet from Nexus.