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MAINTENANCE AND
CLEANING OF SISAL

CARPETS GUIDE

c.Expose the carpet to the sun once per month for 15 minutes; detergent. Because of it is very acidic uid, urine is difcult to
d. If you can't do the cleaning, deliver it to specialized remove.
professionals;
VACUUM CLEANING - Use a vacuum cleaner periodically, if e. If the carpet wets, try to get it back before drying, washing it in TIPS:
possible daily or whenever necessary. Sisal is a natural ber full. Use mild soap with water to remove all impurities and let it • Never use household chemicals;

resistant, static-free. Consequently it does not attract dust or dirt dry at with the shade. Once dry, place it in the sun for 30 • If the carpet is stained and can not recover it, you can make a

captures too much. To maintain the original beauty of the rug or minutes. Obs: this is an option to be considered as a last resort. painting with water-based paint;
carpet, it is essential to use the vacuum cleaner. Although the • In case of internal wetting the carpet, and use a dry cloth to

need for vacuuming is not visible, it is important to remove small CLEANING - We recommend some procedures, as follows: absorb external moisture, we recommend using a hair dryer to
dust particles which penetrate between the bers. We a. Grease and oils - remove the excess with a knife and then wipe evaporate the internal moisture.
recommend using a good vacuum cleaner for best results;
with a clean white cloth with alcohol to 92% impurity;
b. Chocolate, milk and coffee - soak up the liquid with absorbent If you have questions, contact a professional carpet cleaner or
WHERE TO USE IT - All rugs and sisal carpets are for INDOOR use. paper over and under the carpet, and then wipe with a clean make contact with us:
They should not be placed in the sun or exposed to excessive white cloth with alcohol to 92% impurity; Phone (75) 3263-2341 | Fax (75) 3263-2342
moisture;
c. Wine and spirits - soak up the liquid on both sides of the mat Mob. ( 55 75) 98350-1713 | 98123-7942 | 98238-5448
using a dry cloth or absorbent paper without rubbing and pass a www.apaebsisal.com.br | vendas@apaeb.com.br
HOW TO PROTECT RUGS AND NATURAL FIBRES CARPETS - The white cloth with alcohol if the stain persists;
immediate care of every kind of stain is extremely important to d. Blood - clean the affected area with white cloth and hydrogen
remove in rugs and sisal carpet. As a natural ber, sisal has a high peroxide 10 volumes; Obs: This kind of home washing can dammage your carpet and must be used
level of absorption. We therefore recommend the immediate e. Wax and candle - gently scrape the wax with a rounded tip of only as an option to recover it. Usually the carpet can change and be more
maintenance observing the guidelines set out below: knife; corrugated. Best option is always to contact a professional.
a. Always clean the affected place immediately, gently absorbing f. Fruits and sauces - remove the excess with a spoon and pass a
the liquid with an absorbent paper without pressure or rubbing. white cloth with alcohol 92%;
For solid waste, remove the excesses before cleaning using a g. Ink pen - wipe with a clean cloth and white with alcohol.
rounded tip of knife or spatula; Removal is only possible if this stain come from only risk ballpoint
b. If the stain is dry, gently dry brush off excess material, then pen;
wipe with a sponge or damp cloth to remove the rest. Never h. Mud and clay - remove the excess and pass a dry brush.
attempt to remove the stain with homemade or unknown Persisting, pass a cloth with alcohol;
products;
I. Urine and sweat - use only white cloth adding a little mild.